EACA News
AI Webinar Now Available on EACA Website. If you weren’t able to attend the AI Webinar in person you can now view it on the new look EACA Website. The AI Webinar and a host of other programs can be found on the EACA Webcast Page.
EACA Board to Host a Half Day Member Conference @ The Randy. Put September 21 on your calendar. The EACA will be hosting a half day member conference on Sunday September 21- the day before the 31st Annual Randy – Chateau Elan in Braselton, GA. The member conference will take place from 1:00 to 4:30 that day followed by a reception. Here is tentative program.
EACA Helps Grow Your Business & Save Money The EACA wants to extend a reminder of the member values we have established to help you generate efficiencies and cost savings in your business:
Current Programs
-Payroll services and Workers Comp discounts from Employco USA
-Collections services at discounted rates from Commercial Credit Corp.
-Health Insurance savings from SALA
-The industry’s highest powered Job Board from YM Careers.
-Check out the EACA Job Board at https://eaca.careerwebsite.com/
And, Coming soon….
-Purchasing program for discounts on tools, supplies and consummables
-Training Videos to bring your new hires up to speed on a number of job responsibilities and disciplines.
EAC Registration Schedule EACA is supporting the following events with our EAC registration services:
Summer Fancy Foods Jun. 29 – July 1 New York
IBIE Sept. 18-21 Las Vegas
NBAA Oct. 17-19 Las Vegas
2025 Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic Schedule. There are a number of “The Randy” events coming up to help support our industry colleagues and friends in need. Registration is currently available for all events. More info.
Chicago Randy July 28 Itasca Country Club, Itasca, IL
Get Out of the Gutter Aug. 21 Bowlero Chamblee, Atlanta, GA
The Randy Sept. 22 Chateau Elan, Braselton, GA
EACA Member News
Nuvista Celebrates 25th Anniversary EACA would like to congratulate Amanda Helgemoe, Matthew Little and everyone at Nuvista on the occasion as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary. Nuvista has been a proud member of the EACA for more than 20 years. Amanda is a former President of the Board and Matthew is the current Vice President.
RSNA Announces Schedule of Q&A Virtual Office Hours. RSNA is committed to supporting their exhibitors by providing live Q&A sessions with RSNA staff and invited guests help you learn more about the scheduled topic and get questions answered for your clients. We answer any and all questions, even if not directly related to the weekly scheduled topic.
Virtual Office Hours Schedule (Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT)/Chicago):
- July 22 – Exhibitor Service Kit and Exhibitor Appointed Contractors (10 a.m. and 8 p.m. session)
- September 9 – RSNAnet/hardline internet and wi-fi
- September 23 – Hanging signs, truss and lighting (Freeman)
- October 14 – Shipping & material handling, advance warehouse and ASUV policy (Freeman)
- October 28 – Security (United Security)
To join any of the Virtual Office Hours sessions, use the following link: RSNA 2025 Virtual Office Hours.
Employco Offers Employee Engagement Tips Small businesses often face an uphill battle when it comes to retaining employees. Limited budgets, lean teams, and fewer advancement opportunities can make it difficult to compete with larger companies. However, better engagement is one of the most cost-effective and impactful ways to improve employee retention. Get Tips
Industry News
Tony Barras Passes <Exhibit City News> Tony Barras, a respected figure in the tradeshow labor and exhibit services community, passed away recently following a battle with nasopharyngeal cancer. Tony served as Vice President of the Labor Division at EWI Worldwide/TERM Group for more than 27 years. Prior to that, he worked at GES Exposition Services as Director of Exhibit Services. Over the course of his decades-long career, he became known for his steady leadership, operational expertise, and commitment to professionalism on the show floor.
Lee Knight Passes <Exhibit City News> Lee Knight was a prominent figure in the tradeshow industry, best known for founding Exhibitor Magazine and the Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) program. Established in 1982, Exhibitor Magazine has become a leading resource for tradeshow and corporate event marketing education. The magazine provides in-depth articles, case studies, and best practices to help exhibitors improve their performance and achieve measurable results. Knight’s vision extended beyond print media, he also founded EXHIBITORLIVE, an annual conference dedicated to educating professionals in the tradeshow and event marketing industry. Knight passed away on May 24.
Americans Putting Off Planning Summer Vacations <USA Today> Americans are scaling back travel plans from flights to drives or waiting to book only if the price is right, a tell-tale sign of an industry slowdown that’s got travel companies worried. Hotel summer bookings are either flat or falling from last year, and airline bookings are down even though airfares have also declined, as economic concerns fuel a pullback in spending.
Travel companies including Delta Air Lines, Marriott International, and online travel agency Booking Holdings have withdrawn or revised their 2025 annual forecasts as U.S. demand softens. Airbnb flagged shrinking booking windows as consumers take a “wait-and-see” approach and book trips closer to their check-in dates.
Dallas Approves Loan for Convention Center Expansion <KERA News> The Dallas City Council approved a $1 billion loan for the expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Wednesday ahead of the 2026 FIFA men’s soccer World Cup.
The expansion is part of a convention center district project and is estimated to cost between $3.3 billion and $3.5 billion — a stark increase from the initial $1.9 billion in 2021.