EACA News
EACA Board Scheduled to Meet @ EDPA ACCESS. The EACA Board will hold its annual end of year meeting at EDPA ACCESS on Amelia Island, Florida on December 2, 2025. The agenda for the end of year meeting always includes elections for new Board Directors. This year we will be holding elections for 3 Directors whose terms are expiring. And we will be adding 2 new Directors positions for EACs that represent smaller or regional markets.
If you are interested to be considered for any of these positions please email [email protected].
Exhibitor Advocate Takes Outlook & Sentiment Survey. The 2025 Exhibit & Event Outlook and Sentiment Survey is the only survey of its kind, offering unbiased insights specifically for exhibit and event marketers like you. The Exhibitor Advocate uses your input to drive meaningful conversations with organizers, suppliers, and partners about the real challenges you face.
Don’t let your concerns go unanswered. Complete the survey by October 3, and you’ll also be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card.
EAC Registration Schedule EACA is supporting the following events with our EAC registration services:
RSNA Nov. 30 -Dec. 4 Chicago
Winter FancyFaire Jan. 11-13 San Diego
EACA Member News
Eagle Management Announces New Hires. Eagle Management has announced the addition of Steven Bradley as Senior Account Executive. Eagle has also announced the addition of Caroline Geere and Tyna Seu as Senior Account Managers. Eagle also announced the addition of Randy Smith as Operations Liaison and Samantha Hoff to its Sales team.
Bradley Geere Seu Smith Hoff
Sho-Link Welcomes Amy Meyer as Account Manager. Nancy Virene, Director of Account Management states that “Sho-Link is happy to have Amy Meyer as our new account manager. Her experience and dedication will be a great asset to our team, as we continue to build strong relationships with our owner clients. We look forward to the energy she will bring to our clients as well.”
Employco Makes Risk Management Simple. Employco helps businesses take a proactive approach to risk management. The Employco team works with clients to:
- Identify potential workplace risks and safety gaps
- Review and update policies and training programs
- Manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work plans through our dedicated claims department
- Provide loss control services directly; we don’t outsource this support
The Employco goal is simple: fewer claims, fewer headaches, and a safer workplace for your employees.
EACA members receive discounts on all payroll processing fees.
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IBIE 2025 Sees Record Setting Show Floor/Debuts New Programming <TSNN> How do you kick off a baking trade show? By slicing through an eight-foot-long loaf of bread, of course. That’s how the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), touted as the Western Hemisphere’s largest and most comprehensive baking event, welcomed its return to the Las Vegas Convention Center Sept. 13–17. The show, which is held every three years, brought together thousands of baking professionals, suppliers, and artisans.
Produced by SmithBucklin, IBIE is owned by the American Bakers Association (ABA) and Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA), with support from the Retail Bakers of America (RBA).
Expo! Expo! 2025 on 8-10 December in Houston, Texas will include commemorating the 50th anniversary of IAEE’s Certified in Exhibition Management® (CEM) Learning Program. Special surprises will be revealed during the General Session and 2025 CEM Presentation honoring five decades of professional development excellence in the exhibitions industry.
Spirit Airlines to Reduce Fleet by 40% <Travel Pulse> Spirit Airlines is attempting to reduce its fleet by 40 percent as part of the carriers Chapter 11 Bankruptcy case. The airline is also looking to leave more than a dozen U.S. airports, including Hartford, Connecticut, and Minneapolis. Spirit, which has 214 aircraft, asked the court to reject 87 of its aircraft leases. Recently the bankruptcy court awarded the airline $475 million in funds from its existing bondholders to keep its operations up and running. Spirit’s additional belt tightening plans by included the furloughing of 330 pilots. The airline plans to furlough 270 more next month.
Business Aviation Takes Flight at 2025 NBAA-BACE <TSNN> The civil aviation trade show was held Oct. 14-16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport (HND). It welcomed roughly 17,000 attendees—a number on par with previous years—from the business aviation industry, including companies and nonprofit organizations that utilize aircraft—from single-pilot airplanes to turbine aircraft that fly internationally to helicopters that survey rush-hour traffic. The event ranked #29 on TSNN’s Top Trade hows List for 2024 with roughly 800 exhibitors. The event’s footprint typically spans 500,000 square feet in total.