Seeking ways to make you a smarter and better exhibit manager?
 TS2: The Trade Show About Trade Shows®-the industry's most anticipated show. With over 60,000 net square feet of exhibiting and premier educational seminars. This is your best opportunity of the year to do business and learn about the industry! TS22 will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois on July 20-23, 2009
Webinar Conference Series taught by respected industry leaders, each conference focuses on an important industry topic to help you get the ideas and training you need to stay ahead
WebEdâ„¢ designed for the busy, often traveling exhibit manager, WebEdâ„¢ provides exhibitor education at your fingertips
Masters Seminar intensive exhibit marketing and management program designed for seasoned professionals that will arm you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed next held in September 2009
Emerging Leaders (Active Member Track) an intensive exhibit marketing and management program designed for professionals in the industry less than five years that will provide the tools and knowledge to advance your career next held in February 2009
Emerging Leaders (Allied Member Track) an intensive exhibit sales and marketing program designed to help you become a strategic partner with you customer next held in February 2009
TSEA Winter Forum presents you with thought provoking programming and dynamic presentations.
Certified Manager of Exhibitsâ„¢ (CMEâ„¢) and CME/Hâ„¢
The industry's only association certification benefiting YOU! Join top exhibit managers who have received this recognition.
Is your voice heard?
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TSEA Position Statements the association's official view on a variety of issues from EAC's to leads.
Industry Liaison TSEA works aggressively on your behalf with many industry associations such as Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) and Convention Industry Council (CIC) to address issues of major impact to the exhibiting industry.
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 Are you keeping on top of industry news and trends?
E & E Newsletter the bi-monthly newsletter for exhibit professionals. Special E & E editions include:
January: Exhibit & Event Industry Employer Provided Benefits Survey – a look at what benefits employers are providing their employees to help you get the benefits you deserve.
   June: Salary Survey for Exhibit Managers - a look at the job, its functions, various salary levels and regional comparisons to help you get the compensation you deserve.
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Need 24/7 connection with your association and your industry ― and solutions right at hand?
Visit the TSEA Web site at www.tsea.org where you will find tools and tips that will enhance your job performance and management's acceptance of your program, including our online publications:
How To Develop A Successful Exhibit Marketing Plan
Exhibit Industry Glossary of Terms
TSEA Guide To Successful International Exhibiting
Labor Guide
TSEA Successful Booklet Series: Successful Staffing, Successful Promotion, and Successful ROI.
Advance your career with Career Center where you can post classified job ads or search our resume bank.
Learn all about The Art of the Effective RFP
Online Buyer's Guide   a current up-to-date exhibit supplier database for all your exhibiting needs.
Show Locator with information for more than 25,000 trade shows around the globe.
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Industry Recognition & Service Awards
Distinguished Service given to an individual who has achieved industry-wide recognition through his or her service.
Chairman's Award awarded by TSEA's Chairman of the Board to an individual who has made an impact on the industry.
President's Award presented by the President of TSEA to those who embody the spirit and purpose of the association.
Marketing Opportunities for Industry Suppliers
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Discounts at TS2: save at least $500 when you exhibit at the industry flagship show!
Educational Program Sponsorship: a variety of promotional opportunities available exclusively to TSEA members. Show your support of the association and get the word out about your company.
Publication Advertising: market your products and services in E & E Newsletter or TSEA NewsFlash
TSEA Online Buyer's Guide: get your company listed up to five categories.
TSEA List Rental: get proven exhibitor databases at 50% off the published rates! TSEA Web Advertising place your product announcements and company news online at affordable rates.
TSEA.ORG Advertising: place your announcements and company news online at affordable rates
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TSEA Membership Categories
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Active for exhibit managers and coordinators, sales & marketing managers, advertising & communications managers, meeting & event planners, etc.
Allied for industry suppliers, exhibit design & production, promotional products, consulting, freight transportation, exhibit accessories, etc.
Company Membership includes three (3) memberships, affordably priced, with the ability to add on additional members for a reduced rate. Membership resides with the company, not the representative, and is only transferable within the member company.
Individual Membership for small to medium sized organizations that have one person involved with exhibits and events. TSEA individual membership resides with the individual and is transferable.
We also offer memberships for:
Academic Institutions for universities and colleges.
Students for those enrolled full-time at a college or university.
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Dues Deferral Credit
TSEA conducts membership renewals on a calendar year basis. All memberships run from January to December. If you joined within the past 12 months, you will receive a pro-rated credit for the unused portion of your membership dues from the day you joined, to be applied to your 1st dues renewal cycle.
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About the TSEA Education Foundation
Consider adding a contribution to the TSEA Education Foundation! The TSEA Foundation, sponsored by the Trade Show Exhibitors Association, is a non-profit organization established to provide on-going support to a variety of educational and research programs. The TSEA Foundation funds efforts that are meaningful to TSEA members and the exhibiting community. Contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible as charitable contributions.
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Foundation activities include: