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Trade Show Executive Dashboard – MONTHLY TRADE SHOW METRICS Continued from page 24 August 2012 SHOW INFORMATION CGTA Fall Toronto Gift Show Canadian Gift & Tableware Association www.cgta.org Show Site 2012/2011 Toronto Toronto Net SF of Exhibits (0.5)% Exhibitors 412,914 903 912 (1.0)% Total Attendance Qualitative Data 2012/2011 VARIANCE 2012/2011 VARIANCE 2012/2011 VARIANCE 2012 VS. 2011 410,984 12,030 12,210 (1.5)% There was a 9% increase in new retail companies, a 6% increase in attendees from the province of Quebec, a 10% increase in U.S. buyers, a 38% increase in interna- tional representation, a slight decrease in independents who attended, but a 17% increase in chain stores and a 6% increase in franchises. Coal-Gen Conference & Exhibition PennWell Corporation www.coal-gen.com Louisville, KY Columbus, OH 24,400 30,800 (20.8)% 166 208 (20.2)% 1,956 2,880 (32.1)% The show included technical tours and a keynote address by Gina McCarthy, Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. The Wall of Honor recognizing military service personnel was displayed at the show for the first time. Fire-Rescue International International Association of Fire Chiefs www.iafc.org Denver Atlanta 147,600 188,829 (21.8)% 475 538 (11.7)% 9,517 12,111 (21.4)% Attendees included prominent fire and emergency service leaders from across North America and around the globe. Exhibitors showcased the newest fire service innovations in apparatus, technology, equipment, gear and more. Education sessions focused on all areas of emergency service, including ethical leadership, EMS issues and career development. The Great American Trucking Show Randall-Reilly Business Media and Information www.gatsonline.com Dallas Dallas 187,700 156,700 19.8% 507 486 4.3% 48,621 48,219 0.8% Exhibitors represented truck, trailer, engine, component and parts manufacturers, as well as services catering to the heavy and medium duty truck industry. Special events included the Pride and Polish Truck Beauty Competition and free concerts from top country music artists. International Woodworking Fair (IWF) Intl. Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair - USA www.iwfatlanta.com Atlanta Atlanta 409,837 385,911 ('10) 6.2% 860 972 ('10) (11.5)% 13,000 11,425 ('10) 13.8% Net SF and attendance were up compared to the last show in 2010. Exhibitors utilized more space and four companies returned after not exhibiting in 2010. Attendees came from all 50 states and more than 60 foreign countries. The Atlanta CVB offered attendees and exhibitors Deals of the Day on local tours, attractions and restaurants. MAGIC - August Advanstar Communications, Inc. www.magiconline.com Las Vegas Las Vegas 950,860 873,140 9.0% 4,312 3,892 10.8% 64,534 est. 5.6% 61,135 The show introduced a new staggered schedule to better serve the fashion industry. The new schedule provided additional time for attendees to shop the floor, manage itineraries and interact on multiple levels. Making its debut at the show was a dedicated home textiles area within SOURCING AT MAGIC. Midwest Accounting & Finance Showcase Flagg Management for the Illinois Society of CPAs www.flaggmgmt.com/icpas Rosemont, IL Rosemont, IL 15,000 14,000 7.1% 100 No change 2,000 100 1,900 5.3% 90% of attendees are from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs; 66% of attendees are decision-makers, 26% are decision-influencers and 8% are purchasers. There were 50 educat- ional sessions, including sessions held in three rooms on the show floor to bring attendees inside the exhibit hall. SPONSORED BY 26 October 2012 | Trade Show Executive