July 29, 2020 – DALLAS – The Expo Group, an exhibitions and events partner that invests in growth, is announcing several extended contractual deals that signal a belief in the return to live events and trade shows.
“The global pandemic has detrimentally impacted the ability to convene member and customer communities,” says Toby Purdy, Chief Sales Officer for The Expo Group. “Our clients are ready to start Moving Forward Together, as we all look ahead to 2021 and beyond. The Expo Group team is humbled by the trust our clients have shown us, and we join in their optimism for face-to-face trade shows.”
To support the return of trade shows and events, The Expo Group has released tactical health and safety protocols as well as strategic creative resources for professionals grappling with the impact of COVID-19. Expectations of live audiences have been shifting and now, even more, experiences must be compelling and memorable.
The International Association of Fire Chiefs is one client that has extended The Expo Group’s contract to design and execute their trade shows.
“We love The Expo Group because they bring a new level of creativity to our events and push us to think in different directions,” says Lisa Yonkers, CMP, Director of Professional Development – Conferences, Education, Training. “On the operations side, their team brings the highest level of customer support to keep our events on track and on budget.”
“First responders are all vital in this pandemic, and we are proud to support the association that supports them,” Purdy says. “Our team is looking forward to thanking the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders in person and creating awesome experiences for years to come at IAFC trade shows and events.”
About The Expo Group
The Expo Group helps grow revenues and advance causes through the design and execution of compelling, memorable experiences. Imagination fuels our passion to create trade shows, events and exhibits that engage people on a higher level. The company has headquarters near Dallas with offices in Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas, Orlando, San Antonio and Washington D.C. Learn more at www.theexpogroup.com or contact Dana Freker Doody at 972.580.9000 or dfrekerdoody@theexpogroup.com