Paul Katz Memorial Scholarships will be Awarded to University of Oregon Students May 9, 2023 – Fern, a leading provider of trade show, exhibition, and event services, recently established the Paul Katz Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor long-time client Paul Katz. The fund will award scholarships to nontraditional undergraduate and graduate students at the University […]
Fern Announces Personnel Addition & Promotion
January 10, 2023 – Fern, a leading provider of trade show, exhibition, and event services, has announced a key addition to its Senior Leadership team with the addition of Sheila LeMaster in the role of Senior Vice President in its Account Management organization, along with the promotion of Katie Fitzgerald to Director of Operations for […]
An excerpt from Trade Show Executive: Q&A with Aaron Bludworth
What are Fern’s main responsibilities?As the third largest official service contractor in the U.S., Fern’s produces over 1,000 trade shows and up to 500 other events a year. This past year we had 17 shows on the TSE Gold 100 list, including the No. 1 and No. 2 shows in the country: The Utility Expo […]
Tarsus & Fern Agree to Multi-Year Partnership on OFFPRICE & A4M Event Portfolios
London-Based Tarsus Group and Fern Exposition Services, LLC announce an agreement where Fern will provide trade show services for more than a dozen Tarsus events produced annually through 2025 In North America.
The 3 Key Numbers of Exhibiting©
In life for many or some, the number 13 evokes fear and is seen as unlucky. In fact, there’s even a phobia name for it…TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA! The fear of the number 13. Before you think I have gone off the deep end, there is a reason and a very logical one as to why I am telling you this…and it relates specifically to Exhibitions and Exhibiting.
67% of Companies Don’t Have a Plan When Exhibiting…
Ok it’s very cliched to say it but “Fail to Plan, plan to fail” but let’s take this a step further if you fail to plan and invest a lot of money in exhibiting at the same time, you are not only wasting an opportunity, you are also wasting money…a lot of money.
FERN ANNOUNCES STAFF ADDITIONS
May 11, 2022 – Fern, a leading provider of trade show, exhibition and event services, has announced two additions its management team. Kathy Cox, SHRM – SCP, SPHR, is the new Director of HR & Payroll and Joey Becker has joined the company as the General Manager of the Columbus, Ohio branch. With more than […]
FERN LAUNCHES EXHIBITOR SUCCESS PROGRAM
Collaboration with The Exhibition Guy Brings Training that Benefits Event Organizers and Exhibitors May 3, 2022 – Fern, a leading provider of exhibition and event services, has announced a partnership with Stephan Murtagh, The Exhibition Guy to launch the Fern Exhibitor Success Program. This collaborative effort provides a series of custom webinars that event organizers […]
Fern Welcomes Mark Shadwick, CEM
Fern Welcomes Mark Shadwick, CEM February 21, 2020 – Fern, a leading provider of exhibition and event services, announced that Mark Shadwick, CEM, has joined the company as a Senior National Sales Manager. He will be based in the National Sales office located in Alexandria, VA. “I am excited to join Fern and make a […]
Fern Expo Leaders Recognized by IAEE
The Fern family is excited for two of our own, Aaron Bludworth and Michael Cox. Both have been recognized by IAEE for their contributions to the industry and to the communities we serve. At Fern our Core Values are not just words, but a true part of our organization. While Aaron and Michael practice all of our values […]