From preparing food at soup kitchens, to education programs, and every volunteer opportunity in between, community outreach can take on many forms. As a member of the exhibitions and events industry, I spend a lot of my time serving others— some commercial and some volunteer. Serving show organizers, clients, facilities, and of course attendees. It’s […]
Corporate Culture — The Fern Way
Ten years ago, this coming summer, I joined Fern as its “leader”. The truth is, the Fern Culture has come to lead me. Culture is an interesting term that is used in countless ways and takes on many meanings, some superficial and some profound. In its most straightforward definition, culture refers to the social norms […]
Is Attendee Experience Influenced by the Senses?
How can the senses affect attendee experience? I’ve been working with the Corporate Services Team at Fern for about 9 years. My primary focus is connecting our Corporate Client’s products and services to event attendees in striking and impactful ways. I work within a tradeshow booth or event space, but have the ultimate goal […]
Trade Show Preparation 101 [Infographic]
American Counseling Association Conference and Expo
Trusted Partners Fern Exposition and Event Services has delivered innovative events for the American Counseling Association (ACA) since 2011, and in 2017 this trusted partnership proved to be stronger than ever. Just nine months before the ACA’s 2017 Annual Conference and Expo, Robin Hayes, Senior Director of Conference Planning and Professional Education, was faced with […]