News - Exhibit Concepts

Exhibit Concepts adds Creative Director
03/01/2010, 12:00 pm
In order to better serve its clients and strengthen its presence as a leading creative force in face-to-face brand marketing, Exhibit Concepts is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Mudry as Creative Director. Michael brings to ECI over seventeen years proven design and management experience, having worked for companies such as ExhibitGroup/Giltspur, Contempo Design and The Design Agency. Over the past ten years he has served in the role of Design Director and Executive Vice President of Creative; providing design leadership for the creative process and developing experiential marketing programs for top-tier brands. He will be based in ECI's Chicago office and will be responsible for defining and mentoring the company's corporate design organization. As a collaborative member of ECI's Executive Team, Michael will help mold the creative synergy for the company and plot the course for future growth. “This position is key to Exhibit Concepts’ continued growth and will improve the efficiency of our design process and the application of our creative resources,” stated Kelli Glasser, ECI’s President. “In addition, Michael’s creative insight and depth of experience will make him a valuable addition to our management team.” Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, Exhibit Concepts is a leading designer and fabricator of exhibits for trade shows, museums and permanent installations. ECI is widely recognized for creative design, global execution and cost effective program management. Founded in 1978, ECI supports a national and international client base that represents a wide spectrum of industries. For additional information visit: www.exhibitconcepts.com more...

Exhibit Concepts Expands Chicago Sales Staff
03/01/2010, 12:00 pm
Exhibit Concepts is pleased to announce the addition of David Pruitt and Jennifer Janega to its Chicago sales team. David is a thirty year veteran of the entertainment, event and trade show industries. He began his career as a lighting crew member working concert tours for Bruce Springsteen, The Beach Boys, Earth Wind and Fire and Joe Cocker. Later in his career, he worked as an Event Manager for Dial Corporation, Clear Channel and IGA Supermarkets. Eventually, David brought his event and entertainment experience to the trade show industry and worked as an Account Executive for Chicago Exhibit Productions, MICE North America and most recently Lewellen and Best. He brings to ECI a unique set of skills that will greatly enhance ECI’s event marketing capabilities. Jennifer brings to ECI over thirteen years industry experience. She began her career as an account manager working for a number of companies including MG Design, Exhibitgroup and Folio. More recently she was an account executive at Heritage Exhibits and Lewellen and Best. She is also actively involved in the Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA). Jennifer will focus on new business development for the Chicago office. As part of ECI’s expansion plan, the company committed to opening a Chicago office in 2008 and moved into its current facility in 2009. As the economic situation deteriorated, ECI remained steadfast to its commitment to Chicago, believing it would be in an excellent position when the economy improved. “We always believed that Chicago had a tremendous resource of talent that we would be able to tap as the economy recovered. The addition of David and Jennifer is evidence to that fact. Their experience will be a great asset to our organization,” stated Gerry Hyzy, General Manager of the Chicago office. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, Exhibit Concepts is a leading designer and fabricator of exhibits for trade shows, museums and permanent installations. ECI is widely recognized for creative design, global execution and cost effective program management. Founded in 1978, ECI supports a national and international client base that represents a wide spectrum of industries. For additional information visit: www.exhibitconcepts.com more...

Expansion of the George H.W. Bush Gallery of the National Museum of the Pacific War complete.
11/09/2009, 10:11 pm
Exhibit Concepts completes expansion of the George H.W. Bush Gallery of the National Museum of the Pacific War Expansion of the George H.W. Bush Gallery of the National Museum of the Pacific War Celebration December 7, 2009 President George H.W. Bush to be Special Guest of Honor 11/9/2009 - On Monday, December 7, 2009, President George H.W. Bush and Commandant of the Marine Corps General James T. Conway will be the honored guests at the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for the newly expanded George H.W. Bush Gallery of the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas. The National Museum of the Pacific War, a Texas Historical Commission property operated by the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, is located in Fredericksburg, Texas, the birthplace of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. It is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific Theater of World War II. Its theme: “We inspire our youth by honoring our heroes.” Exhibit Concepts, Inc. fabricated the exhibits for the George H.W. Bush Gallery of the National Museum of the Pacific War in their state-of-the-art facility located in Vandalia, Ohio. The museum includes over thirty (30) galleries highlighting the events of the Pacific War from the bombing of Pearl Harbor to the surrender of Japan on September 2, 1945 and the Post War Exhibit Concepts is an award-winning event marketing agency and innovative custom exhibit fabricator recognized for creativity, global execution, and program management. For additional information contact: Steven Lowry Account Executive Tel: 937 535-0261 slowry@exhibitconcepts.com more...

Exhibit Concepts Pledges Ongoing Support to the Jim Clark Fund
11/04/2009, 08:55 am
11/03/2009 – Jim Clark an employee for over 20 years at Exhibit Concepts recently passed away. To honor his dedication and friendship we are pleased to announce the ongoing support of the Jim Clark fund. A fund to assist Jim Clark’s family, particularly his three children (ages 17, 12, and 6), was established by friends. In addition to an initial contribution Exhibit Concepts is making to this fund, we are also establishing a longer-term program that will extend through December 31, 2010. We will contribute a percentage of our production-related revenues (e.g. fabrication, prep, graphics) generated from the ECI clients Jim had worked with. With this, we hope to honor Jim as a long-time ECI employee, lend support to his family, and acknowledge the generous spirit of ECI’s employees and clients. In the event you wish to make your own donation to this fund, you can do so at any National City Bank (Dayton, OH) branch or you can mail donations to National City Bank, the Jim Clark Fund, 650 N Main St., Springboro OH 45066. Exhibit Concepts is a leading designer and fabricator of exhibits for trade shows, museums and permanent installations. ECI is widely recognized for creative design, global execution and cost effective program management. Founded in 1978, ECI supports a national and international client base that represents a wide spectrum of industries. For additional information visit our website at www.exhibitconcepts.com Exhibit Concepts is an award-winning event marketing agency and innovative custom exhibit fabricator recognized for creativity, global execution, and program management. more...

Chicago Office Open
07/27/2009, 08:39 am
Exhibit Concepts, Inc (ECI) has expanded its presence in Chicago with the opening of a 40,000 sq. ft. facility in Elgin, IL. The decision to expand to Chicago was made last year when ECI recognized that in order to better service its clients and continue its growth, the company needed to expand beyond its Dayton headquarters. According to ECI’s President, Kelli Glasser, “We selected Chicago as the site for our initial expansion for several reasons. Chicago continues to be a major hub of trade show activity, our ability to recruit experienced personnel is greatly enhanced and its close proximity to Dayton allows us to effectively support a new office.” Glasser added, “As the economy became more challenging, our commitment to continue to grow our business never wavered. Our expansion in Chicago puts us in an excellent position for the eventual economic recovery.”In Chicago, ECI has developed a different business model than what the industry has traditionally seen. According to Gerry Hyzy, General Manager of the Chicago office, “Typically when an exhibit builder expands to a new market, they duplicate their production operation and add to their overhead costs. In our case, exhibit fabrication will be performed at our main facility in Dayton where we have one of the best-equipped shops in the industry and some of the most experienced and talented craftsmen. We knew it did not make sense to duplicate that capability. By centralizing our production capacity in a lower costs market, we will optimize efficiency and take advantage of economies of scale. These efficiencies will allow ECI to offer a very competitive price structure to all our clients.” The Chicago operation will handle minor repairs, storage and preparing exhibits for upcoming shows. Sales, account management and design will also be coordinated in Chicago. The office will continue to support ECI’s tradition of creativity, quality and unsurpassed service. Exhibit Concepts is a leading designer and fabricator of exhibits for trade shows, museums and permanent installations. ECI is widely recognized for creative design, global execution and cost effective program management. Founded in 1978, ECI supports a national and international client base that represents a wide spectrum of industries. For additional information visit our website at www.exhibitconcepts.com Exhibit Concepts is an award-winning event marketing agency and innovative custom exhibit fabricator recognized for creativity, global execution, and program management. more...

Exhibit Concepts Adds Greg Schoenman to Dayton
03/21/2009, 1:20 pm
Exhibit Concepts Adds Greg Schoenman to Dayton 03/19/2009 Exhibit Concepts is pleased to announce Gregory Schoenman has joined its sales team as an Account Executive. He will develop, support, and maintain customer relationships in the Cleveland area for the Dayton division of Exhibit Concepts.Schoenman, who most recently worked for Benchmark Craftsmen, has fifteen years of industry experience with a comprehensive background in trade shows, events, customer service and advertising. “I’m excited to join a company with a long history of innovative creative and excellence in customer service,” remarked Greg Schoenman’s, career began with his involvement in the advertising and marketing industries. His knowledge of the marketing side of the business has earned him the reputation as a valued consultative partner to companies as well as the loyalty and respect of his clients.One of Greg’s proven strengths is developing new business through marketing strategies that deliver results. He has successfully managed programs for major companies, such as The Gorman-Rupp Company, BMW Motorrad USA and EZEM, Inc and his understanding of program management will be a valuable asset to Exhibit Concepts. Exhibit Concepts is an award-winning event marketing agency and innovative custom exhibit fabricator recognized for creativity, global execution, and program management. more...

Exhibit Concepts Adds To Chicago Expansion
01/26/2009, 1:17 pm
1/19/2009 – Exhibit Concepts, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Stephanie Hoffmann, Account Manager and David Siragusa, Project Manager to Exhibit Concepts’ Chicago Division. “The Chicago office continues to be a key component to the expansion of the Exhibit Concepts footprint. Located in the western suburb of Elgin, this office will help us continue to provide world class service to local, national and global clients,” said Gerry Hyzy, General Manager, Chicago Stephanie Hoffmann has been in the industry for 2 years and has worked on national and international shows. She brings a broad range of talents including event management and account management skills. Clients appreciate her ability to quickly learn and understand their programs, her communication skills, along with her attention to detail. David Siragusa has over 20 years of carpentry experience and offers expertise in AutoCAD, Estimating, Project and Account Management. Through his extensive tradeshow experience, David has a direct working knowledge of the best possible sources that deliver quality and value in the Chicago area. His vast network enables ECI to provide lower cost of ownership solutions to our clients. Stephanie and David bring a wealth of experience and will be key to expanding our Chicago office and service offering. “ Their expertise will be a critical component of our growth strategy in the Chicago area,” says Kelli Glasser, Exhibit Concepts President and COO. Exhibit Concepts is an award-winning event marketing agency and innovative custom exhibit fabricator recognized for creativity, global execution, and program management. more...

Exhibit Concepts Rebrands and Launches a New Website
11/20/2008
11/20/2008— Exhibit Concepts, a leading event-marketing agency, announced it has implemented a new brand direction. The new image and messaging better reflect this “marketing focused” approach that has brought Exhibit Concepts success over the last thirty years. As Exhibit Concepts celebrates its 30th Anniversary, it is time to honor a rich history and look forward to continued growth and success. What better way to be reminded of the company’s beginnings while keeping our eye on the future than by launching a new brand in honor of this milestone? “The new look reflects our reputation as an award-winning event marketing agency and innovative custom exhibit fabricator who is recognized for creativity, global execution, and program management,” communicated Kelli Glasser, President. Exhibit Concepts new brand direction includes a number of new marketing tools, one of which is a dramatic new website. “Our new website at exhibitconcepts.com is the best place to really see who we are today, understand our breadth of services, and see how we fulfill our customer’s objectives.” said Colin Langley, Director, Marketing. more...

Memories and Future Plans
08/07/2008
On the weekend of August 8-9th, Exhibit Concepts will formally celebrate its 30th anniversary, with a dinner at the Dayton Marriott on Friday evening August 8th 2008 and continues at Carillon Park on Saturday August 9th 2008. more...

Exhibit Concepts Expands to Chicago
08/04/2008
Exhibit Concepts once again proves itself the company of choice with the addition of a newly created Chicago office. more...

Exhibit Concepts Celebrates Thirty Years
08/04/2008
On August 9th, Exhibit Concepts will formally celebrate its thirtieth anniversary. more...

Vandalia Marketing Firm Puts Showbiz on the Road
04/11/2008
VANDALIA — What do you call a company that designs, engineers, builds and, in some cases, drives the way clients market and present themselves?If you're the Crossroads Court firm celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer, you call yourself, "Exhibit Concepts Inc."Gary Zehring (top) and Jon more...