OUR MISSION:
We are the Midwest chapter of the Experiential Designers Producers Association. We are a Non Profit organization whose mission is to advance the interests of members engaged in the design, production, and service of exhibits, events and experiential environments. The success and integrity of our industry will be enhanced through advocacy, communication, education and good works.
Kevin Fett
Ion Exhibits
Kevin.Fett@IonExhibits.com
Tim Artz
Ion Exhibits
Shane Drummond
Display Supply & Lighting
sdrummond@dslgroup.com
THE 2021 BOARD
Through the contributions of our board members, we are able to carry out the mission of the EDPA Midwest year after year.
Thank You to Those Who Volunteer Their Time.
PLEASE JOIN US!
All Dates and Topics Are Tentative
April 30, 2021
There is a pop-up food drive in Chicago on April 30, with full support from the Greater Chicago Food Depository. This food drive is for trade show and event marketing industry people by trade show and event marketing industry people.
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April 8, 2021 @ 4:00 pm CST
Global Meetings Industry Day
Chris Griffin from EDPA and Heather Larson, CMP from IAEE will lead our industry conversation.
February 11, 2021 @ 4:00 pm CST
Watch the recorded meeting of special guests David Causton, General Manager at McCormick Place and Dasher Lowe, Executive Director of EDPA, for and update on McCormick Place and EDPA advocacy initiatives. Resources are also shared.
What’s Buzzing in the Industry
NEWS
EDPA Joins ECA
The Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA) is dedicated to the recovery and advancement of the face-to-face business events industry. Our mission is to help government officials understand the important role these events have on economies and job creation. We promote the impact of the sector, drive general industry awareness, monitor legislative issues, advocate for the industry’s common interests, and work with partners globally as needed, to maintain a favorable operating environment within the U.S.
ECA provides a long-term strategy focused on creating substantive relationships with policymakers and ensuring priority matters are heard.
Existing industry advocacy efforts are: Exhibitions Mean Business
EDPA MIDWEST EARNS "CHAPTER OF THE YEAR" AT ACCESS 2020
EDPA National hosts an awards ceremony at their President's Gala at EDPA Access every year. In 2020, we followed along virtually through their on demand option for 3 days of education. We are so proud of our chapter for making an outstanding contribution to our organization and the industry. We continuously set new goals for our chapter and strive to bring value to our members above and beyond their expectations. Thank you to all of our sponsors, members, and volunteers for showing up!
OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
The EDPA Midwest is Proudly Sponsored by the following companies:
PLATINUM SPONSORS
 Acme Design |  Aluvision |  Angles on Design |
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 ABCOMRENTS |  Aria Technology Solutions |  BeMatrix |
 Blue Pony |  Brumark |  Cort Furnishings |
 Employco |  Hamilton Exhibits |  Ion Exhibits |
 Katherine Frank Creative |  Nichols Display Group |  Octanorm |
 Oscar & Associates |  ShoLink |  Smart Source |
 Stevens Exhibits |  Skyline Tradetec |  Superior Logistics |
 Xpert Trade Show Carpet |  YOR Design Group |
PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE
 Exhibitor Live |  Nolan Advisory Group |  Pulse Studio |
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SILVER SPONSORS
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CONTACT THE EDPA MIDWEST CHAPTER
1202 75th Street #103
Downers Grove, IL 60516
USA