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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.

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COMMUNICATION

EDUCATION

GOOD WORKS

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PLEASE JOIN US AT A FUTURE EVENT!

All Dates and Topics Are Subject to Change...

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Upcoming Events...

  • Design Challenge Student Event Showcase 2024
    Design Challenge Student Event Showcase 2024
    Thu, Nov 21
    Itasca
    Nov 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Itasca, 400 E Orchard St, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Join us on Thursday, November 21st from 5-8pm at the Itasca Country Club for our 2024 Design Challenge. Meet the senior graphic design students from Carthage College who participated in this year's Design Challenge program and see their final presentations.
  • Exhibit 4 Smiles - Donation
    Exhibit 4 Smiles - Donation
    In-Person Gifting on December 12th 9am-6pm
    UIC Hospital
    In-Person Gifting on December 12th 9am-6pm
    UIC Hospital, 1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
    We appreciate your monetary donation! The EDPA Midwest will purchase gifts from the children's wishlists on your behalf. If you're interested in purchasing and wrapping a gift, please reach out to Rick Pierson: Rpierson@brumark.com and he will send you a child's wish list. Thank you!
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What’s Buzzing in the Industry

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EDPA MIDWEST WINS "LARGE CHAPTER OF THE YEAR" ACCESS 2023 AWARD

The EDPA Midwest Chapter was awarded the EDPA Large Chapter of the Year at the 2023 ACCESS event 🏆🤩 Thank you to the EDPA National committees and foundation along with this year’s judges. Congrats to all of the chapters on our collective contributions. Together, we have advanced networking, good works, and advocacy efforts across the live-event industry 👏🏼

View our submission video here.

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TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. LET US RECYCLE YOUR SCRAP

EDPA has launched a new recycling program for our industry to take advantage of. After collection, your scrap and waste is recycled and repurposed into high quality raw materials used in the production of beautiful, long-lasting,
sustainable products.

Email Mike Sherrod Mike.Sherrod@AzekCo.com

 

Click here to learn more!

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TRAILBLAZER SERIES

We asked industry legends and trailblazers, Pat Friedlander and Cathy Kolf for their advice and insight on the industry.

Click here to read more!

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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 the Midwest Chapter Board Members Who Volunteer Their Time...

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Marissa Hohner - Chapter President

Good Time Creative

marissa@goodtimecreative.com

Shane Drummond - Treasurer 

Display Supply & Lighting
sdrummond@dslgroup.com

Kevin Fett - President Emeritus
Ion Exhibits
Kevin.Fett@IonExhibits.com

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Jackie Hake - President Emeritus

Lighthouse Exhibits

Jackie@LighthouseExhibits.com

Leticia Leigh - Secretary

Aria AV Rentals

leticia@ariaav.com

Joe Martillaro

Superior Logistics

joe@shipsuperior.com

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Alec Pierson

Brumark

apierson@brumark.com

Rick Pierson

Brumark

Rick@Brumark.com

Courtney Soice - Vice President

Hamilton

csoice@hamilton-ex.com

THE 2023 BOARD

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OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

The EDPA Midwest is Proudly Sponsored by the following companies:

PLATINUM SPONSORS

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CEP
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SILVER SPONSORS

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CONTACT THE EDPA MIDWEST CHAPTER

1202 75th Street #103

Downers Grove, IL 60516
USA

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