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While the hiring craze that consumed the trade show industry over the past 18 months is showing signs of winding down, event-related organizations far and wide are still welcoming new and experienced talent to their teams, including established industry veterans, as they

The company that manages McCormick Place has appointed Kelvin Moore to the post, succeeding industry veteran David Causton, who is retiring. Moore will be the first African American to hold the position.

Kelvin Moore takes over the convention center's top role as the meeting and trade show industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority’s bid process for possible new venue management for Chicago’s McCormick Place, which it oversees, has triggered red flags in the trade show industry after it was rumored a management company that also manages and runs its own shows, as well as offers general service contracting, possibly was being considered.

Chicago's McCormick Place convention and exhibition centre has welcomed back The Inspired Home Show, 5-7 March.

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The massive Marriott Marquis Chicago, steps away from the convention center, also plans to reopen for private events starting in June after being closed for more than a year. Officials announced it would reopen to the public in July. Larita Clark, the CEO of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, boasted about the estimated $2.3 billion economic impact these events would produce. “It’s been gut-wrenching to see our employees and those that work on our campus out of work,” said Cl...