Associations top the trade shows. (Trade Shows).Eight of the top 10 trade shows in 2001, in terms of exhibit space, were associations, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. "Tradeshow Week 200." First place went to the Consumer Electronics Association for its 2001 International CES held in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. : 1,225,003 net square feet, 1,999 exhibitors, and 95,997 attendees. Other top performers: * Association of Equipment Manufacturers; ICUEE--International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition, held in Louisville, Kentucky  “Louisville” redirects here. For other uses, see Louisville (disambiguation). : 1,117,435 net square feet, 778 exhibitors, 7,100 attendees. * National Association of Broadcasters; NAB 2001, held in Las Vegas: 1,034,000 net square feet, 1,500 exhibitors, 74,167 attendees. * American Hardware Manufacturers Association; National Hardware Show and Building Products Exposition, held in Chicago: 1,026,000 net square feet, 3,243 exhibitors, 52,310 attendees. * Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) is a trade association that represents sporting goods manufacturers, retailers, and marketers. Founded in 1906, as of 2007 it had more than 1,000 members representing over 3,000 business locations and employing more than 375,000 ; The Super Show 2001, held in Las Vegas: 970,341 net square feet, 2,745 exhibitors, 61,388 attendees. * National Marine Manufacturers Association; Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail, held in Miami:875,000 net square feet, 2,300 exhibitors (attendee at·tend·ee n. One who is present at or attends a function. See Usage Note at -ee1. attendee Noun a person who is present at a specified event Noun 1. statistics not available). * International Housewares house·wares pl.n. Cooking utensils, dishes, and other small articles used in a household, especially in the kitchen. Association; International Housewares Show, held in Chicago: 863,000 net square feet, 1,863 exhibitors, 34,000 attendees. * Outdor Power Equipment Institute; International Lawn, Garden & Power Equipment Expo, held in Louisville, Kentucky: 841,382 net square feet, 540 exhibitors, 22,013 attendees. |
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