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THE INDUSTRY SPEAKS

"The staff members at George E. Fern are more than simply an extension of my team, they are truly integral members of my team. Beyond taking the time to get to know us and our business, they are creative thinkers and great problem solvers. No matter what idea we toss their way, they bring it to life. Because of their skill and attention to detail, I never worry about the show floor coming together. I can instead spend my time focusing on other aspects of our event because the staff is proactive in identifying and resolving issues. They go beyond anticipating our needs. They understand what should be done to make the show its very best."
Dana Sargent, Cerner Health Conference Manager
Cerner Corporation
Show Site: Kansas Cit
y, MO

“While at the expo, I had the opportunity to experience first hand how your company’s staff operates. I do not recall ever receiving such astounding customer service from any other company I’ve dealt with in my 15 or so years of doing business. From beginning to end, I found every member of your team to be gracious, efficient, courteous and knowledgeable. Among hundreds of exhibitors, I never saw a line or experienced a single delay in processing. Even special problems were dealt with swiftly and effortlessly. From the heads of staff to the forklift operators, I was truly awestruck by the level of service and efficiency of operation within your organization. What started out as one of the most worrisome aspects of my exhibit experience had suddenly become my most trouble-free and positive experience.”
John Stutz
John Stutz Photography
Arnold Classic Fitness Expo
Show Site: Columbus, OH

“[Your employees] skill sets and their overall knowledge of show operations made a difference in making a vendor happy and aided in the success of the promoter’s show. My compliment is for the attitude and eagerness to help along with their professionalism with performing the duty. Workers like this make all of our worlds not only successful but an enjoyable place. I am impressed that George Fern Co. has the quality of workers like [these two men]. They seem to be well-organized and take their work seriously. Their sense of responsibility will no doubt serve them well in both their professionally and personal life.”
Roger Spencer
Director of Operations
Northern Kentucky Convention Center

“I’m writing today to tell you that even my high expectations [of the George Fern Company] were exceeded. I cannot say that I am surprised by the service and attention to detail that was exhibited. I was struggling to carry heavy items from my car on move-in day. [A Fern employee] offered to help me, insisting that his help was part of the George Fern Company’s service. I certainly didn’t expect a Fern employee to help me with this type of thing, but it was very helpful and much appreciated. This level of customer service is not found often.”
Lori Hensley, Director of Events
Ohio Library Council
Show Site: Columbus, OH

“The entire George Fern Company staff did a great job and your responsiveness and attention to detail made things so much easier for me and my team.”
Jackie Riscoe, Southern Division Meetings Manager
International Council of Shopping Centers
Show Site: Charlotte, NC

“On behalf of the NCAA, we would like to thank you for the time and energy you put into the planning and execution of the NCAA Centennial Convention. Your effort and dedication helped make the weekend a total success. We have received numerous compliments from our membership regarding their experience. It was a pleasure to work with you and we look forward to working with you again. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we may be of assistance to you in the future.”
Crystal Reimer, Associate Director of Promotions and Events
Russ Yurk, Manager of Promotions and Events
NCAA
Show Site: Indianapolis, IN

“We have been working together for many years and feel as though we are part of the same family…We can always depend on you all and working with you in the office and on site is always a pleasure.”
Marjorie Browder Millsaps
Myrtle Beach Convention Center

“Thank you for yet another spectacular display of commitment to Toyota’s Opportunity Exchange. In year’s past we have relied on your coordination to ensure a successful execution of the day’s requirements and we appreciate your contribution.
     "Rest assured that the time, energy and professionalism devoted to your work does not go unnoticed. The role of you and your team is critical and we appreciate being able to depend on it. We are especially thankful for your patience and flexibility in working with our plans as they evolved. Your graceful approach to each situation allows us to continue delivering a seamless event for our conference participants.
    "You and your team went above and beyond to make sure we hit the mark at this year’s event. George Fern is clearly committed to working hard to make sure that their customer is satisfied. It has been great to work with you over the years and we look forward to working with you again in the future.”
Adrienne Trimble, Supplier Diversity Manager
Erin Caudill, Supplier Diversity Specialist
Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America
Show Site: Northern Kentucky

“I would like to thank you and your team for all the onsite support. …It was a pleasure doing business with all of you.”
Linda Durkee-Quigley, Senior Account Manager
Lewwllen & Best Exhibits
Show Site: Kansas City, MO

“My experience with [Fern] was great. Extremely responsive and provided very professional services from my first contact with them until the conference closed. I would use them again given the need for the services they provide.”
Verle Martz, Special Projects
IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference
Show Site: Phoenix, AZ

“You made this first-timer exhibitor feel comfortable enough to pull through all the nervousness and have a great show!”
Debra Ashley
AshGuard, Inc.
Exhibitor, Cement Industry Technical Conference
Kansas City, MO Crown Center Exhibit Hall

“We are hearing from many people that this event was by far our best quadrennial gathering of any in recent memory! We know that this assessment is due in no small part to your significant involvement both pre-event and on-site.
“We sincerely appreciate your constant availability and positive attitude to accommodate all of our requests. We knew we could count on you for anything! Again, than you for all that you contributed!”
Dwayne Leatherland, Lindsay Myers, Esther Okerson
Church of the Nazarene International Headquarters
Kansas City, MO

“Thank you for all your help making this last ICOSR the most successful meeting we have ever had. Across the board, the response to our very professional registration desks, entrance units, signs and banners and (most importantly) poster board was extraordinary. We couldn’t have done it with you and look forward to working with you in Colorado Springs.”
Cristan Tamminga and Dorothy Denton
International Congress on Schizophrenia Research
Savannah, GA – Savannah Convention Center

“Many thanks to you for all of your efforts this year at Atlantic Coast Exposition (ACE). You all are the quintessential business partners and we couldn’t carry it all off without you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Stevie Hughes
Atlantic Coast Expostion
Myrtle Beach, SC – Myrtle Beach Convention Center

“I wanted to thank you all again for making AM Expo 2005 such a success and a pleasure to work on. It truly was refreshing to work with all of you and your staff. Thank you so much for all of your hard with on AM Expo. I look forward to working on AM Expo 2006 with you.”
Kristy Pacelli
Reed Exhibitions
Advanced Manufacturing (AM) Expo 2005
Greenville, SC – Palmetto Expo Center

“[The George E Fern Company] is such an essential part of my comfort level when it comes to ICFA’s tradeshow. You make us feel just as important as your biggest client and you take care of us like we’re your only client. There also isn’t another company who would take the time to work as closely with our exhibitors as you do. You are instrumental in helping our exhibitors feel like they’re getting the best service possible.”
Pamela Davis
International Cemetery and Funeral Association
Show Site: Las Vegas, NV

“It’s not easy to work with amateurs (us) in the conference arena and we appreciated the George E. Fern Company staff’s patience with all the requests that came up. From carts to booths you managed to keep everyone satisfied and calm. We have a profound admiration for your professionalism and ability to solve all the problems that arose.”
Kay Lehto and Patricia Reed
Rhythms of Life ~ Oceans of Voices.
Show Site: Long Beach, CA

“I hate to sound like a broken record but our George E. Fern team is the best! Once again, the NWTF has nothing but good things to say about [the George E. Fern team]. They go above and beyond to help us out. I look forward to many more years with the George E. Fern team.”
Shannon Tollison
National Wild Turkey Federation
Show Site: Nashville, TN

“I have been dealing with exposition services for over 20 years both throughout the U.S. as well as overseas … Dealing with exposition services is usually not very nice but in the case of the Heart of America trade show dealing with the George E. Fern Company was a pleasure…In the exposition service business you are one of a kind.”
Jim Wilson
Virtual Backgrounds
Show Site: Kansas City, MO

“Natural Plant Expo was a great success and I feel The George E. Fern Co. contributed to that success! You seemed to anticipate our every need, which made my job easier. I am looking forward to working with you in Columbus as well as Indianapolis.”
Katie Reyes
Natural Planet Expo
Show Site: Cleveland, OH

“We really appreciate your continued attention to our staff needs on-site. From the initial show office shipment to the new badging system, right up to the return shipment on the very last day – we were grateful for your attention to detail and consideration of our needs.”
Gina Honeycutt
National Correctional Industries Association
Show Site: Phoenix, AZ

“I really think our exhibitors are happier than ever, and I appreciate the great rapport you have developed with them. Thank you for your responsiveness to our last minute requests and your professional handling of all the unexpected details that go along with the job – before, during and after our stay in Nashville.”
Jennifer Stone-Rogers
Association of Fund-Raising Distribution & Suppliers
Show Site: Nashville, TN

“The recent ANA National Money Show ™ would not have been such a great event and such a good time without the efforts of everyone involved. A very special thank you goes to George E. Fern and your experienced and conscientious team. Such a tremendous support and effort!”
Brenda Bishop
American Numismati Association
Show Site: Kansas City, MO

“The exceptional service the George E. Fern Company team provided was very much appreciated by everyone involved in Research Day and was essential to its overall success.”
Darlene Jones
Ohio State University Heath Sciences Center
Show Site: Columbus, OH

“I want to thank the George E. Fern Company for all its efforts in making the SCACM Exhibits at Caesars Indiana a huge success. In all phases of the process, from show floor design to set up and tear down, your team was cooperative, courteous, efficient and highly professional.”
Timothy Overman, Ph.D.
South Central Association for Clinical Microbiology
Show Site: Elizabeth, IN


“I want to thank you for all your help provided for me at your ATA show. Everyone I worked with treated me outstanding. I have been to many tradeshows and I can say with ease that this a great show experience because of your service level…I am impressed.”
Denis Graybill
LogiTrans LLC
Show Site: Indianapolis, IN

“In my experience, the George E. Fern Company ranks among the best in their profession. All the staff represents the highest standards of thoughtfulness and personal interaction, resulting in good will and good results for all.”
Marc Singer, "Beastmaster"
Gen Con Indy
Show Site: Indianapolis, IN


“The George E. Fern Company fits the definition of an excellent vendor. They save us time, save us money and do better than we could do on our own.”
Customer Statement from Comment Form
Life Sciences Research Day
Show Site: Overland Park, KS


“I am impressed with the quality work that the George E. Fern Company performs. From the layout of the entire show to the quality of the signage, the first-class image of your company shines through.”
Gil Gerard, "Buck Rogers"
Gen Con Indy
Show Site: Indianapolis, IN

“This show is a tremendous responsibility and it is made so much easier due to the great cooperation from the George E. Fern Company. You cannot compare the excellent service and professional and friendly attitude .... It always amazes me how wonderful [the George E. Fern Company is] to work with, the cooperation I receive, and the skill level of all the employees.”
Therese LaTelle, Exhibitor
OFA Short Course
Show Site: Columbus, OH

“...The George E. Fern Company always surpasses our greatest expectation, time and time again. How can I possibly find the words to precisely convey how tremendously grateful all of us at ACA are for all that you do? Thank you so very much for another wonderful conference experience. You’re simply the best!”
Marge Restivo
American Correctional Association
Show Site: Chicago, IL

“[The George E. Fern Company team] was always available and responsive to all of our needs. I know that we made the right decision in contracting with you for multiple years of service. The event was a tremendous success. Thank you for playing an important role during all of our advances planning and preparation."
Lerry Fogle
Church of the Brethren
Show Site: Charleston, SC

“It is a pleasure to know that we are working with a company that is truly interested in the results of the exhibitors.”
Doug Cole
D.S. Cole Growers, Inc.
Show Site: Columbus, OH


“Your staff responded faster, better and with greater efficiency than any of your competitors could have possibly done, and as you know,
I have worked with all of your competitors.”

John Short
UMKC Design/Build Competition at Union Station
Show Site: Kansas City, MO


“Thank you for the tremendous job you performed in support of the 2004 Arnold Fitness Weekend. The many ways the weekend expanded were coordinated by you with great professionalism, dedication and much hard work.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Fitness Weekend 2004
Show Site: Columbus, Ohio


“... Signage, décor and other general contracting work for a show of this size can be very complicated. You and your staff proved that it could be done very well... It was a relief to know that on the other end of the radio was the prompt, professional and helpful George E. Fern team.”
Jared Cohen
American Association of School Librarians
11th National Conference and Exhibition
Show Site: Kansas City


“[The George E. Fern Company's] eagerness to help, flexibility and hard work make it seems as if we have an extesion of our own staff working with us. ”
Amy Szmania
Ohio Dental Association
Show Site: Columbus, OH

“[The George E. Fern staff's] patience, attention to detail and humor have proven to be a wonderful touchstone for myself. They are partners in the truest sense, picking up when we need the help, showing us the way and keeping us on track. The best part is that our roughly 2,500 attendees benefit from a well-thought-out design of the venue, making their conference experience worth their investment in attending. They have reportedly shown us their ability to adapt to our needs and to make our project their own.”
Leslie Kenagy
Cerner Corporation
Show Site: Kansas City, MO


“I will certainly recommend the George E. Fern Company to anyone headed to Kansas City for a convention.”
Julie Jones
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Shoe Site: Kansas City, MO


“We are very appreciative of the time and support that you have given to the WBCA. You assisted us in producing a magnificent convention for our members and guests.
It is because of you we are successful!”

Beth Bass
Women’s Basketball Coaches Association
Show Site: New Orleans, LA


“Thank you for all your work and assistance at our ISWM Conference & Expo. You were great to work with and everything was set up flawlessly. Thank you for being part of our team!”
Grace Jan
International Society of Weighing and Measurement
Show Site: Covington, KY


“I wanted to pass on my appreciation for the work [the George E. Fern Company did] during the 2004 Ohio School Boards Association COnference and Trade Show. All the staff at George E. Fern Co. has always been extremely helpful."
Robin Charles, Trade Show Coordinator
Ohio School Boards Association
Show Site: Columbus, Ohio

“I wanted to drop a note of thanks to your staff for a job well done…Your team did an excellent job of outfitting us for our tradeshow and press room. Thanks again for everything and helping make our event a success.”
Jeremy Povenmire
National Association of Farm Broadcasters
Show Site: Kansas City, MO

“I just wanted to drop you a quick note and tell you thanks for all the help at the show. It was nice to meet you as well. [The people at] the service desk were always helpful. I think I may have tested their patience with my frequent visits and questions, but they never let it show! Thanks again and I’ll see you next year!”
Laura Powell, Exhibitor
Hoyt Marketing Team
Show Site: Indianapolis, IN

“Of all the great collaborations throughout the ages, none has come close to the one that exists between the George E. Fern Company and the American Correctional Association. Your hard work, dedication, attention to detail and so much more that goes on behind-the-scenes, all helped to make my job so much more effortless.”
Marge Restivo
American Correctional Association
Show Site: Nashville, TN


“[The George E. Fern Company's] conscientious effort and cooperation in doing professional, high-quality work has always been appreciated. Not only does [Shirley Soltis] provide the best service, she has an excellent team to execute every detail.”
Stacey Smith, CMP
Sprint
Show Sites: Dallas, TX and Kansas City, MO

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