Orlando Florida welcomes the Dental Association, www.ada.org, to the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) October 9-12, 2010.  This year marks the 151^st Annual session with an expectation of over 10,000 dentists arriving into Orange County Convention Center’s North and South Building to maximize their networking, research medical suppliers and services and expand their knowledge through over 245 continuous education classes.  Enjoy the cooler fall days in the wonderful world of Orlando.

Attending the 151^st ADA conference are Dental Assistants, Business Assistants, Dealers, Hygienists, Students, Lab Technicians, Health Professional, Domestic and International Dentists.   Don’t miss your opportunity to connect to associates through the use of SocialClix option during the registration process.  SocialClix allows you to search your own database on Facebook, LinkedIn or Outlook/Gmail accounts to see who inside your network has registered for 2010 ADA Conference. Read the rest of this entry »

Ace Hardware Convention returns to the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) on October 28-31, 2010. Exhibitions open Thursday October 28 this is your opportunity to see the new products available to you, place orders, and ask those specific part questions direct to the vendors.

Meet with other Ace owners around the world to share best practices and how to navigate in today’s economy. Maximize the Ace Service Suppliers for suggestions on reducing overhead expenses, encouraging and motivating team members, or simply understanding P.O.P. available to your organization to improve your stores. The Ace Hardware Convention demonstrates exactly why Ace is known as “Ace-The Helpful Place.” Read the rest of this entry »

Orange County Convention Center is pleased to host the Star Wars Celebration V, August 12-15, 2010.  Come celebrate your love for the saga and enjoy time with friends and your entire Star Wars Family.  The celebration will be held in the OCCC West Building with convenient on site self parking  ($11/car  $22/oversized vehicle).  The Star Wars galaxy will be brought to you right in Orlando, FL.

The Star Wars Celebration V In Orlando Florida

Star Wars Celebration V hosts a variety of screening, stage productions and panel discussions.  Contests and workshops are available for you to demonstrate and grow your knowledge of the Force.  Single and looking for that special Princess, try you hand at Star Wars Speed Dating.  Or demonstrate your love and commitment to your significant other through a ceremony officiated by a Star Wars officiant.   Take your family on a round of Galaxy Laser tag.  Don’t forget to stop by the Autograph Hall for official pictures and autographs of your favorite stars.  Additional meet and greet time with the stars will be available during the VIP lounge, secure your passes now.  http://www.officialpix.com Read the rest of this entry »

The Orange County Convention Center is pleased to host the 16th annual GSA Expo in Orlando on May 4-6th at the OCCC West Building. Take this opportunity to network with other Federal, State, Local Government employees and military personnel during the 2 day GSA event. Learn about the newest trends in sustainability as you move your business solutions to more green initiatives. GSA vendors will be on display including the first Equipment Display, receive technical advice and understand the intricacies of their products direct from the experts in the field. This event is not open to the public.

This is an excellent time to learn about solutions to help your business develop and grow. Training classes will be available on May 4th and run through the convention. Training this year will focus on professional acquisition, Sustainability, travel and transportation solutions, building initiatives, and business support. Take this time to review the training schedule here.

GSA Conference Exhibition Details

Exhibit floors open on May 5th at 8:30 am and run through 4 pm. The exhibits will re-open again on May 6th at 7:00 am and close at 2:00 pm. This is an excellent time for you and your team to take advantage of the expertise on the exhibit floor with over 900 GSA vendors demonstrating their products and initiatives. At time of writing this article however, much of the US General Services Administration GSA Expo web site information was still under construction.

Networking is key to businesses around the world. Don’t miss the opening reception on May 5th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm to meet and greet from a variety of government employees and military members. Manage and maximize your future industry partnerships during this 3 hour event. Read the rest of this entry »

Learn how to improve your customer service, increase efficiency and reduce your costs by putting RFID 2010 to work for you at the Orange County Convention Center, April 14-16th. Register before March 5th and save $700 at rfidjournalevents. One Hundred and Seventy Five exhibitors will offer you solutions to maximize Radio Frequency Identification in your business. RFID’s have expanded past retail and manufacturing applications for inventory management to Health Care, Food Services and government applications. Join us to learn more on how RFID is able to better serve your company and improve your profitability.

The RFID Event in Orlando, www.rfidjournalevents.com, offers something for everyone within your management team. Over 100 speakers will be available discussing deployment to executive strategy for RFID 2010. Attendees will include Executives interested in strategic initiatives, Finance Managers interested in cost effective initiatives for inventory management, IT professionals for application based knowledge, to Operations for product location and inventory monitoring. Packaging professionals attend to understand the maintenance and the placement of the RFID. Newer fields include the Marketing and Merchandiser Management interested in understanding consumer choices through the use of RFID systems.

Network with leaders from Nestle Waters of America, Airbus, Michelin, Bowling Green University, HD Supply, Boeing, and many, many others, find a full list at the events web site. Read the rest of this entry »

Spending your vacation in Orlando over Easter period? Great idea! Some of you have been here so many times and/or are not interested in visiting Disney World again/at all. Why don’t you check out the Things To Do In Orlando blog and get some ideas?

Orlando Convention Schedule April 2010

Another option may be a visit to the Orlando Convention Center and you can pick your event below. Some of the events may be open to the public, others are not, and some may require a registration in advance.

What jumps out on the schedule that quite a few events in the OCCC in April 2010 are sports related and are open to the public. Read the rest of this entry »

Not all visitors flocking down on Orlando, the city beautiful, are here to see Mickey and friends. In fact, Discount Vacation Rentals Online receives quite a few questions on what ‘other’ options there are besides Disney World. Usually we refer these guests then to our things to do in Orlando section, but why not visit one of the many conventions in the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) here in Orlando?

Some are open to the public, others are not and only accessible for professionals or on invitation. For example the March convention Celebrate Orlando is one where anyone can attend but you need to register in advance. The schedule of events for March 2010 below will show whether or not the event is open to the public yes or no.

Some of these conventions in Orlando will have more specifics and detailed information laid out in separate blogs that are dedicated to that conference or event on our site. A great example is the ISA 2010 convention in Orlando, not open to the public but a milestone for an organization, International Sign Association, that holds the largest sign conference here in Orlando on April 7-10. Read the rest of this entry »

Heralded as the largest sign show in the world, the International Sign Association (ISA 2010), www.signexpo.org arrives at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL,  April 8th-10th 2010. Be prepared to arrive and be wowed by the technology and trends found in advertising.

The ISA 2010 Convention covers over 225,000 square feet of exhibitor space to assist you in increasing a positive impression for your advertising dollar, and to increase the overall bottom line. New ideas on fabrication to finishing details in fabric and graphic design will be on display and discussed in educational seminars.

• Learn “what’s new” in the world of signage by attending the new product showcase on April 9th from 8:30-9:30 am. The new products showcase will feature 25 innovations in visual communication. Move your company forward with the technology on signage for the coming year.
• Find out what’s green and how sustainability impacts your company’s bottom line at the Green Showcase on April 10th from 8:30-9:30 am. Twenty five of the newest green initiatives in the sign world will not only assist your team to becoming “green” but provide interesting ways to be profitable by using sustainable energies. Read the rest of this entry »

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) proudly presents its 62nd Annual Meeting and Convention in the Orlando Convention Center, from October 20-22, 2009. This event is expected to attract 30,000 exhibitors and attendees and is considered one of the leading conferences in its kind. With 1100 exhibiting companies, 140 static aircraft and a representation from almost every single state in the country plus attendance from 6 of the 7 continents in a whole,  this is the place to be this fall in the aviation industry.

At the NBAA 2009 Convention you will find business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, flight department personnel, single-pilot operations and any person who is directly or indirectly involved in the aviation industry. According to the organization, news will be made at this convention, as it did in all previous annual meetings.Admittance Fee for NBAA members is $150, non-members are requested a $250 entrance fee. You can become a member by clicking the NBAA icon above.

NBAA 2009 Convention Headlines

We are curious, but here are a few headlines of what to expect of this NBAA convention:

• SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT – all about safety on the ground, in the air and in the hangar or workplace
• MAINTENANCE & TECHNICAL ISSUES – technical maintenance and management of the aviation maintenance function (incl. outsourcing)
• AIRSPACE & AIRPORT ACCESS – learn what the public is expected to travel through before boarding the aircraft: air-port security measures in the making.
• AIRCRAFT & FLIGHT OPERATIONS - business aircraft related issues: scheduling best practices, operational and regulatory compliance and more.
• AVIATION MANAGEMENT & AIRCRAFT OWNERSHIP – ownership or leasing and all aspects related to this topic (taxes, insurance, regulatory compliance, staffing/personnel), outsourced support or an in-house flight department are all issues on hand.
• CAREER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – seeking a career in business aviation? Attend sessions to become an aviation professional, leadership and management development seminars and grow in a business aviation career.
• INDUSTRY UPDATE - for business aviation professionals, from government affairs issues to NBAA Committee and Strategic Focus Team activities.
• LIGHT BUSINESS AIRPLANE SESSIONS – NBAA Light Business Aviation Session designed to help the light business airplane owner/operator maximize efficiency and productivity.

NBAA 2009 Convention Lodging

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Many are invited by the organization to participate in their lodging program through local hotels. For those traveling alone that is likely the best option. For exhibitors who don’t feel much for staying in the local Days Inn or don’t feel like paying $300 per night for a more luxurious hotel, the option of vacation rentals in Orlando is an opportunity. It also allows trips to Disney World or other parks in the area, play a round of golf next door and so on. For more information about vacation rentals Orlando offers these options: private pool homes from 2 to 8 bedrooms large, or condos/town houses in resort style communities from 2 to 4 bedrooms large. Vacation homes in Orlando start at $84 per night for a 2 bedroom; condos or town houses start as low as $69 per night. Mention NBAA Convention when you call. Click the Icon for more information and availability or call Heather at Discount Vacation Rentals Online at (407) 492-0094.

Note: the annual Charity Golf tournament of the NBAA in conjunction with the NBAA Convention is held at Grand Cypress Golf Club on Sunday October 18. For more information on NBAA charities and the golf tournament click the golf picture. It is also said that golf legend Arnold Palmer, an Orlando resident, will speak at the convention and no golfer wants to miss that opportunity! Fly safe, see you soon in Orlando.

On January 28 – 29 and 30, 2010 Orlando is proud to host the 57th PGA Merchandise Show at the Orlando Convention Center on International Drive. With more than 40,000 PGA professionals and attendees expected, this grand golf event will have 10 miles of exhibition aisles and a total of 1 million square feet of interactive exhibit, product demonstration and industry presentation space. For the insiders the PGA Merchandise Show actually kicks off on January 27th already with the outdoor Demo Day and the product preview and buyers’ reception. More than a 1000 manufacturers will be presenting their innovations and products to the market. The 2010 PGA Merchandise Show has grown into the biggest platform for manufacturers, industry leaders and professionals to expand and contribute golf business growth opportunities and to seek the opportunity to increase participation and interest in the sport of golf in general.

What To Expect At The 2010 PGA Merchandise Show

If you missed last years show or would like to relive this golf event again for a moment, below you will find a video of last years PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando for you to enjoy. In brief you can expect:

• Golf Product Presentations from more than 1000 manufacturers
• PGA Equipment Forum with presentations on golfs’ most interesting issues
• Fashion Gallery where the golfer gets dressed to the top
• Indoor Demo Day where 47 bays are at your disposal in a massive indoor driving range
• Education Conferences and PGA Best Practices sessions

Honestly, if you are in the business of golf, you simply cannot miss this event and show up at the 2010 Merchandise Show. Please register for attendance or even if you would like to exhibit here at the PGAshow.com. This is a trade-only conference, not open to the public.

PGA Merchandise Show Lodging

For single travelers to the Merchandise Show, one of the suggested hotels will surely you best option on staying fairly close to the convention center and shuttle back and forth. For colleagues traveling together there are cheaper though more luxurious ways of spending your exhibition days here in Orlando. And how about staying ON a golf course in the neighborhood?

Vacation Rentals in Orlando are all a-round available and start from $69 per night for a 2 bedroom condo with 2 bathrooms over an approx. 1200 sq.ft. of air-conditioned living space. You can rent a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom private pool home from $84 per night. These prices are normally Discount Vacation Rentals Online “Fall Specials” and we happily extend these terms for participants of the PGA Merchandise Show 2010 in January here in Orlando. Call DVRO and tell us what you are looking for. We will search from over 1000 rental properties and match your requirements on lodging accommodations and only then you get to decide whether you like to rent or not. It is a free service. Discount Vacation Rentals Online: (407) 492-0094

PGA Merchandise Show Video