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Xibita
Based our of Montreal, Xibita is a division of The Portables, Canada’s largest supplier of trade show display products and services, we’ve created thousands of spectacular portable graphic displays and custom exhibits for businesses of all types who share a common desire to "stand out from the crowd".

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Exhibit Designers & Producers Association (EDPA)
EDPA is an internationally recognized national trade association that are engaged in the design, manufacture, transport, installation and service of displays and exhibits primarily for the exhibition and event industry.

  Center for Exhibit Industry Research (CEIR)
For 25 years, CEIR has been highlighting the importance of exhibitions in today's business environment. CEIR promotes the image, value and growth of exhibitions.
 
  Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA)
Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) is the industry voice for exhibit and event marketing professionals.
 
  Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA)
SGIA is the only international association for specialty imaging. Our mission is to provide imaging professionals with the tools and information needed to make the best possible business decisions.

 
 

Mississauga Board of Trade
A private sector, non-profit, volunteer-driven business organization that represents businesses in all industry sectors in Mississauga.

Canadian Franchise Association
The Canadian Franchise Associations mission is to promote and exemplify excellence in franchising.

Vancouver Board of Trad
The Vancouver Board of Trad strives to work in the enlightened interest of our members to promote, enhance and facilitate the development of the region as a Pacific centre for trade, commerce and travel.

Burnaby Board of Trade
The Burnaby Board of Trade is Burnaby’s pre-eminent business association. Embracing diversity, we welcome organizations within all sectors and sizes of our global business community and foster a sustainable business environment by facilitating business success through networking, education, advocacy and economic development.

Surrey Board of Trade
Includes a list of member businesses, member benefits, an events calendar, a newsletter, and Surrey economic development information.

The Greater Nepean Chamber of Commerce
As the grass-roots voice of suburban business, The Greater Nepean Chamber of Commerce is incorporated under provincial letters patent as a not-for-profit business organization since 1980.

MPI Ottawa
The local MPI Ottawa Chapter's purpose is to serve the needs of its membership in Ottawa by providing educational development and leadership opportunities, cultivating business relationships, supporting industry partnerships and demonstrating commitment to excellence in the meeting industry.

Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
The Ottawa Chamber is a voluntary, member-driven organization with over 750 members. Accountable only to our members through our Board of Directors, we are “your voice of business”.

Ottawa Centre For Research And Innovatio
The Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) is Ottawa's leading member-based economic development corporation for fostering the advancement of the region's globally competitive knowledge-based institutions and industries.

Ottawa Association of Exposition Managers
Our membership, through the collection and exchange of information, is dedicated to encouraging and developing a mutual objective: to promote, support and expand the exposition industry in the National Capital Region.

Ottawa Tourism

Canadian Marketing Association – Ottawa Chapter
The Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) promotes industry growth, development and education through various events. It provides a forum for members offering educational and networking opportunities for those involved in specific marketing disciplines.

 
INDUSTRY LINKS  

Exhibitor Online
Great for articles and information on exhibiting.


Trade-Show-Advisor - Success Strategies for Exhibitors
Educational resource with information to help exhibitors maximize visibility, sales leads and revenue at trade shows. Topics include successful tradeshow planning, marketing, exhibit booth displays, giveaways, banners, trade show staffing, promotions, and more.


Creative Magazine
The magazine of promotion and marketing.

I.D Magazine
The best designers and hottest trends from every design dicipline.

Event Design Magazine
For builders of events, exhibits and environments.

Euro Shop
The global retail trade fair

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BUSINESS RESOURCES  

SOHO Business Group
SOHO©, is a national lead generation and marketing company focused on providing valuable tools, resources, special events and event management services to the business marketplace

Techvibes Technology Community
Techvibes provides an easy-to-use platform for tech professionals to share ideas, generate sales leads, build stronger industry alliances, and recruit key employees.

Tradeshow Week
As the tradeshow industry's premiere source of coverage and information, Tradeshow Week delivers timely, insightful market intelligence. With an award-winning editorial staff and over 30 years of publishing experience, the entire industry turns to Tradeshow Week as the resource for accurate data and analysis.

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PARTNERS  

6S Marketing
6S Marketing Inc. is a leading Internet marketing company that provides search engine marketing services including paid search marketing campaign management, organic optimization, analytics solutions, email marketing and usability analysis.

Graphically Speaking
At Graphically Speaking we guide you through the complex development process so that your website provides a return on investment, and your goals, budgets and deadlines are attained. Located downtown Vancouver, contact us today!

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