2016 YEAR IN REVIEW Part 2 (June – December)

JUNE >NeoCon® 2016 organizers, in their post-show wrap-up, reported that registration was up 6% from last year, drawing 53,000 enthusiastic professionals from around the world. The 100% occupied NeoCon showrooms, five of which were new additions, were buzzing all three days. Those in attendance were the first to experience theMART’s newly designed public spaces. The transformative $40 million dollar renovation included a striking new Grand Stair opening up to a large multi-purpose space on the second floor, a modernized urban food hall, an expanded riverfront park with alfresco seating and more. Also bustling with activity was the newly redesigned 7th Floor Exhibit Hall. Insightful and robust programming and a wealth of special events, parties, awards ceremonies, and inspiring exhibits made for a productive and fun show. Keynote sessions were filled to capacity. [7.4.16] >The Best of NeoCon 2016 competition of contract furnishings products recognized 88 products by 56 companies in …