NeoCon East 2017

On Wednesday and Thursday last week I joined members of the East Coast design community, 150 exhibitors and various dealers, reps and other industry types in Philadelphia for NeoCon East. While many of the notable industry manufacturers took a pass this year, those I spoke to who chose to exhibit, were pleased with the turnout and the event. Several of them reported strong project leads and business opportunities as a result of being there. According to Julie Kohl, Vice President of Exhibitor Sales, NeoCon Shows, “Our exhibitors enjoyed a great turnout of decision makers from top A&D firms and major corporations as well as several federal agencies and representatives from GSA. There were high caliber conversations and connections over the last couple of days. This should result directly in competitive advantage for those companies taking part.” And I can agree with all that, with perhaps one word change – from …