By: Eileen Monesson,
ABC Committee Chair
The Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) remains the largest builder and remodeler trade show for both the residential and commercial sectors in the Northeast. Despite the challenging economy, energy was up and the mood was optimistic. ABC 2010 attracted more than 7,000 attendees and 500 vendors focused on doing business. Many new people attended the convention this year, including decision-makers, which enhanced the value of participating to exhibitors.
The goal of NJBA and the Convention Committee was to refresh and enhance the convention. From the positive feedback received on the trade show floor, we achieved this goal. Throughout ABC 2010 attendees had many new experiences – vendors selling products and services on the show floor, revised exhibit hall and educational program hours, a “green” house showcasing innovations in clean technology, fresh venues for the numerous networking receptions, a culinary classic featuring some of the best restaurants in Atlantic City, as well as a new format for the NJBA Installation Banquet and Legends of Housing presentation. Our speakers were leaders in their fields and numerous “special guests” delighted and enlightened participants.
The NJBA staff should be applauded for their commitment in making ABC 2010 a success. Their dedication and countless hours working with the Convention Committee and numerous sub-committees resulted in what many participants said was one of the best conventions in years. Damaris Zayas, Irene Opitz and Diane Nicolo-Pocino, as well as the entire NJBA team did a tremendous job.
Here are just a couple comments we’ve received about ABC 2010:
“The ABC show was great, as were the educational classes we attended. The information we glean from the show allows us to inform our students about the current trends in the building industry. Congratulations to all for a job nicely done!”
-George Lee, Carpentry & Building Trades Instructor
Somerset County Vocational Technical HS
“Thank you ABC for providing me and my colleagues a fantastic convention. Our members had a great time, there was wholehearted optimism on the exhibit floor and all of you provided the highest level of professionalism that I have witnessed.
-Michael Kurpiel, C.G.A., C.G.P.
Director of Trade Association Relations, ProBuild
Check out all that went on at the 2010 Atlantic Builders Convention
ABC Educational Programs
Exhibit Floor Highlights
Special Events
Networking Events
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Thank You ABC 2010 Sponsors
We would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the Atlantic Builders Convention. Without your help and support, the ABC would not have been possible.
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ABC Participant Survey:
Look out next week for the ABC 2010 attendee and exhibitor survey. The Convention Committee welcomes your feedback so we can continue to deliver the best possible convention. We want to ensure that you realize a return on your investment in ABC. Thank you for attending ABC 2010. Your participation and support made this year's show one of the best ever!
2011 ABC:
Mark your calendars for the 62nd Annual ABC show on April 6-8, 2011 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
Exhibit Registration Open:
More than 20% of the 2011 exhibit floor has already been reserved, so don’t delay. Visit the www.abconvention.com today for details on the NEW floor layout, available booths and reservation forms needed to select your prime location(s)! As they say, location is everything.
Volunteers Needed:
ABC is seeking committed members to volunteer for on-site responsibilities and the pre-planning of ABC 2011. Contact Damaris Zayas at 609-570-2153 or dzayas@njba.org right away for more details on how you can benefit from joining our creative team.
