We held “A Remarkable Event”, the first in our series of quarterly breakfasts, at Exhibit Resources this morning. Attendees were able to mingle in our showroom with our team while enjoying a light breakfast before our featured speaker, John Lowe, presented engaging tips on how to increase your Tradeshow ROI. He discussed the benefits of having a show schedule, pre-show planning, booth design, securing a speaker slot and hosting events in a hospitality suite. He stressed the importance of understanding how prospects use their “old brain” (the side that asks “why”) to make buying decisions when planning for a show or presentation.
“We as marketers tend to focus on the new brain and focus only on the facts and features. What we really need to do is attract the old brain in order to ignite the ‘why’ so others will listen and respond to our messages,” said Lowe.
John walked attendees through how to engage the “old brain” throughout the cycle of planning, promoting and attending a show. He also stressed the importance of sales and marketing clearly communicating goals of the show between departments for greater success.
“John’s presentation really engaged the audience, and he offered some wonderful takeaways to help companies achieve more success at tradeshows,” said Lana Calloway, CEO of Exhibit Resources. “I am pleased that Exhibit Resources can present this type of knowledge and insight into the industry to really benefit our customers. This was a great start to our quarterly speaker series!”
Exhibit Resources validates social responsibility with B Corp certification.
Lana Calloway, CEO of Exhibit Resources, announced its certification as a Benefit Corporation. B Corps are certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
Unlike traditional corporations, Certified B Corporations are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their employees, suppliers, community, consumers and environment. Exhibit Resources will share this vision as a B Corp through their sustainable practices that can bring efficiencies and financial benefits. Exhibit Resources illustrate notable efforts as a B Corp through planned usage of solar panels, their water collection project, and their consistent use of recycled materials.
“Being a socially responsible company is inherent to our business at Exhibit Resources,” said Calloway. “Gaining certification and status as a B Corp will enable us to better promote our commitment of social responsibility and our impact on the world around us. ”
More than seven hundred businesses from sixty industries and twenty-four countries make up the B Corp community. This unique community strives to redefine success in business while representing a diverse multibillion marketplace. Certified B Corporations meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, legally expand their corporate responsibilities to include consideration of stakeholder interests, and build collective voice through the power of the unifying B Corporation brand. For more information about the Benefit Corporation community, visit www.bcorporation.net.
For more information about B Corporation certification, visit http://www.bcorporation.net/. View our B Corp profile at http://www.bcorporation.net/community/exhibit-resources-inc.
About B Corp:
Certified B Corporations meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, legally expand their corporate responsibilities to include consideration of stakeholder interests, and build collective voice through the power of the unifying B Corporation brand. As of February 2013, there are more than 690 Certified B Corporations from over 60 industries and 24 countries, representing a diverse multi-billion dollar marketplace.
About B Lab:
B Lab is a nonprofit organization that serves a global movement to redefine success in business so that all companies compete not only to be the best in the world, but the best for the world. B Lab drives this systemic change through a number of interrelated initiative: 1) building a community of Certified B Corporations to make it easier for all of us to tell the difference between “good companies” and good marketing; 2) passing legislation to accelerate growth of social entrepreneurship and impact investing (12 states have already passed benefit corporation legislation); 3) driving capital to high impact investments through the use of GIIRS Ratings and Analytics (more than 60 investors with over $3B in impact assets under management use GIIRS); and 4) providing free, powerful tools for businesses to measure, compare and improve their social and environmental performance (more than 7,000 businesses use B Lab’s free B Impact Assessment).
Today, Lana Calloway, CEO of Exhibit Resources, had the privilege to attend and participate in Export University 101 in RTP. Export University 101 was hosted by The North Carolina District Export Council. The NCDEC promote mentoring programs to create greater export activity at the local level through events such as Export University 101 where their expertise educate and promote awareness of export trade opportunities.
Export University 101 is a one day workshop to prepare business owners for international success. Experts from both private and public sectors were presenting on topics, such as, export finance, logistics and shipping, legal considerations, export compliance, sales and marketing strategies, and export resources. Calloway shared her knowledge and experience on small business international success with a presentation of Sales and Marketing strategies.
The event was resourceful as companies gained skills, strategies, insights and a network of contacts that are necessary to expand sales globally. The lunch presentation included U.S. Department of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate awards to outstanding local businesses. In return, they shared experiences and insight on small business international success.
“It was gratifying to share what sales and marketing strategies have been successful for Exhibit Resources,” said Calloway. ”At Exhibit Resources, we take care of all face-to-face marketing and space design needs, helping to captivate our clients’ audience and attract attention wherever they may go.”
Exhibit Resources Announces Solar Panel Installation
Exhibit Resources will provide solar and renewable energy as the host site of a rooftop photovoltaic system.
Lana Calloway, CEO of Exhibit Resources, a full-service exhibit design and production agency, announced the company’s solar panel installation process is underway. Exhibit Resources is working with Argand Energy Solutions to create the opportunity for quality renewable energy solutions. Installation began on Wednesday, April 17.
The photovoltaic (PV) system will be mounted on the roof of Exhibit Resources to produce approximately 598,300 kWh of AC power and eliminate 930,600 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions per year. The electricity generated by the panels will be metered and supplied to the grid through Duke Energy’s distribution system through 2028 and beyond. After twenty years, Exhibit Resources will have the option of full ownership and use of the PV system to power their building.
“While attending a B Corp meeting, my interest was peaked as we discussed the benefits and paybacks of solar power,” said Calloway. “We perceive the solar panels as a positive return on our investment, as well as a reflection of Exhibit Resources commitment to sustainability.”
Argand’s VP of Sales, Rob Lease commented, “Exhibit Resources’ building infrastructure and roof orientation provided for an ideal host site. They have shown a strong commitment toward creating jobs and environmental stewardship by participating in our efforts to develop commercial solar energy installations in North Carolina. The combination of a well suited host site and high interest in renewable energy resulted in a rewarding partnership.”
About Argand Energy Solutions:
Argand Energy Solutions provides comprehensive solar solutions to commercial, government, educational, and residential clients. Our solutions and services are tailored to client needs and include system design, project development, installation, financing, and on-going maintenance and support. Over the past decade, Argand has evolved from a small provider of solar energy equipment and services to a leader in the installation, design, and development of solar projects in the Carolinas and southeastern United States. For more information, visit www.argandenergy.com.
Lana Calloway, CEO of Exhibit Resources, had the opportunity to spend the past three days at the National Women’s Business Owners Corporation Conference in West Palm Beach. She gathered with women business owners from across America who convened to engage, celebrate, and do business with other women.
Thursday’s keynote address was delivered by Barbara Corcoran of ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank”. Barbara turned a $1,000 Loan into a $5 Billion Dollar real estate company in NY City.
While at the conference, Lana Calloway had a chance to meet Friday morning’s keynote speaker, best-selling author Susan Solovic. Solovic has written 4 books on women’s entrepreneurship, is owner of ItsYourBiz.com, and is a weekly contributor on ABC’s Money Matters.
At the awards banquet on Friday night, Lana was recognized for 10 consecutive years of certification through NWBOC.
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