Annual association education and exhibition event attracts leadership and staff with mix of discussion and demonstration CHICAGO—The Association Forum of Chicagoland's Holiday Showcase 2011 brought together more than 1,800 association professionals and exhibitors Thursday for education sessions, product demonstrations and an afternoon trade show catering to the association market. ?For the first time, the Forum developed its education sessions through an RFP process, choosing 12 from nearly 100 submissions, said Christie Tarantino, Forum president and CEO. In addition, sessions were modified to be shorter and more interactive and there were three “solution sessions” that… Read More