New components in 2012 event include 105-minute ‘boot camp' educational sessions, various perks for first-time attendees Attendance at the Association Forum of Chicagoland's 24th annual Holiday Showcase meeting slightly exceeded the group's projections, with more than 2,400 registered to attend the Dec. 13 event, according to the organizers. The group had projected attendance to exceed 2,300, which was still higher than 2011 attendance of 2,100 and the 2010 attendance of 1,500. Teri Jordan, Forum vice president for member programs, said the rise in attendance likely reflects the basic appeal of the Showcase to Chicago-area associations—it's a local and affordable one-day… Read More