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We are very glad to see that Mr. Serinus mentioned that our show was offically announced prior to the mention of a possible show for the Chester Group next year on the same dates. AXPONA was the first show in April with the Atlanta Event in 2011 and planned to continue with events around these dates. The Chester Group announced a date for NYC April 2012 and we / AXPONA, to avoid conflict with other shows moved to March. With the advent of a very strong Chicago show featuring 90 plus exhibit rooms, 400 plus manufacturers over 70 table displays with over 4300 attendees it was clear to us that later in the spring was the best option. We determined this after almost being blasted by a blizzard the week of the event.
The AXPONA Chicago Show is at the Westin O'Hare April 23-27, as there is a new component as an option to Dealers and Manufacturers on the 23rd, setup day is the 24th and the show 25-27. I would hope that since AXPONA announced and has contracted these dates prior to the Chester Groups announcement, they would show the same courtesy that was afforded them in 2012 by AXPONA and move their show to alternate dates.