NeoCon East Returns to Baltimore Convention Center

Baltimore, MD, July 20--NeoCon East brings the NeoCon brand of diverse resources to the Mid-Atlantic region contract industry Sept. 14-15, 2005. Building on the positive momentum from the past two years, NeoCon East is returning to the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland for its third year. The show provides attendees with inspiring solutions for the interior design, architectural and facilities management industries of the Mid-Atlantic region. It is expected to attract 6,500 interior designers, architects, facility managers, dealers, manufacturing representatives, students, federal employees and corporate executives. With more than 250 exhibitors, 185,000 square feet of exhibit space and three specific show components including: Government Interiors, Buildings Show and GREENlife: Products for Sustainable Environments, NeoCon East sets the pace for the East Coast contract industry. Produced by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI), the show carries the history and reputation of the 37-year-old NeoCon World¹s Trade Fair in Chicago. Government Interiors Supported by the General Service Administration¹s (GSA) National Furniture Center, the entity that supplies federal government and military agencies with interiors solutions, Government Interiors serves the federal government specifier, designer and procurement manager. The show features accredited seminars, various special events throughout NeoCon East and an impressive exhibition that showcases an array of innovative products and services available on the GSA schedule. Government Interiors provides attendees with the most cost- effective way to explore industry trends and procurement changes that impact federal acquisitions. Buildings and Archi-Tech magazines bring a showcase of building products, services and resources for new construction and renovation projects to architects, facility managers, building owners, developers and other professionals from the commercial design community. Attendees will learn the latest strategies and offerings in facilities management, construction and technology. GREENlife: Products for Sustainable Environments Architects and interior designers will find products, processes and certification measures that can provide eco-friendly solutions to help maintain a healthy planet. GREENlife is the platform for manufacturers who recognize the importance of sustainable design through both the product design and manufacturing processes. The Johns Hopkins tour will consist of a short lecture followed by a tour of the facilities. Attendees will learn first-hand how a major institution like Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions plans for future capital improvements. Presented by: Today¹s Facility Manager magazine Wednesday, Sept. 14, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Attendees will have the chance to view the newly designed Baltimore Visitors Center and take in all the charm of Charm City while touring a cutting-edge facility. They will also learn the inspiration behind its development and the project imperatives that contributed to its success. Presented by: Design Collective, Inc. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2 p.m.