RECERTIFICATION - Selecting Service Contractors - VIRTUAL CLASS - 8/25/26

Includes a Live Web Event on 08/25/2026 at 8:30 AM (CDT)

This class will be conducted VIRTUALLY through Zoom on 8/25/26 from 8:30am - 2:30pm CST. Because you are recertifying, your day will end at 2:30pm CST. 

You are required to read the workbook before class. It is located under the “Workbook” tab.

You must have a webcam to take this class.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A successful exhibition or event is often produced by the efforts of multiple service providers. A substantial portion of the exhibition or event organizer’s responsibility is to evaluate, source, and contract for the services and products needed to produce a successful event.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

After completing this course, the participant should be able to: 

  • Explain the role and responsibilities of the official service contractor (OSC)
  • Identify the purpose and types of specialty contractors
  • Explain the role and responsibilities of an exhibitor-appointed contractor (EAC)
  • Determine criteria to be used for selecting service contractors through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process
  • Discuss the importance of identifying who handles what service and how this can impact services or costs
  • Articulate how local labor regulations impact events, including labor rights and labor laws

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Selecting Service Contractors - Virtual Class
08/25/2026 at 8:30 AM (CDT)  |  480 minutes  |  Attendance Required
08/25/2026 at 8:30 AM (CDT)  |  480 minutes  |  Attendance Required
Credits
Live Viewing: 5.00 CEM credits and no certificate available
Live Viewing: 5.00 CEM credits and no certificate available