A trade fair (trade show or expo) is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products, service, study activities of rivals and examine recent trends and opportunities. Some trade fairs are open to the public, while others can only be attended by company representatives (members of the trade) and members of the press, therefore trade shows are classified as either "Public" or "Trade Only". They are held on a continuing basis in virtually all markets and normally attract companies from around the globe. For example, in the U.S. there are currently over 2500 trade shows held every year, and several online directories have been established to help organizers, attendees, and marketers identify appropriate events.

Trade fairs in history

Modern trade fairs follow in the tradition of trade fairs established in late medieval Europe, in the era of merchant capitalism. In this era, produce and craft producers visited towns for trading fairs, to sell and showcase products.

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Cites (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) protection of African Elephants?
Q. How and why do Cites protect the african elephants
Asked by Abbey J - Sat Jan 30 12:53:14 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. CITES bans trade of endangered species. the most endangered species will be under appendix 1 - illegel trade And the other two appendixes are more towards controlled trade. It's sad though because once an animal is placed in appendix 2 it usually ends up in appendix 1 because over over exploitation. These website mentions the African Elephant... However, this is the actual CITES website..
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The success of which plan led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
Q. a. Albany Plan of Union b. Second Continental Congress's "plan of confederation" c. interstate plan for regulating trade between Virginia and Maryland d. Compromise reached between the Virginia and New Jersey plans My book says c, if you think the answer is correct, Could you do me a favor and tell me about that plan because i have never heard of it. If you think it is wrong tell me which one is right in your eyes or brain and why?
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A. The answer is "C" because money makes the world go round. Everything from the "moral" issue of slavery to the right to vote was principly decided upon by the economics of the era. More people buying land would have given a reason to vote, aka boost in land / housing market.
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Sands Convention hall Las Vegas walking distance at Embassy Suites, or is hotel at the large convention hal/?
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Asked by Paul P - Sat Sep 5 09:30:01 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Embassy Suites is about 2/3 mile. One of the Harrah's hotels (either Harrah's or Imperial Palace is a nearby inexpensive option. The walk is a lot less than 2/3 mile and there are escalators and moving walkways to help.
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