WESTPORT, CT — Despite the struggling economy, AHR Expo 2003 is shaping up to be one of the biggest shows of all time, according to show organizer International Exposition Company. With three months remaining before the 55th annual event, to be held at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, January 27-29, the 2003 expo already ranks as the second largest in terms of exhibitors with 1,500 companies signed up so far.
Clay Stevens, president of International Exposition Company, says booth reservations for 2003 have already surpassed the 1,297 exhibitors that participated in the second largest AHR Expo held in Atlanta, GA, in 2001. In addition, he indicated it is likely that the square footage sold will also exceed the previous Atlanta numbers.