"We plan to double our membership in the US and increase visibility; not only in the trade show industry, but throughout all industries. HeresChicago.com will help us with our brand awareness and other connections due to its highly visible online presence," says Christina Foster, Director of Marketing of TSEA.

In addition to meeting and event planners and HeresChicago.com members, TSEA members will receive free admission to HereChicago.com's Meetings & Hospitality Industry "BASH" events held biannually, as well as TSEA's monthly networking events beginning July 1, 2008.

Both organizations are proud to unveil brand new websites with enhancements for each of their memberships to include videos, podcasts, forums, education and resources for meeting planners, event planners, exhibitors and tradeshow organizations.

"We have been seeking partners and TSEA is a perfect match for our members" says Jim Grillo, CMP; President of Hereshicago.com

About TSEA

For more than 41 years, Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) has provided knowledge to marketing and management professionals who use exhibits to promote and sell their products, as well as to those who supply them with products and services. TSEA is led by a Board of Directors comprised of your professional peers, so you can always be assured that we understand your needs!

About HeresChicago.com

HeresChicago.com is an online destination marketing organization which provides resources for meeting and event planners including an online resource directory, networking events and education via video site tours, podcasts and article coverage about Chicago's Meetings, Events & Hospitality Industry.

For more information on both organizations, please visit them at www.hereschicago.com  and www.tsea.org