Trade Show Insights · 2026-03-26 · 26 min
Even though the trade show and events industry supports millions of American jobs and generates billions in economic impact, many lawmakers still have no idea what a significant role we play in the economy. Until now. The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance serves as the unified advocacy voice for the global events industry in major policy conversations on Capitol Hill and nationwide. In this episode with ECA President and CEO Tommy Goodwin, you’ll learn: ECA's efforts to connect policymakers with the real impact of trade shows The four "T" policy priorities (taxes, talent, tariffs, and travel) Examples from the front lines in Washington, D.C. Ways you can get involved, including Legislative Action Day
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