Pittsburgh is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As of 2017, a population of 305,704 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,353,045 is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania, behind Philadelphia and the 26th-largest in the U.S.
Located at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers, Pittsburgh is known both as the “City of Bridges” because of the 446 bridges located throughout the city and the “Steel City” for its more than 300 steel-related businesses. Downtown Pittsburgh has 30 skyscrapers, along with two inclined railways, and the Point State Park which begins at the confluence of the three rivers.
Not only is Pittsburgh known for steel, but the city has led in manufacturing of aluminum, glass, shipbuilding, petroleum, foods, sports, transportation, computing, autos, and electronics. For a portion of the 20th century, Pittsburgh was trailing behind New York and Chicago for corporate headquarters employment and the city had the most U.S. stockholders per capita at one point. Back in the 1980s, America’s deindustrialization caused the lay off of many blue-collar and thousands of white-collar workers leaving the area with renowned museums, medical centers, parks, research centers, libraries, a diverse cultural district and the most bars per capita in the U.S.
Pittsburgh is a major city in terms of business, especially technology companies. Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Bosch, IBM, Nokia, and even Uber are among the 1,600 technology companies that help generate the $20.7 billion in annual payrolls for the city of Pittsburgh. The city of Pittsburgh is the headquarters of the federal agency for cyber defense, software engineering, robotics, energy research, and nuclear navy. The area is home to 68 colleges and universities, including research and development leaders Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh includes the nation’s eighth-largest bank, eight Fortune 500 companies, and six of the top 300 U.S. law firms have headquarters in this city. Pittsburgh has become known as the sixth-best area for U.S. job growth.
Back in 2015, Pittsburgh was listed in the top eleven most livable cities in the world and even top three in the United States in 2005, 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2014. The region is a hub for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, sustainable energy, and energy extraction.
Pittsburgh Trade Show Display Rentals and Sales
Booth Design Ideas understands the wants and needs of different companies in order to stand out from the competition. Branding is at the top for crucial importance for standing out and it has the ability to make or break a business depending on the consumer. At the trade shows and conventions in Pittsburgh, having the advantage to make an impression and separating yourself from the competition is part of our goal. Booth Design ideas provides the best physical representation of your company and your brand possible.
In Pittsburgh and many other cities are the country, our company offers a full complement of trade show and exhibit services. Our team of experts will work closely with your company to create and design a unique trade show display that you are looking for.
Whether you need guidance in designing the perfect eye-catching booth, or the deliver and set up of existing structures, our team at Booth Design Ideas has the qualifications and expertise to bring your ideas to life in order to stand out form any competition at your next trade show.
Trade Shows in Pittsburgh
DUG East Conference & Exhibition, Sales Jobs Network Recruiting Event, Berta Truck Shows Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Career Fair ( Job Fair), Greenbergs Great Train & Toy Show, OHPA Bird Fairs, Jeff Fest, InventHelps INPEX America’s Largest Invention Show, Steel City Con, Shadyside Art & Craft Festival & Exhibition, Monroeville Gun Show, Living Product Expo, Wine Women & Shoes Show, Great Race Expo
Trade Show Rentals and Other Services at Pittsburgh Locations:
- Lighting
- Kiosks
- Video Walls/Centers
- Custom Exhibits
- Rental Exhibits
- Portable Exhibits
- Shipping
- Installation and Break-Down
- Coordination Services
- Multi-Media Coordination and Management
- Graphic Design
- Project Management
- Fabrication
- Large Format Printing
- Warehousing
- Concierge Services
Contact us to learn more about Pittsburgh trade show rentals, sales, and other trade show support services.
8 Fun Facts About Pittsburgh
-Pittsburgh is the second largest city in Pennsylvania right behind Philadelphia, also making it the 63rd largest city in the United States.
-Pittsburgh is known as the “City of Bridges”, having over 445 bridges located around the city, Pittsburgh has more bridges than Venice.
-The city is known for some famous food! The Big Mac was invented in Pittsburgh along with the Klondike bar and Heinz ketchup.
-Currently, Pittsburgh is ranked as the 2nd most livable city in the country and 30th in the world.
-Pittsburgh is home to the first ever commercial radio station in the world, KDKA. It began by broadcasting presidential results in the 1920s.
-The first-ever World Series was held between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Americans in 1903.
-When the Civic Arena opened in 1961, it was the first ever retractable dome for any major sports team in the world.
-Another fun fact that few people knew about Pittsburgh is that from 1891 until 1911, Pittsburgh was officially spelled without the “h”.
Booth Designs Top Show Tips For Beginners
Are you looking to attend a show in Pittsburgh? Not sure how to start or even begin to understand the design for a 20×20 or 30×30? Well, look no further! Here at Booth Design Ideas, we have compiled seven key ways to help you get started.
Budget Based on Usage
Budget, Budget, Budget we cant say it enough. When it comes to looking into buying or renting and exhibit the first step is always budget. From $10,000 to $60,000 it’s always important to know what you can spend on a particular product. Specifically, if you don’t plan on exhibiting at shows more than once per year. Too many times companies end up buying something that is way above whats needed, or far under expectations. Resulting in many customers being upset and wasting their companies money.
Timeline
Creation of a timeline is by far the most importantly underrated factor for first-time exhibitors. For many first-timers, 8-6 months out is the ideal time to have your booth or exhibit built. Too many times companies attempt to rush production and result in a lackluster product. However, by following this timeline it allows for potential problems to be fixed and creates a better process for production. Additionally, the overall timeline for the actual show itself is key. For first time exhibitors, allowing extra time for set up is highly recommended. Its often possible that equipment is not there on time or the loading dock is backed up. Thus, allowing that extra couple of hours can go along way. In conclusion, timing will be a key factor in having an extremely successful exhibit.
Show Size
This next tip might be simple but is something a majority forget when signing up for a show. Many first-time exhibitors believe that the bigger the show the more people and the bigger the ROI. However, this can be misleading and leave your 20×20 overshadowed by an 80×80 with all the bells and whistles. To understand how to be successful, find a show in which you stand out and have a large enough audience for good return. Attempting to go to big or too small can have negative outcomes.
Placement
This next tip may sound simple but is something that many people largely overlook. Placement of your booth within a show can either be the death or saving grace for many first time exhibitors. Which in turn is why it’s ideal to understand the sweet spots to place your exhibit at your first show. A great example of one of these “sweet spots” is typically on the corners of a row. That can allow you two entrance points for clients and fantastic walk by traffic. Another great option for placement is at an entrance or exit from the show. However, typically these locations are in high demand and difficult to get. Lastly and not often thought of, our locations near bathrooms or food areas. These areas provide great focus points where people are typically waiting and looking for distractions.
Staffing
The next tip we at Booth Design Ideas believe is all about staffing for the show on labor and showtime. For many beginners understanding the labor can be very confusing based on location. From set up times to mandatory break times, labor workers can present a complex problem. Which is why we suggest that people do ample research and consulting before choosing a labor force. Additionally, staffing your booth is just as important at a show. From making sure you’re not over-staffed or under-staffed. Along with choosing the right people to present your product. Research done beforehand is key to having a successful show.
Unions
The next tip is something that varies with state or geographic location. This being the use of Trade Show Unions at your next show. For many first time exhibitors, it can be very confusing and labor unions have very strict policies on what you can and cannot do. One example is with booth set pre-show. Here many union workers are guaranteed mandatory breaks and times they can work. So understanding when those breaks are is key to maximizing your time and money. Finally, understand the additional loading and unloading rates that may come into factor for your show.
Consumer Experience
For your first show, it is important not to only be creative but to also create an active experience. Many exhibitors forget to look at the show from the consumers perspective and create a booth based on what they think is important. However, to really keep the client interested in your product you have to create a consumer experience. This can be done in a number of ways, from giveaways to interactive games and applications. Typically, the more creative the better chance they will remember you!
Major Conventions and Expo Locations
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is a 1,500,000-square-foot convention, conference and exhibition building in downtown Pittsburgh in the U.S. commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The building is right off of Interstate 579 with two exits leading on to the highway. The original David L. Lawrence Convention Center was finished on February 7, 1981, but as part of a renewal plan the redesigned center was opened in 2003 and funded along with the Heinz Field and PNC Park located a few miles down the road. The convention center sits on the southern shoreline of the Allegheny River and it is the first LEED-certified convention center in North America and one of the first in the world. It is owned by the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
The Westin Convention Center
Another popular convention center is the Westin Convention Center located in downtown Pittsburgh. This location offers 15 meeting rooms located within close proximity to the David L. Lawrence Center. Additionally, the Westin offers a 42,000 square foot meeting room for events and shows. Finally, the location is directly located within downtown Pittsburgh. Making this ideal for walking to attractions such as the Strip District.
Contact us today to review your needs for trade show display purchase or trade show exhibit rentals for your next trade show in Raleigh. Come check us out!
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