Tom Merrill
Tom Merrill
VP, Client Relations

Jan 18, 2013

Travel Smarter Not Harder: 5 Ways to Travel Better in 2013

Tom Merrill

I was reading an interesting article in the New York Times this week about resolutions falling by the wayside. A quote about what resolutions should do grabbed my attention, “They can inspire you...

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Feb 14, 2012

The Secret’s Out

Tom Merrill

Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the Bell Helicopter 525 Relentless!

At 11:30 a.m. on Sunday February 12th, Bell Helicopter kicked off the Heli-Expo 2012 show with a new product introduction. Hints and speculation...

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Feb 10, 2012

Why We Love This Business

Tom Merrill

There are two kinds of people in the tradeshow and event business; the ones who love it and couldn’t think of doing anything else and those that realize they can’t deal with the madness and...

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Nov 17, 2011

Always Have An Emergency Back Up Kit

Tom Merrill

On Monday, I was preparing to leave for Dubai when my phone and email began lighting up. Clients and friends had just arrived in Dubai and word was spreading that a well known supplier had...

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Sep 29, 2011

7 Ways To Green Your Air Show

Tom Merrill

Aerospace is full of talk about sustainability, new fuels, less omissions, new materials and of course less waste.  A lot is being invested in these initiatives, but here is a question for you…  What happens...

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Aug 04, 2011

iPhone Users: What Can You Learn From a 17-Year-Old?

Tom Merrill

Having just returned from two weeks overseas at the Paris Air Show, I was contacted by my IT department to alert me of the data charges I rang up during my trip. I’m...

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Jun 21, 2011

Flying High and Dodging the Rain in Paris

Tom Merrill

Paris Air Show opened yesterday for trade visitors during a downpour that clogged traffic, followed by a surprise visit from French president, Nicolas Sarkozy’s, which added to the craziness by sparking...

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Jun 02, 2011

Paris In The Springtime

Tom Merrill

Parlez-vous Français? The International Paris Air Show first opened in 1909 at the Grand Palais in Paris. Today this show represents the world’s largest venue for the industry (and...

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May 13, 2011

More Than A Signed Contract

Tom Merrill

From helicopters to fighter jets and corporate aircrafts, my job can be pretty exciting to say the least. In my last blog I wrote about engaging your suppliers and letting go. This is...

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Mar 24, 2011

Avoid Flame Out and Partner For Success

Tom Merrill

How’s this for sobering:

“After a year of fragile and uneven recovery, global economic growth started to decelerate on a broad front in mid-2010. The slowdown is expected to continue into 2011 and 2012 as...

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