Testimonials

Who doesn't love praise? We certainly do! The comments shown below come from our annual post-event Attendee and Exhibitor surveys, as well as from emails sent to individual committee members. Thank you for the feedback - it makes all of the hard work worth it! (Note: If a testimonial is uncredited, it is due to the fact that the writer did not type in his or her name when taking the survey.)
 

BY ATTENDEES:

Congratulations. This was by far the best year yet for Metrocon. I felt that all my classes were excellent, and I learned something new in each class - not just review of previously known information. The spacing of classes to free up time for viewing the trade show was just right, keeping me from getting to tired of sitting and allowing me to visit the vendor booths. Please keep up the good work! I have told so many of my colleagues in other states about this event that I would not be surprised if some of them begin to attend future conferences.
--2011 Attendee

Kudos to METROCON 2011! Event was well planned and organized. Exhibitors were diverse and best place to get those CEU's we all need. I highly recommend it.
--Tamra Canoe – General Manager, Dallas Design Group, Interiors

Metrocon has a wide variety of classes and exhibitors. A great place to find a new product, reacquaint yourself with a product line, see how it has expanded and/or become more eco-friendly along with learning about different technologies on the market. It provides you with new learning opportunities and gives you a chance to catch up with old colleges and visit with your area sales reps.
--2011 Attendee

Metrocon is a valuable tool for any designer. Not only to get the latest information on what is effecting the industry, but to have it all under one roof is amazing. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this happen and kudos to the vendors.
--2011 Attendee

I find it critical to be knowledgeable of new products on the market. Venders are so eager to show off their latest and greatest product that I feel I have an advantage coming up with new and fresh ideas. I invite new people every year because of the great value in CEU classes as well.
--Sharlene Lee, ASID – President, Design Results Inc

MetroCon is the single best way for designers to achieve their CEUs each year and to learn about locally available products. Going to Highpoint or NeoCon is nice, but those manufacturers do not necessarily have local distributors. I want to support local companies and learn information specific to my area.
--2011 Attendee

It is worth the five hour drive from Arkansas...really worth it.
--2011 Attendee

A great job this year on variety of speakers. I come to MetroCon every year for my CEU's and appreciate having new speakers and topics.
--2011 Attendee

As a retailer with an outside sales staff, it is always important to stay informed with all of the new products and the changes this industry is experiencing. It is always great to see all of the "old" faces and exciting to meet the new faces in our industry. Thanks for a great show. It was worth it.
--Ron Graham – Buyer, Stow's Office Furniture, Inc.

Metrocon allows me to reconnect with so many of my local reps and see their most current samples and product releases. It's productive & fun!
--Gloria Rosenstock, Allied Member ASID – G.R. Interiors

Thank you METROCON11 team and TAID for making it a priority (and a CEU) to update us on our current legislative climate! What a wonderful resource of information.
--Jessy Fuller, RID – A&D Project Manager | Designer, J. Tyler Services

Metrocon is a well-organized and insightful event. The design community is well represented, and many opportunities avail themselves for keeping up to date on the industry and ever changing products. Thank you to all that make this available to us.
--2011 Attendee (did not leave name)

I enjoy the insight into topics that I might otherwise not even know existed.
--Sandra P. Rian – Rian Designs Inc.

Was a really good event this year. I have been to Metrocon many times and thought this was one of the best.
--2011 Attendee

All the exhibitors I chatted with were very friendly and eager to provide the information I requested. I gathered some good information for projects that I am currently working on.
--2011 Attendee

Excellent content and presenters this year! Bravo.
--2011 Attendee

This year's speakers were the best I have had!
--2011 Attendee

I felt this was by far the best Metrocon yet (and I have attended all). Subject matter was varied and level of discussion not too elementary.
--2011 Attendee

I could tell how hard everyone worked to make it a great show. Thank you.
--2011 Attendee
 

      

BY EXHIBITORS:

Metrocon is a great opportunity to access our local designer/architect community in Dallas and surrounding areas. Every year, the show has improved and grown. We'll see you there next year!
--Don McDonald – Apex Supply Co / Kohler Company

Thank you to all of those that have worked on this project. I know that it is an act of love as it takes away from personal time in order to achieve such a successful show. It is greatly appreciated and look forward to being a part of it again next year.
--2011 Exhibitor

Metrocon is an amazing regional trade show that could easily become the "Neocon" of the south! We've been fortunate to have a great assortment of high quality vendors exhibiting at this show year after year. In addition, the availability of CEU classes make this a great show to accomplish class time and seeing the hottest new products on the market.
--Jeanne McCrea – Central Territory Manager, JANUS et Cie

Excellent value for the price and quality of attendees.
--Guy Kemper – Kemper Studio

It was a great show, and Waterjet Works received great leads and many WoW's!
--Barbara Einsohn – Waterjet Works

No one ever takes the time to THANK volunteers!! THANK YOU ALL. It is a very hard job to do something profitably when you are working for FREE. THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US at P.S. Gerry, and the manufacturers they represent!
--Pat Gerry Wilson – President, P.S. Gerry, Inc.

You have done a great job of wrangling sponsors and all the other duties that have been a part of [the committee’s] commitment to Metrocon. Please accept my thanks for your efforts. 2010 was indeed a better year in my estimation for the dealers that pay to play in Metrocon. Attendees seemed to have more structured time in the show area and that is the reason we show up. See you next year.
--Brian Peyton – Commercial Division Manager, T&L Distributing

MetroCon is the only show we are doing so far, and it has always been positive for us. It's a big factor that it's in DFW, so we can exhibit at a real trade show without going to Vegas, Chicago, NYC, etc. I have gotten increasingly better leads every year, and this was the best yet, particularly in terms of quality of leads.
--2010 Exhibitor

From an operational standpoint, this was a first-rate show. We are a small company with limited marketing resources. The quality of the attendee, the great opportunity for "face time" with old acquaintances/new clients will definitely drive our next two quarters.
--2010 Exhibitor

 

BY STUDENTS:

As a student, I did not anticipate how pleasant and encouraging the exhibitors would be. The professionalism and encouragement from everyone involved was superb! This was a great experience for networking and a great opportunity to experience a new aspect of a field that I hope to be a part of in the future. I look forward to next year.
--2011 Attendee

I am a new ID student, and everyone was so kind and helpful and really made the show so much fun.
--2011 Attendee

I am a new Interior Design student, and I really didn't know what to expect. When I got to Metrocon11 I was so very pleased with what I experienced. Everyone from the volunteers to the exhibitors to the food vendors treated me with great respect and were so very helpful with all my questions (and I had a lot of them!). I will always come to the Metrocon Tradeshow for the rest of my time as a student and then as an Interior Designer.
--Linda G. Thompson – Student, Tulsa Community College