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Scotsman
22-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Top Scottish conference venue sees 79,000 visitors give £78 million boost to economy
'Our focus has always been to position the EICC as one of the world's leading and most sustainable conference centres' – Marshall Dallas, departing CEO Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One of Scotland's largest conference venues has reported record annual revenues after hosting more than 79,000 delegates. Releasing its latest results, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) posted revenues of £16 million for the year to December 31, 2024, up from £12.8m the year before. It generated a profit of £2.1m last year, while recording an 'economic impact' of £78m, compared with £58m in 2023. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The economic impact figure relates to the direct benefit of conferences and events taking place at the EICC to Edinburgh and the surrounding region and now totals some £930m since the venue opened its doors 30 years ago. EICC chief executive Marshall Dallas is stepping down after a decade at the helm. Picture by Stewart Attwood Photography Last year, major events held at the EICC on the capital's Morrison Street included the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association Investment Conference, the International Electrotechnical General Meeting, and the 36th International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) Conference. In excess of 79,000 delegates attended events during the 12 months, up by around 4 per cent on the previous year. In total, 164 events were staged at the venue during 2024, down slightly year on year, with delegate days up at around 180,000 against approximately 146,000 in 2023. Lezley Marion Cameron, EICC board chair said: 'The conference and events industry, and the overall business events sector, continues to be a highly competitive market in which the EICC is competing against cities around the UK and across the world. 'The EICC board is therefore delighted to report another year of increased revenue and economic impact for Edinburgh, led by our chief executive Marshall Dallas, our EICC team and our partners. Initiatives by our EICC sales team have also contributed hugely to this success.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Stepping down after a decade at the helm, Dallas said: 'Our focus has always been to position the EICC as one of the world's leading and most sustainable conference centres, with a mission to inspire ideas that change the world. 'While the number of events we held last year was moderately down, delegate days were up due to multi-day conferences, with increased attendance at those events, and we see that as the key metric.' He added: 'UK and international association conference business continues to be core, while we have also continued to diversify the range of events held at the venue. Scotland's leading conference venue also has a strong pipeline of events lined up this year and next.' As the venue looks to mark its 30th anniversary, Cameron said: 'Marshall leaves the EICC following one of the most successful years in our history - a year in which the EICC has also faced serious, significant challenges - testimony to the determination, resilience and resolve of Marshall and the EICC team. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EICC to hold groundbreaking for Bickelhaupt Arboretum, Clinton, expansion
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will hold a groundbreaking for the Bickelhaupt Arboretum renovation and enhancements project at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 1, at 340 S. 14th St., Clinton, a news release says. This transformational project will create a premier education and event center, enhancing hands-on learning, community engagement, and environmental appreciation. Founded in 1970 by Robert and Frances Bickelhaupt, the arboretum has long been a hub for conservation education, showcasing a collection of hundreds of diverse trees, a nationally recognized Hosta Glade, diverse conifer collection, and vibrant pollinator gardens. Originally a private residence, the arboretum became a public treasure and was donated by the Bickelhaupt family to EICC and the Clinton Community College Paul B. Sharar Foundation in 2014 to expand its educational mission. Now, the original homestead is being revitalized and expanded into a state-of-the-art space for learning and events. 'The major renovations happening at the Bickelhaupt Arboretum reflect generations of planning along with environmental and financial stewardship,' said Shawn Hill-Lamb, granddaughter of Bob and Frances Bickelhaupt and daughter of Francie B. Hill, former Director of the Bickelhaupt Arboretum. 'Under the direction of Clinton Community College and with the support of the Bickelhaupt family and community, the Arboretum will remain accessible to visitors of all ages by providing enhanced experiences for everyone who comes to study and connect with nature. Given by our family as a gift to the community, the Arboretum continues to evolve by demonstrating sustainability and soon will be offering enhanced programming and new facilities. Our family is ever so proud of the Bickelhaupt Arboretum and its supporters for joining Clinton Community College to usher in this new span of growth. We honor the past while embracing the future and move forward with the founding principles of conservation, education, and community service that have always guided this special place. We encourage Iowa and regional residents, lifelong learners, and travelers through Iowa to visit Clinton's treasure, the Bickelhaupt Arboretum. Come watch us grow.' The new events center will feature a 2,033-square-foot area with floor-to-ceiling windows and an adjoining 2,200-square-foot outdoor deck, creating a stunning venue for programs and gatherings. A unique art installation will transform the former pool area into an illuminated gathering room, while two learning center rooms and a library will support research, workshops, and interactive experiences. 'This is an amazing place with an amazing history,' said Brian Kelly, Ed.D., M.B.A, Clinton Community College president. 'This next act of the Arboretum will provide a new place to gather and learn in our community while celebrating nature and art.' Outdoor enhancements include a welcome pavilion, gazebo, and a gathering area with accessible pathways, seating, and shade. A standout feature, the Animal Exhibit, will immerse visitors in local wildlife habitats. 'This renovation is about honoring the past while building for the future,' said Ann Eisenman, Clinton Community College's Assistant to the President and Foundation Director. 'The Arboretum has always been a place of learning and connection, and these updates will make it an even more inviting space for education, community events, and nature appreciation.' EICC remains dedicated to serving as THE Community's College by expanding opportunities for students and the public. The revitalized Arboretum will enhance education across disciplines while providing a premier venue for conferences, celebrations, and cultural events. The groundbreaking ceremony will begin with refreshments at 10 a.m., followed by the formal program at 10:15 a.m. Speakers will include Brian Kelly, Ed.D., M.B.A., Clinton Community College president & EICC's vice chancellor of strategy, support, and planning; Clinton Mayor Scott Maddasion; Bickelhaupt family members; and additional honored guests. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact Ann Eisenman at 563-244-7040 or aeisenman@ Learn more here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Campaign ME
07-04-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
Ramadan TVCs show why Taj Misr Developments is not joking about its projects
Egypt's Taj Misr Developments, the real estate development arm of EICC, which is known for its projects in the New Administrative Capital and New Zayed, has released a new campaign to create brand awareness and reveal what the company has achieved within its first five years. The campaign, which was launched across television, social media and billboards was brought to life by creative agency 7 Advertising, production house One Stop Shop and was directed by Sherif Mounir. The advertisements ran through the month of Ramadan and leaned on humour to show how Taj Misr Development isn't joking about its delivery deadlines and project completion – a common challenge in the Middle East construction and real estate sector. The campaign builds on the colloquial Egyptian connotation of 'joking', wherein a person who does not care about work is said to be joking, while a person who is serious about their work is said not to be joking. The idea of the campaign is simple: In the five years since its inception in the real estate market in Egypt, Taj Misr Developments has not been joking, which is why they completed nine projects in five years. The ad campaign, revealed through three episodes, showcases how the company's employees have forgotten how to joke in their everyday lives because they haven't joked in five years. In the execution of this idea, the creative agency and the director used comedic situations involving some employees of the company – Dina Attia, HR Director; Omar Fouda, Head of Finance; and Farid Sayed, Sales Manager – to demonstrate why they 'don't joke around' in their jobs and have, thus, forgotten how to joke in real life, as well. The campaign, which is now live on the company's social media channels has already garnered more than 14,000 views across YouTube and Instagram within the first two weeks of its launch. CREDITS: Client: Taj Misr Developments, EICC Creative agency: 7 Advertising Production house: One Stop Shop Director: Sherif Mounir
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges postponing FAFSA event
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is postponing its FAFSA and Scholarship Night events originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, due to forecasted weather conditions. The events are being rescheduled, offering students and families another chance to receive expert financial aid guidance and learn about available scholarships. These are the new event dates: Monday, February 24 | 4 – 6 & Scholarship Night at Muscatine Community CollegeLocation: Loper Hall – Room 111 Monday, February 24 | 4 – 6 & Scholarship Night at Clinton Community CollegeLocation: Room 129 Scholarship Night at Scott Community College These free events are open to current and prospective students and their families. Attendees can: Get help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn how to maximize financial aid opportunities. Explore over $400,000 in available EICC Foundation scholarships. Receive one-on-one guidance from EICC's financial aid team. For students unable to attend in person, EICC's staff are available to provide assistance year-round for students unable to attend in person. For more information, click here. The deadline to apply for EICC's Foundation Scholarships is March 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
