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Case Study: Corporate Main Lobby

Who:     Cleveland State University, Nance College of Business Administration What:   Produce and install lobby displays featuring innovation and ingenuity in Northeast Ohio How:  Cleveland State University (CSU) set-out to celebrate and leverage Northeast Ohio’s rich history of innovation from a … Continue reading

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Meet The Team: Robert Forrer

After having reached nearly a quarter-century with one company, you couldn’t blame Robert “Cob” Forrer for being proud. “Twenty-three years with one company is really remarkable,” said Cob, “But it’s my five years sober that I’m most proud of.” The … Continue reading

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Meet The Team: Amy Freed Humbert

Many people have learned their trades through formal education, but that’s not the case for Amy Freed Humbert, Director of National Accounts at CEI. “I have a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Music Education, but I’ve never held … Continue reading

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Meet The Team: Ann Conkle

After nearly three decades at one company, you couldn’t blame a person for becoming bored and burnt-out.  But those words aren’t even in Ann Conkle’s vocabulary. “I still love it and am energized each day when I walk through the … Continue reading

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Mobile Fundraising Vehicle Case Study

CASE STUDY:  RETROFIT AND ADD VIDEO TO MOBILE FUNDRAISING VEHICLE Who:     Progressive Insurance – Cleveland, OH in cooperation with Cleveland Indians Charities What:   Design and build a “claw” crane game into one of Progressive’s Immediate Response Vehicles  in order to … Continue reading

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Celebrating Over Undies

Here’s a little conversation-starter for the week:  August 5 is National Underwear Day. No kidding.  In fact, it’s the eighth annual.  What’s so special about boxers, briefs, bras and bikinis that they deserve their own day?  Well, think about it:  … Continue reading

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Change IS Good

There is no denying we are all doing more with less these days.  Whether it’s at home or at work, we are dealing with reduced resources. The good news is that we’ve learned to adapt.  Sure, it hasn’t been easy, … Continue reading

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A word from the president

When my father, Dick McLaughlin, started Communication Exhibits 33 years ago, he never could have guessed the huge impact technology would have on the exhibit and display business.  Our family started building canal boats in the early 1800′s in our company’s location … Continue reading

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