MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release—September 12, 2016

Event Management Experts Announce New Business Partnership

Market Maker Events Channels Expertise of Industry Veterans
(Atlanta, GA)—Experienced event management professionals Barbara Stroup and Lori Kisner have announced their partnership in Market Maker Events (MME), an industry-leading event management and production firm.

As co-founder and partner, Kisner has nearly three decades of experience in event management and production under her belt. A former executive of Americasmart Atlanta, Kisner has also managed shows across the US, including the Surf Expo and the West Coast Gift Show portfolio in Seattle, San Francisco, Portland and Los Angeles. By partnering with Stroup, Kisner aims to continue to create high-quality, one-of-a-kind event experiences.

“At MME, we create events that produce a high return on investment for exhibitors and a memorable experience for attendees. We have a remarkable team, all dedicated to creating world-class shows and markets,” says Kisner, “Barbara’s experience plays an important role in ensuring we continue to create and deliver must-attend events.”

Stroup brings a remarkable track record to MME. As a former administrator with the Association of Energy Engineers, she managed events around the world before joining Nielsen Business Media, where she directed a team of over 20 professionals responsible for over 50 events a year in twelve different industry sectors.

“I’m excited to capitalize on my past experience to make MME even stronger,” says Stroup, “Our team has over 140 years of combined experience in events, which provides a great value to our clients.”

MME has already lined up an impressive portfolio of work, including involvement in some of Atlanta’s biggest industry and consumer events. Upcoming events for MME include the 2016 Georgia Manufacturing Summit, 2016 Shoppe Artisan holiday market, the 2017 Cobb Flooring Show, and the 2017 East Coast Builders Conference.

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Market Maker events is an Atlanta based event production and management firm dedicated to bringing people and brands together in dynamic, engaging experiences. From tradeshows to conferences and markets, MME is a market leader in delivering effective events that create connections and build businesses.

Media Contacts:

Lori Kisner
Managing Partner
Market Maker Events
(770) 559-0293

Barbara Stroup
Managing Partner
Market Maker Events
(404) 863-6557