The historic Hotel Pere Marquette was home to the event for the second year in a row. Expo attendance was consistent with the past few years: The 250 registrants had the opportunity to mingle with colleagues and explore 40 exhibitors' booths in the hotel's ballroom. But by all accounts, the show exceeded expectations. When asked about the event, executive director Sue Bohenstengel replies: “I think it went well. It seemed like the trade show was very popular. I don't know what made it different than last year, but we got some rave reviews.” Bohenstengel speculates that perhaps some interactive booths, a few new exhibitors and cooperative weather helped make the show a big success.