The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) Weighs in On Governor Cuomo

Warns Governor he is sinking the Exhibition Industry in New York City

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement is being released by The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO):

Dear Governor Cuomo:

This past week, you and your administration announced actions that contravene the trust the exhibition industry has had in New York for decades and, as Executive Director for the 165 members of the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO), I must voice the disappointment of my members for a decision that will have far reaching impact on the future revenues from exhibitions at the Javits Center in New York City.

SISO members organize over 3,500 shows a year, many of which are at the Javits, and in the past have trusted Javits to be fair and consistent with their policies of holding dates and issuing licenses for their shows. For a government official to interfere with such policies is unconventional and sets a terrible precedent that effectively prohibits organizers from establishing consistency regarding their future events at Javits. The shows that you have harmed with your decision have been productive revenue producers for the City and State of New York for decades and it is unconscionable to understand how you can proceed with a decision to dismiss this history and potential revenue without understanding the consequences of your uninformed decision to move the Boat Show dates.

SISO supports the efforts of the Friends of Javits in asking you to reconsider this decision and better prepare yourself as to the consequences of such a self-defeating act of undue authority with a meeting that will surely advise you that this decision is not in the best interests of the economy of the State or City of New York, nor in the best interests of considering Javits as a destination for show organizers.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter and I hope that you and the Friends of Javits can come to a more balanced and fair resolution that reflects the past history of judicious management at the Javits.

Respectfully yours,

Lewis R. Shomer
Executive Director
The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO)
(877) YES-SISO

SOURCE SISO, the Society of Independent Show Organizers