Joseph Harrington, President Johnathen Powell V.P. 521 Shows

"On behalf of 521 Shows we and our staff would like to thank the Carlisle Expo Center for allowing us to hold our event in there state of the art facility. The staff was great, the facility is great and everyone that came to the dog show expressed their highest appreciation for being in a venue of this sort. The Carlisle Expo Center won not only our business but our hearts also and we look forward to doing many more events at the venue. Thank You, 521 shows "

Jim Chambers
CEO Eastern National Shows

"We wish to take the opportunity to thank you and your staff for your consideration and service during our last show November 16 through the 19th. Working with knowledgeable and courteous people is a plus when doing a show of our caliber. Thank you. "

Donna Snyder
CEO

"Appalachian Promotions (thegunshows.com ) is very pleased to present our Gun and Knife shows at the Carlisle Expo Center. Our vendors and attendees enjoy the bright spacious clean and modern venue. Lighting is very important to gun and knife collectors and that is one of many areas this building is GREAT for. The loading in and out is made easy with the large doors located in the facility. The parking is good for attendees and the walk is short to the building. We are very pleased with the years of good service the Carlisle Fairgrounds have given us and look forward to many more years of working together."

Margaret Kortze
Spirit of Women Coordinator Holy Spirit Health System www.hsh.org

"Spirit of Women (Holy Spirit Women's Services) hosted our first Carlisle Spirit Girls Night Out at the Expo Center April 16, 2010. The Expo Center is attractive and clean and offered more than adequate space for health screenings, dance demonstrations, and our vendors. The over 500 women who attended enjoyed the openness and easy traffic flow. The staff was very responsive to our needs and did everything possible to make our event successful. Easy, well lit parking, a wonderful expansive entrance including the lobby and ticket windows, makes The Carlisle Expo Center a great choice for any size event."

Andrea Ciccocioppo
Community Development Manager Carlisle C.A.R.E.S.

"When we outgrew the church where we held our first two banquets, we were at a loss — where would we find a place large enough to accommodate 500 people, but convenient to our volunteers and friends who would attend? We found the Carlisle Expo Center and were impressed with its many amenities. We knew the exhibition hall would provide more than enough space to comfortably fit our guests. The lobby was ideal for our event registration and the restroom facilities were generously sized and very clean. Event & Marketing Manager Fran Kachnoskie was very professional and easy to work with, both before and during the event. On the day of our banquet, everything was ready to go according to our schedule and the staff more than willing to accommodate our needs — even those unexpected needs that cropped up at the last minute! Our banquet went off without a hitch and we heard many positive comments about the roominess of the expo center, as well as the convenience of parking. And the glass windows along the front of the exhibition hall provided a nice backdrop for our buffet tables! Thank you to everyone at the Carlisle Expo Center for helping to make our third annual banquet a success! "

Michele Hassinger
Event Director abc27 WHTM-TV

"The Carlisle Expo Center was a perfect facility for our Midstate Home Makeover event. The staff at the Expo Center was extremely helpful as the details of our event unfolded and during its entire duration. The facility is in an easily-accessible location, modern and clean."

JEFF COX The IMPACT Band www.theimpactband.com
Owner/Manager

"I wanted to thank you for your thoroughness and professionalism in working with us for the Graystone Bank/Tower Bank Holiday Party. I appreciated you contacting the “event planner” and getting him in touch with me, etc. You went the extra mile to be certain that the event was a success and I wanted to let you know that, working with a lot of different venues all over the mid-Atlantic region, I don't see that enough. From the band's perspective, it was a real pleasure performing at your venue and I would heartily recommend it to anyone for a larger event. And, also from the band's standpoint, your facility has an easy load-in, plenty of power (AC), ample parking, very clean — just a great space indeed. I also wanted to let you know that the staff could not have been better to work with; they were always there to see if anyone needed anything, the band, the caterer, the guests. I truly look forward to working with you in the future. "

Joyce Hege On-Line Publishers, Inc.
Senior Account Executive

"For the last several years, we have held our Cumberland County 50+ Senior Expo at the Carlisle Expo Center. Not only do our attendees enjoy the clean and very spacious accommodations with free parking, but our exhibitors also find the expo center to be fully accommodating and the staff to be very helpful and attentive. We always enjoy our time at the expo center and look forward to next year's event. "

Ray Davies
Marketing Director Best of Show Automotive, LLC.

"Just wanted to send a note to say thanks for all of the support. Having never been to Carlisle, I had no idea what to expect when I arrived. Suffice to say that I was blown away by everybody in the organization. It's a real testament to the success that you are having and I look forward to our next event. Above all of that, I did want to be sure to acknowledge the Expo Manager. She was unbelievable. "

Wally Hagen Ford
Marketing Manager Philadelphia Region

"The Carlisle Expo Center enabled us tell the Ford Story at the All-Ford Nationals. By showcasing our new products in clean and comfortable setting, prospective buyers were able to explore all the great new features our products have to offer in a hassle-free friendly environment. The staff at the Expo Center did an outstanding job of helping us prepare for and execute the event. Thanks to everyone for your help!"

Ashley Hiser
Zone D Manager - Philadelphia Region Ford Lincoln Mercury

"I worked with Fran at the Carlisle Expo Center last year to coordinate our "ONE FORD Experience Tour" in conjunction with the All Ford Nationals Event that was held at the fairground in June 2008. The Expo Center helped me to create exactly what we were looking for, and our event was hugely successful and very well attended. They were able to coordinate our vehicle display, electrical needs and presentation requirements. Using the Expo Center made my life so easy, because we communicated our ideas and needs, and the team at the Expo Center made sure they happened! We had several elements going on throughout that weekend between the fairground and the Expo Center, and knowing that our display was taken care of at the Expo Center was such a relief. We have begun coordinating this year's event with the Expo Center, and it is already running so smoothly! They are such a pleasure to work with, and they will put their best foot forward to meet your event's needs! "

Noni Many Hawks Nickerson
Events Director Lawilowan American Indian Festival, Inc.

"The Carlisle Expo Center staff bent over backwards to insure that we had everything we needed for our event, and to insure that it came off without a hitch. The facility itself is very accessible, large, bright, clean and well equipped to handle events of all types, from food shows to cultural festivals such as ours (American Indian). There is also more than adequate parking. We received very positive feedback about the Expo Center venue, from the general public and participants alike, and the event was given a 5-Star rating on American Indian websites. We highly recommend the Carlisle Expo Center to other groups looking for a positive environment in which to hold their event! "

Brenda Lawrence
Event Director Ivesco, LLC Harrisonburg, VA

"Discovering the Carlisle Expo Center was like uncovering a vein of gold! For the past two years we have hosted our Spring Trade Show there. The management and staff are helpful, efficient and prompt, making our task so much easier. The Center itself is spacious, bright and easily accommodates all the needs of our show with room to grow. The Carlisle area has great hotel accommodations, caterers and florist, plus much to offer our customers with wonderful restaurants, antique shops and other area attractions. We always look forward to coming back."

Michelle Hornick Crowley
President, Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce

"When the Carlisle Expo Center opened in September 2005, South Central Pennsylvania had an amazing opportunity develop . . . we have a bright, open and centrally located facility right in our backyard! Our area can now host a whole new variety of shows, expos and programs."

Leticia C. Chavez
Administrative Assistant to Major Colin D. DeVault
The Salvation Army

"We hosted our 1st and 2nd Salvation Army Annual Civic Breakfast event at the Carlisle Expo Center — and both events have been highly successful. The hands-on staff at Carlisle Expo Center made a huge difference; at anytime I could call or stop by with questions and I would always receive prompt answers with necessary information."

Angela and Lisa
Litl' Darlins Consignment Sale

"Having the show at the Expo Center was a great idea! Not only was the space extremely adequate, but the service we received with our show was outstanding . . . We had a lot of comments from our customers about the beautiful space and how we could definitely grow there. We will absolutely be holding our shows there in the future."

Elaine Livas
Project S.H.A.R.E. Food Bank

"If you are looking for an outstanding venue in the Carlisle Area to host a large event, the Carlisle Expo Center is the best choice hands down. The space itself is filled with natural light, it is adjacent to a wonderful accessible free parking lot, and it is kept very clean."

Megan M. Kraemer
Events Director, Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce

"The staff at the Carlisle Expo Center is amazingly easy to work with. Their day-of-service is impeccable. They were able to adjust on the fly to fit our needs. All in all, the Expo Center delivered a wonderful event . . . their facility comes highly recommended."