George R. Brown Convention Center-Houston, TX

TX2Wheels · 02-04-2007, 09:53 AM

Below is a note to Tarkus.
I will post this in the forum but wanted to let you know that I was able to talk my way into the UCT trade show in the George R. Brown. I brought proof of insurance and that seemed to pacify the show promoters. The original reason for not letting me in was that "we are afraid that you will intimdate the attendees". After some discussion I was able to convince them to the contrary. Well as you can imagine, I was the talk of the show and had to answer a myriad of questions and I did so graciously
My goal is to try to demonstrate the safe use of the Segway and debunk a lot of the myths, and as you all know there are many. I made a point to talk to the promoters after ,and while they didn't just jump for joy that all went well, they did thank me for the courtesy of asking permission.

wwhopper · 02-04-2007, 01:09 PM

A little honey attracts better than vinegar! Add to that some persistance and see what happens.

Sal · 02-04-2007, 01:39 PM

The Home Show at the Fairgrounds here in Indianapolis asked for two Segways so that the coordinator and his assistant could patrol the premises.

It was a huge success, which resulted in a lot of positive Segway exposure; at least to the conventioneering crowd.

-Sal

MagiMike · 02-04-2007, 10:24 PM

I have attended over a dozen events at the George R. Brown center on my Segway and never had the slightest problem. Of course the event promoters also have a say but the management at the center have always been cool with me.

TX2Wheels · 02-05-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MagiMike

I have attended over a dozen events at the George R. Brown center on my Segway and never had the slightest problem. Of course the event promoters also have a say but the management at the center have always been cool with me.

Yes Mag it was the event manager that was afraid of them. The GRB people showed me a demo model of the Chinese four wheel Segway look a like. I didn't have time to make a case for the Segway but have every intention of doing so. Warranty on the (forget the name) is only three months. That in itself ought to tell you something.
TX 2 Wheels

02-04-2007, 09:53 AM	#1
TX2Wheels Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: La Porte, TX, USA. Posts: 18	George R. Brown Convention Center-Houston, TX Below is a note to Tarkus. I will post this in the forum but wanted to let you know that I was able to talk my way into the UCT trade show in the George R. Brown. I brought proof of insurance and that seemed to pacify the show promoters. The original reason for not letting me in was that "we are afraid that you will intimdate the attendees". After some discussion I was able to convince them to the contrary. Well as you can imagine, I was the talk of the show and had to answer a myriad of questions and I did so graciously My goal is to try to demonstrate the safe use of the Segway and debunk a lot of the myths, and as you all know there are many. I made a point to talk to the promoters after ,and while they didn't just jump for joy that all went well, they did thank me for the courtesy of asking permission.

02-04-2007, 01:09 PM	#2
wwhopper Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Taxation without Representation Washington, DC, USA. The Most Segway Friendly City In America! Posts: 2,003	Good Work A little honey attracts better than vinegar! Add to that some persistance and see what happens. __________________ Will W Hopper DCSEG Washington, DC, U.S.A. America's Most Segway Friendly City

02-04-2007, 10:24 PM	#4
MagiMike Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston, TX, USA. Posts: 438	George R. Brown convention center I have attended over a dozen events at the George R. Brown center on my Segway and never had the slightest problem. Of course the event promoters also have a say but the management at the center have always been cool with me. __________________ Mike in Houston TX. "From now on walking is for chumps" - John Ratzenberger

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02-04-2007, 01:39 PM	#3
Sal Administrator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA. Posts: 2,908	The Home Show at the Fairgrounds here in Indianapolis asked for two Segways so that the coordinator and his assistant could patrol the premises. It was a huge success, which resulted in a lot of positive Segway exposure; at least to the conventioneering crowd. -Sal

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