GOA--A Silver Lining

New to Graphics of the Americas 2000 was an international business pavilion, which served as a meeting place on the show floor for international visitors. Translators, e-mail retrieval and other services were provided courtesy of PAF.

New for exhibitors in 2000 was the show's "Trade Show Certification" by the U.S. Department of Commerce—a major step for an international trade exhibition. In a nutshell, the certification eliminates most duties on display materials brought to the show from foreign countries, and reduces the paperwork necessary for exhibitors to clear customs.