GRAPH EXPO 2014: The Allure That Is Chicago

"The quality of attendees is definitely a lot higher," he observes. "There's not as much tire kicking going on."

Joseph Brennan straightened his tie as he peered over towards a number of representatives from a well-known postpress manufacturer. The vice president of engineering at prominent national book manufacturer Courier Corp., of North Chelmsford, MA, was about to have a formal meeting, which was part of a well-structured agenda.