International Conference Development Acquires FirstSource Events, Announces FirstSource: Foodservice Seafood Dates

Portland, Maine – Bill Doherty, President of International Conference Development, LLC (ICD), said, “FirstSource is a truly an outstanding group of events that are highly-acclaimed and trusted in the industries they serve. The company has earned a reputation for successfully connecting buyers and sellers with a 100% satisfaction rating from participants to date. Our team looks forward to growing these events to the next level. I am excited about the opportunities that will result from this acquisition.”

A co-founder of FirstSource, Thomas Tomczyk, said, “ICD is an ideal fit for FirstSource given their commitment to outstanding customer service and proven ability to deliver executive-level audiences. I am confident that ICD will provide outstanding value to its customers.”

FirstSource Events announces the popular FirstSource: Retail Seafood and FirstSource: Foodservice Seafood, scheduled for June 9–11, 2015 in Coral Springs, FL. “These events have become the most trusted and exclusive Buyers Summits for identifying and sourcing new seafood products and business relationships. We decided to co-locate the first two seafood events so that we can add value by spending more on marketing, saving on resources and recruiting a higher number of prequalified seafood buyers”, says Doherty.

Gary Redner, Executive Vice President for Redner's Markets, spoke about his experience at FirstSource: Retail Seafood, "The companies that I am seeing, I am going to end up partnering with. It's nice because I'm getting almost everything accomplished in one sitting. It's a good event, and you can get a lot accomplished…. In the three days at FirstSource, you can accomplish a lot more than you would typically in a two-month span."

For More information on this acquisition and scheduled FirstSource events, contact:
Bill Doherty
207-216-9857

About FirstSource Events

FirstSource networking events are limited to high-volume buyers and vendors. The format combines buyer-scheduled one-on-one meetings, personal introductions with icebreakers, vendor presentations and product tastings. In addition, vendors’ products are featured at many of the event’s meals and receptions. Hotel, airfare and meals for invited buyers are covered by the event organizers. A limited number of pre-screened vendors pay a modest fee to take part. To date, all FirstSource events have earned a 100 percent satisfaction rating by participants. For additional information about FirstSource visit www.FirstSourceEvents.com

About International Conference Development, LLC

With over 75 years cumulative experience in the conference and exhibition business; ICDevents professionals have produced highly successful events in multiple fields and industries including: biotechnology, environment, finance, knowledge management, customer relationship management, investment, design, architecture, construction, insurance, manufacturing, marketing, electronic commerce, healthcare, workers compensation, pharmaceutical, energy, food and beverage, telecommunications and information technology. These exhibitions and conferences have been held at leading resorts, hotels and convention centers worldwide.

Source: International Conference Development, LLC