Chi-Tag 2006 Exhibitor Quotes

In 2006 Hasbro discovered two new games for their line from exhibitors at Chi-Tag! I really like the new schedule and location and very much enjoyed participating in the Inventor Forum. Let’s keep working together to build Chi-Tag into a major consumer destination that is so well positioned right at the start of the big holiday shopping season. Mike Hirtle, V.P. Research and Development, Hasbro Games

More than in past years, we found families attending, playing and buying the games we had to offer. They all had a good time and chose to take the good time home in the form of games. Thanks for this wonderful opportunity! Jay Tummelson, President, Rio Grande Games

Chi-Tag was a great event for us.  It was a pleasure to sponsor the Inventor’s Forum breakfast, which was very informative and a great help to many inventors who are looking for their big break into the big time.  We will most certainly be back and look forward to an even bigger show next year.  This show provides an opportunity for us to make contact with some other people in the industry that we would otherwise never meet. Juan Mendez, President, Delano Service

Chi-Tag provided the right venue for us to share information about our needs for the Canadian market. The buildings amenities, inventors forum, quality of displays and Chi-Tag’s staff all contributed to exceeding expectations. Where can you go to meet new inventors, listen to industry heavy weights and enjoy the city life except Chi-Tag and Chicago? We'll be back. Gary and Linda Stortz, Stortz & Associates Inc.

Chi-Tag is based on the same concept as Essen and Australian Games Expo. Chi-Tag was well attended at its new venue and no doubt will draw even greater numbers in 2007. The concept of providing demonstrations to families of the new games that are available, will only increase in popularity". Phil Davies, Australian Games Expo

The Inventor Forum was EXCELLENT.  I loved the contrast between the three speakers (Hasbro, BMT, Grape).  I thought Tim Walsh as moderator did a great job and really kept it moving. Nice job! Beth Baxter, National Lekotek Center, a division of Anixter Center

I had a great time at Chi-Tag this year. Not only was it a lot of fun but the people I was able to meet both personally and professionally was fantastic. I will most certainly do what I can to get back to Chi-Tag next year. John Hanley, Funatical, Australia

I think attending Chi-Tag for the first time has resulted in a turning point for our Australian Enterprise. It has motivated us to expand into the US market fairly heavily. Even though the fair was smaller than we thought with fewer numbers attending than expected, the experience was well worth the effort, so much so that I expect revenue to more than double or triple of the next twelve months We will definitely consider re-exhibiting next year. Ken Howard, Ken Howard Dot Com Pty Ltd. – Australia

Being a vendor at Chi-Tag was an awesome experience.  We made a lot of great connections, shared experiences and had a blast with the customers. Tricia Fontaine - Bank"O"La Game Company.

WOW! What a great time we had at the Chicago International Toy & Game Fair!! Thanks to the FANTASTIC sponsors who made our day even more enjoyable!! Special thanks for providing the Girl Scouts with such a great opportunity to meet the inventors, play the games and wrap gifts!! We look forward to spreading the word for next year's event!

Denise Janci, Girl Scout Leader and Mom

I, and my family, want so much for the Chi-Tag event to continue that my son jokingly commented that he would drive a bus there with friends just to get people there! Mickey Depre,  Artist, Teacher, Lecturer