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This year's Metrocon Expo & Conference (sponsored by OM Workspace and DG Publishing Inc) went off without a hitch. Designed with innovation, forward thinking, and continued education in mind, volunteers from Texas/Oklahoma IIDA, Dallas-Fort Worth IFMA and Texas ASID came together to bring us one show-stopping, two-day event. Bustling designers, beautiful displays, and high energy filled the Dallas Market Hall convention center last week. And, even better news? According to our sources, we've been told that registration was up 30% this year as compared to the 2008 expo, which comes as a breath of fresh air for the design community. Special Guest Mayor Tom Leppert kicked-off Friday morning with a coffee & chat session to discuss economic development in North Texas-a subject on everyone's mind.

What's a show without a couple of awards? This years Pegasus Awards went to....

Most Imformative Booth - Calply
Best New Product Booth - Greenplay Furniture
Best Overall Exhibit Booth - Adleta Corporation
Best Promotional Campaign Booth - Visa Lighting

To see a complete list of Metrocon's information-packed exhibitors, go here. And don't forget to check out DG Publishing's gorgeous set-up.

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