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Eric Blanc
Deputy Director
Orange County Convention Center


Eric Blanc, CEM, CMP Deputy Director | Sales, Marketing, Event Management and Exhibitor Services Orange County Convention Center Eric Blanc, Sr., CEM, CMP is the Orange County Convention Center’s (OCCC) Deputy Director of Sales, Marketing, Event Management and Exhibitor Services. With more than 33 years of experience in event management and convention center sales, Blanc oversees strategic planning, sales, and event operations of the OCCC. Blanc previously served as the Director of Sales, Marketing, and Convention Services at the Tampa Convention Center. During his 15 years of his service, he also served as a Sales Manager, Event Services Supervisor and Senior Events Coordinator. Blanc’s background also spans across various top organizations in the industry including The Freeman Companies and GES Expositions, where he was a National Sales Manager for both companies. Blanc graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business - Marketing and holds certificates from the IAVM Public Assembly Facility Management School, as well as the CEM (Certified Exhibitions Manager) and CMP (Certified Meeting Planner) certifications.

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