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Articles about world expos by consultant James Ogul, who was the US Government expo specialist for many years, working with the State Department.

The Role of the Commissioner General in US Expo pavilions

The Role of the Commissioner General in US Expo pavilions

Mar 13, 2014 Features, Homepage Slider, James Ogul, News, World Expos Comments Off on The Role of the Commissioner General in US Expo pavilions

A Commissioner General is typically appointed prior to, and is responsible for, the signing of a U.S. Participation Contract with the Expo Organizer.
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Student Ambassadors – The Heart and Soul of a US Expo Pavilion

Student Ambassadors – The Heart and Soul of a US Expo Pavilion

Feb 20, 2014 Business, Features, James Ogul, Uncategorized, World Expos Comments Off on Student Ambassadors – The Heart and Soul of a US Expo Pavilion

"This person-to-person diplomacy has carried the US message to over ten million visitors to our pavilions at Aichi 2005, Shanghai 2010 and Yeosu 2012, and will no doubt continue at the US Pavilion...
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Non-Federal Support for USA Pavilions at world’s fairs is a long established practice

Non-Federal Support for USA Pavilions at world’s fairs is a long established practice

Jan 14, 2014 Business, Features, James Ogul, Uncategorized, World Expos Comments Off on Non-Federal Support for USA Pavilions at world’s fairs is a long established practice

“You’ll get your name on our donor wall at the pavilion and you will appear in the final report that goes to Congress.” That was what we told potential donors back in the '80s.
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Comparing US pavilion plans for Milan 2015 with Genoa ’92

Comparing US pavilion plans for Milan 2015 with Genoa ’92

Dec 30, 2013 Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, James Ogul, People, Uncategorized, World Expos, World markets Comments Off on Comparing US pavilion plans for Milan 2015 with Genoa ’92

The funding challenge is significantly different for a US pavilion compared to 1992: All of the $45 million budget will have to be raised from private sector contributions.
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World’s fair consultant James Ogul talks about Milan 2015, and the history of US expo participation

World’s fair consultant James Ogul talks about Milan 2015, and the history of US expo participation

Dec 18, 2013 Business, James Ogul, People, Uncategorized, World Expos Comments Off on World’s fair consultant James Ogul talks about Milan 2015, and the history of US expo participation

"The biggest challenge for the US pavilion team for Milan 2015 is raising the money and dealing with a cash-flow situation where they will be incurring expenses while they are attempting to raise...
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From the IPM Blog: James Ogul, expo man for the US government, to retire (Judith Rubin)

From the IPM Blog: James Ogul, expo man for the US government, to retire (Judith Rubin)

Mar 14, 2011 Business, James Ogul, People, Uncategorized Comments Off on From the IPM Blog: James Ogul, expo man for the US government, to retire (Judith Rubin)

Ogul will retire in May 2011 at age 70.  Judith Rubin, IPM Contributing Editor writes on the IPM Blog: James Ogul (left) shows the British royal family around the US Pavilion […]
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James Ogul: A career in US expos and expo pavilions

James Ogul: A career in US expos and expo pavilions

Mar 14, 2011 Business, IPM Interviews, James Ogul, People, Uncategorized Comments Off on James Ogul: A career in US expos and expo pavilions

At such times as our nation has stepped up to participate in a world expo, from the early ‘80s to the present, more often than not Ogul has been tapped to help coordinate the effort on the...
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