From San Luis Obispo in California to Albany, New York, engineers are sponsoring special exhibits at their communities' most-visited places. Exhibits include product demonstrations, lectures, contests, and hands-on activities for families. Costs are shared by sponsors while some National Engineers Week councils even realize a profit by assessing an exhibitor fee. But, in the meantime, here's a general plan.
Strategic planning begins early, at least four months in advance.
Determine whether a local mall is willing to cooperate. Increased visitor traffic. Contact mall management and discuss available dates. A Saturday at the beginning or end of National Engineers Week is preferable. Follow up immediately with a letter outlining tentative plans and requesting a meeting to clarify mall policies and procedures and to confirm the date.