Ballantine Management Group was founded in 2000 by Thomas Ballantine. Mr. Ballantine brings years of exhibition facility management and event operating experience to BMG. Prior to the conception of BMG, Mr. Ballantine served as Executive Director for Hub Expo Centers. While with Hub. Mr. Ballantine also served as Executive Director of Boston's Bayside Expo Center and the Capital Expo Center in Chantilly, VA.

BMG was founded to specialize in the area of private development and management of exhibition facilities. BMG also offers consulting and management services to municipalities and private owners of exhibition facilities. In addition to the development and management portion of the business, the company operates a wholly owned subsidiary called Ballantine Productions. Ballantine Productions is responsible for the management and production of several successful consumer and trade show events.

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Facility Development
2002 – Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly VA
2003 – Pennsylvania Expo Center, Allentown PA
2006 – Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, Fredericksburg VA

Facility Management
2002 – 2004 – Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly VA
2002 – 2006 – Pennsylvania Expo Center, Allentown PA
2006 to Present – Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, Fredericksburg VA

Consulting Services
2000- Republican National Convention, Philadelphia, PA – Logistics / Services
2000-2002 Bayside Exposition Center, Boston, MA – labor contracts, parking, management
2004- Republican National Convention, New York, NY – logistics / services
2004 – current- Dulles Expo and Conference Center, Chantilly, VA – management consulting
2006 – 2007 Riverhead Ski Dome and Convention Center

Show / Event Development and Management
BMG SHOW PORTFOLIO
(current and past)
Boat Shows
Lehigh Valley Boat Show
Reading Boat Show
Fredericksburg Boat Show
RV Shows
Eastern PA RV & Camping Expo
Fredericksburg RV & Camping Expo
Lehigh Valley RV Super Sale
Boat & RV Super Sales
Fredericksburg RV & Boat Super Sale
Fredericksburg Boat & RV Super Sale featuring the Coastal Conservation Seminars
Arts and Craft Events
Arts & Crafts Festival of the Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley Craft & Gift Show
Fredericksburg Arts & Craft Faire
Fredericksburg Arts & Craft Festival
Home Shows
Fredericksburg Home & Garden Show
Fredericksburg Fall Home Show
Fredericksburg Spring Home Show
featuring the Showcase of Gardens
Hunting and Fishing Show
Fredericksburg Outdoor Show
Golf Shows
Eastern PA Golf Show
Misc
Big Boy Toy/Classic Car Show
Fredericksburg Big Boy Toy Show
UPCOMING BMG SHOWS
Fredericksburg Holiday Craft Show
Contractors Supply & Safety Compliance Show
Fredericksburg Golf Show
Facility Max
Fred Tech
The Man Show
Health and Wellness Expo
Fredericksburg Auto Shows
Pre Owned Automotive Super Sale
Fredericksburg Bridal Show
Racing Expo at Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Pet Show
Fredericksburg Wine & Dine Festival

Ballantine Management Group owns The Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center at Celebrate Virginia. In addition to the above projects, BMG has identified several expansion opportunities in the Northeast and Midwest markets.