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2008 Exhibit Show and Sponsorship Information
The 2008 Exhibit Space has completely sold out. Sponsorship opportunities and advertising space in the Conference Program are still available. This would not include booth space. If you are interested in sponsoring or advertising, please contact Karen Beaulieu by email or 651-222-7409 extension 203.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
MCFOA would like to thank the following companies for their support of the 2008 Conference through the purchase of Exclusive Level Sponsorship Packages.
- Northland Securities - Diamond Sponsor ($3300)
- Ehlers and Associates - Emerald Sponsor ($2500)
- Springsted, Inc. - Ruby Sponsor ($2000)
- 4M Fund - Sapphire Sponsor ($1500)
- A.T. Group - Turquoise Sponsor ($1000)
Show your support of this Association and increase your level of visibility at the Conference through the purchase of Premier Level Sponsorship Packages - view sponsorship details (.pdf)
- Gold Level Sponsorships are available for $600
- Silver Level Sponsorship Packages are available for $400
- Bronze Level Sponsorship Packages are available for $300
Contact kbeaulieu@mngts.org to reserve your package now!
EXHIBIT BOOTH REGISTRATION
Standard booth package includes: Company profile and contact information in the Conference Program and Exhibit Guide, 8 foot deep by 10 foot wide space, 6 foot covered/skirted table, 2 chairs, wastepaper basket, pipe and drape, 500 watt electrical hookup and up to 2 Thursday lunch tickets.
Additional Booth Furnishing/Carpenting, Shipping/Storage and Installation/Dismantle Labor: click here to access A&N Convention Services order form
Network/Phone hookups: the Exhibit area is wireless. If you prefer a phone line for internet access, it is available for $50.
Click here for a listing of recent Exhibitors and Sponsors
2008 CONFERENCE THEME
Each year the MCFOA President chooses a conference theme. For 2008, Barb Nelson of Spring Lake Park has chosen "Minnesota Idol." So start thinking about how you can incorporate this theme into your booth design, giveaways and silent auction items. Who is your Minnesota Idol? Are there Minnesota singers or songwriters you admire? What song best describes your company? Find a way to incorporate your musical talent (if you lack in that area, maybe a pre-recorded song!) into your booth. Minnesota has many idols ... are you one of them?
SILENT AUCTION: Exhibitors are encouraged to bring an item, keep it in your booth to draw attendees into your space and take bids. At 4:00 p.m. you turn the item and bid sheets into the Silent Auction coordinators and they will make the connection with the top bidder. Proceeds from the Silent Auction support the scholarship fund for future conferences and trainings. Note: conference attendees/cities are also donating items which will be displayed for bidding in the general exhibit area. Remember to keep the theme in mind when choosing what to bring.
Click here to access Silent Auction form.
DOOR PRIZES: If you would like to donate an item to the door prizes being drawn in the exhibit area from 3:00-4:00, please complete and return this form. Click here for Door Prize form.
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LODGING: The Arrowwwod Resort and Conference Center (Conference headquarters) is full. Rooms are still available at the Holiday Inn of Alexandria (5637 Hwy 29, South of I-94, 320-763-6577 www.hialexandria.com) only 7 miles from Arrowwood, provides excellent accommodations. Other options are available through the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
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CONFERENCE PROGRAM AND EXHIBIT GUIDE: Exhibitors will be contacted in mid February to gather the information for the Exhibit Guide, name badges and so on.
PAYMENT: Payment for exhibit space and sponsorships must be received prior to the show.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
2008 MCFOA Exhibit Show Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancellations must be reported to Government Training Services, Karen Beaulieu, 651-222-7409 x 203 or kbeaulieu@mngts.org
If cancellation is received by Friday, February 22, 2008:
- If paid by credit card - a refund will be issued to your credit card less a $25.00 processing charge within 20 days of cancellation.
- If paid by check - a refund check will be issued to your company less a $25.00 processing charge within 20 days of cancellation.
- If payment has not been received - your company will be issued an invoice for a $25.00 processing fee within 20 days of cancellation.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after Feb. 22, 2008.
If inclement weather (or other circumstances beyond our control) necessitates postponement of the 2008 MCFOA Conference and Exhibit Show, exhibitors will be notified via announcement on WCCO radio, other local MN radio stations and an e-mail alert.
If the exhibiting company cannot accommodate the rescheduled time and/or location, all payments to date will be refunded.
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Conference questions - contact Carol Schoeneck
Exhibit questions - contact Karen Beaulieu
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