EXHIBITOR GUIDE IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Exhibitor

Guide

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

EXHIBITOR GUIDE

Thank you for exhibiting in the 2015 PAA Trade Show &

Education Conference. We appreciate your participation in the area’s largest

industry show. We are looking forward to this event and recognize the

important role our exhibitors play in ensuring a successful event.

Please use this guide to prepare yourself for the show, paying special

attention to deadlines for sponsorships, advertising and ordering services for

your booth. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Erica

at [email protected] or 610.664.1800.

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February 20

Exhibitor listing deadline

Sponsorship deadline

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March 2

Lead Retrieval Scanner orders due

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March 3

Last day to reserve hotel under PAA room block

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March 11

Exhibitor registration deadline

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March 13

Electric, Internet and Phone orders due

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March 17

Customer Appreciation Party registration due

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March 24

Exhibitor Set-up Noon-6:00pm

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March 25

Exhibitor Set-up 7:30-9:30am

*exhibitors must be set up by 9:30am

EXHIBITOR ONLINE REGISTRATION

Online registration is available for Exhibitor Listing,

Exhibitor Badges and Customer Appreciation Party.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Theme:

Attendees love to get into the spirit of the show, so have FUN with our “fiesta” theme! Creativity drives attendees to your booth!

Parking is FREE!!

Let’s leave room for the attendees. Please unload and move your car furthest from the entrance. The Casino also provides Free Valet Parking.

Set up/Breakdown Hours:

Set Up: Tuesday 3/24 noon to 6pm

Wednesday 3/25 7:30am to 9:30am Breakdown: Wednesday 3/25, 4pm to 8pm

Keep your Doors open for business! The first Board meeting of 2015 will be held on-site. Board members will be walking the show floor from 2-4pm.

Contact Information:

Show Management

Erica Hunter, PAA East, Director of Events & Communications 610.664.1800 / fax: 610.664.4481 / [email protected] Trade Show Site

Mary-Kate Redding, Valley Forge Casino Director Convention Services

610-768-3206 / [email protected]

Convention Services:

Included with your booth registration is pipe and drape, 1 skirted 6’ table, 2 chairs, wastebasket and a sign. Visit General Exposition’s website at www.generalexposition.com for any additional materials (Instructions can be found in this packet) or call 610-495-8866 . PAA will be carpeting the entire show area.

Electricity, Internet & Phone:

There are forms attached with information about electricity, internet and phones through the Valley Forge Casino. WiFi is included with booth package. Any questions please call 610.768.3206. DEADLINE IS MARCH 13

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Giveaways:

Please tell attendees the prize drawings will be announced between 3:00pm and 4:00pm over the sound system. This will encourage attendees to stay longer. Please get a list of winners and prizes to the registration desk by 3:00pm. We will list your company and the prize winners on our website.

Hotel:

The Valley Forge Casino is offering a reduced rate for all Exhibitors. The reduced rate is $130 for one night’s stay. DEADLINE IS MARCH 3. Make sure you mention PAA when making your reservation. 610.354.8118

Suitcasing:

PAA has a no-tolerance policy regarding “suitcasing”, which describes the practice of non-exhibiting companies or individuals soliciting sales on the Trade Show floor.

Shipping:

Advance Warehouse Shipping Address:

Name of Exhibiting Company Your Booth Number

Pennsylvania Apartment Association East General Exposition Services

205 Windsor Rd

Limerick Business Center Pottstown, PA 19464

Advance Warehouse Discount Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2015 Last Date to Arrive at Warehouse Address: Monday, March 23, 2015

Warehouse receiving hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM and 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Direct Show Site Shipping Address:

Name of Exhibiting Company Your Booth Number

Pennsylvania Apartment Association East Valley Forge Convention Center

c/o General Exposition Services 1160 1st Ave

King of Prussia, PA 19406

Direct Show Site Delivery Hours: Tuesday, March 24, 2014 at 8:00AM

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Education Session Sponsor $750

9 available—Deadline 12/8/14

 Company logo printed in the Trade Show registration brochure, distributed to 5000 potential attendees. Registration brochure is also included in weekly email

marketing to potential attendees.  One minute presentation about your

company and speaker introduction  Table with your company materials and/

or giveaway in the room

 Recognition in the Trade Show Directory distributed to all attendees

 Recognition on the PAA web site

 Signage with company logo at designated education session

 Early registration for the 2016 Trade Show (following Platinum, Gold and Silver

Sponsors)

2015 Education Sessions:

- Maintenance Shop Organization

- Reduce Stress & Keep your Back Healthy - Maintenance & the Happy Resident

- Multi Cultural/Multi Generational Leasing - Marketing at the Site Level

- Social Media Response to Negative Comments - Increase Performance Through Accountability - Hot Legal Topics in the Mulitfamily Housing Industry

- How to Give Difficult Messages to Staff and Residents

Logo Bag Sponsor $650

10 available

 Company logo imprinted on tote bag distributed to all attendees (2014 attendance 1300)

 Recognition in the Trade Show Directory distributed to all attendees

 Recognition on the PAA web site

 Signage with company logo at registration  Early registration for the 2016 Trade Show

(following Platinum, Gold and Silver Sponsors)

Drink Station Sponsor $600

2 available

 Beverage cups imprinted with company logo at drink station

 Recognition in the Trade Show Directory distributed to all attendees

 Recognition on the PAA web site  Signage with company logo at drink

station

 Early registration for the 2016 Trade Show (following Platinum, Gold and Silver Sponsors)

The PAA Education Conference & Trade Show is the largest

industry trade show in the Northeast. Get the most out of your

Board Meeting Lunch Sponsor $500

2 available

 Lunch napkins imprinted with company logo at lunch station in Board Meeting  Recognition in the Trade Show Directory

distributed to all attendees

 Recognition on the PAA web site  Signage with company logo at lunch

station in Board Meeting

 Early registration for the 2016 Trade Show (following Platinum, Gold and

Silver Sponsors)

Lunch Sponsor $500

5 available

 Lunch napkins imprinted with company logo at all lunch stations on show floor  Recognition in the Trade Show Directory

distributed to all attendees

 Recognition on the PAA web site

 Signage with company logo at all lunch stations on show floor

 Early registration for the 2016 Trade Show (following Platinum, Gold and

Silver Sponsors)

Registration Sponsor $250

5 available

 Two Ambassadors from your company greeting attendees and giving out your company giveaways during hour time slot  Recognition in the Trade Show Directory

distributed to all attendees

 Recognition on the PAA web site  Signage with company logo at

registration

 Early registration for the 2016 Trade Show (following Platinum, Gold and Silver

Sponsors)

Company/Booth Listing $125

 Company name, logo and booth number featured on a repetitive loop, displayed on 27 HD TV monitors, throughout the trade show floor.

 Recognition in the Trade Show Directory distributed to all attendees

 Recognition on the PAA web site  Signage with company logo

 Early registration for the 2016 Trade Show (following Platinum, Gold and

Silver Sponsors)

Text Trivia Game Sponsor $100

40 available

Attendees participating in the game are sent questions, via text, and directed to your booth to obtain the answer.

 Trivia game sponsors submit (1) question for the game.

 Recognition in the Trade Show Directory distributed to all attendees

 Recognition on the PAA web site

 Early registration for the 2016 Trade Show (following Platinum, Gold and

 Education Session Sponsor $750

 Logo Bag Sponsor $650

 Drink Station Sponsor $600

 Board Meeting Lunch Sponsor $500

 Lunch Sponsor $500

 Registration Sponsor $250

 Company/Booth Listing $125

 Text Trivia Game Sponsor $100

Payment Information

 Check Payment  Bill My Company Amount $___________

Credit Card Payment  Master Card  Visa  Amex

Cardholder Name: ____________________________________________________________

Card Number: ______________________________________ Exp Date: _________ Code: _________ Billing Address: _______________________________________________________________________ City:_______________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ______________

Return this form with payment to: PAA One Bala Plaza, Suite 515  Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 FAX to 610-664-4481 or EMAIL to Erica Hunter at [email protected]

2015 PAA Trade Show & Education Conference

Sponsor Registration Form

March 25, 2015Valley Forge Casino Resort

Company: ___________________________________________________________________

Contact:_____________________________________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________ Email address: ____________________________