Trade Show Prospectus

SOUTHERN CHAPTER ISA

74th Annual Conference & Trade Show

SOUTHERN CHAPTER ISA

74th Annual Conference & Trade Show

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Maintaining the Urban Wilderness

in partnership with the

Utility Arborist Association

in partnership with the

Utility Arborist Association

March 19–22, 2016 Knoxville, Tennessee www.isasouthern.org

March 19–22, 2016 Knoxville, Tennessee www.isasouthern.org

Trade Show Prospectus

EXHIBIT SPONSOR ADVERTISE

The Perfect Blend of Southern Hospitality and Modern Development Good times and good friends await you in Knoxville, a vibrant and beautiful river city with an abundance of great restaurants, nightlife, museums, shopping, family fun, and national championship sports. It’s a warm, welcoming place with its own distinctive history, spirited arts community, and is blessed with the natural beauty of the Tennessee River and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Knoxville is located in the geographical center of the eastern United States and is within a day’s drive of half the nation’s population. Knox County is situated at the crossroads of two major interstates, I-75 and I-40. Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport, the premiere air facility in the region, offers more than 130 flights daily.

Welcome to Our Urban Wilderness

Enjoy the many blessings of Mother Nature by visiting the numerous parks and gardens located within the heart of the city. Knox County boast unbelievable natural beauty with Fort Dickerson, Victor Ashe, and Sequoyah Parks. Because Knoxville is in a temperate climate zone, you can enjoy the outdoors in Knoxville year-round. Spring arrives early with dogwoods, azaleas, and beautiful flowers.

Knoxville offers more than 600 restaurants providing a diverse dining experience from Southern specialties to international flavors. The city also offers excellent art and cultural museums, the performing arts, a world-renowned zoo, historical sites, shopping, and festivals to experience. Those interested in history will find Knoxville rich with opportunities, from the seven homes of the Civil War and the First Frontier to historical museums. Plus, the historic Old City and Market Square districts offer many choices for dining, shopping, and nightlife.

Excerpts from VisitKnoxville.com

Conference Venues

• The host hotel is the Hilton Knoxville. The overflow hotel is the Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park. More hotel details will be avaialble in November.

• The SCISA Tree Climbing Championship will be held at Lakeshore Park on Saturday, March 19.

• The conference and trade show will be held at the Knoxville Convention Center.

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statistics

statistics

Who attended in 2015?

The Southern Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture is a non-profit organization comprised of members from: Alabama • Arkansas • Georgia • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • Puerto Rico • South Carolina • Tennessee • U.S. Virgin Islands.

2015 Conference Attendance: 548

67% of the attendees came from the Southern Chapter states. 33% came from 23 other states.

Suppliers of equipment, products, and services to the industry

33%

10%

24%

8%

_25%

Educators, consultants, retirees, students, other

Utility Sector

Municipal Sector

show schedule

show schedule

Exhibitor Move-In/Out

Show Hours

Trade Show Events

Sunday, 20 March

10:00 am–3:00 pm (in)

5:00 pm–7:00 pm

President’s Reception

Monday, 21 March

9:00 am–3:00 pm

Refreshment Breaks

9:30 am–10:15 am 2:15 pm–3:00 pm

Box Lunch

11:30 am–12:45 pm

Tuesday, 22 March

1:00 pm–5:00 pm (out)

9:00 am–12:45 pm

Refreshment Breaks

9:15 am–10:00 am

Snacks/Cash Lunch Concession

11:30 am–12:45 pm

rental fees

rental fees

Inline Booth

Early Rental Fee*:

$10/square foot

Standard Rental Fee:

$12/square foot

Inline Corner Premium:

Add $100/corner

• Minimum booth size is 10’ x 10’ (100 sq. ft.).

• Corner premiums apply to inline booth rental fees.

Construction:

• 8’ backwall drape, 3’ sidewall drapes, and ID sign featuring company’s name

• One furniture package (6’ display, table, 2 chairs, and wastebasket) per 10’ x 10’ space

Booth Rental also includes:

• One complimentary full conference badge for each 10’ x 10’ space. Pre-registration is required.

• Company will be listed in the printed program’s Trade Show Directory and will include a 50-word description.

• Use of the pre-conference and post-conference mailing lists.

Bulk Space

Early Rental Fee*:

$9/square foot

Standard Rental Fee:

$10/square foot

• Minimum booth size is 20’ x 20’ (400 sq. ft.)

Construction:

• Bulk space is defined as open floor space. No walls are constructed.

• One furniture package (6’ display, table, 2 chairs, and wastebasket)

Booth Rental also includes:

• Three complimentary full conference badges. Pre-registration is required.

• Company will be listed in the printed program’s Trade Show Directory and will include a 50-word description.

• Use of the pre-conference and post-conference mailing lists.

floor plan

floor plan

Exhibition Hall B Specifications:

• Ceiling height is 30’.

• Loading docks are underground. • Drive-in door to the hall is 27’ wide x

advertise

advertise

Free Company Listing

The Conference Pocket Guide will be given to each attendee and includes the conference schedule, sponsor/ donor acknowledgements, trade show floor plan,

and the exhibitor directory.

Each exhibitor will receive a free listing featuring company name, booth number, mailing address, web address, email address, and 50-word description. Descriptions are due by January 15, 2016.

Purchase an Ad in the Pocket Guide

Exclusive for exhibitors & sponsors

Full Page, 4-Color Cover Ads

• Back Cover @ $750

• Inside Front or Back Cover @ $600 • Content Page @ $500

Black & White Content Ads

• Full page (b/w) @ $400 • Half page (b/w) @ $200

Ad Specifications

• Full page, 4-color ad size is 8.5” tall x 5.5” wide with a .25” bleed.

• Full page, black and white ad size is 8” tall x 5” wide with no bleed.

• Half page, black and white ad size is 4” tall x 5” wide with no bleed.

• Artwork deadline is January 15, 2016. • Artwork formats accepted include .pdf,

.ai, .eps, or .tif.

• Print-quality artwork (300 dpi) is needed. • Email artwork by January 15, 2016, to

[email protected].

who to contact

who to contact

213 Apollo Drive Mt. Airy, NC 27030

Dwayne Carter, Executive Director Phone: (888) 339-8733 Fax: (336) 789-0202 [email protected] www.isasouthern.org PO Box 3129 Champaign, IL 61821 Philip Charlton, Executive Director

Phone: (217) 355-9411 Fax: (217) 355-9516 [email protected] www.utilityarborist.org

Trade Show & Marketing

SCISA Trade Show Manager Phone: (217) 766-1044

[email protected]

Sponsorships

Jessica Carroll

UAA Finance & Marketing Manager Phone: (217) 355-9411 ext. 221 [email protected]

Registration

Sponsorships are the ideal way to place your company name in front of over 500 attendees while making their conference experience affordable and more enjoyable. To confirm your sponsorship, complete the sponsorship application and return as soon as possible.

Featured Sponsors

Contributors

Presidents’ Reception

2 Lead Sponsors @ $2,500 each Presidents’ Reception $500

Trade Show Lunch (Monday)

$2,500 Spouse/Guest Program $500

UAA Luncheon (Tuesday)

$2,500 Session Support $500

Conference Signs

$2,500 SCTCC* Contributor$500

Networking Breakfasts

2 opportunities @ $1,500 each Product, Gear, or Gift CardSession Door Prizes**

Refreshment Breaks

4 opportunities @ $1,500 each Product, Gear, or Gift CardSCTCC* Prizes

Tuesday Snack Break

$1,000

* SCTCC = Southern Chapter Tree Climbing Championship

Exclusive Sponsors

Conference Mobile App

$5,000

Conference Bag

$5,000

Conference Wi-Fi

$ to be determined

Hotel Key Cards

$5,000

Name Badge Holders

$5,000

Padfolio & Pens

$5,000

Student Poster Competition

$3,500

Tree Worker Training Center

$3,500 Annual Closing BanquetCo-sponsor @ $1,000 ** Door prize winners will be announced at the end of each session.

sponsor

sponsor

Sponsor Benefits

$5,000 +

$2,500 +

$1,000 +

Contribution

Recognition at Opening Session

In powerpoint presentation

Using large

company logo Using medium company logo company logoUsing small Using company name

Recognition in Pocket Program Ad

and in registration brochure if booked by 10/31/15 company logoUsing large Using medium company logo company logoUsing small Using company name

Complimentary Advertisement in

Pocket Program Full page, 4-color Half page, 4-color - -

-Recognition on conference website _{company logo}Using large Using medium _{company logo company logo}Using small Using company _name

Recognition on conference signage _{company logo}Using large Using medium _{company logo company logo}Using small Using company _name

Sponsor ribbons for staff Yes Yes Yes Yes

Complimentary Conference Badge 1 - - - -

-Recognition using logo

on sponsored items and session slides as appropriateYes as appropriateYes - -

-Sponsorship Renewal Policy—First Right of Refusal: Once a company is contacted to renew their previous year’s sponsorship, the company must confirm or decline the sponsorship within 15 days. If no answer is received on the sponsorship after the 15th day, the sponsorship will be available to other organizations to purchase.

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