Exhibitor Registration Announcement

The cost to exhibit at the 2011 OOWA Trade Show is the same as it has been since 2007!
The rate is $300 if paid by December 21, 2010 and $325 after that date.

EXHIBIT BOOTH REGISTRATION INCLUDES

• Exhibit booth 6’ deep x 10’ wide with background and side drapes
• One 8’ skirted table with two folding chairs
• Identification sign
• Carpeted floor
• Electricity, if requested
• Allowance of 2 representatives per booth
• Conference registration for one Trade Show representative
• Continental breakfast, lunch, and evening refreshments
• Company name and contact information in the Conference Program
• A list of all the registered attendees following the conference

HOTEL

The Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
4900 Sinclair Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
For reservations call 1-614-846-0300
Mention the OOWA Conference to receive our preferred guest room rate. 
Book early to make sure rooms are available.

TRADE SHOW AGENDA

Set Up:  Monday, January 17, from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM
Trade Show Hours:  Tuesday, January 18, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM 
Refreshments in the Exhibit Area:  Tuesday, January 18, 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM 
Tear Down:  Tuesday, January 18, 7:00 PM

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Completed registration forms may be mailed with payment by check payable to OOWA.  No phone-in or faxed registrations will be accepted.   Activities and breaks will be in the Trade Show area.  OOWA reserves the right to remove other materials and to reject a registration for any reason.

SHIPPING

You may ship your booth display items directly to the hotel.  Send them to the attention of Beth Sweet and indicate that they are to be held for the OOWA Conference.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Trade Show cancellations must be in writing, and are refundable only until December 28, 2010, but will be charged a processing fee of $25.00.  No refunds will be made after December 28, 2010.

LIABILITY

OOWA is not responsible for, and does not carry liability insurance for, the safety of your exhibit materials or equipment against theft, robbery, accidents, damage by fire or any other cause prior to, during, or subsequent to, the conference period.  Please check with your insurance carrier regarding conference coverage.

SILENT AUCTION

All day Tuesday and Wednesday morning we will have a Silent Auction at the conference with proceeds going to our Professional Development and Memorial Grant Fund.  If you would like to donate an item please send it to the OOWA office or bring it with you to the conference.  The winning bids will be announced Wednesday during our afternoon break.

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Sponsor donations are used to underwrite many of the extra benefits that OOWA conference attendees receive, including breakfast, lunch and break refreshments.

Bronze Sponsor    $250

• Quarter-page ad in the Conference Program (artwork needed by Dec.21, 2010)
• Listing as a sponsor on the O.O.W.A. website
• Recognition in Conference Program as a Bronze Sponsor

Silver Sponsor   $500

• Half-page ad in the Conference Program (artwork needed by Dec. 21, 2010)
• Listing as a sponsor on the O.O.W.A. website
• Recognition in Conference Program as a Silver Sponsor
• Additional 1 person per booth

Gold Sponsor   $750        

• Full-page ad in the Conference Program (artwork needed by Dec. 21, 2010)
• Listing as a sponsor on the O.O.W.A. website
• Recognition in Conference Program as a Gold Sponsor
• Additional 2 people per booth
• Option to provide promotional items/brochures in attendee packets (needed by Jan. 4, 2011)

           
CONFERENCE PROGRAM ADVERTISING

The deadline for advertising copy to be submitted to OOWA is December 21, 2010.
Please submit electronically as an email attachment to oowa@ohioonsite.org.

Advertising rates for the Conference Program are as follows: