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2009 MBNA
Monument
Industry Show
Indianapolis, IN


Exhibitor Prospectus

Show Dates
Friday, January 23, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009

Exhibit Space Application
On-line Application
Printable brochure with application
Rules & Regulations

Building Relationships

Your products may withstand the tests of time but what about your professional and personal relationships?

Nothing replaces the strength of a memorialist’s trust in the knowledge that a vendor partner will deliver on their promises. That is why professional and personal relationships are the cornerstone of the monument industry. And at a time when it is increasingly more difficult for manufacturers, suppliers and wholesalers to differentiate by price alone, the value of a solid, long-term relationship is immeasurable.

Only MBNA’s Monument Industry Show helps you enhance and develop those relationships by bringing you face-toface with hundreds of memorialists from throughout the United States and Canada, making it the most effective and efficient use of your time and resources. It is an excellent opportunity for you to meet with key decision makers with purchasing power, develop new customer relationships and boost existing ones.

FIVE GREAT REASONS TO EXHIBIT

  1. Dedicated Exhibit Hours
    No convention-related events are scheduled during show hours, allowing you
    maximum time to meet with your current and prospective customers.
  2. Networking Events on the Show Floor
    MBNA kicks off this year’s exhibit hall with an Opening Reception on the show floor.
  3. Pre-Show Registration
    Promote your show presence by marketing to those individuals who register in
    advance. Mailing lists of pre-registered attendees will be provided to all exhibitors.
  4. VIP Registration
    Show your key customers you appreciate their business by providing them with
    discounted registration to the show (based on number of booths).
  5. Show Floor Drawing
    MBNA stimulates foot traffic by raffling off $100 vouchers throughout each show day.Vouchers are good toward the purchase of products and services on display in the exhibit hall.

EXHIBIT Floor Plan

Booth Costs
MBNA Member
• Early Bird rate (before June 30, 2008): $1,575
• Regular rate: $1,785
Non-Member
• Early Bird rate (before June 30, 2008): $2,310
• Regular rate: $2,520

In addition, by signing the contract for exhibit space, each exhibitor agrees to
purchase one full conference pass (MBNA will invoice the exhibitor directly).

Booth price includes:
• 10’ x 10’ draped exhibit booth
• 7” x 44” booth identification sign
• Booth carpet
• Labor to install/dismantle monumentdisplays
• Daily cleaning
• Advance registration list
• Listing in show directory
• Perimeter exhibit hall security
• Listing in MB News (if contract and deposit received by October 10, 2008) and on the MBNA Web site with a link to your company’s Web site and e-mail address.

MBNA Sponsorship

MBNA’s Monument Industry Show is the premier industry event that connects your company with current and prospective clients. To help make your participation in the show even more successful, MBNA has developed a slate of sponsorship opportunities designed to promote your presence and drive customers to your booth.

MBNA invites you to take a moment to review this list of marketing opportunities to find a
sponsorship that best meets your needs. Note that sponsorships must be committed prior to October 10, 2008 for inclusion in the November 2008 issue of MBNews.

GALA DINNER SPONSORS (2 available) = $3,500 each

  • Recognition with logo and link on MBNA Web site
  • Recognition of sponsorship in on-site convention program with company logo
  • Full page black and white ad in the on-site convention program
  • Acknowledgment and 1-minute infomercial at Gala
  • Logo on exhibit hall entrance unit
  • Pre- and Post convention coverage in MBNews with a ½ page full color ad in November 2008 issue of MBNews and 500 word company profile
  • Opportunity to distribute company literature at attendee registration and Gala
  • Signage at Gala

GALA ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS (2 available) = $3,000 each

  • Recognition with logo and link on MBNA Web site
  • Recognition of sponsorship in on-site convention program with company logo
  • Acknowledgment and 1-minute infomercial at Gala Dinner
  • Logo on exhibit hall entrance unit • Pre- and Post convention coverage in MBNews with a ¼ page full color ad in November 2008 issue of MBNews and 150 word profile
  • Opportunity to distribute company literature at attendee registration
  • Opportunity to introduce the entertainment
  • Signage at Gala

RECEPTION SPONSORS (2 available – Opening and Gala) = $2,500 each

  • Recognition with name and link on MBNA Web site
  • Recognition of sponsorship in on-site convention program with company name
  • Acknowledgment and 1-minute infomercial at appropriate Reception
  • Logo on exhibit hall entrance unit • Pre-convention sponsorship listing in November 2008 MBNews with 300-word company profile
  • Opportunity to distribute company literature at attendee registration
  • Signage at event and logo and/or name printed on beverage tickets

LUNCHEON SPONSORS (2 available – Saturday and Monday) = $2,000 each

  • Recognition with name and link on MBNA Web Site
  • Recognition of sponsorship in on-site convention program with company name
  • Acknowledgement and 1-minute infomercial at Luncheon
  • Listing on exhibitor hall entrance unit
  • Pre-convention sponsorship listing in November 2008 MB News with 150 word company profile
  • Opportunity to distribute company literature at Luncheon
  • Signage at Luncheon

KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPONSOR (1 available) = $1,500

  • Recognition with name and link on MBNA Web Site
  • Recognition of sponsorship in on-site convention program with company name
  • Acknowledgement at session prior to assigned refreshment break
  • Listing on exhibitor hall entrance unit
  • Signage at refreshment break

REFRESHMENT BREAK SPONSORS (2 available) = $1,000 each

  • Recognition with name and link on MBNA Web Site
  • Recognition of sponsorship in on-site convention program with company name
  • Acknowledgement at session prior to assigned refreshment break
  • Listing on exhibitor hall entrance unit
  • Signage at refreshment break

OTHER AVAILABLE SPONSORS – Contact MBNA for details and offerings

  • Name badges
  • Audio-visual
  • Registration packet
  • Certified Memorialists Breakfast
  • Past President’s Reception and Dinner

If you have an idea for a sponsorship, let MBNA know about it.
For more information on exhibit space, sponsorships or advertising call 800-233-4472.

Exhibit Space Application & Contract