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Automotive Recyclers of Michigan
2014 Road Show &
Business Networking Conference
n
Indoor Booths n Outdoor Demonstration Areas n Free Wireless Internet
n New Technology Introductions n Training & Seminars
APRIL 25–26, 2014
On location at LKQ West Michigan, Holland, MI
Your Invitation to Exhibit
Automotive Recyclers of Michigan
7550 S. Saginaw, Suite 9
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Phone: (810) 695-6760
Fax: (810) 695-6762
E-mail: [email protected]
Dear Exhibitor,
We would like to personally invite you to attend the 6th Annual Automotive Recyclers of Michigan 2014 Road Show
and Business Networking Conference to be held at LKQ West Michigan on April 25-26, 2014 in Holland, Michigan.
We are excited to WELKOM you to Holland, Michigan, voted the #2 happiest and healthiest place to live in
America. Holland, Michigan is where you don’t need a passport! Located on the shores of Lakes Michigan and
Macatawa, it is conveniently located 130 miles from Chicago and 170 miles from Detroit. Holland is a Pure
Michigan delight. From their award-winning downtown to their sandy white beaches, you’ll fall in love with
Holland’s small town charm and big city amenities. You can dine along the waterfront or at a cozy café. You
can climb to the top of a sand dune or to the top of a windmill. You can shop for a pair of running shoes or a
pair of wooden shoes. You can explore a quaint Dutch village or a modern college campus. No matter what
your interests, you won’t be disappointed joining us in Holland for our 6th Annual Road Show Event.
We are continuing with the same format that has proven to be so successful for our members, their staff and to
you, our valued vendors. The event will once again be hosted by one of our most generous ARM members so we
can continue to offer additional value and less expense to everyone involved. It will include dedicated time for
you to spend with our members without competing with other events and it will also include time for you to
have hands-on demonstrations of your products and equipment in a real working environment. We offer a variety
of relevant industry related seminars and training sessions for all attendees, including you, as well as fun activities
for all of us. We truly encourage you to participate in those of interest to you and your business as this event is
distinctly planned for each of us to interact and network throughout the entire weekend in a relaxed, friendly
environment. This includes our Friday evening steak cookout, with our tremendous, dedicated past presidents
manning the cash bar, our live and silent auctions, our Saturday barbecue lunch and awards presentation and so
much more that promises to make this a true valued packed, fun-filled weekend for all.
All tabletop booths will be located inside LKQ West Michigan, with free wireless internet available. Outside space
is also available for large equipment demonstrations. You will find our exhibitor rates are reasonable and inclusive
of all of our events and activities so as to make your stay in Holland, Michigan a great experience for you and your
business. You may even want to consider bringing your family to this great destination. We would love to also
WELKOM them to this beautiful city of windmills and tulips and the 2014 ARM Road Show.
To reserve your booth, please read the enclosed contract and then sign and return it today with method of
payment to the ARM office at 7550 S. Saginaw Rd., Suite 9, Grand, Blanc, MI 48439. Space is limited and reserved
on a first-come, first-served basis. Our initial response has been tremendous so we are expecting a very successful
turnout, which we hope includes you. If you have any questions, please contact the ARM office at
[email protected] or 800.831.2519.
We look forward to seeing you at LKQ West Michigan on April 25-26, 2014 in Holland, Michigan.
Thank you,
ARM Road Show and Business Networking Conference Committee
Location &
Floor Plan
The Automotive Recyclers of Michigan would like to invite your company to be an exhibitor at our 2014 Road Show and
Business Networking Conference, April 25-26, 2014 at LKQ West Michigan in Holland, MI.
LKQ WEST HOLLAND
11431 Chicago Drive
Holland, MI 49424
800-442-2386
LKQ West Michigan was originally Veneklasen Auto Parts,
longtime members and supporters of both our State and
National Associations. In 1946 Howard M. Veneklasen began a
used car business on a side lot of their family home in Zeeland.
When inquiries were made about parts from some of the
unworthy for resale vehicles, Veneklasen Auto Parts was born.
In 1948 the business was moved to Holland. In 1972 Mr.
Veneklasen sold the busines to his oldest son, Howard N.
Veneklasen, who was always a pioneer in the latest technological advances within our industry. An example being that
1985 Veneklasen Auto Parts became the first computerized
facility in West Michigan. Howard also open several U Wrench
It self service facilities in Michigan and other states. In May
of 2006, the Michigan facilities were sold to LKQ Corporation,
a publicly held company. Today LKQ West Michigan has
18 employees working out of the Holland location. They
service Western and Northern Michigan customers with
daily delivery of recycled and aftermarket parts. LKQ also
operates three self serve locations in Western Michigan.
The entire LKQ staff is looking forward to seeing you at
their Holland location as the host our 6th Annual ARM
Road Show & Business Networking Conference.
FLOOR PLAN
ACCOMMODATIONS
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We have a block of rooms reserved at three hotels, all at
a special rate of $109 plus taxes. Room reservations are
to be made directly with the hotels.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Holland
650 East 24th Street
Holland, MI 49423
616-394-0111
Mention group code: ARM
Cut-off date March 25, 2014
Hampton Inn of Holland
12427 Felch
Holland, MI 49424
616-399-8500
Mention group name: ARM Road Show
Cut-off date April 5, 2014
FOOD COURT
CHECK-IN
Holiday Inn Express of Holland
12381 Felch
Holland, MI 49424
616-738-2800
Mention group name: ARM Road Show
Cut-off date April 5, 2014
Rates & Schedule
EXHIBITOR RATES
SPECIAL FEATURES
$750.00
fee per booth. Registration must be received
by 2/28/14. Registration received after 2/28/14 will be
$850.00 per booth.
■ Microphone available to announce prize drawings Booth includes:
or service
from vendor’s booth
■ Listing in Road Show directory detailing your goods ■ 8' x 30" skirted display table and two chairs
■ Attend all seminars at no additional charge
■ Signage with company name
■ Free Wireless Internet
■ (2) FREE Conference Registrations. Additional
■ Indoor Booths/Outdoor space available for
registrations available @ $175.00 each
demonstrations
■ Friday box lunch
■ Friday night ARM Past Presidents’ Steak Cookout
■ Coffee & donuts Saturday morning with
DJ Harrington
Booth registrations received by 2-28-14 will
receive a $100 discount on booth rental!
■ Saturday cookout luncheon
ROAD SHOW AND BUSINESS NETWORKING CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2014
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014
Vendor Setup
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Yard Tours (Box Lunches provided)
9:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Continental Breakfast
with DJ Harrington
Seminars & Training
Bus Departs LKQ West Michigan Welcome & Opening of Road Show 3:45 p.m.
Cookout Lunch & Awards with Vendors
4:00 p.m.
Seminars & Training 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Past Presidents’ Celebrity Cash Bar Opens 5:00 p.m.
Steak Cookout Dinner Silent and Live Auctions 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Vendor Informational Meeting
Road Show Hours
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m. sharp
Road Show Hours
Workshops & Seminars
8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Vendor Tear Down 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Booth
Display Rules
(Please retain this sheet)
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SPACE: No portion of the booth area may be sublet
or assigned to any other firm or person.
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ELECTRICAL: Wireless Internet and electrical outlets
available. Bring your own extension cords.
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LIABILITY: Each booth operator will be responsible
for the space leased during the Road Show and will
keep it free from hazards to person(s) on the premises.
The Automotive Recyclers of Michigan and LKQ West
Michigan will not be responsible for any injuries
sustained by booth operators, representatives, their
associates or employees.
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INSURANCE: It is agreed that in no instance shall the
Automotive Recyclers of Michigan, its Officers, Directors
or Staff, or LKQ West Michigan be held responsible for
any loss, theft, fire or injury to any person or article.
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SPACE ASSIGNMENT: Booth assignments are made
on a first-come, first-served basis. Indicate your first,
second, and third choice for the booth space on your
registration form. No private room displays are allowed.
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FIRE AND SAFETY CODES: Each booth operator
must comply with all federal, state, and local fire and
safety codes.
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INFORMATIONAL MEETING: All vendors are asked to
attend an informational meeting at 3:45 p.m. on Friday,
April 25th, prior to the opening of the Road Show and
Business Networking Conference, where you will receive
your packets and name badges.
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SHIPPING AND RECEIVING: Any materials shipped
to LKQ West Michigan should arrive no earlier than 2
days prior to the function and may not remain on the
property longer than 2 days after the completion of the
function. All materials must have the name of the group
and be addressed to Automotive Recyclers of MI – Attn.:
Brian Bartels with “your” company name and date of
conference with shipping charges paid by sender for
inside delivery. LKQ West Michigan will not be responsible
for any materials left on premises after 48 hours.
Marketing
Opportunities
As a Vendor Sponsor of the Automotive Recyclers of Michigan 2014 Road Show and Business Networking Conference,
you have a unique opportunity to market your company and your products to our members by sponsoring special
events throughout the conference. In return for your generous sponsorship, you will be recognized as follows:
■ Special
■ Signs
recognition in Road Show Directory.
■ Acknowledgement
at the event highlighting sponsorship.
■ Acknowledgement
■ “Distinguished
Sponsor” ribbons on name badges
of all your company personnel.
at the Saturday lunch.
in post-conference Automotive Recyclers of Michigan YardTalk newsletter.
See sponsorship opportunities form for additional
information.
Sponsorship
Opportunities
GENERAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like to be a sponsor of the 2014 Road Show and Business Networking Conference,
but not sponsor a specific event, the following opportunities are available:
Corporate Sponsorship – $500.00 & higher
• Special listing in ARM post conference issue of YardTalk.
• Special listing in Road Show directory.
• Recognition signage at the registration table.
• Special name badge recognition.
• Special recognition at the Saturday Cookout Luncheon.
• Special signage in the exhibit hall.
$ __________
Gold Sponsorship – $300.00 – $499.00
• Special listing in ARM post conference issue of YardTalk.
• Special listing in Road Show directory.
• Recognition signage at the registration table.
• Special name badge recognition.
• Special recognition at the Saturday Cookout Luncheon.
$ __________
Silver Sponsorship – $100.00 – $299.00
• Special listing in ARM post conference issue of YardTalk.
• Special listing in Road Show directory.
• Recognition signage at the registration table.
• Special name badge recognition.
$ __________
EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Below are events available for sponsorship. There is no limit to the number of events
you may sponsor. Please check the event(s) you would like to sponsor.
o Friday Bus for Tour o Friday Night Cookout o Saturday Continental Breakfast w/DJ o Saturday Lunch Cookout o Speakers & Trainers $ __________
$ __________
$ __________
$ __________
$ __________
$500.00*
$750.00*
$500.00*
$750.00*
$750.00*
All Event Sponsors will be recognized as follows:
• Special recognition in the Road Show directory.
• Special sponsorship ribbons for all of your representatives.
• A special article about your company in YardTalk, ARM’s four-color
quarterly newsletter following the event.**
* Represents partial sponsorship of these events. If you would like to sponsor an
entire event, please call the ARM office at 800-831-2519.
**Applies only when an entire event is sponsored.
SPONSORSHIP TOTAL
$ __________
Exhibitor
Contract
Automotive Recyclers of Michigan 2014 Road Show and Business Networking Conference
April 25-26, 2014
Information provided below will be used in the Road Show directory, for signage, and/or other printed material
relating to the show.
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Company Name _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________________________­_____________________ State ____________ Zip ___________________
Phone (
) ________________________________________________ Fax (
) ______________________________________________________
Email ______________________________________________________ Web site _________________________________________________________
Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited and fills up fast. To insure a reservation,
please respond immediately.
TRADE SHOW FEES
Booth cost is $750.00 if contract is received before 2/28/14.
# of booths ______________ x $750.00 = $ ____________
Booth cost is $850.00 if contract is received after 2/28/14. # of booths ______________ x $850.00 = $ ____________
(2) Representatives are included with your booth rental. # of Additional
Representatives in
your exhibit space _________ x $175.00 = $ ____________
Name Badges are required (ARM will provide).
Please provide EACH attending person’s name. Indicate with an “X” which event/meals EACH person will be attending.
Name (Please print)
Bus Tour
Friday P.M.
Cookout
Saturday
Breakfast
Saturday
Lunch
Booth Preference (See floor plan)
First ________________
Second ________________
Third ________________
See the next page for payment options and signature.
TRADE SHOW TOTAL $ ____________
Exhibitor
Contract
Please use this space to type or print a one paragraph description of your company and product or service to be
included in the Road Show Directory to be distributed at the Road Show.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“The exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of exhibit’s activities
on LKQ West Michigan premises and will indemnify, defend and hold harmless LKQ West Michigan & Automotive Recyclers
of Michigan, its agents, servants and employees from any and all such losses, damages, and claim.”
Signee agrees to the rules and regulations regarding booth displays.
(Refer to “Exhibitor Booth Display Rules.”)
Authorized Signature ________________________________________________________________________________
Date __________________________
PAYMENT
Sponsorship Total
$ ____________
Trade Show Total
$ ____________
Total Amount Due $ ____________
Please return your completed contract and full payment by
2/28/14 to:
Automotive Recyclers of Michigan
7550 S. Saginaw, Suite 9
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Phone: 800-831-2519
Fax: 810-695-6762
o Check Enclosed — Please make payable to Automotive Recyclers of Michigan.
o Credit Card
o Visa
o MasterCard
o American Express
Card Number _____________________________________ Exp. Date ____________ Security Code ____________
Signature ______________________________________________________________________________________