2015
Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference
Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities
January 20-21, 2015
Ramada Plaza
Omaha, NE
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January 20-21, 2015 – The Ramada Plaza, Omaha, NE
Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference
Dear Potential Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference Exhibitor,
On behalf of the Planning Committee, we are excited for the upcoming 2015 Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference, a
joint conference between the Nebraska Arborists Association and the Nebraska Nursery and Landscape Association. The
Conference will take place at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska on January 20-21. Included in this mailing,
you will find information regarding reserving a booth, sponsorship, directory advertisement and silent auction
donations.
We hope your company will consider being an exhibitor and/or sponsor this year. Specific vendor times have been built
into the schedule to facilitate increased traffic to vendor booths this year. All vendors will be located inside of the large
exhibit hall. You will be able to set up your booth on Monday evening from 4:00 – 8:00 pm or Tuesday morning from
7:00 am – 10:15 am. All items must be removed from the exhibit area by 3:30 pm on Wednesday, January 21.
The standard 8’x10’ exhibit booth will include one 8’ skirted table, two chairs and one I.D. sign. You may request that
your booth does not contain a table and/or chairs should you have equipment or other space needs. Please denote this
on your form. You are welcome to hang a banner in lieu of the I.D. sign. Also, if you have electricity needs for your
booth, please indicate that on your form as well. Booth selection will be determined on sponsorship levels, first come,
first served basis and educational booth selection.
Your company also has the opportunity to be a sponsor of the Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference. Four sponsorships
levels are available for your company to show your support: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. The Platinum sponsor(s)
will have their logos featured on a giveaway for all attendees at the conference. If your company has an exhibit booth at
the conference, a great way to stand out is to become a sponsor. If you cannot attend the conference, a sponsorship is
a great approach to showcase your company and to show attendees that you support their organizations.
Another opportunity to promote your business is to advertise in the Nebraska Arborists Association and Nebraska
Nursery & Landscape Association’s Directory. This directory will be in the form of spiral-bound booklet that current
members, board members, exhibitors and suppliers will turn to throughout the year. You won’t want to miss your
chance to place your company’s ad and have your information viewed by current and potential customers.
If you need lodging, contact the Ramada Plaza at (888) 288-4892 and ask for the Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference
group rate. To receive the conference rate of $79.00, your reservation must be made by Tuesday, January 6, 2015.
If you have any questions regarding the show, please feel free to contact Tiffany Fougeron or Kathi Schildt at the
Association office at (402) 761-2216 or email [email protected]. We hope to see you at the 2015 Nebraska
GREAT PLAINS Conference on January 20-21, 2015.
Sincerely,
Wyatt DeWeese, President
Nebraska Arborists Association
Kim Davidson, President
Nebraska Nursery and Landscape Association
Exhibitor Cancellation Policy: The Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference must receive written notification of your
cancellation by December 12, 2014. Exhibitors will receive a refund minus a $100 processing fee.
After December 12, 2014, no refunds will be given. In the unlikely event the Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference is cancelled due to
uncontrollable circumstances, your payment will be considered a donation to the NAA and NNLA.
5 DIRECTORY AD
OPTIONS!
AD DEADLINE:
December 12, 2014
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OUTSIDE BACK COVER
4 3/4 X 7 1/4 in
Reserve your hotel room today!
Call the Ramada Plaza in Omaha
at (888) 288-4982 by January 6,
2015, to receive the discounted
rate of $79
$500
INSIDE FRONT/BACK COVER
4 3/4 X 7 1/4 in
$345
FULL PAGE INSIDE
ADVERTISE IN THE DIRECTORY
4 3/4 X 7 1/4 in
Advertise in the NAA and NNLA Directory at the 2015 Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference.
The booklet will include NAA & NNLA board members, current membership listings, exhibitor
listings, and award information. This booklet is used throughout the year by association
members and exhibitors as a reference for suppliers and contacts in the industry. By placing
an ad in the directory, you can keep your company name visible and convenient for members
for the entire year. The directory will be an 8.5 x 5.5 spiral bound booklet. Ad deadline is
December 12, 2014.
$250
HALF PAGE INSIDE
4 3/4 X 3 1/2 IN
$190
QUARTER PAGE INSIDE
4 3/4 X 1 3/4 IN
$125
COLOR RATES
Add $150 for full color
Send ads in jpeg, pdf,
or tif format to
[email protected].
Photos by Jim Keepers
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More about
NAA
Hotel
Reservations
Call NAA or NNLA
402-761-2216
More about
NNLA
NAA/NNLA
521 First Street
Milford, NE 68405
Become a member of
the Nebraska Arborists
Association and/or the
Nebraska Nursery and
Landscape Association
and save on exhibitor
fees!
Visit www.nearborists.org and
www.nnla.org to view membership information and applications.
*You must be a member in 2015 to
Contact Us!
Nebraska Arborists Association & Nebraska Nursery & Landscape Association
521 First Street, PO Box 10, Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2216 (phone) • 402.761.2224 (fax)
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
www.nearborists.org or www.nnla.org
get the member rate for the 2015
Conference. Please note that
the NAA membership year runs
from January 1, 2015, through
December 31, 2015, and the NNLA
membership runs July 1, 2014,
through June 30, 2015.
2015 AUCTION DONATION
Make a donation for the auction that will take place at the Conference. Proceeds from the
auction go toward scholarships. Please consider using this auction as an opportunity to
promote your products and services. Your company’s donation will be highlighted in the
2015 newsletter. Please include the retail price of the donation for our auction paperwork,
and provide any applicable product literature. Please mailed your donation to the business
address or call the office to make other arrangements. An auction form is available on each
association’s website or email [email protected] for more details.
Silent Auction
Silent Auction
Silent Auction
Food Tables
*Please note that booths
10, 26 & 48 have columns
in the booth
Set up your booth on Monday evening from 4:00 – 8:00 pm or Tuesday morning from 7:00 10:15 am . All items must be removed from the exhibit area by 3:00 pm on Thursday.
Now is the time to sign up and be a sponsor in support of the Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference. Your
sponsorship helps to defray costs so funds can go toward education and scholarship opportunities. Your support
is greatly appreciated!
Sponsorship Levels
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
$750 (Deadline December 1)
$500
$250
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Logo on giveaway item
Sign featuring company
logo or name displayed
Verbal recognition during
welcome remarks, prior
to keynote
Logo in program
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Sign featuring
company logo or
name displayed
Verbal recognition
during welcome
remarks, prior to
keynote
Logo in program
Silver Sponsor
•
Verbal recognition
during welcome
remarks, prior to
keynote
Logo in program
Bronze Sponsor
$100
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Company name in
program
2015 EXHIBIT SPACE CONTRACT
2015 Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference & Trade Show
Ramada Plaza - Omaha, Nebraska - January 20-21, 2015
Please complete the following: (This information will be used for the exhibitor listings.)
Contact*: ________________________________________________________________________
Organization: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip______________________________________________________________________
Telephone_______________________ Website: _______________________________________
Email (required for communication regarding event) _______________________________________
Exhibit Fees:
I am a member of ___ NAA ___ NNLA ___ *Non-Member
(Membership forms are available on www.nearborists.org & www.nnla.org)
 Educational Booth......................................... $75$______________
 NAA or NNLA Member, First Booth............ $475$______________
 Non-Member, First Booth............................ $725$______________
 Second Booth $375..................................... $375$______________
3+ Booths, $300 each.................................$300 each
$______________
 Electricity $25................................................ $25 each
$______________
 Additional Representatives (see below)........ $50 each
$______________
 Sponsorship.......................... (Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze)
$______________
 Advertisement in Directory. (see ad rates on front; additional charge for color)$______________
Booth Space: 1st Choice __________
2nd Choice __________
3rd Choice __________
NOTE: Space will be assigned based on sponsorship levels - first come, first served followed by Educational Booths.
One Exhibitor company representative per booth space purchased.
Additional company representative may be registered at $50.00 each.
1) _______________________________ (included)
2) _______________________________ (at $50.00 each)
3) _______________________________ (at $50.00 each)
4) _______________________________ (at $50.00 each)
GRAND TOTAL $______________
*You must be a member in 2015 to get the member rate for the 2015 Conference. Please note that the NAA
membership year runs from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 and the NNLA membership runs
July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
NOTE: The standard 8’x10’ exhibit booth will include: (1) 8’ table covered and skirted, (2) chairs and (1) I.D. sign.
Payment Method
p Visa p Mastercard
p Check (Payable to NNLA)
Name as it appears on credit card __________________________________________________________
Account # __ __ __ __
__ __ __ __
__ __ __ __
__ __ __ __
Exp. Date: _____ /______
Signature _____________________________________________________________________________
Billing or invoice services are not provided. Payment in full must accompany your forms.
Exhibitor Cancellation Policy: The Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference must receive written notification of your
cancellation by December 12, 2014. Exhibitors will receive a refund minus a $100 processing fee.
After December 12, 2014, no refunds will be given. In the unlikely event the Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference is
cancelled due to uncontrollable circumstances, your payment will be considered a donation to the NAA and NNLA.