Making the Right Decisions Every Time annual meeting 2013
NOVEMBER 18-21, 2013 M A R C O I S L A N D M A R R I O T T, M A R C O I S L A N D , F L O R I D A
Business Marketplace The Annual Meeting Business Marketplace provides NACD Annual Meeting Attendees with the latest information on products and services available to the industry, gives you the opportunity to network with NACD members and acquire qualified leads and sales. NACD distributor members, Affiliates and non-members (by invitation) are also invited to exhibit. Space is limited so sign up today! Reasons to exhibit and become a sponsor at the Annual Meeting: 1. Stand Out from the Crowd
Showcase your products and services to over 600 key decision-making executives in the chemical distribution and manufacturing industries.
2. Get New Business
Attendees will become familiar with your company and recognize you as a major player in the field, but only if you are present! As an exhibitor or sponsor, gain additional recognition on NACD’s website and in the Annual Meeting Onsite Program.
3. Educate Yourself
Sharpen your knowledge, and that of your employees, of the chemical distribution industry by attending the educational sessions. Get to know the issues these companies are most interested in so you can serve them well.
Dear Members & Affiliates, It’s hard to believe that the 42nd NACD Annual Meeting is just around the corner! As always, in addition to the engaging and informative educational sessions, we offer a Business Marketplace for members & Affiliates to network, connect and share the latest information on valuable industry products and services. Exhibiting in this Business Marketplace puts your company directly in front of key decision-makers, providing the opportunity to showcase your expertise, services and solutions. We hope you will join us to gain convertible leads, make sales and build partnerships.
4. Sponsor an Event During the Annual Meeting
Sponsor an event and take advantage of value-added benefits, such as pre-event, on-site, and post-event recognition and promotion. Attendees surveyed state they are more likely to use companies that actively show their support of NACD.
5. Network, Network, Network
Attend networking events. No more cold calls. Meet the decision-makers in person in a relaxed, comfortable environment. What better way is there to get to know the chemical distribution industry?
MATHEW A. BRAINERD Chairman, Brainerd Chemical Company NACD Vice Chairman of the Board & Annual Meeting Chairman
6. Utilize Great Marketing Tools Use the NACD attendee lists for your pre-and post-conference promotions. Get valuable contact information on all attendees in the Annual Meeting Program Directory.
Visit: http://www.nacd.com/events/annual_meeting/attendees.aspx for a list of 2012 attendees and a regularly updated list of Annual Meeting 2013 Business Marketplace participants.
annual meeting 2013
NOVEMBER 18-21,2013
MARCO ISLAND, FL
NACD—Advancing Stewardship, Creating Connections! NACD represents the vast majority of U.S. chemical distributor companies that purchase and take title to chemical products. Member companies process, formulate, blend, re-package, warehouse, transport, and market these chemical products exclusively for an industrial customer base of about 750,000. More than $20 billion of U.S. chemical industry sales are through chemical distributors, who also are engaged in various phases of import/export trade. Chemical distributors sell chemicals to industrial customers that use the materials to produce products including: Adhesives & Sealants Agriculture Automotive Computers Cosmetics Detergents Electronics Food Flavorings Municipal Paints & Coatings
Perfumes Personal Care Pharmaceuticals Plastics Pulp & Paper Soap & Detergents Textiles Water Purifiers
2012 Annual Meeting Attendance Breakdown CFO/COO Chairman
Annual Meeting & Business Marketplace Location Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort 400 South Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, FL 34145 (239) 394-2511 Click here for Online Reservations Reference NACD to receive the $219 discounted rate. Hotel reservation deadline: October 25, 2013. NOTE: Don’t wait to reserve your room; the room block often sells out before the deadline.
Getting There The destination airport is Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Ft. Meyers, FL. It is approximately 60 minutes from the hotel. Click here for for more hotel and travel information.
Business Marketplace Hours Monday, November 18, 2013 3:00 - 6:00 pm Vendor Move-In Tuesday, November 19, 2013 7:15 – 7:45 am Expo Open 9:15 – 9:30 am Expo Open Wednesday, November 20, 2013 7:15 – 8:30 am Expo Open 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Networking Lunch (outdoors) Thursday, November 21, 2013 7:45 – 8:30 am Expo Open
Director Manager Owner/President/CEO Sales Rep. Vice President
Marketplace Fees Table Top fee includes a 6’ skirted exhibit table with two chairs, company ID sign, Exhibitor listing in the Annual Meeting website, Conference Brochure, final Program Directory, and access to all Annual Meeting educational sessions, social events, and food and beverage throughout the entire published program. One complimentary meeting registration is included; each additional marketplace company representative is $1550. NACD Member/Affiliate................................................................$3,500
Non-Member...................................................................................$5,000
annual meeting 2013
NOVEMBER 18-21,2013
MARCO ISLAND, FL
Business Marketplace Floor Plan
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Private Functions If your company would like to host your own private meeting(s), please e-mail Valerie Esty at vesty@nacd.com for a Private Function Authorization Form. Your meeting must be approved by NACD before requesting meeting space at the hotel.
A La Carte Sponsorship Opportunities
COST
AVAILABLE
Bus Transfers for Golf
$3,500
1
Spouse Breakfast program
$3,500
1
Spouse Cabanas
$3,500
1
First Time Attendee Reception $5,000 SOLD
X
= SOLD
Sponsorship Sponsorship is a great vehicle to enhance your presence at the NACD’s Annual Meeting. Becoming a sponsor provides you with additional marketing avenues, highlights your company above all others, and shows your dedication to the industry. In addition, you receive benefits that other exhibitors won’t. Thank You to Our Corporate and Event Sponsors Diamond Sponsor, Golf Tournament Sponsor & Strategic Partner
Corporate Gold Sponsors
Media Sponsor
Gold Event Sponsor
Bronze Event Sponsor
Brenntag, North America, Inc.
Continental Breakfast
$5,000
3
Supplier Breakfast
$5,000
2
Recharge Yourself Coffee Break
$5,000
3
Regional Receptions
$5,000
5
Arrival Attendee Gift
$5,000
PENDING
Departure Attendee Gift
$5,000
1
Charity Fun Run
$5,000
SOLD
Shell Chemical LP
Hotel Keycards
$7,500
SOLD
Industrial Chemicals Inc.
Educational Session speaker
$7,500
3
Includes International
Opening Reception $10,000 SOLD
Chemical Distribution Network
Networking Lunch
$10,000
1
Exclusive
OR
$5,000
3
Co-sponsors
Closing Luncheon
$10,000
1
Exclusive
OR
$5,000
3
Co-sponsors
Final Night Reception
$10,000
1
Exclusive
OR
$5,000
3
Co-sponsors
Final Night Dinner
$10,000
1
Exclusive
OR
$5,000
6
Co-sponsors
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, complete the Sponsorship, Business Marketplace, Registration Agreement found in this brochure. You can also find the agreement online at http://www.nacd.com/events/annual_ meeting/sponsor.aspx. Contact Roselle Foley at (571) 482-3041 or rfoley@nacd.com for further information on corporate and a la carte event sponsorship opportunities.
annual meeting 2013
NOVEMBER 18-21,2013
MARCO ISLAND, FL
Sponsorship and Business Marketplace Company Registration This form does not constitute your Annual Meeting Registration. Each individual representative must register separately for the meeting, tours, activities, golf, etc. NACD will reconcile with your company for any applicable complimentary fees once everyone has registered individually for the meeting. Go to www.nacd.com/events/annual_ meeting.aspx for these additional forms. Fax completed forms to NACD at (703) 527-7747. COMPANY NAME (as it should appear in publicity materials) CONTACT NAME
TITLE
ADDRESS
CITY
TELEPHONE
STATE ZIP CODE
SPONSORSHIP EVENT SPONSORSHIP LEVEL (SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ATTACHED)
$10,000
$7,500
$5,000
$3,500
I WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR THE FOLLOWING:
BUSINESS MARKETPLACE Please reserve an Expo Table Top in the Business Marketplace at the following rate: $3,500 (Distributor Member and Affiliate)
Requested Expo Table Top Number: _______
$5,000 (Non Member) Complimentary Sponsor Table Note: Table Top fees include a full meeting registration for one attendee. The cost for additional company representatives is $1,550 per person. Please provide a 50 word company description upon confirmation of this table top. AGREEMENT ________________________________________________________________________________ hereby agrees to abide by the rules and ( C O M PA N Y N A M E )
regulations (see next page) governing the 2013 Business Marketplace and/or advertising and/or sponsorship set forth in this agreement and to all conditions of the National Association of Chemical Distributors.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
DATE
NAME (PRINT)
TITLE
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT $ ____________ Sponsorship Fee(s)
$ ____________ Business Marketplace Table Top
CREDIT CARD #
EXP DATE
CARDHOLDER’S NAME
SIGNATURE
SVC CODE
Full payment is due to confirm your Annual Meetings sponsorship or Business Marketplace table top. If paying by check, make check payable to NACD. Mail to: NACD - AM2013, 1555 Wilson Blvd. Ste. 700, Arlington, VA 22209 If you wish to be invoiced, you must provide credit card information and if the entire balance is not paid within 45 business days from date of invoice, NACD is granted authorization to charge your credit card for the full amount. I authorize NACD to charge my credit card for the full sponsorship or Business Marketplace table top amount if my company’s invoice is not paid within 45 days from date of invoice.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
TITLE
NAME (PRINT)
DATE
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR VENDORS AND SPONSORS • Full payment is required with submission of contract for space reservation and/or sponsorship. • NACD reserves the right to determine the appearance, size, and location of company names/logos on merchandise and to select/approve merchandise for attendee gifts, bags, etc. NACD may review and edit and/or reject copy for company descriptions, advertisements, and company promotional materials. • Invoices not paid within 30 days are subject to an interest charge of 2% per month on the outstanding balance. • Cancellations prior to October 25th will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations after October 25th (30 days prior to the meeting date) will not be refunded. • All payments are to be made in U.S. funds and are due by the stated deadlines. • NACD affiliates and sponsors receive priority on Marketplace table space assignments. Participants are assigned by date of contract and full payment of table fee, on a first-come, firstserved basis.
• NACD reserves the right to refuse to rent space to any company whose display is not compatible, in the opinion of NACD, with the objectives of the exhibition, with or without giving cause. If cause is not given, liability shall not exceed the return to the exhibitor of the amount of rental unearned at the time of rejection. If an exhibit or exhibitor is ejected for violation of these rules or for any other stated reason, no return of rental shall be made. • NACD will post and update regularly a list of Business Marketplace participants on the Annual Meeting website. It is the responsibility of each participant to immediately notify NACD if they do not want to be placed next to a particular company. • Contact Valerie Esty at vesty@nacd.com with any special requirements including audio/visual, Internet access, electricity, etc.