EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS Annual National Conference July 14-16, 2019 - School Nutrition Association

 
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EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS Annual National Conference July 14-16, 2019 - School Nutrition Association
EXHIBITOR
PROSPECTUS
Annual National
Conference
July 14-16, 2019

And connect with 3,000+
K-12 operators who:
•   Represent ~850+ school
    districts, including 21 of
    the largest in the country*
•   Have the potential to reach
    16 million students each
    day*
•   Are projected to spend
    $9.3 billion on food and
    drink purchases**

                  Kevin Truong, SNS
                  Assistant Director
                  Spring ISD
                  Houston, TX
EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS Annual National Conference July 14-16, 2019 - School Nutrition Association
Welcome

                                                        Cervantes Convention Center
                                                        701 Convention Plaza,
                                                          Suite 300
                                                        St. Louis, MO 63101
                                                        www.explorestlouis.com

                                                        To learn more
                                                        about #ANC19,

I
                                                        visit www.schoolnutrition.org
   t’s all about the connections you make when
you exhibit at the School Nutrition Association’s
(SNA) 73rd Annual National Conference (ANC).                  Chris Burkhardt, SNS
                                                              Executive Director
So, we’re especially anxious to share the ANC                 Cleveland Metropolitan
2019 conference theme with you! “Meet ME in                   School District, OH

St. Louis” not only emphasizes the importance
of relationships and networking that is an ANC
hallmark, it also provides a compelling call to ac-
tion, as you invite school nutrition professionals to
“meet you” at your booth in the Exhibit Hall.
     At the largest annual gathering of K-12 school
foodservice professionals, you’ll discover untapped
business opportunities and increase your compa-
ny’s visibility among more than 3,500 decision-
makers. And with a new, streamlined two-day
Exhibit Hall schedule (you asked, we listened!),
you will make the most of your valuable time
                                                              “    There is no other industry
                                                              conference that guarantees access
                                                              to so many decision-makers in
to interact at this singular event. Plus, at ANC,
you’ll network off the Exhibit Hall floor, since you          school nutrition. To not exhibit
receive a full-conference registration.                       would be a catastrophic fail to
     Secure your spot in the ANC 2019 Exhibit Hall
and “meet” current and prospective customers,
                                                              your business.
                                                                               ”          Michael Craig
                                                                                        CRO, Co-founder
promote your brand, expand your market reach
                                                                                              Nutrislice
and support K-12 school foodservice!

                                                 2019                                                Cover Facts Sources:
                                                                                            * School Nutrition Association
                                           exhibitor prospectus                        ** National Restaurant Association
EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS Annual National Conference July 14-16, 2019 - School Nutrition Association
Booth Package

WHAT’S INCLUDED:                                     NOT INCLUDED:
1. Five complimentary badges to the Exhibit Hall     The price of the booth rental does not include ad-
   for each 10’x10’ booth space purchased;           ditional services such as: storage, placement, ship-
2. Exceptional brand exposure through unique         ment or reshipment of exhibit materials, special
   opportunities to showcase new products,           lighting, booth furnishings, tables, chairs, electri-
   demonstrate innovative solutions and gain         cal supplies, carpet, individual booth cleaning or
   firsthand feedback from current and potential     any other special services which are the financial
   customers;                                        responsibility of the exhibitor.

3. Company profile listed in the ANC Program         Contract Acceptance
   Guide, a resource used by attendees through-      The Association reserves the right to exercise its
   out the year;                                     sole discretion in acceptance or refusal of appli-
4. Opportunity to exhibit in the SNA                 cations. If an application is not accepted by the
   Virtual Expo during February and March 2019;      Association, all paid fees will be returned to the
5. Access to more than 100 accredited educa-         applicant.
   tional sessions and two general sessions;
6. Expand your customer base by connecting
                                                                 Exhibit Booth Fees
   face-to-face with more than 3,500 school
                                                         EARLY BIRD (rec’d on or before Sept. 30, 2018)
   nutrition professionals; and
                                                         Industry Member Rate:
7. Enhance your credibility by earning CEUs to-          10x10 Inline: $2,500     10x10 Corner: $2,700
   ward your SNA Certificate or SNS Credential.          20x20 Island: $10,800    20x30 Island: $15,800
                                                         20x40 Island: $20,800    30x40 Island: $30,800

                                                         Non-member Rate:
                                                         10x10 Inline: $3,475     10x10 Corner: $3,675
                                                         20x20 Island: $14,700    20x30 Island: $21,650

                           Yadira Creech                 20x40 Island: $28,600    30x40 Island: $42,500
                           Supervisor
                           Johnston County 		            REGULAR (rec’d after Oct. 1, 2018)
                             Schools                     Industry Member Rate:
                           Smithfield, NC
                                                         10x10 Inline: $2,850     10x10 Corner: $3,050

                                                         Non-member Rate:
                                                         10x10 Inline: $3,825     10x10 Corner: $4,025

                                                2019
                                          exhibitor prospectus
EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS Annual National Conference July 14-16, 2019 - School Nutrition Association
JULY   1 4 - 1 6, 2 0 1 9

Be Sure to Advertise in                                NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE—Display your
SNA’s Official Publications                            new products, services or equipment within one
Ask about big savings when you advertise in both       of the high-traffic areas. This is an effective way
School Nutrition’s ANC edition (June/July) and         to introduce and promote your product to the
the ANC Program Guide. Also inquire about SNA’s        3,000+ ANC attendees. ($550 Each)
conference learning journals and digital adver-
                                                       BECOME AN ANC ST. LOUIS SPONSOR—
tising opportunities. For more information about
                                                       SNA offers a broad range of sponsorship oppor-
these publications, special conference distribution
                                                       tunities to choose from with price points that
and combo rates, and to contact your regional
                                                       allow every company to generate awareness, show
sales representative, check out the SN Media Kit
                                                       their latest innovation, and support school nutri-
online at www.schoolnutrition.org/SNMediaKit.
                                                       tion professionals in their efforts to serve healthy
(Note: To include your ad in the ANC Program
                                                       school meals across this nation. Contact us to
Guide, you must be a current exhibitor.)
                                                       increase your company’s visibility by becoming a
                                                       conference or event sponsor.
Traffic-Building Features
To enhance your visibility and take advantage          Hospitality Suites, Entertainment
of the opportunities below, contact Crystal            and Private Meeting Space
Harper-Pierre, Exhibit Sales Manager at                SNA must approve all hospitality suites, meetings
charper@schoolnutrition.org or Nicolette               and/or events sponsored by exhibitors. No func-
Daleske, Business Development Manager                  tion may be scheduled to compete with confer-
at ndaleske@schoolnutrition.org. Exhibiting            ence hours. Contact Melony Bildhauer, Meetings
at ANC is required.                                    Manager at mbildhauer@schoolnutrition.org for
                                                       a Meeting Request Form.
VIRTUAL EXPO—Showcase your new products
and services in February and March 2019 before
bid season ends. ($1,800; Limited Space)

CULINARY DEMO—The Exhibit Hall Culinary
                                                          “    The experience is valuable to anyone
                                                           associated with child nutrition programs.
Demonstrations provide an opportunity to show-             There are lots of new products that are

                                                                                                 ”
case your latest food products, recipes, techniques,
                                                           created and launched each year....
nutrition and food presentation skills, and also
                                                                          Lynnelle Grumbles, PhD, RD, SNS
offer ways to enhance school meals and increase                                      Chief Executive Officer
participation. ($3,500 Each; Limited to Four)                            Valley School Food Services Agency
                                                                                          Santa Clarita, CA

                                                 2019
                                       annual national conference
EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS Annual National Conference July 14-16, 2019 - School Nutrition Association
JULY   1 4 - 1 6, 2 0 1 9

Priority Point System                                        is not received by December 7, 2018, it will result
SNA uses a Priority Point System to determine                in the release of your reserved space for general
the order in which exhibitors sign up for the next           sale as well as forfeiture of deposit. Space may be
year’s booth space. Points are determined by                 cancelled and/or decreased until December 31,
dollars spent on advertising and sponsorships,               2018, with a refund of 75% of the total payment.
number of total and consecutive years exhibiting,            No refunds will be issued after December 31,
membership and other factors.                                2018. NOTE: No exhibitor shall assign, sublet or
                                                             share the space allotted with another business.
Booth Space Application
and Rules                                                    Maximize Your Exhibitor Listing
Please complete the enclosed Exhibit Space                   The official ANC Program Guide includes all
Contract and return it along with payment to                 sessions and event information, as well as an in-
SNA Headquarters. All exhibitors are entitled to             depth buyers’ guide section. It is a valuable onsite
the Early Bird Rate by sending their applications            tool and future reference guide for attendees. The
and payment on or before September 30, 2018. A               “Program Description Form” is available on SNA’s
50% partially-refundable deposit must accompany              website and must be submitted by February 28,
your contract to secure your booth. Booth space              2019.
will not be held without a deposit. If full payment

                Exhibit Hall Hours                               Membership Fees & Contacts
  • Monday, July 15; 9:30 am-2:30 pm                         Industry/Corporate: $975/yr
  • Tuesday, July 16: 9:30 am-11:30 am*                      Industry Patron: $12,500/yr
  • Tuesday, July 16: 11:30 am-3:00 pm                       For information about SNA industry membership,
  *Exclusive, non-competitive Exhibit Hall time is for       please contact Nicolette Daleske, ndaleske@
  Directors only.                                            schoolnutrition.org or Sherry Carrigan, Staff Vice
                                                             President, Business Development & Meetings,
              Exhibitor Service Kit                          scarrigan@schoolnutrition.org. For exhibit sales
                                                             information, please contact Crystal Harper-Pierre,
  In Spring 2019, exhibitors will receive notice when the
                                                             charper@schoolnutrition.org.
  link to the Kit is available online. All booth payments,
  membership fees, sponsorship and advertising fees
  must be paid in full to gain access to the Kit.

                                                         2019
                                           annual national conference
EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS Annual National Conference July 14-16, 2019 - School Nutrition Association
JULY   1 4 - 1 6, 2 0 1 9

                 List of Possible Product Categories for ANC 2019
•   DAIRY                                        • LARGE EQUIPMENT
•   DESSERTS/SNACKS                              • PROCESSED/PREPARED
•   FRUITS/VEGETABLES                              FOODS
•   GLUTEN-FREE/ALTERNATIVE BITES                • PROTEIN
•   GRAINS                                       • SMALL EQUIPMENT
•   INFORMATION & RESOURCES                      • SUPPLIES
• INGREDIENTS & EXTRAS                           • TECHNOLOGY
*Note: The Product Category list is subject to change and the number of categories exhibitors
may select will be limited. Exhibitors will be notified of details in Fall 2018.

                ANC Attendee & Exhibitor Counts: 2014-17 Totals

                 2014                       2015                    2016               2017

                                                                                   “
                    Della Collins, SNS
                    Food & Nutrition          Future ANC Dates
                     Specialist                                                        I come back every
                    Harford County       ANC 2020   Nashville, TN     July 12-14
                     Public Schools                                                year to learn new ideas,
                    Forest Hill, MD      ANC 2021   Chicago, IL       July 11-13
                                                                                   stay up on new tech
                                         ANC 2022   Orlando, FL       July 10-12
                                                                                   knowledge, and see and
                                         ANC 2023   Denver, CO        July 9-11    taste the newest food
                                         ANC 2024

                                         ANC 2025
                                                    Boston, MA

                                                    San Antonio, TX
                                                                      July 14-16

                                                                      July 13-15
                                                                                   products.
                                                                                            ”Fred Gilbert, SNS
                                                                                       Area Supervisor of Child
                                                                                             Nutrition Services
                                                                                        Charlotte-Mecklenburg
                                                                                                   Schools, NC
                                                    2019
                                            annual national conference
EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS Annual National Conference July 14-16, 2019 - School Nutrition Association
ARE YOU A FIRST-TIME EXHIBITOR?
                                     2019 Exhibit Hall Contract
                                                                                             YES__ NO___

School Nutrition Association                                                Exhibit Operations, SNA
73rd Annual National Conference                                             P.O. Box 759297, Baltimore, MD 21275-9297
St. Louis, MO, • July 14-16, 2019                                           exhibits@schoolnutrition.org
                                                                            www.schoolnutrition.org/exhibits
Return signed Contract along with check to:

1. INFORMATION FOR SHOW PROGRAM: (Please print)                                                                          EXH
Complete Company Name (Firm name will be listed exactly as shown on all SNA publications.)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Company Street Address:______________________________________________________________________________________

Company City, State, ZIP:______________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: (    )_________________________      (800 )_________________________ E-mail: _____________________________

Company Website:____________________________________________________________________________________________

Correspondence Should Be Sent To—Name: (Trade show organizer)_______________________________________________

Title:____________________________________________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________

2. PREFERRED LOCATIONS: (Based on single 10x10)               o Produce Pavilion      o Dairy Way    o Gluten-Free Aisle

				                                      ON/BEFORE 9/30/18 		                    AFTER 9/30/18
o CORPORATE MEMBER RATES: o $2,500 inline o $2,700 corner 		                      o $2,850 inline  o $3,050 corner
o NON-MEMBER RATES: 		               o $3,475 inline o $3,675 corner              o $3,825 inline  o $4,025 corner
If preferred location and/or booth type is not available, a comparable booth will be assigned. Please view the most
current floor plan on the Website before making this decision.

1st choice ___________ $_____________ 3rd choice____________ $ ______________ 5th choice___________ $_____________

2nd choice ___________ $_____________ 4th choice____________ $ ______________ 6th choice___________ $_____________

3. PAYMENT: o Check enclosed (payable to SNA) o MasterCard o VISA o DISCOVER                         o AMEX
Contracts must be accompanied by a 50% deposit. Final payment is due by December 7, 2018.

o Total Amt. $_____________________(Credit card will not be charged if left blank.)

Card Number:__________________________________________________________________ CV Code:______________________

Exp. Date:________________________ Cardholder’s Name:__________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature:__________________________________________________________________________________________
                                                                          (please print)

                                                                                      OFFICE USE ONLY
NOTE: PLEASE RETAIN A COPY OF THIS EXHIBIT                             Date:_________________Booth Assigned:_____________
                                                                       Booth Size: o Inl o Crner o Isl
HALL CONTRACT FOR YOUR RECORDS.
                                                                       o Patron o CMI o NM Total Booth Cost:__________

EXHIBIT HALL CONTRACT - ANC 2019 ST. LOUIS, MO                                                                page one
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4. DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL EXHIBIT AT ANC: This information will appear in the official ANC Program
Guide. Copy will be edited at SNA’s discretion. No more than 25 words will be printed. All descriptions must be
submitted electronically by February 28, 2019 or they will not be included in the ANC Program Guide. Exhibitors
will receive an e-mail notification when descriptions are being accepted. Please do not attach copy to this Con-
tract. SNA will also print your company’s Product Categories in the official ANC Program Guide. Visit www.school
nutrition.org/ancprogramlisting to submit a full description.

5. BOOTH SIGN-UP PROCEDURE:
      A. PAYMENT POLICY: Contracts must be accompanied by a partial payment equal to 50% of the total
rent for booth space requested. Space will not be held without a deposit. All payments are non-refundable, ex-
cept as specifically set forth in Section 5B below. Full payment for all space is required by December 7, 2018. If
full payment is not received by December 7, 2018, the Association shall have the right to cancel the booth reserva-
tion and retain all payments made or owed as liquidated damages; space may be reassigned to another exhibitor
at the option of the Association without refund of payments. Contracts received after December 7, 2018 must be
accompanied by nonrefundable full payment.

    B. CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations or reductions must be submitted in writing to Exhibit Sales Manager,
email: charper@schoolnutrition.org. If and only if notice of cancellation or reduction is received prior to Decem-
ber 31, 2018, a refund limited to 75% of the total cost will be issued. Please note that after December 31, 2018,
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES on space that is cancelled or reduced for
any reason. The Association will be entitled to all monies paid and owed as liquidated damages. Any space not
occupied by the opening of the conference may be reassigned by the Association without obligation to make any
reduction or refund whatsoever. Space reductions are considered cancellations.

     C. MEMBERSHIP AND OTHER FEES DUE: Exhibitors who reserve space at the Corporate Member rate
must be active members at the time of the show or pay the difference between the Corporate Member rate and
the Non-Member rate. Any payments, sponsorships, advertising, membership or other fees owed to the Association
must be paid in full prior to the show dates. Any exhibiting firm with outstanding payments, sponsorships, advertis-
ing, membership or other fees owed to the Association will not be permitted on the show floor. Exhibitors will not be
permitted to set up their booth until full payment has been received.

      D. EXHIBITOR SERVICE KIT: Any exhibiting firm with an outstanding payment will not receive access to
the Exhibitor Service Kit until payment is made in full. In Spring 2019, exhibitors will receive notice when the Service
Kit is available online.

6. USE OF SPACE, SUBLETTING OF SPACE: No exhibitor shall assign, sublet, or share the space allotted with
another business or firm unless approval has been obtained in writing from SNA. 10x10 space can never be occu-
pied by more than one company. Exhibitors are not permitted to feature names or advertisements of non-exhibiting
manufacturers, distributors or agents in the exhibitor’s display, parent or subsidiary companies excepted.

7. RULES & REGULATIONS: It is understood that this document will become a binding Contract upon acceptance
by SNA, and incorporated into this Contract are the terms, conditions, rules and regulations contained herein.
Please retain a copy of this Contract for your records. NOTE: Please view the Rules & Regulations on the
SNA website at www.schoolnutrition.org. Your signature is acceptance of the Rules & Regulations. The
Application will be returned to you if not properly signed and space will not be assigned until the Contract is
executed properly and/or the appropriate payment is received.

Authorized Applicant Signature							Date

Name

Title

SNA Representative Signature							Date
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