maaps Annual Conference
maaps is pleased to provide Annual Conference and Expo exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities that increase the visibility of organizations before, during and after the conference. Choose from the numerous opportunities below to target the year's most important meeting of special education professionals in New England.
30th Annual Conference & Vendor Exposition
Friday, May 9, 2008
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel
Marlborough, MA
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Over 800 Special Education Professionals
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Sold out event last 9 years
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Over 2 hrs of Dedicated Exhibit Time
AGENDA
6:00 A.M. - 7:00 A.M. Vendor Set-up
7:30 A.M. - 8:30 A.M. Attendee Registration (at end of Foyer Hallway),
Coffee/Pastry Break in Courtyard Vendor Areas
8:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Workshop Session “A”
10:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Coffee Break (in Courtyard Vendor Area)
10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Workshop Session “B”
12:00 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. Networking in Vendor Areas
12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. Luncheon (Royal Ballroom)
Awards Ceremony
Recognition of Sponsors
1:30 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. Networking in Vendor Areas
1:45 P.M. - 3:45 P.M. Workshop Session “C”
4:00 P.M. Vendor Breakdown
Early Deadline for Reduced Fee: December 15, 2007
Final Deadline For contract: January 15, 2008
Electrical Service Form - Please call Mr. Anton Ramus, Senior Sales Manager, at 508-303-1798
Overnight rooms - If you plan on staying at the hotel, overnight rooms at the Best Western for Thursday, May 8, 2008 are offered at the discount rate of ~$95.00/single and double plus tax for maaps staff and exhibitors. All overnight reservations should be made directly to the hotel by calling 508-460-0700. Please be sure to identify yourself as a maaps Conference Exhibitor in order to receive the discount rate.
Mailing List Provided after Annual Conference - Mailing List of maaps members (no phone, fax, or email contact info is provided per maaps mailing list policy).
For more information or to submit your contract and artwork, you can contact Jeneen Hagerty or use the information below.
Click here to download the maaps marketing contract to sign up for any of our offerings.
Click here to download the Annual Conference Exhibit Map.
Electronic submissions are required for all artwork. We use Adobe PDF. Please be sure to imbed at high quality all fonts and all associated files. For more information on how to set up your PDF document, Click Here. Electronic submissions should be accompanied by a hard copy proof (color if applicable) of the ad.
Exhibits
Six foot skirted exhibit table
Members Non-members
$345 (12/15/07) $570 (12/15/07)
$370 (1/15/08) $595 (1/15/08)
10’ free standing exhibit area
Members Non-members
$495 (12/15/07) $700 (12/15/07)
$520 (1/15/08) $730 (1/115/08)
SPONSORSHIPS
Conference Sponsor $10,000
- 2 side by side 6’ draped exhibitor’s table in prime location with 4 complimentary exhibitor registrations with sponsor ribbons
- Acknowledgement on luncheon signage
- Ad on back cover of conference program book cover
- Announcement recognizing sponsor at Luncheon
- Banner in main meeting hallway (provided by your firm)
- Front page recognition in each monthly maaps news bulletin prior to the conference in May
- Logo on all conference promotional material
- Logo on conference program book cover
- Materials in registration packet (A 8 1/2" x 11" sheet)
- Thank you in maaps news bulletins and conference promotional material before and after the conference
- Thank you in the Annual Conference Program Book
Luncheon and/or Keynote Speaker $5,000
- 6’ draped exhibitor’s table in prime location with 2 complimentary exhibitor registrations with sponsor ribbons
- Acknowledgement on luncheon signage
- Ad on facing page to conference schedule in conference program book (full page)
- Announcement recognizing sponsor at luncheon
- Banner at luncheon (provided by your firm)
- Materials in registration packet (One 8 1/2" x 11" sheets)
- Sponsor ribbons for your booth personnel and banners or signage based upon your sponsorship category during the conference
- Thank you in maaps news bulletins and conference promotional material before and after the conference
- Thank you in the Annual Conference Program Book
Conference Badges $5,000
- 6’ draped exhibitor’s table in prime location with 2 complimentary exhibitor registrations with sponsor ribbons
- Acknowledgement on luncheon signage
- Company name and logo on the front of all maaps badges
- Materials in registration packet (One 8 1/2" x 11" sheets)
- Sponsor ribbons for your booth personnel and banners or signage based upon your sponsorship category during the conference
- Thank you in maaps news bulletins and conference promotional material before and after the conference
- Thank you in the Annual Conference Program Book
- Use of 100% of the reverse side to promote a raffle, your exhibit, a new product or your web site
Tote Bags $4,000
- 6’ draped exhibitor’s table in prime location with 2 complimentary exhibitor registrations with sponsor ribbons
- Acknowledgement on luncheon signage
- Announcement recognizing sponsor at Luncheon
- Company name and logo will appear on all (800+) conference bags
- Thank you in maaps news bulletins and conference promotional material before and after the conference
- Thank you in the Annual Conference Program Book
maaps Program Update $2,000
- Acknowledgement on luncheon signage
- Ad on back of conference program update included in registration packet (half page)
- Announcement recognizing sponsor at Luncheon
- Thank you in maaps news bulletins and conference promotional material before and after the conference
- Thank you in the Annual Conference Program Book
Registration Booth $1,500
- Acknowledgement on luncheon signage
- Announcement recognizing sponsor at luncheon
- Banner at registration area (provided by your firm)
- Materials in registration packet (One 8 1/2" x 11" sheets)
- Thank you in maaps news bulletins and conference promotional material before and after the conference
- Thank you in the Annual Conference Program Book
Coffee Breaks $1,500
- Acknowledgement on luncheon signage
- Announcement recognizing sponsor at luncheon
- Highly visible signage at coffee break tables
- Materials in registration packet (One 8 1/2" x 11" sheets)
- Option to give out cups and napkins with company logo on them at own expense
- Thank you in maaps news bulletins and conference promotional material before and after the conference
- Thank you in the Annual Conference Program Book
Foundation Workshops $500
- Acknowledgement on luncheon signage
- Acknowledgement on workshop signageAd in conference program book (half page)
- Announcement recognizing sponsor at luncheon
- Recognition in workshop introduction
- Thank you in maaps news bulletins and conference promotional material before and after the conference
- Thank you in the Annual Conference Program Book
Speaker Gifts $250
- Acknowledgement on luncheon signage
- Announcement recognizing sponsor at luncheon
- Thank you in maaps news bulletins and conference promotional material before and after the conference
- Thank you in the Annual Conference Program Book