Exhibitor Information
Participants who attend our events have come not only to learn new skills and network with colleagues, they have also come to expect the opportunity to shop and obtain information from those businesses and organizations that serve children and families. This arrangement benefits everyone. One of our goals is to help make those mutually beneficial opportunities happen.
Current Promotional Opportunities
At this time, we have several events scheduled. We encourage you to take full advantage of the available opportunities to showcase your organization. The exhibitor opportunities vary in options, price, and the event(s) at which they are available.
Select as many as you would like that fit well with your goals then download and complete the appropriate documents. Feel free to
email us with any questions. Participants in any of these opportunities will be acknowledged in one or more of the following locations: In Institute materials, on the PLA-INC. website, or through supporting organizations' websites. Below this list you will find an explanation for each opportunity.
Exhibitor tables
Resource or promotional inserts
Registration brochures
In-kind donation
Institute program
Financial contribution
Sponsorship
Downloads are best viewed with Microsoft Word.Exhibitor Tables
Exhibitor table sizes vary by event (typically 6’ x 3’ or 8' x 3'). Exhibitors pay a non-refundable fee per table/space.
Each exhibitor table/space includes 2 chairs (upon request). You provide the table
coverings. Access to electrical outlets is limited and must be reserved in advance. Reservations are accepted on a first come,
first served basis. Beverages and light breakfast are included with your
registration. Lunch may be reserved for a nominal charge.
Exhibitor’s
products must be family or child care related. A door prize for each
table/space reserved is expected. Exhibitors may solicit sales leads
via interaction with individual participants, e.g., drawing for free
product/service, catalog mailing.
Resource or Promotional Insert
You may wish to send materials such as fliers or brochures to be included in the folders. As with on-site exhibitors, contact information may be printed in the Institute program. Fees for inserts vary; details are included with your exhibitor packet.
In-kind Donation
In-kind donations can include such items as paper or ink for handouts,
door prizes, promotional services, or small treats for use in the
breakout sessions. You may have a great idea or two and we would love
to hear it!
Donated items may also be used to generate revenue, e.g., a raffle or
silent auction. This revenue is then used to support the event or
subsequent events in several ways: Securing instructors, providing
scholarships, promoting the event(s), photocopying handouts, etc.
Financial Contribution
Financial donations are always welcome to support our programs and the important work of child care professionals and other caring adults. This revenue is used to support the event in several ways: Securing instructors, providing
scholarships, promoting the event(s), creating handouts, etc.
Sponsorship
You may be interested in supporting a
specific Institute segment. Opportunities are available to underwrite
all or part of the cost of one or more instructors, morning or afternoon
refreshments, lunch, or the keynote speaker. You may have other
suggestions; please let us consider them.
Registration Brochures
Registration information is mailed to child care professionals, foster parents, and various agencies throughout the metro and to certain areas of greater Minnesota. Your contribution will go toward printing and distributing these brochures plus supporting the important work of child care professionals and other caring adults. When opting to highlight your business or organization in the brochure, you may select from two sizes: 1/8 page or 1/4 page.
Institute Program
Each Institute participant will receive a program outlining the day's schedule. The program also includes recognition of all who have supported the Institute. Your contribution will go toward printing these programs plus supporting the important work of child care professionals and other caring adults. When opting to highlight your business or organization in the Institute program, you may select from various sizes ranging from 1/8 page to a full page.
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