2012 Sponsorship and Tradeshow package

1. CONFERENCE
SASKATCHEWAN GREEN TRADES CONFERENCE
& T R A D E S H 9O 10, 2012
NOVEMBER &
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Saskatchewan
Green Trades Conference
Exhibitor & Trade Show Package
The Saskatchewan Green Trades Conference
brings together the provinces commercial
greenhouse growers, garden centre retailers,
field vegetable producers, and others in the field
in one location. SAVE THE DATE!
It is the joint conference of the Saskatchewan
Greenhouse Growers Association and the NOVEMBER
Saskatchewan Vegetable Growers Association 9 & 10, 2012
Not only does this provide exhibitors and SASKATOON INN
sponsors with an opportunity to meet their 2002 Airport Drive
customers face to face, make sales but also to SASKATOON, SK
network with the entire industry. S7L 6M4
www.saskatooninn.com
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Conference Partners
November 8, 2012
Saskatchewan Greenhouse Growers Association Tradeshow Set Up &
Saskatchewan Vegetable Growers Association Pre-Conference
Workshops
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2. SASKATCHEWAN GREEN TRADES CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 9 & 10, 2012
SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTI SI NG
Contact Shannon Fraser-Hansen for further information. We would like to work directly
with you to build a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship. Please contact us to
develop a package that will meet your objectives
Sponsorship Benefits:
Gold: Sponsor featured as a gold level sponsor, sponsor logo featured on front $3,000
cover of the conference program, two complimentary conference passes, logo
featured on all SGGA member communication for one year and a one page
advertisement in the conference program. (Deadline for program ad is July 15, 2012)
Silver: Sponsor featured as a silver level sponsor, one complimentary conference $1,500
pass, logo featured on all SGGA communication for one year and a one half-page
advertisement in the conference program. (Deadline for program ad is July 15, 2012)
Meal: Sponsor featured as a meal level sponsor with the meal sponsored. Meal CALL FOR MORE
opportunities include: banquet, lunch or muffins/cookies at the breaks. INFORMATION
Speaker: Sponsor featured as a speaker level sponsor and verbally acknowledge CALL FOR MORE
at the break out session sponsored. INFORMATION
Speaker Introductions: Opportunity to introduce a speaker in one of the six
speaker tracks – Greenhouse Vegetables, Garden Centers, Bedding Plants, Field $150
Vegetables, Parks, Landscapes & Green Spaces, Seed Potatoes.
Coffee: Sponsor a conference coffee break. $150
Logo recognition (signage and verbal) at the conference, listed by sponsorship ALL LEVELS
level.
Logo recognition in the conference program, listed by sponsorship level. ALL LEVELS
Logo recognition in conference e-blasts listed by sponsorship level. ALL LEVELS
Advertising Opportunities: (deadline for advertising July 15, 2012)
Promotional item in the attendee package. $400
Conference Program full page advertisement. $500
Conference Program half page advertisement. $300
Conference Program quarter page advertisement. $200
Auction Recognition:
Companies and individuals who donate articles to the auction will be recognized ALL
verbally and with signage at the event and in a follow up e-blast to conference
attendees.
For further information contact:
Shannon Fraser-Hansen, Conference Coordinator
Box 37 Young, Saskatchewan SOK 4Y0
T: 306-259-4809
F: 306-259-4946
E: shannon@saskgreenhouses.com
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3. SASKATCHEWAN GREEN TRADES CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 9 & 10, 2012
2011 Ex hibitors and Sponsors
Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor
Break Sponsors
The Professional Gardener Co. Ltd. The Rack Petroleum Ltd./Syngenta Norampac
Bron & Sons Nursery High Q Greenhouses HJS Wholesale
Royal Bank of Canada United Agri Products Canada SaskTel
Horta-Craft Limited Aubin Nurseries Ltd. Stokes Seeds Ltd.
Craven Riverside Gardens Bylands Nurseries Ltd. Saskatoon Inn
Dentoom’s Greenhouse Lakeshore Tree Farms Eddi’s Wholesale
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
Westland Ltd.
Exhibitors
Agrium Advanced Technologies Mennonite Mutual Fire Insurance Horta-Craft Ltd.
Ecco Chips Purple Springs Nursery Stokes Seeds
The Professional Gardener Co. Ltd. Barkman Concrete JVK Ltd.
Koppert Canada Ltd. Dummen USA Norampac
Rocky Mountain Landscape Bark Farm & Garden Centre Dubois Agrinovation
Lakeshore Tree Farms Vanstone Nurseries Vanhof & Blokker
Ball Horticultural Company Bron & Sons Nursery Van Noort Bulb Co.
High Q Greenhouses HJS Wholesale Aubin NurseriesLtd.
Paridon Horticulture Bylands Nursery Ltd. Eddi's Wholesale
Mid Plains Implements Ltd. Northern Innovators Jeffries Nurseries
Health Canada, Pesticide Compliance Program Westland Ltd.
Central Alberta Greenhouses Ltd. Shercom Industries Dentooms Greenhouses
Canada GAP – OFFS University of Saskatchewan – College of Engineering
Univerity of Saskatchewan - College of Agriculture Environmental Resources SVGA
SSPGA SPRA SNLA
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4. SASKATCHEWAN GREEN TRADES CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 9 & 10, 2012
Hope to See You There!
Trade shows are the number one method for providing
business opportunities between buyers and sellers and are one
of the most powerful sales and marketing tools available to
businesses today.
Join Us! The Saskatchewan
Green Trades
Conference
November
9 & 10, 2012
More reasons to Join us:
• Easy access to the tradeshow
area for set-up.
• Ample free parking available. Accommodations
• Increased advertising to attract
an even larger audience. Saskatoon Inn
• Nine hours of trade show time. 2002 Airport Drive
• The conference continues to Saskatoon, SK S7L 6M4
grow, both in booths and Phone: 306-242-1440
attendees. Toll Free: 1-800-667-8789
Fax: 306-244-5672
• Delegates to the conference have
access to seven concurrent Conference Room Rate:
sessions by some of the best Standard (single/double) $132.00
speakers in the industry.
Please indicate that you are participating in the
SK Green Trades Conference. This block of
rooms will be held until October 08, 2012. To
ensure the conference price please make your
reservation by this date.
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5. SASKATCHEWAN GREEN TRADES CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 9 & 10, 2012
Exhibitor Application Form (deadline September 28, 2012)
Company Name: ____________________________________________________
Mailing address: _______________________________________________________________________
address city province postal code
Main contact person: ___________________________________________________________________
Telephone # ________________ Fax #: ________________ E-mail: ____________________________
Name(s) of representative(s) attending (as their name should appear on exhibitor pass). Note you receive
one pass per 10 x 8 foot booth. Note exhibitor pass includes all meals and sessions.
Name 1: _______________________ Name 2: ____________________ Name 3: ___________________
One Exhibit Booth (Includes 1 exhibitor pass) $575.00 = $___________
Additional Exhibit Booth(s) (Includes 1 exhibitor pass) _____@ $475.00 each = $___________
Extra Exhibitor Pass (includes 2 lunches and banquet) _____@ $110.00 each = $___________
Extra Banquet Ticket ($40.00) _____@ $40.00 each = $___________
Sponsor a Coffee Break $150.00 = $___________
Conference Program Advertisement (See rates on page 2) Size: __________________ $___________
Additional Sponsorship or Support: _______________________________ @ _______ = $___________
Subtotal $___________
GST (5%) $___________
TOTAL $___________
DO YOU NEED?
Table(s): Yes ___ No ___ (4 ft. ___ 6 ft. ___ 8 ft. ___) (Please indicate number and size of tables.)
Electricity required: Yes ___ No ___ (If electricity is required and not indicated, an additional $40 fee will
be charged. Special electrical requests can be accommodated at a fee.)
WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO DONATE AN ITEM (S) TO THE AUCTION: Yes___ No___
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
By Cheque: Please make payable to Saskatchewan Greenhouse Growers Association.
By Credit Card: (Visa/MC)Card #: ________________________________ Expiry Date: ________
Cardholder’s name: _____________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________________
Please fax this form to 306-259-4946 or mail to SK Greenhouse Growers Association, Box 37, Young, SK
S0K 4Y0. Contact: Shannon Fraser-Hansen at 306-259-4809 or srdfrahan@sasktel.net with any questions.
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6. SASKATCHEWAN GREEN TRADES CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 9 & 10, 2012
Trade Show Rules and Regulations
Booth space does not include: Booth space does include:
• Pre- or post-exhibit storage. • 10 x 8 foot exhibit space.
• Decoration or special lighting. • One 8 foot draped table and two
• Labour required to install, erect or chairs.
decorate exhibits or the exhibit area, or to • One electrical outlet
move exhibit materials in and out of the • One conference registration per
trade show area. exhibit space.
• Cleaning of interior booth space.
Exhibit Set-Up:
Cancellation of exhibit space: November 8th from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
A written notice of request for cancellation November 9th from 7:00 am to 11:30 am
must be received prior to September 28,
2012 to avoid a $50 rebooking fee. There Exhibit Hours:
will be no refund after October 30, 2012. November 9th from Noon to 5:00 pm
November 10th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Exhibitor regulations:
The following rules are to protect the rights Exhibit Dismantling:
of all exhibitors and in consideration of the Move must occur before 5:00 pm on
general appearance of the show as a whole, November 10, 2012 as the space is
which must take precedence over the needs booked for another function.
of any individual exhibitor. The rules
require the co-operation of all exhibitors. Protection of Saskatoon Inn property:
Unless previously authorized in writing,
Specifically: nothing shall be posted on, pasted, tacked,
• Displays must fit into the assigned space. nailed, screwed or otherwise attached to
Separate A/V stands are permitted. columns, walls, floors or other parts of the
• Tabletop units may not obstruct space to convention center. Distribution of gummed
the right or left of the booth. Custom- promotional stickers or labels is
made, free standing displays are allowed prohibited. Exhibitors violating this
as long as they conform to the space regulation are expressly bound, at their
allotted and do not intrude or obstruct expense, to repair any damage that they
space to the right or left of your booth. If may cause.
there are multiple parts to your display, Requests to place promotional materials,
they must not exceed the depth of the signage, etc., in the main entrance area
table. should be directed to the conference
• Items to be placed on the floor cannot coordinator.
interfere with the conduct of business
within the booth. Cleaning:
• Only paid-up exhibitors may solicit The trade show area will be cleaned daily.
business at the conference. Exhibitors must maintain their assigned
• All exhibitors are responsible for informing space in good order.
their personnel and their authorized
representatives of the requirements of Contact:
these rules. Shannon Fraser-Hansen, Conference Coordinator
The tradeshow will be locked during non- Box 37, Young, Saskatchewan S0K 4Y0
show hours. Vendor articles are their T: 306-259-4809
responsibility. F: 306-259-4946
E: srdfrahan@sasktel.net
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7. SASKATCHEWAN GREEN TRADES CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 9 & 10, 2012
Sponsorship Application Form (deadline September 28, 2012)
Company Name: ____________________________________________________
Mailing address: ____________________________________________________________________
Address city province postal code
Main contact person: ________________________________________________________________
Telephone # ________________ Fax #: ________________ E-mail: _________________________
(see page 2 for details on sponsorship opportunities)
*Gold Sponsorship Level $3,000 $____________
*Silver Sponsorship Level $1,500 $ ____________
Meal Sponsor
____________________ (indicate which meal and pricing will be provided)
Speaker Sponsor (call for additional information)
Introduction of Two Speakers with name recognition $150 $ ___________
Coffee Break Sponsor $150 $ ____________
*Conference Program Advertisement (See rates on page 2) Size: _____________ $___________
Promotional Item in the Attendee Package $400 $___________
Extra Banquet Ticket $40 $___________
Subtotal $ ___________
GST (5%) $___________
TOTAL $____________
WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO DONATE AN ITEM (S) TO THE AUCTION: Yes___ No___
*Please note earlier deadline of July 15th, 2012 to include in registration package
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
By Cheque: Please make payable to Saskatchewan Greenhouse Growers Association.
By Credit Card: (Visa/MC)Card #: ________________________________ Expiry Date: ________
Cardholder’s name: _____________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________________
Please fax this form to 306-259-4946 or mail to SK Greenhouse Growers Association, Box 37, Young, SK S0K 4Y0.
Contact: Shannon Fraser-Hansen at 306-259-4809 or srdfrahan@sasktel.net with any questions.
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