42nd Annual Conference and Trade Show
Procurement Strategies to Overcome Deficiencies!
April 8, 2009
INVITATION TO EXHIBIT AND SPONSOR

We invite you join us on April 8, 2009, at The Orange County Convention Center. The Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers Annual Conference and Trade Show is the most important Trade Show in Florida, and this promises to be the one event you cannot afford to miss! This year’s theme is “Cinco de Mayo”.
Since 1968, The Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers Annual Conference and Trade Show has become the premier educational event for Florida’s Purchasing Officers. Our membership consists of almost 1,100 procurement professionals representing over 300 agencies throughout the State of Florida. FAPPO is comprised of many different types of local government agencies including municipalities, counties, state, special districts and authorities, universities and colleges, public utilities and sheriff offices.

WHY YOU NEED TO BE AN EXHIBITOR AND SPONSOR

• 100% of the attendees are directly involved in purchasing decisions for their employer. Exhibiting at the Trade Show provides an excellent opportunity for providers of products and services to showcase your offerings to decision-makers.
• The other 200+ exhibiting companies include your competitors!
• The Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers Annual Conference and Trade is a cost-effective marketing tool!
• Conference Sponsorship offers you the opportunity to increase your visibility among attendees at the Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers 42nd Annual Conference and Trade Show. The Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers Annual Conference and Trade Show participants refer to their Conference Programs repeatedly and exclusively for information about sessions, forums, and exhibitors. The Conference Program also contains a map of the exhibit hall, a directory of exhibitors, and indexes of advertisers. A Sponsor Advertisement in the Program can guide prospective customers directly to your booth.

No other event brings this much buying power together under one roof.   Exhibit at and demonstrate how you can help attendees reach their professional goals.

NEW THIS YEAR! SPONSOR AND ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY!

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE. . $2,500
The Exhibit Package*, full-page black and white ads in the conference program, mailing list for post-conference outreach to attendees, and Individual Signage acknowledging Platinum Sponsorship at Conference Registration, Trade Show, and a Conference General Session.

GOLD SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE……….. $1,500
The Exhibit Package*, 1/2-page black and white advertisement in the conference program, mailing list for post-conference outreach to attendees, and Signage acknowledging Gold Sponsorship at Conference Registration and the Trade Show.

EXHIBIT PACKAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . …….. . $1,000
Includes one exhibit booth measuring 10 feet deep, 10 feet wide, one one-line sign identifying the exhibitor; one 6 foot draped table, two chairs and a wastebasket; general overhead illumination, air conditioning. Booth selection is available at the time of payment. Includes two (2) exhibitor badges and lunch. Additional exhibitor badges are available for $20 ea.
*(Included in either Sponsorship Package above.)

Booth Location is on a first-come, first-paid basis. Don’t miss this opportunity to reserve your Booth Location now!
For more information, contact Linda Smith, Trade Show Chair.
Phone: (386) 362-1001, Fax: (386) 362-1056, E-Mail: LRS@srwmd.org.

Download the 2009 FAPPO Exhibit Space Contract and Application here.

Download the 2009 Trade Show Floor Layout here. (coming soon)

Important Dates

The Orange County Convention Center

Located in the heart of the area's tourism district, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) and the 42nd Annual Conference and Trade Show serves as the perfect destination to be recognized by FAPPO’s procurement professionals representing over 300 agencies throughout the State of Florida, including municipalities, counties, state, special districts and authorities, universities and colleges, public utilities and sheriff offices. Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities? Sponsorship Opportunities are available here.
For more information, contact Craig Rowley, Executive Director at 813-435-3109, or E-Mail: execdirector@fappo.org.

GOLF TOURNAMENT OPPORTUNITIES. Join us at the FAPPO Golf Tournament on April 6, 2009 at the Orange Tree Golf Club. Exhibitors are invited to network with FAPPO delegates by participating in the Golf Tournament at The Orange Tree Golf Club on April 6, 2009
For more information, contact Craig Rowley, Executive Director at 813-435-3109, or E-Mail: execdirector@fappo.org.

Download the 2009 Golf Tournament Sponsorship Form here.