43rd Annual Conference and Trade Show
Leading the Way Through an Economic Storm!
May 3, 2010
INVITATION TO EXHIBIT AND SPONSOR

The Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers' Trade Show on May 3, 2010 is SOLD OUT!
If you would like early notification for next year's Trade Show on April 18, 2011 in Orlando, send an email with your mailing address to:
execdirector@fappo.org
Please include "2011 Trade Show" in the subject line.
Don't miss this opportunity!

The Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers invites you join us on May 3, 2010, at The Orange County Convention Center for FAPPO’s 43rd Annual Trade Show. FAPPO’s Trade Show is the most important Trade Show in Florida, and this promises to be the one event you cannot afford to miss!
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 procurement professionals represent over 300 agencies throughout the State of Florida. FAPPO consists 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

• 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 Exhibiting offers you the opportunity to increase your visibility among attendees at the Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers 43rd 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. An Exhibitor 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.

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.

Reserve your space today! Booths are still available!

Due to the interest we have received, we expect booth space to sell quickly, so we advise you to reserve your booth without delay! Booth space is limited! Don’t forget, booth selection is based on when your payment is received.

NEW THIS YEAR!!!

DIAMOND EXHIBIT PACKAGE.................................................... $5,000
• Includes the Platinum Exhibit Package below, advertising on front inside cover if available.
• Individual Signage acknowledging Platinum Exhibitor status displayed at ALL events.
• Six tickets to the golf tournament, special event, banquet or any combination thereof.
• Advertisement in the newsletter upon signing and until the 1st newsletter after the conference.
• Attend FAPPO’s Hospitality Suite on Sunday and Monday nights.
• Attend FAPPO’s Breakfast and Opening Session Monday morning.

PLATINUM EXHIBIT PACKAGE.................................................... $2,500
• Includes the Gold Exhibit Package below, upgrade to a full-page black and white advertisement in the conference program, Individual Signage acknowledging Platinum Exhibitor status at Conference Registration, Trade Show, Trade Show booth, and a Conference General Session.
• Designated Conference Sessions and Breakfast on May 4 – 5, 2010 increased to six attendees.
• Two tickets to either the golf tournament or special event or combination thereof.

GOLD EXHIBIT PACKAGE........................................................... $1,500
• Includes the Exhibit Package below, plus a 1/4 or 1/2-page black and white advertisement in the conference program, Signage acknowledging Gold Exhibitor status at Conference Registration, Trade Show, and Trade Show booth.
• Designated Conference Sessions on May 4 – 5, 2010 for two attendees.
• Breakfast May 4 – 5, 2010 for two attendees.

EXHIBIT PACKAGE..........................................................................$900
($1,000 after Jan. 29, 2010)
• Includes one exhibit booth measuring 10 feet deep, 10 feet wide, a one-line sign identifying the exhibitor; one 6 foot draped table, two chairs and a wastebasket; general overhead illumination, air conditioning.
• Includes two (2) exhibitor badges and lunch. Additional exhibitor badges are available for $20 ea.
• Includes membership mailing list for pre-Conference marketing, and Conference attendee list for post-conference outreach.
• Afternoon Vendor Sessions on May 2, 2010.
• Website link on FAPPO website to your website from date of payment to June 3, 2010.

For more information contact:
Craig Rowley at 813-435-3109 or execdirector@fappo.org
Or go to www.fappo.org, and click on “Conference and Trade Show”, “Trade Show Registration for Exhibitors”.

Important Dates
August 17, 2009
Booth registration opens.

September 1, 2009
Booth assignments open. Booth selection is available at the time of payment.

January 29, 2010
Last day for early registration discount.

January 29, 2010
Deadline for advertising materials to be included in the Conference Program.

March 1, 2010
The Exhibitor Service Kits is available here..

April 9, 2010
Last day for booth registration

May 3, 2010
Buyer and Exhibitor Networking Luncheon, 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
Trade Show, Orange County Convention Center, Hall WE1, 1:00 to 6:00pm
Trade Show  Mixer, Exhibit Hall WE1, 4:30 to 6:00pm

Download the 2010 Trade Show Floor Layout here.

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.
For Sponsorship Opportunities or more information, contact Craig Rowley, Executive Director at 813-435-3109, or E-Mail: execdirector@fappo.org.

GOLF TOURNAMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Exhibitors have the opportunity to join us at the FAPPO Golf Tournament on May 2, 2010 at the Shingle Creek Golf Club.
For more information contact:
Craig Rowley, FAPPO, Phone: (813) 435-3109, E-Mail: execdirector@fappo.org

For the Golf Tournament Sponsor Form, click here.

For more information about participating in the golf tournament, click here.

Don’t forget to take advantage of the exceptional rate at the Conference host hotel. Click here for more information!