Exhibitor Info
Welcome to the largest wine industry trade show and conference outside of California. Many of you that have been attending Wineries Unlimited for the last several years already know that this is the event where the eastern industry comes to buy directly off of the trade show floor. For many wineries in the east and Midwest, there simply isn't the access to the products and services that we can provide to them all in one location. That's why they come to this show with "shopping list in hand" prepared to stock up on the supplies and services they will need for the coming year, making Wineries Unlimited the most powerful on-site buying experience in the wine industry.
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Accommodating Schedule
Tuesday, March 10: Newcomers Sessions 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Welcome reception to follow.
Wednesday, March 11: Sessions 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Exhibits 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Theme Lunch noon-1:30 p.m., Best of the East 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 12: Sessions 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Exhibits 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Exhibitor-sponsored luncheon in exhibit hall.
Friday, March 13: Technical Workshop TBD (suppliers in this field will be invited to participate).
Exhibitor Hotel/Travel Savings
The Scanticon Hotel & Conference Center has been designated as an "exhibitor hotel" with a conference rate of $139/night for a standard room. You may visit scanticonvalleyforge.com for general hotel information, however RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY TELEPHONE AND YOU MUST MENTION THE PROMOTIONAL CODE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. Call 610-265-1500 (9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST) and mention Promotional Code WU09EXHIBITOR in order to book your accommodations. You are advised to book early to ensure space in this location. This hotel is located directly above the exhibit hall! We reserve the right to cancel your booking if your reservation is made at the Radisson, our designated "attendee" hotel. You may also save between 5% and 15% when you choose to travel with Avis rental car or American Airlines. Certain dates apply. Visit wineriesunlimited.com for complete details and applicable discount codes.
Booth Package/Cost/Selection
The exclusive sales representative for Wineries Unlimited is Bob Mignarri, QEM (Quality Event Management), 3970 Post Road, Penthouse #2, Warwick, RI 02886, phone 401-885-8788 x11, fax 401-886-8020, email: bmignarri@vwm-online.com. Standard booth sizes are 8‘ x 10' and 10' x 10'. Other sizes are shown on the floor plan. Booths that are pre-sold are noted in shaded tones. A standard booth includes draped 8' high backpanel and 3' drapped side rails. One 6' skirted table, two chairs and a company ID sign are also included. The exhibit hall floors are not carpeted. Electricity is provided at an additional charge through the convention center. Valley Forge Convention Center is a non-union facility. Exhibitors may carry in their own materials or have them shipped in and set up by the show decorator, Penn State Exposition (see Drayage). Prices are 8' x 10' $1,295 and 10' x 10' $1,625. Multiple booths will be charged at full price for the first booth, 10% discount for additional booths.
Booth Construction/Drayage/Move-in Dates
All linear booths (booths with at least one booth on either side) cannot have displays or signage exceeding 8' in height. Also, no display or signage above 4' may be placed in the front 4' of the exhibit booth. Exceptions are made for exhibitors' product/equipment. There is no restriction on the height of the exhibitor product/equipment as long as signage is not displayed on the equipment. Island booths (booth with four aisles) have no height restrictions on equipment or signage/display. Exhibitor Kits, including furniture, draping, lighting and drayage information will be mailed to exhibitors immediately after January 1, 2009. General move-in begins at 12:30 p.m. on 3/10/09. Exhibits must be up by 9 a.m. on 3/11. Tear down may not begin until 3/12 after 4:30 p.m. Move-out must be completed by noon on 3/13.
Support ASEV/ES Scholarship Program... Donate to our Silent and Live Auctions
For the third year we will be hosting a silent auction both days of the trade show and a live auction to be held at the Best of the East Grand Gala and Tasting the evening of March 11th. Proceeds will benefit the ASEV/ES Scholarship Program. Exhibitors are invited to participate by donating goods and services to be placed up for bid. To donate, contact Leda Wagner at 800-535-5670 x106.
Sponsorships-Put Your Name All Over Wineries Unlimited
Give your company's name the exposure it deserves - become an official show sponsor. Opportunities include Gold, Silver, and Bronze Level packages and a host of other a la carte options including our Internet Substation, Hotel Key Cards, Name Badges and more. We invite you to get your name noticed! Contact Bob Mignarri immediately for details at 401-885-8788 x11. Sponsorship is available on a first-come, first served basis.
Event Marketing Strategy
This event will be advertised in every upcoming issue of Vineyard & Winery Management magazine prior to the event and on our web site which receives over 100,000 visits per month. Internet advertising will begin approximately 6 months prior to show. All exhibitors will receive a complimentary listing and web link on V&WM's web site if information is provided on the submitted contract. You may also link your site to the Wineries Unlimited homepage. Marketing efforts will include a direct mail campaign, broadcast faxing and email, and advertising in other media to bring even more new and enthusiastic attendees to the show. Suppliers will be offered attendee VIP Tickets (provided to you) that you may mail to your own lists. You may also advertise in our official program guide.
Contact Bob Mignarri to secure your space today!
401-885-8788 x11
bmignarri@vwm-online.com
Exhibitor Technical Presentations
How better to connect with a captive audience of potential buyers than with a Technical Presentation of your company's goods and services? In 2009, we will have a designated space directly on the trade show floor set aside especially for this purpose. The area will be piped, draped, and outfitted with the necessary audio visual equipment you will need in order to make your pitch.
• Presentations will be given in a designated area directly on the trade show floor during exhibit hours.
• Presentations will be assigned in consecutive half-hour time slots, date TBD.
• Presentations should be technical in nature and thematically linked to the planned discussions.
• Presentations should also be about 30 minutes in length allowing for ten minutes Q&A.
• Presentations are accepted on their educational contribution to the 2009 event.
• Availability and scheduling will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you’d like to make a Technical Presentation in 2009, please contact Richard Leahy by phone 434.293.6230 or email rleahy@vwm-online.com.
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