Exhibitor Info
Event Overview
Location: Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, PA
Conference Dates: March 10-13, 2009
Trade Show Dates: March 11-12, 2009
Only 20 minutes outside Philadelphia!
Join us for the largest wine industry trade show and conference east of the Rockies! For more than 30 years, Wineries Unlimited has grown into the industry's foremost event of its kind with upwards of 2,000 winery and vineyard personnel in attendance. The four-day conference includes sessions for newcomers, special workshops, and multiple session tracks on enology, viticulture, management, and marketing issues.
This is the buying show for the eastern wine trade designed for and attended by vineyard and winery owners in the eastern wine market. Attendees are buying everything they need to manage a successful vineyard or wrinery including barrels, bottles, corks, chemicals, equipment, grapevines, insurance, irrigation, machinery, packaging, software, soil testing equipment, tasting room merchandise, trucking services and a host of other items. A survey given to attendees revealed that 40 percent of respondents made purchases of $20,000 or more at the show. Numerous purchases over $100,000 were also recorded. The two-day trade show houses over 330 exhibitor booths to showcase products and services. Because of the large geographic spread of the eastern wine industry, exhibitors tell us they do a large part of their business at this show as a result of the face-to-face contact made there. Suppliers have a chance to greet and sell to winery owners, operators and grape growers from over 33 states and provinces (and counting!). Don't miss this cost-effective way to reach your growing eastern market! Unique social events include a Welcome "Bring your own Bottle" Wine Reception, Wine Theme Luncheon with keynote address, and the Best of the East Grand Gala and Gold Medal Tasting of winner's from last season's International Eastern Wine Competition.
Meet with key industry professionals and enjoy one-one-oine time with potential new clients or existing annual buyers. This show attracts:
-Industry Suppliers
-Marketing Executives
-Retail Tasting Room Personnel
-Vineyard Managers
-Vineyard Owners
-Winemakers
-Winery Managers
Benefits
-Draw a top-level, buying-power audience.
-Develop new prospects.
-Have the client see the product or meet a representative on his or her own initiative - more successful than cold calls!-
-Online listing of your company information and products with optional link to your web site.
-Supplier Technical Presentations to potential clients in the wine industry.
-Wine tasting throughout the exhibit areas - an opportunity for all attendees and persons holding Trade Show Passes to sample wines from various regions.
-Hosted Grazing Luncheon - open to all registered attendees including those with an Exhibit Hall Pass.
-Give your best or potential new clients Exhibiter VIP Tickets for entrance into the show!
Opportunities
A Silent Auction will be held on the trade floor during both days of the trade show. Donate an auction item and gain more exposure for your company's products and services. Gain more traffic to your booth.
-Become an official event sponsor and put your name all over Wineries Unlimited. See Sponsorship for details.
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.
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.
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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