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Trade Show Exhibitor information
January 20 & 21, 2012
Hynes Convention Center & Sheraton Boston Hotel
The MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show is the largest regular gathering of local officials in Massachusetts.
MMA members are elected and appointed officials who are responsible for the purchasing of the more than $6 billion worth of goods and services used by local municipalities. More than 98 percent of Massachusetts communities belong to the MMA.
The Trade Show, held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, features more than 225 exhibitors offering products and services of interest to the cities and towns of Massachusetts. The Trade Show is an opportunity for exhibitors to meet with local government officials and decision makers in one location at one time.
• Exhibitor contract (120K PDF)
• Trade Show floor plan (284K PDF)
• List of exhibitors for 2012 (not yet final) (68K PDF)
Annual Meeting Attendees
• Mayors
• Selectmen
• Councillors
• Aldermen
• City and Town Managers and Administrators
• Heads of key departments
• Other municipal employees
Who Should Exhibit?
Any company providing products or services for municipal departments such as the following:
Hours and Rates
The 2012 Trade Show hours are:
• Friday, January 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, January 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Exhibitor Benefits
• 10’ x 10’ booth, including: 10’-high back wall and 3’-high siderails; 2’ x 6’ draped table and two chairs; and exhibitor identification sign with booth number
• Free admission to all Annual Meeting workshops and receptions
• Booth personnel name badges
• Free exhibit hall passes to distribute to clients and prospects
• Eligibility for presenting exhibitor demonstrations, an excellent way to educate attendees about your product or service
• Exhibitor listing in the Annual Meeting & Trade Show Program Book, the only program given to attendees. Your listing will include: Company name and contact information; 15-word description of your product or service, and booth number.
• Listing as an exhibitor in all MMA marketing materials
• Pre-show promotion in the MMA’s official publication, The Beacon, and the MMA Web site
• Eligibility for hospitality suites at the Sheraton Boston Hotel
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available at the Annual Meeting & Trade Show for those exhibitors looking for additional exposure.
Annual sponsored events include the following:
• Opening session speaker
• Opening session coffee service
• Trade Show reception
• Member organization breakfast
• Saturday evening entertainment
• President’s Reception
• Closing session speaker
• Closing session refreshment break
• Relaxation Station
• Women Elected Municipal Officials luncheon
• Electronic messaging center
Please contact the Trade Show manager for more details on these sponsorship opportunities.
Room Rates and Hospitality Suites
As a registered exhibitor, you are entitled to a discounted room rate at the host hotel. Hospitality suites may be arranged with the hotel’s catering staff.
Annual Meeting Program Book
Every Annual Meeting & Trade Show attendee receives a copy of the Program Book, the comprehensive guide to all the activities of the two-day event. The book includes display advertising and complete exhibitor listings.
For more information, call Karen LaPointe at (617) 426-7272, ext. 154.
Trade Show Exhibitor information
Exhibitor information
January 20 & 21, 2012
Hynes Convention Center & Sheraton Boston Hotel
The MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show is the largest regular gathering of local officials in Massachusetts.MMA members are elected and appointed officials who are responsible for the purchasing of the more than $6 billion worth of goods and services used by local municipalities. More than 98 percent of Massachusetts communities belong to the MMA.
The Trade Show, held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, features more than 225 exhibitors offering products and services of interest to the cities and towns of Massachusetts. The Trade Show is an opportunity for exhibitors to meet with local government officials and decision makers in one location at one time.
• Exhibitor contract (120K PDF)
• Trade Show floor plan (284K PDF)
• List of exhibitors for 2012 (not yet final) (68K PDF)
Annual Meeting Attendees
• Mayors
• Selectmen
• Councillors
• Aldermen
• City and Town Managers and Administrators
• Heads of key departments
• Other municipal employees
Who Should Exhibit?
Any company providing products or services for municipal departments such as the following:
| • Engineering • Public safety • Banking • Housing • Parks and recreation |
• Public works • Recycling • Agriculture • Environment • Office equipment |
• Legal services • Construction • Education • Fire services • Water and wastewater |
Hours and Rates
The 2012 Trade Show hours are:
• Friday, January 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, January 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
| Prices per 10’ x 10’ booth | |
| 1 booth | $2,000 |
| 2-3 booths | $1,500 |
| 4-5 booths | $1,400 |
| 6 or more | $1,300 |
| Nonprofit/Government Rate: $1,000 per 8’ x 10’ booth | |
Exhibitor Benefits
• 10’ x 10’ booth, including: 10’-high back wall and 3’-high siderails; 2’ x 6’ draped table and two chairs; and exhibitor identification sign with booth number
• Free admission to all Annual Meeting workshops and receptions
• Booth personnel name badges
• Free exhibit hall passes to distribute to clients and prospects
• Eligibility for presenting exhibitor demonstrations, an excellent way to educate attendees about your product or service
• Exhibitor listing in the Annual Meeting & Trade Show Program Book, the only program given to attendees. Your listing will include: Company name and contact information; 15-word description of your product or service, and booth number.
• Listing as an exhibitor in all MMA marketing materials
• Pre-show promotion in the MMA’s official publication, The Beacon, and the MMA Web site
• Eligibility for hospitality suites at the Sheraton Boston Hotel
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available at the Annual Meeting & Trade Show for those exhibitors looking for additional exposure.
Annual sponsored events include the following:
• Opening session speaker
• Opening session coffee service
• Trade Show reception
• Member organization breakfast
• Saturday evening entertainment
• President’s Reception
• Closing session speaker
• Closing session refreshment break
• Relaxation Station
• Women Elected Municipal Officials luncheon
• Electronic messaging center
Please contact the Trade Show manager for more details on these sponsorship opportunities.
Room Rates and Hospitality Suites
As a registered exhibitor, you are entitled to a discounted room rate at the host hotel. Hospitality suites may be arranged with the hotel’s catering staff.
Annual Meeting Program Book
Every Annual Meeting & Trade Show attendee receives a copy of the Program Book, the comprehensive guide to all the activities of the two-day event. The book includes display advertising and complete exhibitor listings.
For more information, call Karen LaPointe at (617) 426-7272, ext. 154.
