2011 Member Marketplace Tradeshow
 
Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
Member Marketplace Tradeshow
Rev Up the Enterprise: Roar Into the Future
Frontier Airline Center * Milwaukee, WI
August 16 2011
 

Overview of the Tradeshow
Goodwill’s annual tradeshow is dedicated to showcasing existing and potential GII strategic alliances to an audience of Goodwill employees in the retail, marketing, contracts, business development, information technology and finance disciplines. Goodwill Members from more than 150 independent Goodwill agencies, who represent more than 2,300 Goodwill retail stores in the United States and Canada, are scheduled to attend.
  

New this Year:

  • All day exhibit and networking hours from 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m
  • Pre-tradeshow networking (breakfast) between 7.00 a.m. and 9.00 a.m
  • Post tradeshow networking (reception) between 4.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m
  • A variety of sponsorship opportunities for every budget
  • 10-by-10-foot booths for increased demonstration purposes

 



Tradeshow Location
Frontier Airline Center
333 West Kilbourne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203

Exhibit Fees
$1500
 
Exhbitor Benefits
Each 10-by-10-foot booth reserved includes:
 One (1) skirted 6’ by 2’ table
 One (1) booth identification sign
 Two (2) side chairs
 Two (2) “Exhibit Hall Only” badges
 One (1) waste basket with liner
 Listing in the conference program
 Listing on tradeshow hall signage
 Booths have 8’ high back walls and 3’ high side dividers.

Note:Vendors are responsible for computer hook-ups, video equipment and/or connection, and storage space for materials at an additional cost. Vendors will be able to work with the GII contracted exhibitor decorator for details. See terms and conditions .

Exhibitor Details
Goodwill's contracted exhibit decorator Valley Expo will be on site for questions during the tradeshow. Contact Valley Expo directly for exhibitor services related to:
  • Shipping Instructions
  • Material Handling
  • Display Labor
  • Furnishing Accessories
  • Cleaning Services
  • Graphics and Signage
  • Exhibit Transportation
Exhibitor Contractor Details
Contact Kathy Carlson, Exhibitor Service Coordinator
877-332-4292 or 815-873-1500

Reservation Deadline
Exhibit registration will close on June 30, 2011.
NOTE: There will be no on-site registration.Within two weeks of registration, you will receive a service manual with exhibitor information.

Cancellation Policy 
Written cancellations received before June 30, 2011, will be honored with a full refund, less $150 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after June 30        

Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee, WI
333 W Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Rate $179. The reservation deadline to get this rate is July 11, 2011. Mention 2011 GII Summer Conference.
Visit https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=2697042 and enter '2011 GII Summer Conference' as the code.
You may reserve your room by calling the hotel directly at (414) 276-1234.

Twitter
Follow the 2011 Member Marketplace Tradeshow through Twitter. To create your own Twitter account, go to www.twitter.com and sign up. The official event twitter is: www.twitter.com/GIIEvents. The official event hash tag (to facilitate searches on Twitter) is: #GIIEvents. Learn more about Twitter.
 
Frequently Asked Questions
1.When will Goodwill staff attendees be coming into Milwaukee? 
         Conference attendees will arrive on Sunday, August 14.
2.Does the $1,500 booth fee include ability to post on the Member Marketplace?
         No. Use of the Member Marketplace costs $1,200 per year.
3.Can vendors request a specific booth number? 
         No. GII events will assign booths.
4.Can exhibitors give away prizes?
         Yes. We encourage you to coordinate prizes with the strategic sourcing team.
 
For other questions, please contact Naomi Iheme at (240) 333-5345 or by email: marketplace@goodwill.org
 
See you soon in Milwaukee.
The GII Events Team