2012 Summer Conference
 
Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
2012 Member Marketplace Tradeshow
There is no Stopping Us Now
Loews Hotel * Miami Beach, FL
August 7, 2012

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 165 independent Goodwill agencies, who represent more than 2,600 Goodwill retail stores in the United States and Canada, are scheduled to attend.
 
Exciting Highlights This Year
  • Dedicated Exhibit Hours - There are No Competing Sessions with the Tradeshow
  • Lead Retrieval systems - Available to all Exhibitors
  • Pre-set Meeting Opportunities - "Reverse Tradeshow"
  • Dedicated Vendor Presentations to Goodwill staff (limited to Annual and Event Deluxe Sponsors)
  • A variety of sponsorship opportunities for every budget
  • Pod style booths will be available again this year
Tradeshow Location
Loews Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
 
Exhibitor Details

8-by-10-foot Booth

 

Reverse Tradeshow Table Top

 

· 1 skirted 6’ by 2’ table

· 1 booth identification sign

· 2 side chairs

· 2 “Exhibit Hall Only” badges

· 1 waste basket with liner

· 1 skirted cocktail table

· 1 booth identification sign

· 4 side chairs

· 2 “Exhibit Hall Only” badges

· 1 waste basket with liner

Key Differences

·  8’ high back walls & 3’ high side dividers

· Located within tradeshow floor

· Suitable for exhibitors with several display items 

· No booth – table top only

· Located in the tradeshow entrance foyer

· Suitable for exhibitors with few display items

·  Attendance predominantly by pre-set meetings*


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.. See terms and conditions within prospectus.
- *Exhibitors selecting to exhibit via tradeshow table tops can set up meetings with Goodwill staff in days leading up to the tradeshow. The link to set up meetings will be provided by mid July.

Booth Set Up 
Goodwill's contracted exhibit decorator GEMS (Gilbert Exposition Management Services) will be on site for questions during the tradeshow. Contact GEMS directly for exhibitor services related to:
  • Shipping Instructions
  • Material Handling
  • Display Labor
  • Furnishing Accessories
  • Cleaning Services
  • Graphics and Signage
  • Exhibit Transportation
Exhibitor Decorator/Contractor Details
GEM Services
895 Central Floriday Parkway
Orlando, FL 32824
(407) 438 5002

Exhibitor Reservation Deadline
Exhibitor registration will close on May 31, 2012.
NOTE: There will be no on-site registration.  Within two weeks of registration, you will receive a service manual with exhibitor information. The service manual will also be available at this site by May 1st.

Cancellation Policy
Written cancellations received before May 31, 2012, will be honored with a full refund, less $150 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after May 31
 

Hotel Information
Lodging will be at the Loews Hotel and the rate is $189 plus tax. Mention Goodwill Industries to get the Goodwill rate. Click here to make reservations online or call hotel reservations at 1-877-563-9762 or 1-615-340-5764 or click here to reserve your room online. Be sure to mention the “2012 GII Summer Conference” to receive the conference rate.
The deadline to reserve your accommodations is June 29, 2012, but book early, as our hotel block tends to fill up quickly.

The Loews cannot guarantee the conference rate if the hotel fills up before the cutoff date.
Reservations made after July 5 will be subject to room availability and higher rates.
 
Loews Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 604-1601
 
 
Frequently Asked Questions
1.When will Goodwill staff attendees be coming into Miami Beach?
Conference attendees will arrive on Sunday, August 5

2.Does the $2,000 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 use prizes to draw traffic to your booth. Prizes cannot exceed $500 for each prize.

For other questions, please contact Naomi Iheme at marketplace@goodwill.org
See you soon in Miami Beach.