2013 Summer Conference and Tradeshow

Goodwill Industries International, Inc.

2013 Marketplace Tradeshow

San Jose Convention Center * San Jose, CA

408 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110

Tuesday, August 13, 2013
12:30 - 5:00 PM

Overview of the Trade show

Goodwill’s annual trade show 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.

Trade show prospectus

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Why You Should Exhibit

Build Relationships.
Market Your Organization.
Align with the Goodwill Brand.
Align with Goodwill’s Mission and Help Change Lives.

Highlights

Dedicated Exhibit Hours – No competing sessions!
Lead Retrieval Scanners
Pre- and Onsite Exhibitor Marketing
Multiple Booth Types New
Exhibitor Self-Selected Booths New
Meeting/Conference Room Opportunities New ($)
Attendee Booth Tour Opportunities New ($)

($ - Additional cost)

Exhibitor Details

Booth Types and Fees

10’ x 10’ booth: $2,000
10’ x 10’ booth (premium location): $3,000
10’ x 20’ booth: $4,000
Table Top: $1,000

Each booth type reserved includes:

One (1) skirted 6’ x 2’ table
One (1) booth identification sign
Two (2) side chairs
Two (2) “Exhibit Hall Only” badges
One (1) waste basket with liner

Booths have 8’ high back walls and 3’ high side dividers. Tabletop 6’x2’ tables are interchangeable with 24’ hi-boy tabletops, where requested.

Exhibitor Benefits

Each booth type admits two (2) exhibitor staff members. An additional $300 fee per person will be charged for additional staff.
Attendance at GII breakfast or evening reception.
Trade show information webinar (July 17, 2013).
Standard Exhibitor Marketing:

Print – Listing in conference brochure and trade show booklet.
Online – Listing on public and internal websites and mention in internal newsletter articles.
Onsite – Listing on trade show hall signage.
Interactive – Optional participation in trade show game.

Exhibitor Responsibilities

Exhibitors are responsible for wireless and audio/visuals (computer and/or video equipment and/or connection), and storage space at additional cost.
Exhibitors are highly encouraged to utilize the services of the GII contracted exhibitor decorator.
See Member Marketplace terms and conditions.

Booth Reservation Time frames
Priority registration is from March 1 - March 30, 2013. Open registration starts April 1, 2013

March 1 – 15: Priority Registration

Current GII Sponsors
Current GII Partners

March 15 – 30:

Active Member Marketplace Vendors Goodwill Member Agencies
Goodwill Referred Vendors
GII Past Affiliates (Includes Past GII Sponsors, Partners, Marketplace Vendors, and Tradeshow Exhibitors).

April 1:

Open to all organizations.

July 15:

Exhibition reservation closes.
Last day to cancel booth or sponsorship reservations with refund less $150 processing fee.
Last day to add staff members to booth reservation at $300 per persons.

Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

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Payment Terms

Payment must be made by credit card only. Visa, MasterCard or American Express only accepted. Space will not be assigned without full payment.

Cancellation Policy

Written cancellations received before July 15, 2013 will be honored with a full refund, less $150 processing fee.

No refunds will be issued after July 15, 2013.

Booth Set Up

Goodwill's contracted exhibit decorator GEMS (Gilbert Exposition Management Services) will be on site for questions during the trade show. Exhibitor Forms will be added to the site starting April. Contact GEMS directly for exhibitor services related to: