Dear NeoCon® East Exhibitor:

We are delighted that you will be joining us as an exhibitor for the East Coast’s largest exposition and conference for the built environment, NeoCon East! Now that you have secured a great space on the show floor, it’s time to begin thinking about the opportunities this show offers you and how to advantage of your investment at NeoCon East.

Please CLICK HERE to provide us with the appropriate contact information for the member of your team who will be handling all public relations, special events and marketing initiatives for NeoCon East 2008. We will then be in touch with that person to better assist them with their planning as it relates to your company’s marketing initiatives.

As a NeoCon East exhibitor, you are in a great position to consider how you want to promote your company, market your brand and products and maximize your visibility.

Here are some important contacts to keep on file. We are more than happy to discuss all the great opportunities available to you as a NeoCon East Exhibitor:

Kari Kemerer
Director of Marketing
NeoCon/NeoCon East
(312) 527-7643
kkemerer@mmart.com
Kathy Piechnik
Marketing Manager
NeoCon/NeoCon East
(312) 527-7619
kpiechnik@mmart.com
Monica DeBartolo
Director of Programming

NeoCon Shows
(312) 527-7055
mdebartolo@mmart.com

Please consider the following opportunities as you plan your NeoCon East experience:

Sponsorships

There are numerous ways to get exposure and draw traffic to your booth at NeoCon East. Offer a cool giveaway, sponsor a seminar track or featured area at the show, hang banners in a high-traffic area, or originate your own creative sponsorship to really differentiate your company. Additionally, there are free ways to promote your company in our marketing campaign that reaches over 90,000 potential attendees. Please contact Kathy Piechnik to discuss the best options for you.

Hospitality

Networking at social events is one of the major reasons attendees choose to participate at NeoCon East. Budget for success and crank up the party atmosphere in your booth with music, food and beverages. You’ll be sure to get your clients and others in your booth and keep them there! Contact 1-800-ARAMARK, or visit http://www.baltimore.org/ to find the best hot spots in the city to host an event and extend your party in to the evenings of NeoCon East.

Speaking Opportunities

As a valued exhibitor, you are invited to submit topics or speakers for consideration at future NeoCon conferences, produced by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI). Please visit www.neoconeast.com and click on “Call for Presentations” to submit a program for consideration in the 2008 NeoCon East program schedule. Help contribute to the advancement of the commercial and residential interior design, architecture and facilities management professions!

Thank you for signing up to exhibit at NeoCon East 2008 this coming October 29-30.
We look forward to working with you to make this show a valuable investment for your company! The Exhibitor Manuals will be available in August at www.exhibitorinfo.com to get all the information on important deadlines, move-in procedures and much more. If you require any assistance or have questions, please feel free to contact us.

Best regards,

Kari Kemerer
Director of Marketing