BUILDEX Edmonton 2012 Brochure

Network. Educate. Discover.

ARCHITEC TURE & DE SIGN | RE AL E STATE MANAGEMENT | CONSTRUC TION & RENOVATION

MARCH 20 & 21, 2012

EDMONTON EXPO CENTRE AT NORTHLANDS

www.buildexedmonton.com

After record attendance numbers last year, BUILDEX Edmonton 2011 promises to be larger and more exciting than ever; this is the staple event in Edmonton for facilitating new business relationships, product launches and professional development in the Architecture, Design, Construction, Renovation and Building Management industries.

SUPPORTING ASSOCIATIONS

BUILDEX Edmonton is the largest event of its kind in Northern Alberta.

What is BUILDEX Edmonton?

Who Attends BUILDEX Edmonton?

The 6th annual BUILDEX Edmonton is the product of a series of successful trade shows for the Design, Build and Management industries in Western Canada and the United States, in addition to hundreds of annual events worldwide. It is an event that draws savvy suppliers, manufacturers and professional attendees from Northern Alberta who have participated in both local and national trade shows over the years and recognize the superior value of this event.

This invite-only event targets professionals of the following designations:

Some things never change. Today’s professionals are still looking to make face-to-face connections in the industry. They are looking to NETWORK with peers and prospects, EDUCATE themselves and DISCOVER new and innovative products, services and technologies. Sound familiar? We are excited to present this valuable, high-impact exposure opportunity to the Northern Alberta market.

• Architectural & Interior Design professionals including: Architects, Interior Designers, Facility Managers and Consultants • Property Management & Building Management professionals including: Property Managers, Building Owners, Developers, Facility & Operations Managers, Strata Councils, Government Officials • Construction, Building and Renovation professionals including: General Contractors, Engineers, Sub-Contractors, Renovators, Home Builders and Developers Attendees at BUILDEX Edmonton are responsible for all building types, including commercial, office, retail, light industrial, multi & single-unit residential, institutional, hospitality, government projects and more.

What Makes BUILDEX Edmonton Unique?

BUILDEX Edmonton is a powerful fusion of three closely tied industries including: architecture/design, construction and building management. This synergy makes BUILDEX Edmonton the most effective networking event in Northern Alberta.

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Reserve your high-profile exhibit space now!

Why Exhibit at BUILDEX Edmonton?

What’s Included?

• Extreme Impact: 2 DAYS — over 2,000 professional prospects!

Exhibit rate is $18.25 per square foot; following are basic booth sizes:

• Quality Networking: meet face-to-face with your entire target market all under one roof • Promote your NEW and/or GREEN Products: Over 80% of our attendees are looking for New and Green solutions and products; feature your product in the New/Green Showcase giving you the competitive advantage online and in the Official Showguide.

How to Exhibit at BUILDEX Edmonton?

To secure your exhibit space at this event, please complete your Exhibit Space Contract (available at » www.buildexedmonton. com/exhibitor) and fax or scan/email it to: Wolfgang Ortner (Architecture/Design and Construction): Phone: 403.241.1088 Fax: 403.241.0971 Email: » wortner@mmart.com Ben Carson (Property Management): Phone: 780-423-5911 (ext. 192032) Fax: 780-423-5912 Email: » bcarson@mmart.com If you wish to confirm exhibit space availability, please contact an above representative.

• 10 x 10 = $1825 • 10 x 20 = $3650 • 20 x 20 = $7300 Optimize your visibility by upgrading your booth to a Corner Location for ONLY $100!

Also, ask us about Customized Booth Sizes for unique exposure (minimum 100 sq ft).

Your exhibit fee includes: • Unlimited complimentary visitor passes for your prospects, clients and peers • Unlimited exhibitor badges • 6 complimentary professional development seminars • Listing in pre-show Planning Guide • Listing in the Official Show Guide (including website) • Online link from our website to yours • Aisle carpeting and aisle cleaning • 24-hour security during the show • Access to the most qualified prospects in your industry!

BUILDEX Edmonton is an incredible venue for growing your business. Act TODAY!

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Trade Shows Work!

Trade Shows Work!

We’ll Draw The Crowd!

Trade shows are one of the most lucrative and productive business environments worldwide. Did you know:

We spend hundreds of hours designing seminar programs that will effectively draw the highest quality of delegates. BUILDEX Edmonton will boast an intriguing array of industry-relevant, timely and low-cost seminar presentations designed to draw YOUR ideal customer.

• 45% OF ATTENDEES develop an emotional connection with a brand after interacting with it at a trade show.

[Source: Exhibit Surveys, Inc., 2007]

• To identify a potential customer at an exhibition, THE AVERAGE COST IS $96; to identify a prospect by means other than a trade show, THE AVERAGE COST IS $443.

[Source: The Cost Effectiveness of Exhibition Participation: Part I; Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), 2009]

• The cost of making a FIRST FACE-TO-FACE CONTACT with a potential customer through an exhibition lead is $96, compared to $1,039 without.

[Source: The Cost Effectiveness of Exhibition Participation: Part I; Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), 2009]

• It takes an average of 3.5 SALES CALLS to close a sale with a lead from an exhibition, compared to 4.5 SALES CALLS to close a sale without an exhibition lead.

[Source: The Cost Effectiveness of Exhibition Participation: Part II; Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), 2009]

As an exhibitor at BUILDEX Edmonton you are leveraging our significant advertising campaign to your advantage. Our campaign impacts the Northern Alberta market over a 4 month period prior to the event. These are the tangible ways that we DRAW THE CROWD: • Promotion to a partnership of more than 20 Real Estate, Property Management, Construction, Architecture & Design related associations who recognize BUILDEX Edmonton as a must attend event • Mailing of tens of thousands of conference brochures and passes directly to your target market • Circulation of Over 150,000 emails directly to market industry leaders • Featuring hand-picked keynote speakers educating attendees about hot topics for your industry • Distribution of thousands of VIP passes and tickets though supporting associations and media partners • Placement of print and display advertisements in various respected trade media outlets • Featuring over 150 exhibiting companies making it the largest one stop shop in Edmonton and attracting the top delegates in your industry who are looking for your products!

The total marketing campaign is valued at more than $100,000!

See you March 20 & 21!

Produced by MMPI Canada Producer of more than 300 conferences, expositions and trade shows relating to Art, Construction, Contract Furnishings, Interior Design, Real Estate Management, Gift and other industries.

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