2012 Business Expo Exhibitor Packet

2012 Our Community. Your Business.

Endless Opportunities.

Exhibitor Packet March 26 & 27, 2012

Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center presented by

Thank you to the 2012 Business Expo Committee & the businesses that support them in their efforts.

Their input and involvement make this event the success that it is.

Please take time to say “Thank You” to these individuals for a job well done!

Holly Carter Central City Credit Union Tom Coleman Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Joe Fischer Walgreens Tina Grezinski Rasmussen College Mary Hansen Community First Bank Bob Jung WDEZ / WIFC / WSAU FM / WOZZ / WSAU AM Julie Mouw Harmony of Stevens Point Scott A Rockman Rockman’s Catering Lisa Sobczak ABR Employment Services Doug Stingle Midwest Renewable Energy Association

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March 26 & 27, 2012 Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center 1001 Amber Avenue | Stevens Point, WI 54482

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 What’s New for 2012?

3 Sponsors 4 Schedule of Events 5 Exhibitors 6 Booth Layout - Map 8 General Information & Guidelines 10 Exhibitor Checklist Schedule Overview

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Name Badge Request Form

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Order Form

Book, Keynote Speaker & Expo Admission Costs Lunch Cost Exhibitor Announcement Form Additional Booth Equipment Rental Form

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What’s New for 2012?

This year’s Expo Committee has put together an outstanding line-up that can’t be missed! Let’s get right to it…

New Show Dates

The 2012 Business Expo is expanding from a one day event to a two day event. Scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, March 26 & 27 the two day event allows for set-up and networking with members / exhibitors at the Business After Hours on Monday. Tuesday morning kicks-off with Keynote Speaker, Mr. Wayne Kostroski (see details below).

This is followed by the opening of the Expo floor, providing a professional backdrop to showcase your business.

New Show Hours

Show hours on Tuesday, March 27 are expanded! Feedback from the survey conducted after the 2011 Expo told us the Expo needed to open earlier and stay open later to accommodate those who are working and can’t get away.

The Expo committee responded to this request by expanding the hours. The Expo show floor is open to the public. New Expo hours on March 27 are 11:00 am – 6:30 pm.

Booths must be manned during these hours.

Business After Hours Change

We’ve all heard that Change is Good. In this case, change is good and necessary. With the extended Expo hours on Tuesday, it was necessary to move the Business After Hours to Monday evening. Mark your calendar and attend the Business After Hours Monday, March 26 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center and is hosted by the Holiday Inn and General Beer.

Theme & Awards

Back by popular demand, the 2012 Business Expo will sport a new theme… Building A Championship Team. Gather your team together and decide which plays will make you a winner! Awards will be presented for the following: Special Teams Award – presented to the Best Booth Staff 1st & Goal – presented for the Most Innovative Booth Rookie of the Year – awarded to the Best 1st Time Exhibitor MVP Award – presented to the Best of Show

Keynote Speaker

Let me introduce you to this year’s Keynote Speaker, Mr.

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Wayne Kostroski. Wayne is the Founder of the Taste of the NFL, a nationally recognized organization known for its work to kick hunger in America, raising and distributing over $11 million to local and national hunger organizations.

Wayne will join us at the Business After Hours on Monday evening. Then, on Tuesday, March 27 from 9:00 am – 10:30 am Wayne will deliver his keynote presentation titled Giving is Good Business – Achieving Super Bowl Results with Personal, Professional and Community Goals. You don’t want to miss hearing Wayne’s message!

A Bit About Wayne From rock ‘n’ roll musician, to eatery extraordinaire, Wayne’s accomplishments are amazing to say the least.

He was raised in Stevens Point, graduated from Pacelli in 1969 and was named the school’s first Distinguished Alumni in 1999; Was a bassist for the rock band Circus, opening for artists such as B.B. King, John Sebastian, Muddy Waters and others; Transitioned to food and beverage coordinator for the St. James Hotel in Red Wing, MN; Successfully opened his first restaurant Pronto Ristorante in 1981, then in 1984 he opened Figlio’s; From there he opened Goodfellows, and Tejas in 1987, and the Franklin Street Bakery in the Twin Cities area in 1994; Founded ‘The Taste of the NFL’, a nationally recognized organization known for its work to kick hunger in America. The organization has raised and distributed $11 million to local and national hunger organizations with funds raised from hosting the “Party with a Purpose®.” This annual strolling food and wine event pairs outstanding chefs from each NFL city with a current or alumni NFL player to raise money in support of food banks across the United States.

Wayne was named the 2010 James Beard Humanitarian of the Year, an award given to an individual or organization whose work in the realm of food has improved the lives of others and benefited society at large.

Electricity at your booth

If you require electricity in your booth, be sure to order it directly from MEC Party Rentals, using the form on page 15.

Electricity is not included with your booth reservation.

SPONSORS VIP Sponsor

EXECUTIVE Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Partner Sponsors

keynote speaker sponsor

Exhibitor Packet sponsor

Newspaper Sponsor

Radio Sponsors

Tote Bag Sponsor

Business After Hours Sponsors

Sponsorships still available.

Please visit www.portagecountybiz.com or contact Mary Jo Monday at 715-344-1940 for more info.

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Schedule of events Monday, March 26, 2012

8:00 am - 12:00 pm Exposition Set-Up (Pipe & Drape)

12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Exhibitor Booth Set-Up - Northwoods Expo Hall Business After Hours

Sponsored by Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center and General Beer

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

9:00 am - 10:30 am Networking & Keynote Speaker - Mr. Wayne Kostroski

Stevens Point Native and founder of ‘The Taste of the NFL’. Hear Wayne as he presents Giving is Good Business - Achieving Super Bowl Results with Personal, Professional and Community Goals.

Sponsored by Ministry Health Care

11:00 am - 6:30 pm

Show Floor Open to the Public

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Soup & Sandwich Lunch Buffet - Spruce & Sands Rooms

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Exhibitor Lounge Open - Spruce & Sands Rooms

6:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Exhibitor & Exposition Tear Down

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Exhibitors Booth(s)

Exhibitor

Booth(s)

Exhibitor

69

88.5 The Family

75

Midwest Communications

50

ABR Employment Services

63

Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)

48

All American Cleaning & Restoration

14, 15

Ministry Health Care

91

Allied Health Chiropractic Centers

60

North Central WI Workforce Development Board

9

Altmann Construction Co. Inc.

49

North Wind Renewable Energy, LLC

42

Ambulatory Surgical Center of Stevens Point

79

Notable Impressions

3, 4, 5, 6, 34, 35

Aspirus Stevens Point Clinic

61

NRG Media

39

Associated Bank

13

Oakridge Senior Living Community

19

Blenker Companies, Inc., Envision Home at Last

1

Point of Beginning, Inc.

46

BEST WESTERN Plover Hotel & Conference Center

82

Pointe Precision, Inc.

52

Cellcom

84

Portage County Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention

8

Central City Credit Union

64

Portage County Gazette

80

Central Wisconsin Senior Living

58

QPS Employment Group

28

CleanPower LLC

A

Rasmussen College

99

CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP

85

Remedy Intelligent Staffing

38

Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group Inc.

65

River Cities Bank

59

Community First Bank

74

River View Lodge Assisted Living / Point Manor

32

D and D Automotive Services Inc.

76

Rockman's Catering

29

DigiCOPY

24

Samuels Group | Environments

77

Duraclean Specialists

67

Sherry Ray Insurance Agency

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EBI/OS2U/ROE

10

Shuda Funeral Chapel

44

Element Mobile

55

Ski’s Meat Market

11

Express Employment Professionals

41

Skyward Inc

37

Eye Clinic of Wisconsin

36

Solarus

B

Faivre Implement, Inc.

81

Spectra Print

47

Flexible Fitness Solutions, LLC

30

State Department

71

Flex-Staff, Inc.

40

Stevens Point Area Public School District

51

Hadley Office Products, Inc.

7

Stevens Point Brewery

56

Harmony of Stevens Point

27

Stevens Point Buyers' Guide

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Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center

12

Team Schierl Companies

31

Humane Society of Portage County

62

The Arts Alliance of Portage County

57

Insurance Counselor, LLC

2

The Boldt Company

33

IROW

90

The Tanning Studio

45

Keller, Inc.

68

TMA + PERITUS

78

Kelly Services

73

United Way of Portage County

43

Klasinski Orthopaedics

G

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

20

Krebs Business Machines, Inc.

E

Veolia Environmental Services

53

Maher Water Corporation

66

Virtual Vision Computing LLP

F

Marshfield Clinic

83

Wellington Place of Whiting

54

Mid-State Technical College

70

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Exhibitors as of 02/20/2012

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booth layout - Map Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54482

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Registration Keynote Speaker, Wayne Kostroski

Food Donations Drop Off

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General Information & Guidelines Exhibit Hours

All exhibits must be open and staffed from 11:00 am - 6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

CHECK-IN & BOOTH SET-UP

onday, March 26, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm. When you arrive, a packet of materials containing your lunch tickets, name badges and M other ‘reminder’ materials will be waiting for you at the registration desk. Please stop by the registration desk upon arrival before going to your booth.

AKE-DOWN T All booths must be dismantled no later than 11:00 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

BOOTH SIZE & EQUIPMENT

Booths are 8x10’, 8’x10’ corner and 8’x16’. Booth draping colors are Navy and White.

Each booth includes: Company identification sign (4-1/2” x 44” with 32 characters); two (2) chairs; two (2), three-foot side drapes; 8’ back drape; one (1 or 2) covered & skirted 2’x8’x30” table(s); electricity (NOT INCLUDED) - see order form on page 15. dditional booth supplies are available through MEC Party Rentals, Inc. Order additional supplies, including electricity, directly A through MEC Party Rentals, Inc. using the order form enclosed in this packet.

PRIZE GIVE-AWAYS

ach exhibitor is encouraged to offer a free prize drawing in their booth the day of the show. Complete the enclosed E announcement form and have your prize winner announced during the expo.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

he Business After Hours will be held on Monday, March 26, 2012 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Trillium & Woodland Rooms T of the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center. Open to all PCBC member’s exhibitors and management teams.

SIGNS / DISPLAYS

erchandise, signs, decorations or display features shall not be pasted, taped, stapled, nailed or tacked to walls or draping. No M exhibit, merchandise or equipment shall be left in any aisle, but shall be confined to exhibit booth space. No signs or advertising devices shall be displayed outside the exhibit booth space or project beyond the limits of the booth space as to interfere with any neighboring exhibit.

COMPLIMENTARY GIFTS / TOKENS

xhibitors may provide complimentary token gifts to expo guests. These gifts should be minimal in value and should be related E to the exhibitor’s business or industry. Food samples are allowed. Exhibitor is responsible for preparation, distribution, storage and clean-up.

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LUNCH

xhibitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a soup & sandwich buffet in the Trillium & Woodland Rooms from 11:30 am - 1:30 E pm. The cost for lunch tickets is $11 each and must be purchased by March 20, 2012. See page 15 for order form.

EXHIBITOR’S LOUNGE

Complimentary beverages and snacks will be available to all exhibitors from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Sands/Spruce Rooms.

INSURANCE & LIABILITY

ach exhibitor will carry their own insurance. The Portage County Business Council and the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention E Center assume no responsibility for the safety of the properties of the exhibitor, officers, agents or employees from theft, damage by fire, accident or any other cause whatsoever. The Exhibitor agrees to indemnify the above named parties against and hold them harmless from any claims arising out of negligence of the exhibitor, its agents, volunteers, appointees or employees. The Portage County Business Council shall not be liable for any injury to any exhibitor or loss or damage from any cause to the exhibitor’s property or person.

CARE OF BUILDING & EQUIPMENT

xhibitors, or their agents, must not injure or deface the walls or floors of the building, booths or the equipment of the booths.

E The exhibitor is liable to the owner of the property damaged.

ARRANGEMENT OF BOOTH

se of loudspeakers, wire recorders, television sets, stereo systems and radios, or the operation of machinery creating U excessive volume to annoy neighboring exhibitors WILL NOT be permitted. Any interference with the light and space of other exhibitors is prohibited. Display material exposing an unfinished surface to the neighboring booth IS NOT permitted and must be finished at the expense of the Exhibitor. All materials used in the decoration must be flameproof. Combustible materials or explosives ARE NOT permitted.

MOTORIZED VEHICLES

ny motorized vehicle must be equipped with a locking gas cap or have the cap securely sealed with tape. The vehicle must A drive in and park on heavy weight plastic during the show preventing anything from leaking on to the carpet. Gas tanks will not be allowed to hold more than several gallons of gas. Fire Inspectors will be checking!

Reservations

Exhibit space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis with approval of vendors by Expo Coordinator. Expo Coordinator reserves the right to move booth locations as deemed necessary for the good of the 2012 Business Expo.

CANCELLATION

ancellations made on or before midnight, January, 6, 2012 will be refunded 50% of the booth cost. No refunds will be made C after 12:01 am starting on January 7, 2012. If booth space is not occupied by 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, the Business Council has the right to use the space as it sees fit.

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Exhibitor Check List march 2012 sun

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[ ] order form - book/tickets/lunch DUE March 20, 2012 if tickets are to be mailed: Tickets purchased after March 20, 2012 will be available at the Portage County Business Council office during regular business hours.

[ ] Additional Equipment Rental form DUE March 20, 2012 to MEC Party Rentals, Inc. Send completed Equipment Rental Form directly to MEC Party Rentals, Inc. DO NOT forward to the Portage County Business Council office.

[ ] Name Badge Request form DUE March 20, 2012

Schedule overview Monday, March 26, 2012

8:00 am - 12:00 pm Exposition Set-Up (Pipe & Drape)

12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Exhibitor Booth Set-Up Business After Hours

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

9:00 am - 10:30 am Networking & Keynote Speaker

11:00 am - 6:30 pm

Show Floor Open to the Public

6:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Exhibitor & Exposition Tear Down

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Name Badge Request Form Please use this form to order name badges for your staff and employees who will be working your exhibit booth (limit of four badges per exhibitor). Each badge will feature two lines. Badges will be enclosed in the exhibitor confirmation packet distributed the day of the event.

Please print legibly when completing form.

1. Name

Business

2. Name

Business

3. Name

Business

4. Name

Business

Return completed form by March 20, 2012 to:

Portage County Business Council, Inc.

5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482 P 715-344-1940 | F 715-344-4473 Email: mmonday@portagecountybiz.com

form

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Book, Keynote Speaker & Expo Admission Costs To order any of the below items, please see order form on page 13. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book and / or admission fees will be donated to the United Way of Portage County to support local food banks.

I WANT IT ALL - Best Value (PCBC Members & Prospective Members) $15.00 (Savings - $19.95)

INCLUDES: Autographed copy of ‘Bring Out The Best!’ (Retail Value- $24.95) Admission to Keynote Speaker, Wayne Kostroski Tuesday, March 27, 9:00 am - 10:30 am (Ticket Value - $5) Admission into 2012 Business Expo Tuesday, March 27, 11:00 am - 6:30 pm (Ticket Value - $5)

Keynote Speaker Only (PCBC Members) $5.00 / person -OR- Free with a donation of non-perishable food items (5) & a business card INCLUDES: Admission to Keynote Speaker, Wayne Kostroski Tuesday, March 27, 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Keynote Speaker Only (Prospective Members / General Public) $5.00 / person plus a donation of non-perishable food items (5) INCLUDES: Admission to Keynote Speaker, Wayne Kostroski Tuesday, March 27, 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Business Expo Only (PCBC Members) $5.00 / person -OR- Free with a donation of non-perishable food items (5) & a business card INCLUDES: Admission to Business Expo Tuesday, March 27, 11:00 am - 6:30 pm

Business Expo Only (Prospective Members / General Public) $5.00 / person plus a donation of non-perishable food items (5) INCLUDES: Admission to Business Expo Tuesday, March 27, 11:00 am – 6:30 pm

Lunch Cost Lunch tickets Must be purchased by March 20, 2012. (See page 13 for order form.) $11.00 / person (Exhibitors & Volunteers Only)

INCLUDES: Soup & Sandwich Buffet Tuesday, March 27, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

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order form Contact Name Business Address City

State

Phone

Email

Zip

I Want It All - Best Value

x $15.00

= $

Keynote Speaker Admission Ticket

x $5.00*

Keynote Speaker Admission Ticket

x $5.00*

Business Expo Admission Ticket

x $5.00*

Business Expo Admission Ticket

x $5.00*

= $

Lunch Ticket

x $11.00

= $

Total

= $

( PCBC Members & Prospective Members) Includes ‘Bring Out The Best!’ book, Keynote Speaker Ticket, & Business Expo Ticket. ( PCBC Members) *If bringing 5 non-perishable food items & business card, mark box.

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( Prospective Members / General Public) *Make sure to bring 5 non-perishable food items per person, to get into event. ( PCBC Members) *If bringing 5 non-perishable food items & business card, mark box.

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( Prospective Members / General Public) *Make sure to bring 5 non-perishable food items per person, to get into event.

(Exhibitors & Volunteers Only)

Payment Method

= $ = $ = $

□ Check enclosed (please make check payable to the Portage County Business Council, Inc.) □ Visa □ Mastercard Card #

Exp. Date 3 digit code Zip Code of billing address Signature Return completed form by March 20, 2012 to:

Portage County Business Council, Inc.

5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482 P 715-344-1940 | F 715-344-4473 Email: mmonday@portagecountybiz.com

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Exhibitor Announcement Form All announcements should be written on this form. Please bring this completed form to booth 61 - NRG Media (Big Cheese 107.9, Y106.5, 103.3 WGLX and Hot 96.7). Thank you!

Please print legibly when completing form.

Company Name Your Booth Location Announcement

prize winner prize

Please do not bring prizes to the registration booth.

Winners will be directed to your booth to pick-up their prize.

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Additional Booth Equipment Rental Form Return completed form by March 20, 2012 to: MEC Party Rentals, Inc. DO NOT RETURN TO PCBC

828 South Third Avenue | Wausau, WI 54401 | P 715-849-5758 | F 715-849-5759 Email: sales@mecparty.com

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Item Description

Unit Price

Electric 110V - each booth

15.00

Card Tables 30” x 30” 4’ x 30” (seats 4-6) 6’ x 30” (seats 6-8) 8’ x 30” (seats 8-10)

Total

6.50 7.50

tables come 30” high no extra fee to go to 42” high

9.00 12.50

6’ Bar (two level)

32.00

8’ Bar (two level)

38.00

Round 30” (Bistro) 30” - 42” high

12.50

Serpentine 1/3 circle

8.00

Table Mirrors 10”

1.75

Table Linen - covers to the ground (Navy or White)

24.00

Table Skirt 14’ (Navy or White)

18.00

Table Skirt 21’ (Navy or White)

26.00

Table Cover Skirt Kit

26.00

Easel

15.00

Bar stool

6.00

Wheel of Fortune Spinning Wheel on Stand 42”

42.00

Total Sold to

Credit Card Authorization

Name

Type:

MC

Visa

AMEX

Disc

Company

Expiration Date

Address

CVC 3 Digit Code

(for MC, Visa, & Discover card holders)

City

AMEX 4 Digit Code

(for AMEX card holders)

State

Email

Phone

Signature

Zip Code ­

form

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A Special Thank you to Spectra Print Corporation for sponsoring the 2012 PCBC Business Expo Exhibitor Packet

Portage County Business Council, Inc.

5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482 P 715-344-1940 | F 715-344-4473 Email: mmonday@portagecountybiz.com