The Key Details Why:
The Annual Conference of the US Composting Council is the largest gathering of organics recycling professionals anywhere! With the increased focus on organics in California and around the country, COMPOST2017 promises to be our greatest ever. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your name, products and services in front of this targeted and enthusiastic audience.
Who:
Compost industry thought leaders and executives, compost and mulching facility operators, young professionals and community composters, compostable product purveyors, municipal solid waste and recycling program managers, equipment suppliers, consultants and educators to the organics recycling industry. (see p. 4 for a breakdown)
When: Monday, Jan. 23 • •
Exhibitor move-in Opening Reception
Tuesday, Jan. 24
Wednesday, Jan. 25
Trade Show open 8AM to 5PM. • Hosted lunch in exhibit hall
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rade show open T 8AM to 3:30PM. • Exhibitor move out 3:30 to 7PM.
Thursday, Jan. 26 Equipment Show & Demonstration
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Special Focus: 25th Anniversary/Hollywood Theme. Watch for special
ating 25 Years
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opportunities for exhibitors and sponsors to be involved in the 25-year-celebration of the US Composting Council, including a historical film retrospective; themed receptions; a stroll through compost history; reunion events and a special birthday-themed Awards Party.
Where: Westin Bonaventure,
www.westin.com/LosAngeles • Enjoy Your Stay While You Work. Our landmark conference hotel is in downtown Los Angeles between the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Los Angeles Convention Center. The venue is home to 19 restaurants and cafes ideal for client meetings, including a revolving cocktail lounge on the 34th floor, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center with an indoor track. • Equipment Show and Demonstration Day. This year our host will be the Los Angeles City Lopez Canyon Compost facility. Last year more than 500 people attended this unique event, so don’t miss this opportunity to show your stuff! New discounts for tradeshow participants. (see p. 7 for more details) compostconference.com
The USCC Has Impact •8 00 organizations are our • 2 million members of our members representing partner organizations hear more than 2,000 individuals about our projects, advocacy and our passion for • 336,000 readers representorganics recycling, healthy * ed by our media partners know about the work we do soil, entrepreneurship, climate change mitigation • 27,000 attendees of and waste reduction 8 annual tradeshows receive our message
Who Attends USCC Compost Conferences n 39% Compost Manufacturers
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n 8% Not-for-profit
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**Organizational/Project Partners:
American Biogas Council, AmHort, American Society of Landscape Architects, Biodegradable Product Institute, BlueGreen, International Erosion Control Association, Keep America Beautiful National Restaurant Association, Natural Resources Defense Council, Organic Materials Research Institute, Soil Science Society, Solid Waste Association of North America, US Zero Waste Business Council
*Media Partners:
American Recycler, BioCycle, Composting News, Erosion Control, Mulch and Soil Producer News MSW Management, Portable Plants & Equipment, Recycling Product News, Resource Recycling Recycling Today, The Organic Stream, Waste Advantage, Waste 360, WHEN
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Registration fee includes: 2 representatives • Exhibit space (back & side drape, 6’ draped table, 2 chairs & wastebasket) • Program book • Breakfasts & refreshment breaks in Exhibit Hall and sponsorship of the welcome luncheon after the opening plenary on Tuesday, January 24
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** Additional Discounts for upper level USCC members! Sustaining and Benefactor: 20%, Platinum: 15%, Gold: 10%, Silver: 5%; additional booth reps are $50 off. To request the discount code, send an email to admin@compostingcouncil.org
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ForReserved more details and to download the floorplan please go to forPremium Diamond Sponsor Available 10’x8’ compostconference.com Reserved for Diamond Sponsor
USCC MEMBER RATE**
NON-MEMBER RATE
Single Floor Display (10’ x 8’)
$1645
$1995
After September 1
$1795
$2195
Double Floor Display (20’ x 8’)
$2845
$3295
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$2995
$3495
Additional Exhibitor Reps
$295
$345
Premium Upgrade (corner location)
$300
$300
Floorplan as Floorplan as of: 01/21/16 Floorplan as of: 01/21/16
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
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Attendee Registration Insert PreConference Attendee List* PostConference Attendee List* Pre&PostCon Attendee Lists*
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$350 $350 $350 $600
$1110 $545 $345 $95
$1430 $645 $545 $125
Program Guide Advertising Full Page Half Page Quarter Page Business Card
Add on Conference E-news: Add 50% to the print ad price (Conference E-news goes out Thursday, January 20, 2017)
MEMBERSHIP SAVES YOU MONEY! Not a USCC member yet? Member Savings Silver (medium business member): $545 Cost for a Silver (medium business) member -$400 (per 10’ x 8’ booth) -$54 (additional 5% off booth cost) $91 cost to be part of the only organization dedicated to compost manufacturing and organics recycling PLUS * $50 off per person for booth personnel beyond allocation of two per 10X10
* Earn 1 point towards your placement in line for booth choice for COMPOST2018
* Receive many other discounts and benefits, including $74 annual BioCycle subscription!
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
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We have two areas: the Demonstration Area, and a separate Display Area just for displaying your equipment. This area is separate from the Demonstration Area and is strategically located to maximize your exposure. You can bring one piece or 10–we have room! The USCC proudly hosts the largest “Live” Equipment Demonstration for the composting & wood recycling industry in the U.S. For conference attendees who have immediate or future equipment needs, this is a well-known “one-stop shopping” opportunity to observe some of the best and newest equipment available while speaking to the vendors that sell and service them. For you, this is the best place to demonstrate your equipment to a national buying audience in one location. Don’t miss this chance to have hundreds of facility operators & managers observe your equipment in one place at the same time. Consider it the sales call of a lifetime!
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This year’s demonstrations will take place at the Los Angeles City Lopez Canyon Compost Facility. The site features a very large paved pad with easy highway access. For a reservation form, supplemental contract and Equipment Show Schedule visit compostconference.com. SAVE $500 when you participate in the USCC Trade Show and Demo Day! EQUIPMENT DISPLAY
EQUIPMENT SHOW:
Standard Rate (no early bird) Member $950 | Non-Member $1250
Before Nov. 15th MEMBER NON-MEMBER Level I $1995 $2295 Level II $2295 $2595 Level III $2595 $2895
Equipment Show sponsorships are available. Contact Frank Franciosi ffranciosi@compostingcouncil.org.
After Nov. 15th Level I Level II Level III
$2295 $2595 $2895
$2595 $2895 $3195
Level I | Equipment Sales Price < $100,000 Level II | Equipment Sales Price $100,000 – $250,000 Level III | Equipment Sales Price >$250,000
Be Seen… in Hollywood Lights!
Sponsors demonstrate support for the US Composting Council and its efforts to expand the US compost manufacturing and organics management industry. Equipment manufacturers, product suppliers and service providers show support for an industry that spends millions of dollars annually on the products that YOU produce.
Your support enables the USCC to continue to produce the premier networking and educational conference for the organics recycling, compost manufacturing and wood waste industries. Diamond
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Key Dates:
CONTACTS:
September 1 Early Bird Pricing Ends
Sponsors: Emily Kahn emily@greenfernevents.com | ph: 703-855-4310
October 31 (or earlier): Exhibitor Kit Available November 15 Program Ads Due November 30 Last Day to Cancel with Full Refund December 31 Last day to Cancel with 50% Refund
Exhibitors: Tiffany Harelik tiffany@greenfernevents.com | ph: 512-484-0878 Equipment Show and Demo Day: Cary Oshins, Conference Director cary.oshins@compostingcouncil.org | ph: 484-547-1521 Marketing: Linda Norris-Waldt lnorriswaldt@compostingcouncil.org | ph: 240-315-8876
January 23 Exhibitor Move-in January 25 Exhibitor Move out January 26 Equipment Demonstrations
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US Composting Council, 5400 Grosvenor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
Sponsorship Agreement Company Name (as you wish it to appear in promotional materials related to the conference) Hereby agrees to contribute the following amount: $ payable to the US Composting Council to become a SPONSOR of Compost2017.
Mailing address City, State, Zip code, Country Authorizing name and title Phone:
Email:
Website: Authorizing signature Marketing contact (if different than above) Email
phone
With appreciation for this support, the USCC agrees to provide the benefits listed for that level of sponsorship. Payment information. Payment required for Quartz, Pearl and Turquoise sponsorships. Emerald and above may also elect to be invoiced. Payment is due 30 days from receiving invoice. Please check method of payment. c Check (enclosed)
c Money order (enclosed)
c Credit Card (Visa/MC/Amex)
Card number: Expiration date: Name on Card: Signature:
CVV
c Invoice
EXHIBITOR EARLY REGISTRATION FORM This Form is Valid until August 31, 2016 Company/Organization ___________________________________________________________________________________ Primary Company Contact (full name) _____________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address __________________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________ State _______ Zip Code ___________ Country_______________________ Phone_____________________________________________ Email_________________________________________________ Website _________________________________________________________________ Names of booth representatives and sign-up for workshops and other activities will take place when the 2017 general conference registration opens later this year.
GO TO http://compostingcouncil.org/2017-conference-floorplan/ TO CONFIRM BOOTH AVIALABILITY BEFORE MAKING YOUR SELECTION! BOOTH # SELECTION (your top three choices): 1:___________ 2:__________ 3:___________
EXHIBITOR PRICES & OPTIONS Registration fee includes: 2 representatives, exhibit space (back and side drape, 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; draped table, 2 chairs & wastebasket), program book, breakfasts and refreshment breaks in Exhibit Hall and sponsorship of the welcome luncheon after the opening plenary on Tuesday, January 26 Single Floor Display (10' x 8') USCC Member rate
$1645
USCC Non-Member rate
$1995
Amt you Are paying _______ _______
Double Floor Display (20' x 8') USCC Member rate
$2845
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USCC Non-Member rate
$3295
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Premium Location +$300 (marked with "P" on diagram)
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Westin Bonaventure 404 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA, 90071
Premium Upgrades
TOTAL PAYMENT Minimum payment due: 50% Deposit:
$ __________ $ ____________
SEE REVERSE FOR PAYMENT DETAILS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS
US COMPOSTING COUNCIL | 5400 GROSVENOR LANE, BETHESDA, MD 20814 USA TEL: 301-897-2715 | FAX: 301-530-5072 | E-MAIL: USCC@COMPOSTINGCOUNCIL.ORG | WWW.COMPOSTINGCOUNCIL.ORG
TOTAL PAYING AT THIS TIME: $_______________ METHOD OF PAYMENT:
Check
Date _____________________
Credit Card (VISA|MC|AMEX)
Invoice
Credit Card # ________________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date _____________________
CVV___________
Name on Card ____________________________________________ Signature _________________________________________________
If selecting invoice, payment must be received within 4 weeks of receiving invoice or selection will be canceled. If making deposit, full payment must be received by August 31, 2016 or selection will be canceled and deposit refunded, less $50 PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND SEND VIA EMAIL TO sbeasley@drohanmgmt.com.
Thanks for joining us at COMPOST2017! Terms and Conditions Insurance: The Hotel is not responsible for property brought onto or stored on the Hotel’s premises by exhibitors, and it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain and maintain any insurance coverage on such property. Exhibitors must also abide by the hotel’s guidelines for use of convention space. The exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for the losses, damages or claims arising out of the exhibitor’s activities on the Hotel premises and will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Hotel, its owner, and its management company, as well as their respective agents, servants, and employees from any and all such losses, damages and claims. Cancellation Policy for Exhibitors: Cancellation notices must be made in writing by mail, email or fax. Refund of full fee, less $50 administrative fee, will be made only if notice of cancellation is received by November 30, 2016. The USCC will issue a 50% refund for cancellations made after Nov 30 and on or before Dec 31, 2016. No refunds can be issued after December 31st, 2016 Booth may not be sublet. Sharing is permissible by up to two organizations, provided they are identified on the application. Booths must be set up by 5 PM January 23. Tear-down may not begin until 3:30 PM, January 25. Rossi Expositions is the Exhibit Hall general services contractor. All additional services you require, including electricity, internet access, furnishings, accessories, additional tables, and labor to erect and dismantle your exhibit will be requested through them. You will receive an Exhibitor Service Kit from Rossi at least 90 days prior to the show. Exhibitors are encouraged to order all furnishings in advance to minimize delays and avoid additional costs during set-up. Completion of this application for exhibit space indicates the applicant’s willingness to comply with all exhibit Terms and Conditions and general regulations, contained herein, as well as such additional rules and regulations as the management deems necessary for the success of the exhibit, provided these do not materially alter the exhibitor’s contractual rights. This contract shall be considered binding upon verification to applicant that exhibit space has been assigned. US COMPOSTING COUNCIL | 5400 GROSVENOR LANE, BETHESDA, MD 20814 USA TEL: 301-897-2715 | FAX: 301-530-5072 | E-MAIL: USCC@COMPOSTINGCOUNCIL.ORG | WWW.COMPOSTINGCOUNCIL.ORG