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Annual International Conference on Assessment Administration 2016 IAAO Business Partner Conference Prospectus • Position your company as an industry leader • Interact with key prospects and decisions makers • Differentiate your brand, products and services • Develop qualified buyers with real purchasing power Tampa Convention Center Tampa, Florida August 28 – 31, 2016 Welcome! Thank you for choosing to join us at the IAAO 82nd Annual International Conference on Assessment Administration. IAAO has made a number of enhancements to the Conference this year, with a continuing commitment to increase the value for both Business Partners and Attendees. Whether you’re a first time sponsor or an experienced exhibitor, this Prospectus will help get you started by providing tangible benefits designed to assist you in developing new contacts, generating leads and achieving your marketing and sales objectives. The Annual Conference that Matters! The IAAO Conference is the annual industry event that positions your company in front of 1,200+ qualified and highly interested assessing officers and appraisal experts. In 2015 attendees Over have represented 73% 11% 58% Almost 40% 78% states provinces and have been of attendees are are senior managers come from are instrumental in countries. in the industry new to the industry or executives. jurisdictions making product and for over 11 years. of more than service purchases. – an ideal opportunity 100,000 parcels. (The IAAO member for exposure to your career average products and services. is 16.75 years!) This is the annual event that delivers true promotional value and a high return on your investment! What you’ll find in this Prospectus… As a valued Business Partner to IAAO, please use this Prospectus to: • Determine which sponsorship opportunities will promote your brand most effectively • Choose your print ad placements in the Conference Program • Select your booth size and exhibit hall location preference • Register your company’s attendees • Keep track of important deadlines • Identify contact information about our official exhibition contractors • Learn about hotel arrangements and travel to the Conference If you have specific questions at any time, please feel free to contact the following Conference experts at IAAO: Exhibit information and booth availability: Sponsorship and Program Advertising Opportunities: Rachel Mense Leann Ritter [email protected] [email protected] 816-701-8109 816-701-8161 IAAO • 314 W Tenth Street • Kansas City, MO 64105 - 1616 • http://conference.iaao.org 2 Annual International Conference on Assessment Administration • August 28 -31, 2016 • Tampa, Florida Marketing At-A-Glance IAAO offers a variety of lucrative and rewarding opportunities to increase your organization’s exposure and introduce you to enthusiastic industry professionals. The sponsorship, advertising and exhibit options available to you are among the most cost-effective and profitable branding programs in the industry, all created to help you get your message in front of well-qualified prospects. Please familiarize yourself with all of the Conference marketing options, includ- ing the Comprehensive Sponsorship Opportunities, and select the combina- Remember that most tion that maximizes your exposure and effectively showcases your brand. The exhibit and marketing IAAO Conference staff is eager and available to assist you by phone or email opportunities are in your selection. available on a first-come, first-served Registration Instructions: basis, so don’t delay! The 2016 IAAO Annual Conference offers three distinct ways to showcase your products and services and help you interact with attendees. They include: 1) Demonstrating your offerings with a booth in the Exhibit Hall. 2) Advertising in the Conference Program. 3) Investing in one or more of the high profile Comprehensive Sponsorship Opportunities. Your level of investment will determine your qualifications in either a Premier, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze or General category of Conference recognition. Begin by selecting the Comprehensive Sponsorship Opportunities that will promote your brand most effectively. Then choose your options for a Conference Program advertisement. Finally, determine your exhibit booth size and configuration. Remember, your Sponsorship selection(s) will define the additional benefits available to you, based on your level of investment. Please find detailed descriptions of the sponsorship, advertising and exhibit opportunities available to you on the following pages... TABLE OF CONTENTS Travel & Accommodations 5 Sponsorship Opportunities 7 Program Advertising 12 Exhibit Booths 13 Exhibit Hours & Exhibitors 15 Exhibit Information 16 Exhibit Floorplan 17 Exhibit Priority Points 18 Booth Standards & Regulations 20 3 Annual International Conference on Assessment Administration • August 28 -31, 2016 • Tampa, Florida IMPORTANT CONFERENCE DATES June 1, 2016 • Deadline to Submit Exhibit/Sponsor/Advertising Application and Payment to ensure full signage and program recognition June 6, 2016 • Deadline to Submit Company Logo • Deadline to Submit 50-Word Description of Products and Services • Last day for exhibitors to sign up for Exhibitor Networking Game & Program Ads June 10, 2016 • Deadline to Submit an electronic copy of a Press-Quality PDF Ad for the Conference Program (complimentary ¼ pg. ad for exhibitors) July 1, 2016 • Exhibitor proof of insurance deadline • Deadline to Submit Names of Booth Representatives July 25, 2016 • Last day to earn Priority Points for 2017 Booth Selection August 1, 2016 • Deadline to Make Hotel Reservations August 8, 2016 • Exhibitors notified of total Priority Points and 2017 Booth Selection time/date August 19, 2016 • Last day to dispute Priority Points August 28, 2016 • Conference Opens 4 Annual International Conference on Assessment Administration • August 28 -31, 2016 • Tampa, Florida T R A V E L TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS Air Travel The Tampa International Airport (TPA) is serviced by most major airlines. For more information please refer to www.tampaairport.com. IAAO frequently negotiates discounts for conference attendee air travel, so be sure to check the IAAO conference website: http://conference.iaao.orgforup-to-datediscountsthatmaybeavailablebeforebookingyourflight. Ground Transportation • Taxi service by Yellow Cab and United Cab is available at the curbside outside the Baggage Claim level. Both companies charge the same fares: $2.50, plus $2.40 per mile. The minimum fee from the airport is $15. There is a flat rate fee of $25 to downtown Tampa and the cruise terminal. See more at: http://www.tampaairport.com/ground-transportation. • Airport limos and shared passenger van service is available through advance reservation or walk-up booking. Enclosed, air conditioned lobbies are available at either end of the Baggage Claim areas for passengers to wait until shared vans are ready for boarding. • SuperShuttle (www.supershuttle.com/Locations/TampaTPA) serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando Counties 800-282-6817 or 727-572-1111. • There are also rental cars, bus services, and public transportation available, see more information at http://www.tampaairport.com/ground-transportation. Conference Hotels Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina 700 South Florida Avenue • Tampa, Florida, USA 33602 Tel: 813-221-4900 A striking silhouette along the Channel Riverwalk, the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina overlooks Tampa Bay in the heart of downtown, located adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center. This world-class hotel’s 50,000 square feet of recently renovated meeting space, full-service spa, and several restaurants such as Waterside Grill and Champions, make it the perfect destination for work and play. The hotel recently completed a $2 million dollar enhancement project on the lobby, lobby bar, lobby bar patio and two restaurants, making the Tampa Marriott Waterside the most luxurious and state of the art hotel in the Tampa Bay market. The hotel’s recently renovated rooms and suites offer private bay or city view balconies. For ultimate relaxation, try the spa, Jacuzzi, or rooftop pool! Boaters can dock and stay using the 32-slip, full-service marina. Valet parking is available at Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina for $24 per day. On-site self-parking is not available however there is Convention Center parking roughly a block away. 5 Annual International Conference on Assessment Administration • August 28 -31, 2016 • Tampa, Florida T R A V E L Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown Convention Center 513 South Florida Avenue • Tampa, Florida, 33602, USA Tel: 813-769-8300 The Embassy Suites is located downtown and is connected by Skybridge to Tampa Convention Center. The streetcar to Channelside Bay Plaza and Ybor City stops at the hotel’s front door. This is an ideal location and fit for meetings, conven- tions and leisure. Each suite is beautifully decorated with a private bedroom and spacious living room, two televisions with cable and in-room movies, two telephones with com- puter port and high-speed Internet access (HSIA $9.95 Per 24 Hours). The living room is furnished with a sofa bed and well-lit dining/work table. Suites are equipped with a wet bar, microwave, coffeemaker and refrigerator. Accessories include hair dryer, iron and ironing board, in-room safe and compli- mentary newspaper. Non-smoking and accessible rooms are provided. The Embassy Suites Starbucks Cafe sells high-qual- ity whole coffee beans along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian style espresso beverages,