WHY EXHIBIT?

We provide fresh leads and a great return on investment. Need more reasons to exhibit? There are many…

• Booth space rental fees are very economical. $17.25 per square foot for 160 square feet or less; $16.75 per square foot for 161 to 320 square feet; and $15.25 for 321 square feet or more. For a mere $1,380 you can have an 8x10 booth.
• Exhibit floor is compact enough that all booths are easily seen and visited. And, we will work with you as much as possible to adjust exhibit space to accommodate your needs.
• Exhibit rental fees include complimentary conference registration for up to four exhibit personnel per 80 square feet. Additional booth personnel are charged a nominal registration fee. Booth personnel receive access to all America East and e-Edge sessions as well as receptions.
• Complimentary booth furnishings, including a 7” x 42” sign, one 6’ skirted table, two chairs and one wastebasket are provided. Complimentary chocolate at every turn, too.
• Affordable, professional and friendly service is provided by Hershey Convention Center staff and Rileighs Convention Services. You don’t have to deal with large convention center labor issues when you’re in Hershey.
• Free promotion of America East using targeted direct mail to more than 10,000 potential newspaper attendees in more than 21 states, as well as advertisements in national and regional newspaper trade publications, America East’s Web site and other marketing vehicles. Our Web site includes a link to your Web site.
• Pre and post-show electronic attendee mailing lists provided only to exhibiting vendors, free of charge. We’ll e-mail it to you prior to the show and provide an extensive post-show list to you, with valuable demographic and contact information included.
• Lead retrieval computer system with diskettes and printer paper are provided to exhibitors, all free of charge. You may also purchase a more extensive lead retrieval service, if you prefer.
• You get the exclusive opportunity to advertise in the official Program Directory distributed to all attendees. Our advertising rates start at a very low $99.
• A user group or private meeting with your customers is encouraged. Meeting rooms are provided at no cost to exhibiting vendors. America East will gladly promote your user group through our marketing materials. In addition, the professional Hershey Lodge convention services staff will work with you to create a special event.
• A variety of sponsorship opportunities are offered only to exhibitors, allowing you to expand your marketing reach. We will work with you to maximize your marketing efforts.
• Dramatically discounted show passes that only you can purchase for your special clients and prospects are available. We also provide unlimited private demonstration passes.
• • Economical overnight room rates which keep your travel costs manageable. Guest rooms are conveniently located just steps away from the exhibit floor and meeting rooms. No waiting for shuttles or paying for taxis.
• A Vendor Lounge gives you a quiet spot to enjoy chocolate refreshments during the busy show hours. Exclusive to vendors only.
• At the Exhibitor Welcome Reception, we thank you for your support with food and drink. You are also invited to attend the Newsprint Suppliers’ Reception where hundreds of attendees gather.
• The friendly America East staff readily answers your questions and concerns and works to make your trade show experience in Hershey profitable, comfortable and enjoyable!