VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES – 2024 ANNUAL
The 2024 Michigan Counties Annual Conference will be the largest gathering of county officials in the state, with more than 300 people expected to attend at the Grand Traverse Resort.
Among the highlights of the three-day event will be:
- MAC’s Annual Business Meeting, during which members will review and ratify the association’s policy platforms for the 2024-25 year
- The installation of Wayne County’s Melissa Daub as MAC’s 116th Board president
- Elections to fill five seats on the MAC Board of Directors, which governs the association
- Plenary and breakout sessions on trending topics, such as how elected officials should handle personal threats, cybersecurity for the 911 system and encouraging youth participation in public life
Founded on Feb. 1, 1898, MAC is the only statewide organization dedicated to the representation of all county commissioners in Michigan. MAC is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that advances education, communication and cooperation among county government officials in Michigan. MAC is the counties’ voice at the state and federal level, providing legislative support on key issues affecting counties.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
OPPORTUNITIES TO
SPONSOR | EXHIBIT | ADVERTISE
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
The Michigan Association of Counties values and appreciates the participation of our sponsors at our two conferences each year. To better assist these sponsors with determining what level of participation is best, the following opportunities are offered:
SUPERIOR | $7,500
- Complimentary exhibit booth with prime location
- Introduction of speaker at one plenary meal session
- Full-page ad in onsite program. Ad specs: 8.5″ x 11″ with a .125″ bleed for onsite program and 300 DPI or higher PDF format. Email ad by August 30 to connell@micounties.org
- A mailing list of attendees available prior to the meeting to invite attendees to visit your booth. A final list of attendees also available after the meeting
- Recognition in agenda booklet
- Recognized in signage and conference scripts
- Additional announcements/fliers allowed in registration packets – immediately making your presence known to conference attendees
- Opportunity to add gift to registration packets
- Recognition on MAC’s home page and conference webpage page with link to your website. Email logo by August 30 to connell@micounties.org
- Five complimentary exhibitor badges which includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages; plus access to the Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening
- Social media promotion on MAC channels (5 tweets, 5 FB posts, 5 Instagram posts)
- Inclusion in all media materials issued for conference
- Logo displayed on all tables during plenary meal session. Email logo by August 30 to connell@micounties.org
- Seating for up to five representatives at VIP table for plenary meal session
MICHIGAN | $5,000
- Complimentary exhibit booth with prime location
- Full-page ad in onsite program. Ad specs: 8.5″ x 11″ with a .125″ bleed for onsite program and 300 DPI or higher PDF format. Email ad by August 30 to connell@micounties.org
- A mailing list of attendees available prior to the meeting to invite attendees to visit your booth. A final list of attendees also available after the meeting
- Recognition in agenda booklet
- Recognized in signage and conference scripts
- Additional announcements/fliers allowed in registration packets – immediatly making your presence known to conference attendees
- Opportunity to add gift to registration packets
- Recognition on MAC’s home page and conference webpage page with link to your website. Email logo by August 30 to connell@micounties.org
- Three complimentary exhibitor badges which includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages; plus access to the Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening
- Social media promotion on MAC channels (4 tweets, 4 FB posts, 4 Instagram posts)
- Pre-meeting advertising – you will have the opportunity to include side-advertising for your company in one of the pre-meeting emails sent to every member of MAC. This is a great way to reach every member of the association, even if they are unable to attend the meeting.
HURON | $2,750
- Complimentary exhibit booth with prime location, which includes two complimentary exhibitor badges with breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages; plus, access to the Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening
- A final list of attendees available after the meeting
- Full-page ad in onsite program. Ad specs: 8.5″ x 11″ with a .125″ bleed for onsite program and 300 DPI or higher PDF format. Email ad by August 30 to connell@micounties.org
- Recognition in agenda booklet
- Recognized in signage and conference scripts
- Additional announcements/fliers allowed in registration packets – immediately making your presence known to meeting attendees
- Social media promotion on MAC channels (3 tweets, 3 FB posts, 3 Instagram posts)
- Logo placed on MAC’s conference webpage with a link to your website. Email logo by August 30 to connell@micounties.org
ONTARIO | $1,250
- 25% discount on exhibit booth
- Half-page ad in onsite program. Ad specs: 8.5″ x 5.5″ with a .125″ bleed for onsite program and 300 DPI or higher PDF format. Email ad by August 30 to connell@micounties.org
- Recognition in agenda booklet
- Recognized in signage and conference scripts
- Additional announcements/fliers allowed in registration packets – immediately making your presence known to meeting attendees
- Social media promotion on MAC channels (2 tweets, 2 FB posts, 2 Instagram posts)
- Logo placed on MAC’s conference webpage with a link to your website. Email logo by August 30 to connell@micounties.org
ERIE | $750
- 20% discount on exhibit booth
- Recognition in agenda booklet
- Recognized in signage and conference scripts
- Social media promotion on MAC channels (1 tweet, 1 FB post, 1 Instagram)
- Logo placed on MAC’s conference webpage with a link to your website. Email logo by August 30 to connell@micounties.org
ST. CLAIR | $375
- 15% discount on exhibit booth
- Recognition in agenda booklet
- Recognized in signage and conference scripts
- Logo placed on MAC’s conference webpage with a link to your website. Email logo by August 30 to connell@micounties.org
EXHIBITOR BOOTH OPPORTUNITY
EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE:
- Exhibitors now have 1.5 hours on Tuesday, Sept. 24 and another 1.5 hours of non-conflict time on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
- The Annual Conference will feature a Welcome Reception inside the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., offering complimentary beverages and a strolling dinner for attendees, sponsors and exhibitors.
The cost to exhibit your products and/or services at the 2024 Michigan Counties Annual Conference is: $900
Deadline to register a space is Friday, Aug. 30
Each exhibit registration is allowed two people. Each individual starting with the third person requires a fee of $150 per person
Exhibit space is approximately 8’ x 10’ and includes one skirted 6’ table and two chairs – no pipe & drape provided
We have a limited amount of space for exhibitor booths — register early! Space is available on a first come, first served basis.
Setup & Teardown Times
Exhibitor Set-up – Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Teardown – Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours
Tuesday, Sept. 24 – 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 25 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
AM Break – 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
PM Break – 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
CENTER TWO-PAGE AD | $1,400
- LIMITED OPPORTUNITY | First Come, First Serve
- Center - Two-Page ("double truck") ad
- 17 x 11 in, with a .125” bleed for onsite program and provide 300 DPI or higher in a PDF format
AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 30
BACK COVER | $1,275
- LIMITED OPPORTUNITY | First Come, First Serve
- Full-page back cover
- 8.5 x 11 in, with a .125” bleed for onsite program and provide 300 DPI or higher in a PDF format
AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 30
INSIDE BACK COVER | $950
- LIMITED OPPORTUNITY | First Come, First Serve
- Full-page inside back cover
- 8.5 x 11 in, with a .125” bleed for onsite program and provide 300 DPI or higher in a PDF format
AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE: by August 30
INSIDE FRONT COVER | $950
- LIMITED OPPORTUNITY | First Come, First Serve
- Full-page inside front cover
- 8.5 x 11 in, with a .125” bleed for onsite program and provide 300 DPI or higher in a PDF format
AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE: by August 30
FULL PAGE | $525
- Full-page ad inside onsite program
- 8.5 x 11 in, with a .125” bleed for onsite program and provide 300 DPI or higher in a PDF format
AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE: by August 30
HALF PAGE | $275
- Half-page ad inside onsite program
- 8.5 x 5.5 in, with a .125” bleed for onsite program and provide 300 DPI or higher in a PDF format
AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE: by August 30
Deadline for ad submission is Aug. 30, 2024
Send ads with .125″ bleed for onsite program booklet and provide 300 DPI or higher in a PDF format
to Tammi Connell at connell@micounties.org
CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations must be submitted to MAC in writing on or before Sept. 6, 2024. Registrant will receive refund minus 25% administrative fee. No refunds will be issued if canceled after Sept. 6, 2024.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa | 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd. | Acme, MI
Call 800.968.7352 or click HERE to make your reservation.
The cutoff date to reserve your room is August 23, 2024. There is no guarantee that rooms will be available until August 23, so you are encouraged to reserve early.
Room rates*: $209.00 (Hotel Guestroom) | $259.00 (Tower Guestroom)
*Rates do not include Resort Fee ($18.95 per room/per night) or applicable taxes
Check-in: 4 P.M. | Check-out: 11 A.M.
Hotel Cancellation Policy: When reservations are made, a credit card or cash deposit equal to the room rate and tax for the first night for each reservation is required. An individual’s deposit is refundable to that individual minus a $25.00 cancellation fee if the Resort receives notice of an individual’s cancellation at least 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival.
QUESTIONS
Tammi Connell, Director of Member Events
517.899.1304 | connell@micounties.org
