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Welcome to the IIA of Illinois Convention Showcase – This Exhibitors’ Guide contains the information you will need to help answer any questions you may have about exhibiting. We are pleased you are interested in the Trade Show.
The tradeshow will run Thursday, October 7th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Our members look forward to this annual event because of the quality and quantity of the exhibits. We could not hold this event without you!
We look forward to working with you and if you should have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Shannon Churchill
IIA of IL Tradeshow Coordinator
Email: schurchill@iiaofillinois.org
Phone: 1-800-628-6436 ext. 3004
Q. What is the IIA of IL Convention & Tradeshow?
A. The Independent Insurance Agents of IL Convention & Tradeshow is an annual event hosted by the Association to bring members from throughout the state together for networking, education and product updates. The conference also plays host to many events including the Annual Business Meeting, Young Agent themed event, CE Classes, Thursday Theme Reception, and many other opportunities. As the largest education provider in the state the Convention allows agents the opportunities to earn all their CE hours for one year during the 2 ½ day event. The most important and largest event held at the Convention is the Tradeshow, usually held on the Thursday of the event. The IIA of IL Tradeshow, the industry’s largest one in the state, brings over 130 vendors from across the Nation to central IL. Tradeshow day brings over 900 people through our tradeshow doors. The IIA of IL Annual Convention & Tradeshow has something for everyone.Q. Who are the Illinois Insurance Agents and how many attend?
A. The Illinois Insurance Agents are independent insurance agents – small business people who belong to a professional trade association and who run their independent insurance agencies as authorized agents of insurance companies. Approximately 1,000 professional independent insurance agents and customer service reps attend the Illinois Annual Convention & Tradeshow. With approximately 200 more company representatives from throughout the country participating to meet & entertain the agents.Q. When is the IIA of IL Convention Showcase & TradeShow?
A. The IIA of IL Convention Showcase is October 6-8, 2010 with the Tradeshow being held on Thursday, October 7th.Q. What is the location and hours of the IIA of IL TradeShow?
A. The Tradeshow is held at the Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL. This is also the host site for the entire event. Hours are:
Setup: 8a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Doors Open: 10:00 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 11:00 a.m.
Luncheon (served inside tradeshow): 11:30 a.m.
Doors Close: 2:30 p.m. (teardown begins at this time)Q. When are exhibitors allowed to set up their booths?
A. Exhibitors will be allowed to set up their booths on Thursday, October 7th starting at 8:00 a.m.Q. When are exhibitors allowed to dismantle their booths?
A. All Exhibitors MUST KEEP their booths OPEN for the duration of the tradeshow. Teardown will begin at 2:30 p.m.Q. What is the cost for a booth at the Tradeshow?
A. The cost to exhibit is based on your membership status with the IIA of IL. Members receive a price of $999. The cost for nonmembers is $1,700.Q. What do I get for $999/$1,700?
A. You will receive:
- Professional draped exhibit space
- 6’ table
- 2 folding chairs
- 1 One-line standard booth ID Sign
- Attendance for two (2) workers for all events on Thursday including CE Classes, Continental Breakfast, Luncheon, and themed evening Reception.
- Attendee Listing by email upon request
- Participation in our virtual trade show with linkage to your website
- Listing of your company is the Official Convention Program BookQ. What informational email can I expect to receive from you?
A. You will receive:
1. Information on reserving a room at the Crowne Plaza & surrounding facilities.
2. Program Schedule Information & Directions.
3. A request for your booth workers’ names so I can pre-preregister them.
4. Information on advertising in the Convention Program.
5. The opportunity to include your company’s contact information and a product/service description on a cumulative USB drive that will be distributed to all attendees.
6. Information on sponsorship opportunities at the Showcase.
7. An informational email about one month prior to the event with information on:
• Electrical Service Order Form
• Internet Service Information
• Equipment Order Form
• Shipping & Handling your booth
8. By request, starting in September, we will email you a list of current pre-registrants for the Showcase.Q. How do you promote the event?
A. We promote the Convention in several ways:
BEFORE the event:
We heavily market the IIA of IL Convention Showcase as the largest industry event in the state. Information is included in all membership mailings, on our website, in our e-newsletters The Young Agents Advocate, and Association Brief, our magazine Insight. Information is distributed by our marketing representatives and included in all education class materials. As the date approaches a listing of exhibitors is available on our website with a direct link to your website.DURING...
We place a list of exhibitors in the Official Convention Program. Exhibitors who have taken part in the USB Drive Opportunity will also have a description of the product/service and contact information available to each attendee. Long after the convention is over, the agents refer to this valuable resource of vendors.AFTER…
Long after the event is over information on exhibitors can still be found on the Convention website.