Current Legislative Bulletin
October 1-3, 2008
Exhibitor Registraion Information
The 57th Annual Ohio Municipal League Conference and Exhibit Show is fast approaching. This year the conference will be held at the Renaissance Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. The conference will be held from Wednesday, October 1st through Friday, October 3rd with one day dedicated to our exhibit show. That day will be Thursday, October 2nd .
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EXHIBITOR PROGRAM
We once again have facilities to invite vendors to join us at our conference as part of our product exhibit. Setup for the exhibits will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October1st . The exhibit area will be secured Wednesday evening by private security provided by the League. The show officially will open at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 2nd with a continental breakfast and end with a reception for all of our conference attendees and exhibitors. Exhibits must remain intact until the closing of the show at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2nd. No security will be available after the closing of the show.
In addition to the registration and the Thursday continental breakfast and reception, the League will feature dessert, coffee and prize drawings at 1:15 p.m. in the exhibit area and allow time between sessions for delegates to walk through. As part of the League's promotion for the exhibit area, we will do several scheduled, pre-announced drawings for prizes to those delegates who visit the exhibit booths and the exhibit area.
As always, we will assign spaces on a first come, first serve basis. The sooner we receive your application for space and deposit, the better the chance that you will be assigned your preferred space at the show.
All in all, I think you will agree this year's show should be a great opportunity for your firm to enhance its presence in one of the nation's top municipal markets. The cost for this year's show is $525.00 per booth. Parking is included. That price entitles you to your space (8'x10'), draped backdrop and siderails, a draped 2' x 6' display table and a 7"x 44" two-line identification sign. Additionally, your firm's name will be prominently listed in the Annual Conference Program. As an exhibitor, you also are entitled to eight OML conference exhibitor registrations for your representatives, excluding special events and meal functions which can be purchased separately. Registration form enclosed.
All additional arrangements (carpeting for inside booth, phone lines, chairs, extra furnishings, special electrical needs, etc.) will be handled through the George Fern Company, who will contact you shortly after we receive your contract for space reservation.
SPONSORSHIPS
For those of you who wish to be a sponsor see the enclosed registration form. Your logo will be featured in our program.
HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS/HOSPITALITY SUITES
OML room rates are single/double $139.00 per night plus applicable taxes. Use this link Hotel Info or call the hotel directly at 614/228-5050. If you want to make arrangements for a hospitality suite, please contact Debbie Rogers, Senior Sales Manager, Renaissance Hotel at 614/233-7510.
Once again, I hope you will join us for this year's conference. Columbus is an excellent host city. Should you have any questions about the conference, please don't hesitate to contact Kent Scarrett, who will be handling exhibits for this year's conference. Kent can be reached at (614) 221-4349.
