Making The Most of METS 2013

August 8, 2013

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Thank you to our sponsors:

Today’s Presenters….Irene Dros &

Sarah WestdijkMETS TeamAmsterdam

Julie Balzano NMMAFlorida

Philip Hammerstein

U.S. Commercial Service

The Hague

Frank RettigPhoenix Intl

LogisticsChicago

Bryan Welsh NMMA

Chicago

NMMA Export Development Program

• To support the industry’s growing export needs & identify global

opportunities for our members

• www.nmma.org/international

• More programs & export services – USA Pavilions at International Shows (METS, Colombia, Korea, China, Australia)– Webinars– Inbound buying delegations to Miami Boat Show (from 20 countries)– Market research tools

• Position NMMA globally as THE sourcing destination – “Your

Portal to Buying in North America”

Celebrating One Year!

USA Pavilion

Over 1,000 m2 of premium space in Hall 11 with over 60 exhibitors

Second largest country pavilion only to UK

Making The Most of METS 2013

Value Added Benefits within the USA Pavilion

• Pavilion specific promotion

& advertising

• Multiple Networking Events

• Connectivity

• Pre-show and on-site

support

USA Pavilion Promotion & Advertising

• USA Pavilion Exhibitor List (800 copies)

• Two ½ page ads in METS Catalog (1 for USA Pavilion, 1 for cocktail)

• Advertising in all 3 days of METS Daily News

• Press Coverage & Releases

• Banners on IBI Plus E-Newsletter beginning in late October

Networking Events:USA Pavilion Cocktail Reception

•Wednesday night: Nov. 20: 5:30 p.m.

•Unlimited invites for your clients & contacts

•“American” themed partyLive Music

Hot DogsBeer & Wine

Daily Coffee, Refreshments & Light Snacks*

• Offered Tues, Wed., Thurs

• Beginning 30 min. prior to show opening

• Begin your networking early each day with

fellow exhibitors, in NMMA booth

• Step outside your booth with customers for

a cup of fresh coffee and snack

Networking Events:

* For USA Pavilion exhibitors only

“Meet & Greet” Luncheon

• One hour, casual “Meet & Greet” buffet luncheon

• Take a break from set‐up to grab lunch and refreshment

• Commercial Specialists from a number of European offices in attendance

• Chat about possible market opportunities in some new countries, while establishing key relationships in others.

• Date: Monday, Nov. 18

• Place: Holland Restaurant: steps outside Hall 11

• Time: 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

• Cost: 2 Complimentary invites per USA Pavilion exhibitor

* Nominal cost for guests & non USA pavilion exhibitors

Networking Events:

*Open to all USA Exhibitors

New This Year!

RSVP Required

Connectivity – Stay connected 24/7• NMMA/USA Pavilion specific WiFi

access

• Consistent and strong signal throughout the show

• Password protected!

• Two users per USA Pavilion exhibitor

• No video streaming allowed

Also New This Year!

* For USA Pavilion exhibitors only who booked directly

thru the NMMA

Pre-show and On-Site Support• Registration & invoicing in US$ through the

NMMA

• Extra booth needs handled through NMMA. We bill you afterwards. (except catering)

• Discounted group hotel rates and protected room blocks at four select hotels –

– First Come, First Served

• Limited meeting rooms and storage available on first come basis, in the USA pavilion

• Assistance to ensure deadlines are met & not missed! All orders due by

Sept. 11

Space is limited. First come

Thank you to our 2013 Sponsors:

And now our Strategic Partner:

Thank You!

Q & A

nmma.org/international