EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
CONTRACTOR CONNECTION CONFERENCE & EXPO:JUST GOT EVEN BETTER!“We are excited about the growth and success of our Expo over the years. It has become a key feature of our Conference, enhancing the value proposition to both our exhibitors and attendees.” - Dennis Wright, Expo Manager
Crawford Contractor Connection invites you to participate in the 2018 Contractor Connection Conference and Expo June 5-8 in Indianapolis. Contractor Connection is the largest managed repair network in North America and this is the signature event of the network. It is also the largest attended event in the combined insurance restoration and home improvement industry.
New this year will be more Expo hours, meals with attendees in the expanded Expo Hall, and opportunities for in-booth presentations.
Join us and discover why more than 3,000 network member contractors, insurance claim executives, affinity partners and vendors know that this is the place to be and be seen each year.
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EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
FIND OUT WHY 200 EXHIBITORS CHOOSE OUR EXPO!INCLUDED IN YOUR EXHIBIT BOOTH RENTAL PACKAGE:
LOCATION:
10’ x 10’ (Standard)
10’ x 10’ (Premium)
10 x 20’ (Premium)
20 x 20’ (Premium)
$3,095
$3,195
$6,290
$13,980
$3,395
$3,595
$6,690
$15,980
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Booth Size Early Bird Rate* Regular Rate Complimentary Registrations**
*Early Bird Pricing ends March 26, 2018** Limited Registration badges covering expo access and meals for excess staff are available for $195 each
• Booth space with back and sidewall drapes• Booth identification sign• Complimentary exhibitor badges per chart below • 24-hour security• Listing on the Conference website• Listing in the Official On-site Guide• Listing in on-site signage• Discounted housing rates• Online Exhibitor Services (Freeman) Manual• Opportunities for additional visibility via Exhibitor Sponsorships
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PRICING:
Indiana Convention Center100 S. Capitol Ave.Indianapolis, IN 46225
EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
SCHEDULE:Monday, June 4
Tuesday, June 5
Tuesday, June 5
Wednesday, June 6
Wednesday, June 6
Wednesday, June 6
Wednesday, June 6
Wednesday, June 6
Thursday, June 7
Thursday, June 7
Thursday, June 7
Thursday, June 7
Thursday, June 7
Thursday, June 7
Friday, June 8
Freeman Setup
Freeman Setup
Exhibitor Installation
Expo Open (total time for the day)
Breakfast through Expo Hall
Lunch through Expo Hall
15-Minute Each In-Booth Presentations
Ice Cream Social in Expo Hall
Breakfast through Expo Hall (booth staffing optional)
Expo Open (total time for the day)
Lunch through Expo Hall
15-Minute Each In-Booth Presentations
Reception with Exhibitors
Exhibitor Dismantle
Exhibitor Dismantle
6:00 am - 11:59 pm
6:00 am - 12:00 pm
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
7:15 am - 8:00 am
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
6:45 am - 8:00 am
11:30 am - 7:30 pm
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
7:30 pm - 11:59 pm
8:00 am - 11:59 am
Questions? Email Dennis Wright at [email protected] or call (904) 394-6223.
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IN-BOOTH PRESENTATIONS:Premium booth spaces are eligible for 15-minute in-booth presentations on both show days during Expo hours. There are a limited number of timeslots available, and timeslots are flipped for the second day. The cost is $1,000. Contact Dennis Wright at 904-394-6223 or [email protected] for more information and offline registration.
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SERVICE CONTRACTOR:Freeman has been named the official service contractor for the event and is appointed to ensure the orderly and efficient installation and removal of the overall exhibition. Freeman will staff and maintain an on-site service desk before, during and after the exhibition to serve as a focal point for exhibitor needs. Furniture, decorative signs, labor and other services will be available at the Freeman Services Desk.
The official Exhibitor Services Manual can be found here. Along with additional information, the manual contains information on:
• Freight shipping and handling• Labor regulations and rates• Furniture, display and other decorating rentals• Ordering electrical and Internet services
LEAD RETRIEVAL:Various badge scanning options are provided by American Tradeshow Services. An order form is included in the Exhibitor Services Manual. Please note that badge coding is encrypted and unofficial scanning tools may not function.
REGISTRATION:All exhibitor personnel must be registered for badges. As noted earlier, complimentary full attendee registrations are provided based on the size of the booth space rented. Additional Limited Registration badges are available for $195. Guest badges to other social/networking events are also available and can be ordered by any fully registered attendee.
“From a supplier’s standpoint, this is the best event in the industry. Bring extra cards, as there is always a steady stream of people coming through the Expo hall.” - Phil Rosebrook, Business Mentors
“Each year I return to the Contractor Connection Expo I’m more and more impressed with the quality of the contractors and the contacts I make. The contractors that I’ve met at the Expo show a strong desire to not only grow their businesses, but to expand their industry and service IQ to help them serve their customers with the highest level of quality service possible. For me, the Crawford Contractor Connection Expo provides the best ROI of all the expos I attend annually.”— Ryan Holdhusen, Haag Education, LLC
“The best of the best contractors seem to belong to Contractor Connection, and the vendors consider this the biggest event of the year.” - Evan Kessler, Publisher, Claims Magazine & PropertyCasualty360.com“It was a great show – my first for the
industry – and overall it was a great event. We exceeded our targets in
almost every regard. On behalf of our team here, thank you!”
— Justin Strong, Loveland Innovations
“We invest a lot of dollars in trade shows, and achieving a positive ROI
is important. We are a longtime exhibitor because this show always
delivers a great return on investment.”- Andy Robinson, Jon-Don
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“ This has become the premier event in which to participate because most of the leaders in the industry are here.”
- Bill Loveland, Xactware Solutions
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
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EXHIBIT HALL LAYOUT
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- Premium Space-Eligible for In-Booth Presentations*
EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Insurance Restoration and Remodeling Document and Electronics Restoration
Roofing General and Carpet Cleaning
Board Up Plumbing
Water Damage Mitigation Flooring
Biohazard and Hazmat Cleanup Mold and Mildew Remediation
Contents Cleaning, Packing and Storage Air Duct Cleaning
HOW TO REGISTERTo register and apply for booth space, visitcontractorconnection.com/contractorconference
If you have any questions concerning exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dennis Wright at :
Booth spaces are reserved for approved product and service providers. Active network member contractors may be eligible for booth space on a space-available basis. Registering for booth space represents an application for the space and Contractor Connection reserves the right to assign a different space(s), modify the floorplan and decline any application.
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The majority of attendees are mostly owner and general manager members of the Contractor Connection Network. A number of insurance company claims executives, adjusters and affinity partners are also in attendance. Network members represent all regions of the U.S., including Hawaii and Alaska, as well as the Canadian provinces. These contractors provide residen-tial and commercial insurance restoration, commercial renovation and repair, and residential home improvement/remodeling services. Primary trades performed are:
ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS