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IAR Annual Convention & Expo:
September 17-19, 2008

Expo: September 18-19, 2008

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Deadline for sponsorships is July 31, 2008. Sponsor a seminar, social event, continuing education class, coffee break or other opportunity. Sponsorships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsors receive recognition from the podium or head table of the session or event, and depending on contribution, can receive many benefits and various levels of recognition.

Sponsorships are offered in several categories.

To serve as a sponsor, contact IAR Marketing Coordinator Lyndee Fein at 217/529-2600, e-mail LFein@iar.org or download the contract today to get started!

Convention Sponsorship Opportunities
Item (# available) Cost
REALTOR Networking Reception $2,000
Opening Session $5,000
Closing Session $2,000
General Sessions (4) SOLD
Morning Session $750
Continuing Education Sessions (2) SOLD
Coffee Breaks in Expo (2) SOLD
Expo Continental Breakfast/Coffee Break SOLD
Legal Issues Breakfast SOLD
Cash Drawings (5) 3 SOLD $500
Registration Lanyards SOLD
Registration Tote Bags SOLD
Program Booklet, Back Cover SOLD
Program Booklet, Inside Front Cover $1,500
Program Booklet, Internal Page (4) 2 SOLD $1,200
 
Inaugural Banquet Sponsorship Opportunities
Item Cost
Inaugural Programs SOLD
Dinner music SOLD
Souvenir photos $2,500
Inaugural Banquet $5,000
Dance Band SOLD
Banquet Decorations SOLD
Inaugural Gifts $1,500
Afterglow Coffee $1,000
Dinner wine SOLD
Inaugural Dessert SOLD
Inaugural Flowers $2,500
Reception hors d' ouvres $4,000

CONVENTION EXPO

Floor Plan

Expo Fees
The cost of exhibit space is for contracts/payments received. Booth payment must be received with the completed Expo Registration Contract. Space is assigned on a first-paid, first-served basis. No fax or telephone reservations will be accepted without a credit card payment. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted or you may attach a check to your contract and submit via mail.

Booth Type Early Bird 
(by June 20)
Regular
(after June 20)
Prime/Corner $700 $775
Regular $600 $675
Adjacent $475 $475

 

Trade Show Schedule
Sept. 17 Set-up 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Sept. 18 Set-up

Exhibits Open

8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sept. 19 Exhibits Open

Prize Drawings

Teardown

9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Amenities
The following amenities are included in the cost of each booth space:

  1. 8' x 10' exhibit booth space (Exhibit Hall is carpeted)

  2. One 6' table, two chairs and trash can

  3. Pipe, draping, and company sign

  4. Entry in Convention program book

  5. Virtual Trade Show at IAR’s Web site:
    Your name and product description will be included, as well as a link to your Web site

  6. IAR Convention and Expo early notification discount

  7. Convention sponsorship opportunities

  8. Discounted guest room rates at Convention (based upon availability)

  9. One complimentary Convention registration and up to ten assistant exhibitor passes

PLUS: 
* (1) Set of mailing labels of Convention attendees
* 15% discount on ads run in the July and/or September 2008 issues of the Illinois REALTOR magazine, IAR’s membership publication
Note: Electrical and phone line service is not included in the cost of booth space.

All information in lists subject to change. Payments or contributions to IAR are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal Income Tax purposes. Payments may be deductible as a business expense. Please contact your tax advisor if in doubt.

 

 

Elect to Succeed...Pursue a New Dynamic
The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, Lombard, Illinois

For more information download the contract or contact IAR Marketing Coordinator Lyndee Fein at 217/529-2600, e-mail LFein@iar.org.

Accommodations
After registering with IAR as an exhibitor or sponsor, you will receive a hotel reservation form. 

If you are interested in hosting a hospitality suite, contact IAR at iaraccess@iar.org or phone 217/529-2600 for arrangements!

 

 

   
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