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Upcoming Event

2008 Heartland Professional Development Conference

Exhibit/Sponsorship Information

You won't want to miss this high visibility conference!

Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities­

Conference exhibitors and advertisers are an integral part of the Heartland Professional Development Conference. Exhibitors and sponsors will have a direct impact on the over 500 attendees.The Heartland Professional Development Conference is the premier venue for workforce development professionals in the Heartland Region. Since 1989, the Conference has brought together a broad range of workforce development professionals, private sector employers and human resource agencies seeking to learn more about the workforce development industry.

The Benefits of Sponsorship and Exhibiting

The Symposium offers the potential to increase product sales and to reach new segments of the workforce market in the Region 5 Ten State Area (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, and WI) and the U.S. Additionally, the Conference is an ideal venue to showcase new product offerings and to create a higher profile among the various partner agencies represented in the One Stop Career Centers. The Conference affords the opportunity to visit with both those making purchasing decisions and those actually providing services.

Profile of Attendees

An estimated 500 plus individuals representing the growing workforce development system including state administrators and staff, local administrators and One Stop staff, U.S. DOL and other Federal agency employees and others interested in improving the workforce development system will attend the Heartland Professional Development Conference. Exhibitors and sponsors will interact with:

  • Workforce investment board members
  • Business leaders
  • Workforce investment board executive staff
  • stop career center administrators
  • State council members and executive staff
  • Job training administrators
  • Training institute directors
  • Services providers and consultants
  • Professionals invested in employment and training programs and policy
  • U.S. Department of Labor
Dates to Remember

Wednesday, March 12
Hotel cut-off date & Early Bird Registration Deadline
Monday, March 17
Deadline Application & Program Material Due
Monday, April 7
Exhibitors set up 7:00 - 11:00 am; Show Hours 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, April 8
Show Hours 7:30 am - 4:00 pm; Exhibitor Tear-down at 4:00 pm


Exhibit Packages
Heartland Package for $600 includes:
  • Table Top Exhibit includes:
  • Skirted 6 Foot Table
  • 2 Chairs & Waste Basket
  • One Full Conference Registration Fee
  • Complimentary Description in the Program
  • Post-Conference Attendee Lists

Recognition Package for $800 includes:

  • All of the Above Plus
  • 1/2 Page Ad in the Conference Program Book
  • Registration Packet Insert
  • Pre-Conference Attendee Lists


Sponsorship Packages
Don’t miss these value-packed sponsorship packages designed for firms who want an efficient, high-impact marketing solution.

Gold - $5,000: Overall Conference Sponsors– If your firm wants attention this is the session for you. In addition to signage and recognition in the program book, your firm will be highlighted during the opening session. Placement of your logo will be on your tote bag and on the front cover of the program.

Silver - $2,500: Event Specific Sponsor – If your firm wants attention this is the opportunity for you. Stand out among the rest meet, front-line and leadership together at the event of your choice. Sponsorship includes mike time, signage and recognition in the program book.

Sponsorship opportunities include a complimentary Resource Display at the Conference.



Table Top Placement

Preferred placement in the exhibit area will be given to sponsors, followed by the order of the paid applications that are received. Electricity will be available for a $100 charge.


Publicity Information
Please provide a brief profile, 25-50 word description of the products and/or services being exhibited for use in the National Offender Workforce Development Conference Program Book. Companies not completing this section will be listed by name only. Profiles must be received no later than March 5, 2008 for inclusion in the program book.

Advertising Opportunities
Advertising space for your organization in the final conference program is available at the following rates:
  • Full Page Ad $350
  • Half Page Ad $250
  • Registration Packet Insert $150
  • Literature Display $100
Preferred form of submission for graphics:
High resolution PDF file (a high-resolution TIF or EPS will also be accepted, PDF is preferred), two color (black and PMS 3282), no bleed.

Register on-line by clicking on the "Register" tab above or find a printable exhibit form under the "Event Materials" tab above.