Thank you for your Sponsorship of the 8th Annual Manufacturers Summit

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1 Annual MANUFACTURERS SUMMIT Inland Empire MCIE Thank you for your Sponsorship of the 8th Annual Manufacturers Summit This packet of information (see pages below) contains important information that will ensure that your experience is great. We have included: Contents Quick Facts:... 2 How to Register and Why... 2 Booth Details for Vendors, Sponsors and Made In the I.E. Tables... 3 When to Arrive and Where to Park... 4 What to Expect During the Day... 4 Deadlines for Sponsorship Benefits... 5 Diamond Sponsorship Benefits:... 5 Platinum Sponsorship Benefits:... 5 Gold Sponsorship Package Details:... 5 Silver Sponsorship Package Details:... 6 Bronze Booth Sponsorship Package Details:... 6 Manufacturer Booth Sponsorship Package Details:... 6 Bronze Table Sponsorship Package Details:... 6 Steel Student Sponsorship Details:... 6 Map of the Facility... 7 Who to Contact with Questions... 8 Where to Stay

2 Quick Facts: When and Where Thursday, February 14, 2019, at the Riverside Convention Center 7:00 a.m. Event opens, guests arrive, and registration begins. 8:00 8:45 a.m. Opening Event (Exhibits close) 8:45 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Exhibit area is open. Special Coffee Break is planned for mid-morning, located in the Exhibit area. 2:00 Exhibitor Load-Out How to Register and Why All attendees must register to attend, including vendors, sponsors, staff, speakers, and VIP guests. Your registration codes are included with this if you are a $2500 and above sponsor. Bring your proof of registration to show for free parking at the Convention Center, entrance, and check-in for your name tag. It s important to register before February 7, That s our deadline for accurate counts. Before registering, please have the following information ready for yourself and the guests you may be registering: name, position title, company, industry, address, mail address, breakout session preferences. For your custom registration information, including your codes, please refer to the that s contained in this packet. 2

3 Booth Details for Vendors, Sponsors, and Made in the I.E. Tables Exhibitor Setup for Bronze Booth through Diamond Sponsors and Made in the I.E. Tables Early Exhibit Setup Available! Arrive between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 13, to set up your booth or table. You may also setup on Thursday, February 14, between 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. The event starts at 7:00 a.m., and we want you to have as much exposure as possible. MCIE Volunteers will check you in and direct you, by map, to your booth location. Your name will be placed on the top of the booth in the exhibit area, or in the hallway on your Made in the I.E. Tables. We do our best to give top level sponsors the prime locations, and to create a good mixture of industries to improve exposure to vendors and create excitement for attendees. The exhibit booths are 10 x 10 with pipe and drape, have a table, tablecloth, and two chairs. Please contact Molly (mburgess@gmail.com) if you need lifting equipment to move your booth. MCIE and Convention Center staff are prohibited from assisting you in lifting or moving. If you have pre-ordered electricity, your booth will have electricity available. Electricity cannot be ordered on-site. Helium balloons, beverages and foods may not be distributed from your booth or table. Bottled fuel is not allowed. Under the Convention Center s agreement, no outside food and beverage is allowed, no merchandise or novelties may be sold, and no smoking is allowed.there is no security provided for items in your booth or on your table. Please secure it or guard it. For additional Convention Center restrictions on loading, please visit riversidecvb.com. The exhibit room will be locked between 3 p.m. on February 13, and 5:30 a.m. on February 14. Made in the I.E. tables are approximately 4 x 30, are placed against a wall, and do not have chairs or electricity. Please help us save by cleaning up all items around your booth when you load out. Remember: All guests, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers MUST bring a printed ticket for complimentary parking event admittance and name tag. 3

4 The MCIE Summit will be located on the upper concourse at the Riverside Convention Center. Access to the Exhibit area (Event halls C and D) is most convenient from the loading docs on the east side of the Convention Center. Please unload and move your vehicle within 15 minutes of arriving at the dock. Space there is limited. Vehicle parking can be on the street or in the parking lot to the north of the Riverside Convention Center. Your parking pass does not allow in and out privileges. What to Expect During the Day Please note that our MCIE staff will be wearing red shirts and are volunteers from various agencies, colleges, and businesses. Treat them kindly and thank them for helping. During lunch a survey form rating the event will be available. All those returning a completed survey will be included in our drawing for a great prize. The drawing will take place at 1:30 p.m., and the winner will be notified by cell phone. Under the Convention Center s agreement, no outside food and beverage is allowed, no merchandise or novelties may be sold, and no smoking is allowed. Concession stand in the main concourse will be open and available to all. Booth sitters, without paid tickets and no meals, are encouraged to visit the Concession stand or other restaurants outside of the Convention Center. Only the Diamond Sponsors may distribute flyers and materials on the tables in the general session area. 4

5 Deadlines for Sponsorship Benefits All items for graphics or visuals should be mailed to All Sponsors Materials are Due January 15, 2019: Company Name for Signage: Be sure we have the correct spelling of your organization for signage. Diamond Sponsorship Benefits: Contact Molly Burgess prior to December, for questions: Determine booth needs Desired number of event registrations (up to 20). Table Handouts that you will print and distribute to all tables PowerPoint Slides 5 to 10 Ad Specs: Full page, full bleed, full color, 7.5 W X 10 H Logo needed in eps file format Diamond Executive Speaker Name: Due January 15 for inclusion in program Diamond: 30 to 60 second video for luncheon: Due January 15 Ongoing promotion on MFGCouncilie.com and s through November Platinum Sponsorship Benefits: Desired number of event registration (up to 20). PowerPoint Slides 5 due January 15 Ad Specs: Full page, full bleed, full color, 7.5 W X 10 H Logo needed in eps file format Ongoing promotion on MFGCouncilie.com and s through November Gold Sponsorship Package Details: Determine booth needs Table of 10 registrations. Let us know if you have empty seats for manufacturers or students. PowerPoint Slides 3 due January 15 Ad Specs: Half page horizontal, full bleed, full color, 7.5 W X 4.75 H Logo needed in jpg file format Ongoing promotion on MFGCouncilie.com and s through November

6 Silver Sponsorship Package Details: Determine booth needs 5 event tickets. Let us know if you have empty seats for manufacturers or students. PowerPoint Slide 1 due January 15 Ad Specs: Quarter page vertical, full color, 3.5 W X 4.75 H Logo in jpg file format Bronze Booth Sponsorship Package Details: Determine booth needs 1 event ticket Company name listed in program Manufacturer Booth Sponsorship Package Details: 2 event tickets 10 x 10 booth Program listing as a sponsor with website listed Bronze Table Sponsorship Package Details: 10 event tickets Company name listed in program Steel Student Sponsorship Details: 1 event ticket Company name listed in program as a Student Sponsor 6

7 Map of the Facility Riverside Convention Center 7

8 Who to Contact with Questions Debbie Smith: Summit Chairperson, Molly Burgess, Executive Director MCIE at or or cell (909) Please note: For Made in the Inland Empire showcase items, there are no hand trucks available and this is an unmanned space given to showcase items made regionally. This is not exhibitor space, so please plan to have your items delivered, placed, and monitored as appropriate by your staff. 8

9 Where to Stay Guest room block has been set up at the Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown next to the Convention Center for the MCIE Manufacturers Summit. Reservations must be made before January 30th, 2019 Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown 3500 Market Street Riverside, CA $139 Plus % Tax for a King or $ for 2 Queen beds Rate Includes Our Free Wi-Fi and $8.00 discounted Parking. Free breakfast for World of Hyatt members. When Making Group Reservations You Have Multiple Options: Calling Reservations At And Mentioning Group Code: G-MANS Or Your Booking Link Is home.html?corp_id=g-mans 9