KEY DECISION MAKERS ON MEETING SPEND

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1 BRINGING AMERICA S KEY DECISION MAKERS ON MEETING SPEND TO YOU EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ADVISORY BOARDS and the

2 About American Meetings, Inc. (AMI) Our mission at American Meetings, Inc. (AMI) is to earn our clients trust by providing exceptional event marketing and meeting management solutions through superior customer service, creative thinking and the latest meeting technologies. Our corporate meeting planners and partner meeting planners produce events both domestically and globally for our clients in a variety of industries, including technology, marine, pharmaceuticals, biotech, healthcare, commercial real estate, consumer product, retail and investment banking. AMI manages and produces any of the following types of corporate meetings, conferences, events and programs: Advisory Boards Annual Conferences Awards & Incentive Programs Congress & Convention Management Dinner & Galas Investigator Meetings Marketing Meetings Our team at AMI, including our senior management, marketing professionals and certified meeting planners (CMPs) manage all elements of logistics and production based on our client s needs. We manage: Audio Visual Budget Consultation Contracting and Management Event Creative Event Production Event Websites Integrated Event Marketing Mobile Meeting App Our Valued Partner Suppliers & Partners MeetingsinaBox PharmaceuticalBiotech Meetings Product Launches Sales Meetings Sales Training Tradeshow Management Virtual Meetings In addition to being a partner with our clients, we value the same partnership with our suppliers. We would not be able to accomplish what we do without the support, services and products offered by you. Our partner suppliers are an important extension of our team in planning and executing memorable meetings and events. Types include: Hotels and Resorts Audio Visual and Production Groups Show Decorators DMC s Restaurants Onsite Staff Registration Reporting Metrics Revenue Management Strategic Consulting Venue Sourcing Vendor Negotiation Virtual Meetings Transportation Companies Airlines Local CVB s Convention Centers Speakers and Entertainers

We Bring You the Key Decision Makers AMI plans and executes annual programs specifically

developing relationships and securing future business for AMI and our partner suppliers.

Advisory Board s (ELAB s) The Annual AMI Partners Conference 3 Programs Annually 1 Program

influence meeting spend and destination selection for their organizations.

Internal and Partner Meeting & Event Planners Department Leads and Managers Directors and VP

3 We Bring You the Key Decision Makers AMI plans and executes annual programs specifically designed to bring the key decision makers to a targeted destination with the goal of developing relationships and securing future business for AMI and our partner suppliers. The programs consist of two different meeting types that include: Executive Leadership Advisory Board s (ELAB s) The Annual AMI Partners Conference 3 Programs Annually 1 Program Annually Each has a specific vetted audience consisting of key decision makers who directly influence meeting spend and destination selection for their organizations. Our attendee types include, but not limited to: Heads of Internal Meetings Departments Internal and Partner Meeting & Event Planners Department Leads and Managers Directors and VP s of Sales Directors and VP s of Marketing Product Directors & Brand Managers Business Owners & CLevel Executives We Bring You Access

Executive Leadership Advisory Board s (ELAB s) EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ADVISORY BOARD ELAB s (otherwise known as a FAM trip for industry professionals) are executed three times annually, typically at a

These programs are a bit smaller and high end, usually consisting of 58 executives.

Their time is valuable and in demand, so we welcome any opportunity to showcase our talents, products and services, as well as those of our partner suppliers.

Program Participants Include: 58 Clients or Prospects Prospects/Decision Makers who influence meeting spend 4 AMI Corporate Staff 1 Guest Speaker Destination Partner Suppliers and Commitments

4 Executive Leadership Advisory Board s (ELAB s) EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ADVISORY BOARD ELAB s (otherwise known as a FAM trip for industry professionals) are executed three times annually, typically at a resort destination, and was developed to provide enough training and development within the agenda to validate ROI of attendance. These programs are a bit smaller and high end, usually consisting of 58 executives. All executive attendees are vetted by AMI and each is a key influencer or directly responsible for selecting meeting destinations and approving meetings budgets. Their time is valuable and in demand, so we welcome any opportunity to showcase our talents, products and services, as well as those of our partner suppliers. Outsourced meeting types they host are typically Incentives, Sales Meetings, Executive Retreats, User Conferences and Products Launches. Program Participants Include: 58 Clients or Prospects Prospects/Decision Makers who influence meeting spend 4 AMI Corporate Staff 1 Guest Speaker Destination Partner Suppliers and Commitments Include: American Meetings, Inc. (AMI) Provides vetted attendees influencing meetings decisions and spend. Additionally AMI supplements any additional costs for airline, transportation and meeting needs Hotel or Resort Venue Provides sleeping rooms, meeting space and hotel food and beverage Local CVB Provides sponsorship dollars, as well as available resources to successfully execute the ELAB at any level DMC Provides meeting and production decor, AV transportation, offsite meal venues, offsite activities Airline Carrier Provides complimentary or discounted airline tickets for meeting guests Some of Our Previous Program Partners Include:

Executive Leadership Advisory Board s (ELAB s) Proposed Schedule of Events The

time as well as additional activities proposed by a local DMC or CVB.

start day is Thursday) 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 pm All Remaining

Day 2 10:45 am 1:30 pm 6:30 pm 10:45 am 1:15 pm 9:30 pm Breakfast at Hotel

5 Executive Leadership Advisory Board s (ELAB s) Proposed Schedule of Events The following is a proposed schedule of events with a preferred start day on a Thursday. Depending on the destination selected, one day may be added to allow travel time as well as additional activities proposed by a local DMC or CVB. Additional site visits to properties of interest may also be added if proximity to the host venue will allow. Day 0 1 AMI Staff member to arrive for setup and walk through Day 1 (preferred start day is Thursday) 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 pm All Remaining Participants Arrive Hotel Site Visit Welcome Reception at Hotel Dinner at Hotel Day 2 10:45 am 1:30 pm 6:30 pm 10:45 am 1:15 pm 9:30 pm Breakfast at Hotel Meeting Break Meeting (continued) Lunch at Hotel OffSite Activity OffSite or Hotel Dinner (depending on location) Day 3 Breakfast at Hotel Meeting Box Lunches and Departures Some of Our Previous Program Partners Include:

AMI Annual Partner s Conference 2014 TIDELINE OCEAN RESORT & SPA A KIMPTON HOTEL December 810, 2014 ~ Palm Beach, Florida The AMI Annual Partners Conference is executed one time annually, typically

Proximity to our corporate headquarters is the primary reason for the preferred location; however, other properties are considered.

Partner Meeting Planners (PMP s) are independent planners who maintain their own client relationships and partner with AMI to assist with marketing, sales, site selection, planning, execution and

6 AMI Annual Partner s Conference 2014 TIDELINE OCEAN RESORT & SPA A KIMPTON HOTEL December 810, 2014 ~ Palm Beach, Florida The AMI Annual Partners Conference is executed one time annually, typically at a partner property located within a 5 hour drive from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Proximity to our corporate headquarters is the primary reason for the preferred location; however, other properties are considered. This program is a bit larger in size (3040 attendees) and consists of meeting planning professionals who are either directly employed by American Meetings, Inc. (AMI) or are Partner Meeting Planners. Partner Meeting Planners (PMP s) are independent planners who maintain their own client relationships and partner with AMI to assist with marketing, sales, site selection, planning, execution and reconciliation. These Meeting Planning attendees plan and execute all meeting types including Incentives, Sales Meetings, Executive Retreats, Association and Government Events, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Meetings, Tradeshows, User Conferences and Products Launches. Program Participants Include: 10 AMI Corporate Staff and Meeting Planners Planners responsible for site selection and meeting planning for corporate clients 1015 Partner Meeting Planner s (PMP s) Independent Meeting Planners who partner with AMI 57 Suppliers Industry suppliers who will not only be partnering for services at the Conference but will also be speaking to the attendees about industry trends and their services Destination Partner Suppliers and Commitments Include: American Meetings, Inc. (AMI) Provides vetted attendees influencing meetings decisions and spend. Additionally AMI supplements any additional costs for airline and program needs Hotel or Resort Venue Provides sleeping rooms, meeting space and hotel food and beverage Local CVB Provides sponsorship dollars, as well as available resources to successfully execute the Partner s Conference at any level DMC Provides meeting and beverage decor, AV transportation, offsite venues, offsite activities Airline Carrier Provides complimentary or discounted airline tickets for meeting guests Production Company Provides AV support and sound and lighting equipment as needed Partner Supplier Speakers Provides meeting content and meeting materials for participants showcasing their brand, product or service Thank You OUR CONFERENCE PARTNERS Some of Our Previous Program Partners Include:

AMI Annual Partner s Conference Proposed Schedule of Events The following is a proposed schedule of events with a preferred start day on a Thursday.

Additional site visits to properties of interest may also be added if proximity to the host venue will allow.

7 AMI Annual Partner s Conference Proposed Schedule of Events The following is a proposed schedule of events with a preferred start day on a Thursday. Depending on the destination selected, one day may be added to allow travel time as well as additional activities proposed by a local DMC or CVB. Additional site visits to properties of interest may also be added if proximity to the host venue will allow. Day 0 5 AMI Staff member to arrive for setup, walk through and preplanning Day 1 6:00 pm Day 2 10:45 am 1:30 pm 2:45 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm Day 3 11:30 am 6:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:45 am 1:30 pm 2:45 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm All Remaining Participants Arrive Hotel Site Visit Welcome Reception and Dinner at Hotel RECEPTION FORMAT: The Reception is typically open bar with heavy apps or stations in a cocktail atmosphere. This is not a sit down dinner. SPEAKERS: Speakers will include any, or all, of the following: The Host Hotel and affiliate Sales Company, Partner CVB and Partner DMC. Breakfast at Hotel Meeting Morning Break Meeting (continued) Lunch at Hotel Meeting (continued) Afternoon Break Meeting (continued) HOTEL PANEL DISCUSSION HOTEL PANEL DISCUSSION: This is a panel created to promote open dialogue between the hotel and the planners who interact with them on a daily basis. Panel guests are typically hotel staff (GM, Directors of Sales, Banquets, CSM s) and anyone you feel would benefit from the discussion. Partner CVB s are also invited to participate on this panel. The goal is to share objectives and develop communication s best practices at all levels starting with the sales process, through planning execution and reconciliation. 7:00 pm 10:00 pm Group Dinner Event and Awards DINNER FORMAT: Reception for 1 hour followed by a sit down dinner. Entertainment is provided by our partner DMC if applicable. SPEAKERS: Speakers will include partner DMC and Production Company is available. AMI CEO will close the night with thank you and awards. 11:30 am Breakfast at Hotel Meeting Working Lunch Departures

Partner Benefits In Addition to Access, Why Sponsor as a Partner? Our goal is to make these programs a WIN for all of the Partner Suppliers involved.

By bringing our clients and planners to you, it shows our commitments to them as a vendor and to you as a partner supplier. We all succeed by working together!

8 Partner Benefits In Addition to Access, Why Sponsor as a Partner? Our goal is to make these programs a WIN for all of the Partner Suppliers involved. A successful sales model is one based on a direct relationship with individuals making the key decisions that influence the way money is spent. By bringing our clients and planners to you, it shows our commitments to them as a vendor and to you as a partner supplier. We all succeed by working together! AMI s Commitment to Our Partners AMI will put you first when conducting site searches or looking for industry suppliers for contracted meetings and events. You will get the RFP s prior to an expanded search to compete for and secure business. A committed partner is an invaluable resource. AMI will also give you complimentary digital advertising on all of our websites. Analyzed independently by Alexa Traffic Ranking Service, an Amazon Company, our network not only provides the highest traffic rank than any other meeting services firm in America, but our page views, and average time on site, are significantly higher per visitor. #1 US Traffic Ranking AmericanMeetings.com #1 American Express Meetings 90,010 96k 101k Experient A Maritz Travel Company Helms Briscoe Our users interact with our network on a daily basis and are making buying decisions at the same time they are viewing your company s message. Our model is unique in the industry as our partner advertisers interact with our users through the entire lifecycle of the meetings process. 221k Conference Direct 470k AmericanMeetings.com: Where America s corporate decisionmakers come to source their meeting planners Social.AmericanMeetings.com: The industry s only social network where meeting planners interact daily The American Meetings Business Directory: Gain access to 97,000 event planners and suppliers full contact MeetingSoft.com: The event industry s most powerful technology platform where Planner s work and plan their meetings daily

9 Become a Partner Please indicate what type of Meetings Supplier you are? Hotels and Resorts Transportation Company Audio / Visual Group Show Decorator DMC Airline Local CVB Convention Center Restaurants Which Program(s) are you interested in Partnership with? Speaker or Entertainer Annual Partner s Conference Typically Hosted in November or Early December Executive Leadership Ad Board Hosted 3 Times Annually at Different Destinations If you are a hotel, please list available date options: PROGRAM START DAY PROGRAM END DAY Partner Supplier Contact Information: Your Name: Property or Name: Street Address: City and State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country: Contact Phone: Contact Website: Additional Comments: If you would like to speak to someone directly about the Partnership opportunities, please contact Todd Bludworth with American Meetings, Inc. (AMI): or via at Todd@AmericanMeetings.com. Thank you and we look forward to growing with you!

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