SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS. November 7-9, 2016 Dallas, Texas. Women in Trucking 2016 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 1

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1 SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS 1 November 7-9, 2016 Dallas, Texas Women in Trucking 2016 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 1

2 Join your transportation, logistics and supply chain peers at the second annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo, hosted by the Women In Trucking Association. Learn about critical transportation issues and trends, along with perspectives and the positive impact women have on the industry. Build business in this integrated conference and exhibition setting. Attach your company, brand, and reputation to our mission: To generate dialogue and action around the importance of gender diversity in transportation and logistics. Ellen Voie, President and CEO Women In Trucking CONFERENCE & EXPO Women Make A POSITIVE Impact On Transportation Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus Table of Contents: Women-Owned Businesses Grow 47% Faster Women Control 40% Investible Assets Women Make Exceptional Leaders 3 Membership Demographics 40% $ 4 Exhibitors and Sponsors 5 Online Branding Those $10+ million in revenue grow faster than others. Women control over $11 trillion in total U.S. investable assets. Common strengths include intuitive/logical thinking, team-building, communication. 6 In Print Marketing 7 At The Conference Hundreds Expected to Attend 20+ Educational Sessions 100+ Brands As Part of Expo 8 Exclusive Sponsorship Options 9 Exhibition Floor Plan Conference Venue Leverage a diverse workforce, develop women leaders, strategies to engage more female drivers. Covering industry trends, challenges, capacity, management issues, cost control, and much more! Network with peers, top executives, providers of logistics services and products. Women in Trucking 2016 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 2

3 Our Mission A Sampling of Member Companies Women In Trucking was established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Demographics: Corporate members: 350 active corporate companies Individual members: 2,200+ Members of Women In Trucking range from motor carriers of all sizes and logistics service providers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and private fleets of leading retailers and manufacturers. Here are just a few of our members: ABF Freight System Arrow Truck Sales Averitt Express Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Bennett International Group Brenny Transportation C.R. England C.H. Robinson CalArk Trucking Co. Career Builder Celadon Covenant Transport DTX FedEx Custom Critical FedEx Freight Freightliner Frito-Lay Great Dane Hyundai Translead J.B. Hunt Transport Landstar Transportation Michelin Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Peterbilt PITT OHIO R&L Global Logistics Randall-Reilly Publishing Co, LLC Ryder System, Inc. Schneider National, Inc. Southeastern Freight Lines TMW Systems Transport America Travel Centers of America/ Petro Stopping Centers Trimac U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. Volvo Trucks Walmart Transportation Werner XPO Logistics YRC Worldwide Zip Xpress, Inc. Gold Partners: Silver Partners: Bronze Partners: Women in Trucking 2016 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 3

4 Women In Trucking Membership Industries Titles* Trucking & Logistic Companies 34% Trucks, Trailers & Accessories 12% Truck Driving Schools 10% Trucking Associations 9% Financial and Insurance 8% Health & Fitness 4% Consulting 4% Industry Related 4% Other 15% President/Owner/Chairman/CEO COO/CFO/Vice President * Based on members reporting their titles Director Manager Other 15% 12% 14% 30% 29% Gender Type 83 % Corporate Employees 29% Truck Driver 34% 17 % Corporate or Fewer Employees Individual, Non-Driver Corporate School or Non-Profit Student Membership Other 15% 10% 4% 7% 1% For Sponsor Information, contact: Carleen Herndon carleen@mindshare.bz Women in Trucking 2016 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 4

5 Build your brand and name recognition through powerful online and e-marketing strategies. ONLINE BRANDING Diamond Ruby Sapphire Expo Only Conference Campaign: Your logo featured on e-blasts. Conference Website: Visitors will see your logo 24/7 Visitors will see your company name with link. WIT e-news: 12 issues 8 issues 4 issues Your logo will be featured in WITs weekly e-newsletter, reaching thousands of readers. Webcasts: 4 4 Your company is featured as a sponsor of a webcast, promoted to the WIT audience. Thought Leadership: Your insights and expertise featured in a bylined column in WIT e-news. Social Media: Promoted through all WIT social media channels: FB, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube. For Sponsor Information, contact: Carleen Herndon carleen@mindshare.bz Women in Trucking 2016 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 5

6 RTR PrePrint1.qxp_Layout 1 8/16/16 3:07 PM Page C1 Improved truck design for women See you in November? Keep your brand in front of the transportation industry through national advertising and targeted direct-mail campaigns. IN PRINT MARKETING Diamond Ruby Sapphire Expo Only Redefining The Road Magazine: 4 4 Receive article about your company in WIT s premier magazine which is circulated to thousands of readers. Photo and logo included with article 4 about your company in WIT s magazine. National Advertising: Your logo will be featured in all print advertisements promoting the conference. Conference Brochure: Your logo is featured on all direct mail reaching thousands of decision-makers. Conference On-Site Booklet: Cover Cover Inside Profile Only Your company and profile is featured in the on-site booklet. 1 Summer 2016 DIAMOND SPONSORS RUBY SPONSORS SAPPHIRE SPONSORS Does gender balance make good business sense? Inside It s official: Girl Scouts say Trucks are fun! Women speak out: What keeps YOU UP AT NIGHT Making a better life on the road MEASURING gender diversity Sept , 2015 Dallas, Texas For Sponsor Information, contact: Carleen Herndon carleen@mindshare.bz Women in Trucking 2016 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 6

7 Build relationships with decision-makers at the Accelerate! Conference & Expo by Women In Trucking. Discounted Conference Registrations for Team Members: $199 AT THE CONFERENCE Diamond Ruby Sapphire Expo Only 10x10 Premium Booth: Premium Your inner tier space at the expo serves as a branding billboard during conference sessions. 10X10 Standard Booth: Standard The outer tier is your space to increase your visibility and to help you build relationships and business! Room Key: 4 4 Your logo is printed on the room keys of all conference attendees staying at the hotel. Name Recognition: As a sponsor, you receive regular mention and logo presentation on the Jumbotron screen throughout the conference. Free Conference Registrations: Additional Registrations (Discounted): $199 Sponsor Package Pricing: $9,200 $7,200 $5,200 $3,200 Premium Only $2,800 Standard For Sponsor Information, contact: Carleen Herndon carleen@mindshare.bz NOTE: All members of the Women In Trucking Association will receive a $300 discount off these rates. Women in Trucking 2016 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 7

8 Increase your visibility at the conference by participating in an Exclusive Sponsorship. EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: Networking Reception Sponsorship... $5,800 Lunch Sponsorship... $3,800 Breakfast Sponsorship... $3,300 Break Sponsorship... $2,300 Board Luncheon/Breakfast.... $1,250 Lanyards... $4,800 Wifi Access... $4,800 Conference Bags... $2,800 Customized Notepads... $2,500 Charging Station... $2,500 Pens... $1,200 NOTE: All members of the Women In Trucking Association will receive a $300 discount off these rates. Custom Coordinated Sponsorships available call for options and pricing. For Sponsor Information, contact: Carleen Herndon carleen@mindshare.bz Women in Trucking 2016 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 8

9 Exhibition Floor Plan November 7-9, 2016 Frisco, Texas All booths numbered in the 100s are considered Premium and are available at a investment of only $3,200. STAGE Networking Lounge Networking Lounge EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT ENTRANCE Women in Trucking 2016 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 9

10 It all takes place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel Convention Center & Spa With easy access to major highways and less than 20 miles from three airports in the region, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel Convention Center & Spa is ideally located for exploring all that the area has to offer. Retreat to a two-room suite featuring a separate living room with sofa bed and a private bedroom with one king-sized or two double beds. Take care of business tasks in an ergonomic desk chair at the dining and work table. Stay connected with wired and wireless internet access. Stock the refrigerator with your favorite beverages and snacks. Savor our free made-to-order breakfast. On busy mornings, if you miss the Women In Trucking networking breakfasts you can grab a muffin and coffee to go from Starbucks. The Cyprus Grill right on site serves lunch and dinner as well. Indulge in restorative treatments and therapies at Spa Botanica. Maintain your exercise routine in our Embassy Suites Fitness Center or swim laps in the indoor pool. Join the Women In Trucking Association and Reserve Your Sponsorship and Booth Today! 1. Join Women In Trucking (If you re not already a member). All members receive an additional $300 off any sponsorship or booth package. > Click here to join 2. Determine level of participation (Sponsorship package or A La Carte) or Expo Only package (see previous pages). 3. Initiate Your Women In Trucking Sponsorship and/or Reserve Your Booth. > Click here For Sponsor information, contact Carleen Herndon: carleen@mindshare.bz Women in Trucking 2016 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 10