112th Annual Conference May 6 9, 2018 St. Louis, Missouri Exhibit dates: May 6-8, 2018

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1 Government Finance Officers Association 112th Annual Conference May 6 9, 2018 St. Louis, Missouri Exhibit dates: May 6-8, 2018 CONNECT WITH THE DECISION MAKERS EXHIBIT AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2 Every year more than 4,000 government professionals attend GFOA s Annual Conference to discover and learn about the products, services, and tools that will help them manage their governments more efficiently, effectively, and economically. Their professional challenges represent your business opportunities.

3 Exhibit dates: May 6-8, 2018 Your Perfect Target Audience: Decision Makers The 112th GFOA Annual Conference is your opportunity to meet face-to-face with chief financial officers, directors of finance, auditor controllers, treasurers, budget directors, accountants, and many other key decision makers. As an exhibitor, you will reach state and local government finance officers from across the United States and Canada who decide how their budget dollars are spent. Attendees can view your products, ask questions, and see live demonstrations of the products and services you offer that can save their governments time and money. For the past 112 years, GFOA has hosted the highest quality conference which means the highest quality leads for exhibitors. It is the perfect place to establish new partnerships and reconnect with existing customers. Why You Should Exhibit CONNECT with more than 4,000 finance professionals SHOWCASE innovative products and services INFLUENCE key decisions makers BENCHMARK your company as an industry leader GROW YOUR BUSINESS more than 4,000 finance professionals May 22, 2017 booth is packed at #GFOA2017! Great to see our amazing customers in one place! If you partner with any companies that you think would be a good fit to exhibit at GFOA s Annual Conference, please send your suggestions to conference@gfoa.org.

4 Maximize Your Exposure Through Sponsorship SPONSORSHIP When you become a sponsor, your company will be more visible and memorable. Whether you choose to contribute to the overall conference or fund a specific element of the event, your sponsorship will increase top-of-mind awareness among delegates. There are sponsorship opportunities at every level, including: Delegate bags with your logo Banners, lanyards, pens, or notebooks Funding the entertainment for the Sunday and Tuesday night conference events May 23, We had a blast exhibiting at #GFOA2017 in Denver! For a complete and updated list of available opportunities, go to If you have questions, contact Barb Mollo, Director, Operations and Marketing, at bmollo@gfoa.org or at (312)

5 Exhibitor Specifics 10' 10' $2,300 10' 20' $4,600 10' 30' $6,900 BOOTH SPACE FEES Each booth is 10 x 10 or multiples thereof. Booths are priced at $2,300 per 10 x 10. Signed contracts must include all 5 pages and either full payment or a 50 percent deposit. Space will only be assigned once payment has been received. Booth space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no deadline to submit a contract. However, contracts received after March 2, 2018, must be paid in full. BOOTH SPACE PACKAGE includes the following Three complimentary badges (exhibit hall only) per 10 x 10 booth. Company name and booth number in the 2018 conference program, online Buyer s Guide, and GFOA website. Complimentary admission to the Sunday night Welcome Reception. Conference registration available at a discounted fee. Back drape and side rails in show colors. A 7 x 44 two-line identification sign. Attendee list with name and employer two weeks before the start of the annual conference. Information on installation and dismantle will be posted online in the electronic exhibitor service manual in February Go to for an up-to-date floorplan and for dates to be announced for GFOA s upcoming exhibitor webinars. 20' 20' $9,200 20' 30' $13,800 Location/dates and times AMERICA S CENTER CONVENTION COMPLEX 701 Convention Plaza, Suite 300, St. Louis, Missouri EXHIBIT DATES: MAY 6-8, 2018 Sunday, May 6 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (To open the hall, festivities will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, giveaway prizes to the first 112 delegates (excludes guests and children) to enter the hall, and refreshments.) 3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 7 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 10:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Times are subject to change. Important note: All booths must be carpeted. Booth furnishings (furniture, carpet, electrical, Internet, phone, etc.) are not included with your booth package. Freeman, GFOA s official exhibit contractor, will an exhibitor service manual to you in February The manual will include information and order forms for the above services as well as information on registration and housing, local tours and activities, lead retrieval, pre- and post-show mailing labels, freight and shipping, labor regulations, and much more.

6 More Opportunities BUYER S GUIDE Private-sector companies are invited to be listed in GFOA s online Buyer s Guide, which is posted at The Guide provides a great opportunity for finance professionals to find companies that offer products and services that can save their governments time and money. Go to GFOA s website to read more and to download an order form. Join GFOA as an Associate Member today to have an opportunity to become part of this Guide. *GFOA s conference exhibitors and diamond, platinum, gold, silver, and bronze-level sponsors are automatically included in the Buyer s Guide. PRE- AND POST-SHOW MAILING LABELS A key element to successful exhibiting is ensuring that your prospects are aware of your presence. GFOA s pre- and post- show mailing labels are a low-cost, high-impact marketing tool designed to reinforce your company s message. Drive traffic to your booth before the annual conference and thank attendees for stopping by your booth after the conference. Mailing labels will be processed on the following dates in 2018: March 16, March 29, April 6, and April 20. For an order form, visit ADVERTISING Promote your products and services to an even broader audience of finance professionals by advertising in GFOA s bimonthly membership magazine, Government Finance Review. Go to to access the Media Kit. If you have any questions, gfrads@gfoa.org. SPECIAL OFFER: 2018 Conference Exhibitors SAVE 25% on April 2018 Issue

7 Membership For 112 years GFOA has been a trusted source for timely information, ongoing education, and the sharing of best practices among finance professionals. We are more than 19,000 strong, and still growing. MAKE AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR CAREER AND JOIN TODAY! For more information, please visit NOW LET S GET SOCIAL! Engage with GFOA on Social Media GFOA MEMBERSHIP AT A GLANCE State/ Provincial 4% 2% Retirement (#GFOA2018) Private Sector 9% County 19% 43% City 23% GFOA of the US & Canada on Facebook Special District Governments For more information, please visit GFOA on Linkedin

8 IT S NEVER TOO EARLY TO PLAN AHEAD! 113TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, California May 19 22, TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans, Louisiana May 17 20, TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE Hyatt Regency & Swiss Hotel Chicago Chicago, Illinois June 27 30, TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE Neal Kocurek Memorial Austin Convention Center Austin, Texas June 5 8, 2022 QUESTIONS? Dan Zielinski: Senior Manager (312) ext. 4410, dzielinski@gfoa.org Natalie Laudadio: Senior Communications Manager (312) ext. 2298, nlaudadio@gfoa.org Kate Southard: Manager (312) ext. 4415, ksouthard@gfoa.org Barb Mollo: Director of Operations and Marketing (312) ext. 6103, bmollo@gfoa.org Government Finance Officers Association 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700 Chicago, Illinois fax: