Exhibitor. and Sponsor Prospectus. October 17 19, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL THE PRODEALER INDUSTRY SUMMIT

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1 October 17 19, 2018 Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL The ProDealer Industry Summit is presented by HBSDealer and the National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus THE PRODEALER INDUSTRY SUMMIT is an exclusive 3 day educational and networking forum designed to promote the growth of Lumber & Building Product dealers, distributors, wholesalers, and the manufacturers who supply them. LBM dealers will benefit from sharing insights and best practices from leaders in the industry, in a relaxed 3 day format that encourages networking and personal interaction.

2 2018 ProDealer Industry Summit WHO ATTENDS? Attendees are Independent Lumber Dealers from across the United States representing approximately over 6,000 member locations operating single or multiple lumberyards and component plants serving homebuilders, subcontractors, general contractors, and consumers in the new construction, repair and remodeling of residential and light commercial structures WHO EXHIBITS? Manufacturers and Distributors that offer products and services related to the residential building & remodeling industry. TOP 5 REASONS TO EXHIBIT AT PDIS 1 Be part of the Industry s #1 national premier event dedicated to independent lumber dealers 2 Build your brand through unrivaled exposure to LBM decision makers from dealers across the United States 3 To attend and connect with senior executives and business owners in the LBM Industry through educational, social and networking activities 4 Grow your knowledge with Vital Research and Timely educational content 5 Gain Strategic and Tactical industry information first-hand from industry luminaries

3 2018 ProDealer Industry Summit SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP LEVELS $20,000 NET ProDealer of the Year Awards and NLBMDA Dinner - Sponsored by Epicor Keynote Speaker - Sponsored by PlyGem GOLD SPONSORSHIP $15,000 NET Wednesday Luncheon Welcome Kit PDIS Event App Tuesday Night Welcome Reception - Sponsored by Royal Building Products Wednesday Night Reception - Sponsored by Dancik Wednesday Night Social Event - Sponsored by Simpson Strong-Tie Hotel Room Drop Shuttle from Hotel to Airport SILVER SPONSORSHIP LEVEL $10,000 NET Continental Breakfast Wednesday Continental Breakfast Thursday - Sponsored by Do it Best Meeting Room Accessories - Sponsored by Boise Power Breaks - Sponsored by MiTek Registration - Sponsored by LBM Advantage Hotel Room Keys - Sponsored by GAF Lanyards - Sponsored by John Mansville Internet Wi Fi - Sponsored by James Hardie Shoe Shine Stand Charging Stations - Sponsored by United Purchasing Group Step and Repeat Photo Backdrop EXHIBIT SPACE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR $7,500 NET ($5,500 Net for MSC Members) Includes 2 Attendees from your company Logo and Company information in Conference Workbook Access to Registration Lists in advance to setup meetings

4 2018 ProDealer Industry Summit THE NLBMDA MANUFACTURERS & SERVICES COUNCIL: Supporting the Building Material Industry and its Dealers NLBMDA s Manufacturers and Services Council (MSC) was created exclusively for companies that provide products and services to the lumber and building material (LBM) industry. The primary goal of the MSC is to showcase our members support for the LBM dealers in our industry and provide them with the chance to connect with their prospective customers and other industry executives. The benefits listed below maximize your return on investment in MSC membership. Joining the NLBMDA MSC provides you with an opportunity to influence the growth of your business and support the industry that supports your company. Here s how NLBMDA provides access to leading prodealers. NLBMDA is a gateway to the premier prodealers in the industry. By joining NLBMDA, you will connect with LBM professionals from across the country, establishing a strong and profitable distribution network. NLBMDA offers networking opportunities. Our meetings and committees provide excellent venues to meet with executive level dealers and peers to discuss key issues facing the industry. NLBMDA membership allows you to work with the industry s best and you have the opportunity to build strong relationships with new customers. NLBMDA provides access to information not available elsewhere. As an MSC member, you not only have access to the leading dealers nationwide but are also able to participate in exclusive, quarterly in-person and virtual MSC-dealer panel discussions on current market conditions and customer needs. I have been a member of NLBMDA for many years, and as a result, I have had the opportunity to not only build great relationships with some of the best and brightest minds in business, but have met peers who share the same passion for our industry, who also have the same desire to affect change for the better. NLBMDA provides the forums that give our industry the ability to join together, and use our collective voice to impact the greatest change. -Clarence Wilkerson, East Division General Manager, Weyerhaeuser

5 2018 ProDealer Industry Summit Many of our 3,800 independently-owned dealer locations have become NLBMDA members over the years, and we became a member of NLBMDA s Manufacturers and Services Council in order to support the health of the LBM industry that we work in every day. Through NLBMDA we can support the legislative and regulatory interests of the industry and make sure that Do it Best Corp. keeps our member dealers in a healthy position to do business. -Gary Nackers, Vice President of Lumber and Building Materials, Do it Best Corp. Being involved with the NLBMDA and the MSC is really one of the best things I have ever done in my 30 years in the building materials industry. It has helped me build both personal and professional relationships with other Industry leaders and customers who are all interested in furthering the success of the building material industry. The Pro-Dealer Industry Summit and the Legislative Conference are both excellent places to network with top executives that are normally hard to get in front of in a relaxed atmosphere around great speakers and panel discussions. Participation in NLBMDA has helped me better understand my customer s needs, it has been good for business and most importantly, I have made some lifelong friends. -Roger Dankel, President of North America Sales, Simpson Strong-Tie NLBMDA is the voice of the industry on Capitol Hill. NLBMDA is the only organization representing the building material industry in Washington with a full team of government relations professionals representing the interests of the industry before legislators, regulators and code officials. In this challenging regulatory environment, effective representation is key to promoting, protecting, and advancing the industry s priorities. NLBMDA keeps its members up-to-date. Get the news and information you need, when you need it, through our regular E-Update and Green Update e-newsletters. Reach thousands of industry professionals through these publications with special NLBMDA MSC member discounts. If you are interested in learning more about membership in NLBMDA s Manufacturers and Services Council please contact us at membersupport@dealer.org or call (202)

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