2018 MREA VENDOR MEMBERSHIP Annual Enrollment runs from January 1 - December 31, 2018

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1 2018 MREA VENDOR MEMBERSHIP Annual Enrollment runs from January 1 - December 31, 2018 Network at MREA Trade Shows Exhibit products and services at trade shows throughout the year. Trade show attendance ranges from 40 to 280 employees and/or directors from co-ops throughout Minnesota. Trade shows are a perfect opportunity to connect with customers without traveling to their individual locations. For all MREA trade show details and online registration, visit Attend Outings & Activities Golf outings, sporting clay competitions and an ATV rides! These events are a wonderful way to meet customers and build relationships. Costs for all activities and events can be found under individual event registration pages on MREA s online event calendar. A google form will be used on registration pages for members to sign up for golf teams. Sponsor and attend the CEOs Dinner MREA is holding a special dinner during the April REMA CEO conference on Thursday, April 5, The dinner will be sponsored exclusivley by Platinum and Gold Members who choose to participate. Annual enrollment at this level will allow companies to register three employees to attend. The dinner will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott in St. Cloud. Registration is online. Cost: $400. Get connected with the power of electric cooperatives! MREA vendor members enjoy extraordinary access to decision-makers at 44 distribution cooperatives and six generation and transmission cooperatives. Together they employ 5,440 people, serve more than 802,000 customer meters (1.8 million people) in 85 percent of the geographic area of Minnesota. They sell almost 14.5 billion kilowatt hours of electricity per year (about 18 percent of the state s total kwh sold), which generates $1.4 billion in revenues.

2 Thank you for your interest in MREA Vendor Membership! The Minnesota electric cooperatives are unique and member-owned nonprofit organizations and are guided by seven cooperative principles that put people first over profits. Employees within each cooperative have strong working relationships with other cooperatives in Minnesota and within our national network. They depend on one another for referrals and information about industry products and best practices. These relationships are strengthened at the many conferences held by MREA each year. The good news is that vendor members also have an opportunity to see existing customers, meet new people and build relationships at 11 of our conferences where we hold a trade show and/ or events. All events are listed on the next page and you will find MREA advertising opportunities and pricing listed on pages 5-8. We hope you will join us in 2018 and increase your success in supporting and doing business with electric cooperatives. Cooperatively Yours, Shari Wormwood Vendor Membership Manager Forms included in this packet Sponsorship Form - with trade show dates - Page 3 Vendor Member Enrollment Form - Page 4 MREA Report and Member Connection Advertising Forms - Page 5 MREA Directory and Buyers Guide Rate Card & Ad Forms - Page 6 & 7 Page 2

3 2018 Sponsorship Registration Form with Trade Show Dates Name: Company: Phone: Special Notes: Register online for all trade shows and events at Sponsors receive one complimentary trade show registration when sponsoring the event and 1-3 meeting registrations if sponorship is >$500. Trade Show/Event Date(s) Location Sponsorship Sponsorship Cost REMA Member Services Show January 11 BEST WESTERN PLUS, Kelly Inn, St. Cloud MREA Lineworker Conference Show January 18 River s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud REMA Line Superintendent Show February 1 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, St. Cloud MREA Annual Meeting Reception & Trade Show March 15 InterContinental Hotel, St. Paul Meeting $300 Meeting $300 - $1,000 Meeting $300 MREA Annual Meeting March 15/16 InterContinental Hotel, St. Paul Speaker $2,500-$7,500 MREA Annual Meeting March 15/16 InterContinental Hotel, St. Paul Reception $4,000 MREA Annual Meeting March 15/16 InterContinental Hotel, St. Paul Breakfast $1,000 MREA Annual Meeting March 15/16 InterContinental Hotel, St. Paul Legislative Bus Sponsor $1,000 MREA Annual Meeting March 15/16 InterContinental Hotel, St. Paul Break $1,000 REMA CEO Meeting Platinum and Gold Vendor Members who attend and sponsor dinner can register 3 employees. REMA Finance Manager Show (Includes MN & WI cooperatives) MREA Burn Center Benefit Golf Tournament Energy Issues Summit Reception Only sponsors are invited to display during the summit and reception. April 5 April 19 BW Kelly Inn, St. Cloud Courtyard by Marriott, St. Cloud Hilton Mpls./St. Paul Airport Mall of America Meeting Dinner July 27 Pebble Creek Golf Club, Becker Putting Green August 8 BEST WESTERN PLUS Kelly Inn, St. Cloud Energy Issues Summit August 8-9 River s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud $300 $400 Meeting $300 - $1,000 Birdie Eagle Champion $100 $275 $500 $1,500 Reception $2,500 Speaker $2,500 - $7,500 Energy Issues Summit August 8-9 Meeting AV $2,000 Total Energy Issues Summit August 8 August 8/9 August 8/9 REMA Finance Manager Conference - No Tradeshow August Lunch Breakfast Break $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 Inn on Lake Superior, Duluth Meeting $300 - $1,000 REMA Line Superintendent Show Plus Golf, Sporting Clays, ATVs REMA CEO Conference with golf outing and 2 receptions/dinners REMA Engineers & Operations Show August 29 August 30 September 5-6 September 20 Breezy Point Resort, Breezy Point Meeting $300 Thumper Pond Resort, Ottertail Inn on Lake Superior Duluth Meeting $300 Meeting $300 To register for $300 meeting sponsorships use this form or register online at For sponsorships over $300, please complete and mail this form to MREA with a check. Mail to: Minnesota Rural Electric Association, rd Ave. N., Maple Grove, MN Please Invoice Total: Contact MREA for details. MREA reserves the right to deny vendor membership/sponsorship requests. Page 3

4 2018 MREA Vendor Member Enrollment Form Steps to enroll 1. Enroll at or complete this form. (Enroll before November 10, 2017 to be on the Vendor Member list published in the MREA Directory & Buyers Guide.) 2. Payment is due at the time of enrollment. 3. Use forms in this packet for MREA in-house advertising, sponsorships over $500 and to place ads with E&M Consulting and the online Minnesota Uility Marketplace. Benefits Platinum Gold Silver Trade Monthly Member Connection MREA Report publications Free Free Free Free MREA Report and Member Connection ad 4 Free 2 Free 1 $100 Membership Directory & Buyers Guide advertising (Regular rates $299-$2899) 50% Discount 40% Discount 30% Discount 20% Discount Free Membership Directory & Buyers Guide 10 Free 5 Free 3 Free 1 Free Your profile on - self serve Free Free Free Free Online advertising Free no start up fee $50 off startup fee $29.95/month Online registration for all trade shows $50/person $50/person $50/person $50/person Access to more than 40 conferences and workshops plus secure online event registration Discounted Event fees Discounted Event fees April CEO dinner sponsor/attend - Platinum and Gold Register online / Cost: $400 Discounted Event fees Annual Meeting AV sponsorship - $2,000 value Promotional meeting give-a-ways with your logo Free Vendor must purchase Trade Show Dates and Sponsorship opportunities All event dates with a sponsorship form are on page 2. Use a credit card at or mail this form with payment to: Minnesota Rural Electric Association, rd Ave. N., Maple Grove, MN Company Primary Contact Name Address City State Zip Phone Cell Register for all Trade Shows at 1. Select EVENTS 2. Find and select an event to register 3. Follow the registration instructions 4. New in 2018, thereis a $50.00 registration fee per attendee 5. Vendor Members will receive one complimentary trade show registration when sponsoring an event. MREA / REMA event cancellation substitution policy Cancellations up to four Business days prior to start of program may: - Immediately transfer their registration to another employee, or - Receive a refund, less a $25 cancellation fee Cancellations less than four business days prior to start of program may: - Immediately transfer their registration to another employee, or - Receive a 50% refund of the registration fee Please note that cancellations not made prior to the first day of the program will be charged the full registration fee. A substitute may be sent to the first day of the meeting in place of the original attendee. These MREA partners may contact you about advertising: E&M Consulting: ads in the 2018 MREA Directory & Buyer s Guide & Directory Solutions: online advertising on The Minnesota Rural Electric Association reserves the right to deny Vendor Membership or sponsorship requests. Page 4

5 2018 MREA Advertising Forms MREA Report Ads - Use this form The MREA Report is distributed to 3,800 electric co-op members and vendor members. The report features industry trends, MREA and member news and legislative updates. Ad size and due date: 300dpi, 2.75 X and is due on/before the 20th of month prior to scheduled month. _Jan _Feb _March _April _May _June _July _Aug _Sept _Oct _Nov _Dec Member Connection Ads - Use this form ed monthly to 2,900 members and vendor members, this publication features MREA and member news, industry news, upcoming events and legislative updates. Ad size and due date: Size 200x200 pixels with 100 dpi. Due on/before the 20th of prior month of publication. _Jan _Feb _March _April _May _June _July _Aug _Sept _Oct _Nov _Dec 2018 Directory & Buyers Guide Ads and Listings - See page 6 & 7 This indespensible guide is distributed and used daily by MREA members and vendors. It features Minn. electric cooperative employees, locally-elected directors, a list of enrolled vendors that have enrolled with MREA before November 10, 2017, affiliated agencies and legislative contacts plus a Buyers Guide at the end of the directory. E&M Publishing begins annual advertising campaigns each spring for this publication. The 2018 Directory & Buyers Guide is mailed to each cooperative in mid-december. Please remember to enroll by November 10, 2017 to get listed as an MREA Vendor in this guide. Minnesota Utility Marketplace Ads and Web Pages - See page 8 The Minnesota Utility Marketplace is an important asset for association members and non-members who use the web to find products and services of key energy industry companies. This informative tool utilizes search engine optimization that frequently arranges the content of participating vendor websites. Users of the buyer s guide are capable of performing both keyword and category driven searches. To place an ad call Directory Solutions: (888) Advertising Costs: Deadline Platinum Gold Silver Trade MREA Report 4 Free 2 Free 1 Free $100 Member Connection 2018 Directory & Buyers Guide 20th of prior month 20th of prior month October 31, Free 2 Free 1 Free $100 Contact E&M Publishing justin@emconsultinginc.com. Phone: (800) Minnesota Utility Marketplace Anytime Contact Directory Solutions. Phone: (888) This form can be mailed with a check to MREA, rd Ave. NW, Maple Grove, MN # MREA Report Ads # Member Connection Ads Total $ an invoice to: Check enclosed Contact Name Company Membership Level Phone Page 5 address

6 Extend your brand to those who matter most. MREA Directory & Buyers Guide Rate Card 2018 Minnesota Rural Electric Association Membership Directory & Buyers Guide ads will be accepted until October 31, The Membership Directory & Buyers Guide is distributed to all members of MREA and is used daily by co-op managers and employees. The Directory is an indispensable tool for members and other community leaders to stay connected. Don t miss out on this great opportunity to promote your business to Minnesota s electric utility cooperatives. Reserve your space now! Vendor Member Benefits: Current vendors receive this discount on display ads. Discounts do not apply on Buyers Guide Section. Please indicate your level of membership. DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES: Premium Ad Spots B&W Color Back Cover N/A $3,199 Inside Front/Back Covers N/A $2,899 Opposite IFC or TOC N/A $2,699 Full Divider Page N/A $2,699 Center Spread N/A $3,299 Additional Ad Spots B&W Color Full Page $1,799 $2,399 1/2 Page $1,299 $1,899 1/3 Page $999 $1,599 1/4 Page $799 $1,399 1/8 Page $499 $1,099 Buyers Guide Section for Membership Directory All companies must choose a paid listing option to have the company appear in the Buyers Guide Section. Premium Enhanced Basic $ word profile with logo + listing $ word profile + listing $129 listing Vendors must renew their MREA Vendor Membership by Oct. 1, 2017 to get their company name listed in the directory. 5.5 x 8.5 Publication 1/8 Page Full Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page Platinum Gold Silver Trade 50% Discount 40% Discount 30% Discount 20% Discount Display Ad Reservation Form Fax to Reply to or Sign up Online Please fill/type out information below and include ad size from table at left. E&M will send you the required ad contract, along with ad creation information. Company: Contact: Phone: Fax: Ad Size: Color B&W If you have any questions or to reserve ad space, please contact your E&M representative Justin at justin@emconsultinginc.com at or Need help designing your advertisement? Our Award-Winning graphics team can help! Yes, please have a designer contact me. No, I will submit our own artwork. To opt-out of future communications, please contact , fax , or emconsulting.optouts@gmail.com (please include your company name and the title of the publication) Such requests will be honored within a reasonable time from the date of the request. Page 6

7 MREA Buyers Guide Rate Card 2018 Membership Directory & Buyers Guide Official Publication of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) Get your Company Listed in the Buyers Guide Section of the Membership Directory! A list of current vendor members is published in the MREA Directory. Your company will be listed if your membership is renewed by November 10, No company is listed in the Buyers Guide section automatically. MREA s Membership Directory & Buyers Guide offers several opportunities for promoting your product or service under the category that you select, which best represents your company. Choose among the three formatting options and your listing category below. The cost for each additional category listing will be discounted by 70%. Premium $249 This 50-word company profile with company logo, includes company name, contact name, complete address, phone and fax numbers, address and web URL. Enhanced $179 This 50-word company profile includes company name, contact name, complete address, phone and fax numbers, address and web URL. Basic $129 This listing includes company name, contact name, complete address, phone and fax numbers, address and web URL. Please fill out the information beloq as you would like it to appear on your classified listing in the 2018 Buyers Guide. COMPANY NAME PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE ADDRESS WEBSITE ADDRESS Category Listings: One category is included with each formatting option chosen above. The cost for each additional category will be discounted by 70%. Accountants Aerial Truck Parts & Tools Air Quality Services Attorneys & Legal Consultation Cable Equipment Cable Restoration Cables and Wires CIS Computer Software Consulting Firms Contact Center & Consulting Data Processing Election Management Services Energy Efficiency Services Energy Efficient Energy Management Engineering Engineering Services Environmental Service Equipment Equipment Rental Fence & Gates Financial Consulting Services Financial Services Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Green Products Human Resources Information Technology Inspection and Testing Services Legal Services Lighting Line Construction Line Construction & Maintenance Line Maintenance Management Consulting Manufacturer s Representative Manufacturers / Equipment Distributors Metering Metering Equipment Metering Services Overhead Distribution Power Generation Equipment Power Quality Print & Fulfillment Projects Professional Education Promotional Products Renewable Energy Products & Services Right of Way Maintenance Right of Way Service Risk Management Safety Products & Services Safety Services Smart Grid Solutions Software Development & Sales Solar PV Substation Equipment Management & Maintenance Substation Maintenance Tools Transformer Equipment & Maintenance Transmission & Distribution Equipment / Services Tree Removal & Trimming Services Tree Trimming and Line Clearance Underground Distribution Utility Construction Utility Equipment and Service Utility Poles Utility Product Distributor Utility Product Manufacturer Utility Product Manufacturer Representative Utility Vehicles Vegetation Management Water Heaters Wholesale Distributor Equipment & Supplies Wire, Cable, Fiber PAYMENT INFORMATION Submit payment to MREA s publisher, E&M Consulting and fax or mail to the address below. Please fax this completed and signed forms to: or mail to: 1107 Hazeltine Boulevard, Suite #350, Chaska, MN (most other cards accepted) ZIP CODE: If you have any questions please call: or BILLING ADDRESS: NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD: SECURITY CODE: PF CARD NUMBER: *A $3.50 processing fee will apply to all credit card payments. SIGNATURE: EXP. DATE: To opt-out of future communications, please contact , fax , or emconsulting.optouts@gmail.com (please include your company name and the title of the publication) Such requests will be honored within a reasonable time from the date of the request. Page 7

8 Minnesota Utility Marketplace Online Advertising The Minnesota Utility Marketplace is an important asset for association members and non-members to find products and services for the utility industry. This informative tool utilizes search engine optimization that frequently arranges the content of participating vendor websites. Users of the Minnesota Utility Marketplace are capable of performing both keyword and category driven searches to find information and products they need. Who uses the Minnesota Utility Marketplace? Not only are the members of MREA using the Marketplace but also non-members. Many potential buyers use this tool frequently to search for products and services that your company sells. Why should I create a listing in the Minnesota Utility Marketplace? The Marketplace was developed particularly for buyers of your product or service. Creating a listing in the directory guarantees that your company s brand and message will be seen by your target audience. MREA is identified as the go to organization in the business. Experts turn to MREA and the Minnesota Utility Marketplace when making their purchasing decisions. MREA Web Site Traffic: Unique visitors - 2,549 per month Page views - 7,763 per month Pricing and placement opportunities The following rates reflect an annual pricing structure. Your company s listing appears in the MREA Utility Marketplace year-round. A basic listing is free of charge and includes the vendor s company name, address and phone number. Basic listings can be upgraded to a standard paid listing. Paid listings include: Placement within up to ten categories of the company s choice. Larger listing size and placement above all basic free listings. Additional company information including: company logo, tagline, website URL, address, fax, full HTML description with embedded links, embedded Google map and complete contact information for the primary contact of the organization. Company logo placement and tagline on the directory category and search results pages. Enhanced search engine optimization of listing contents. There are three options for a paid listing within the Marketplace. Enhanced This listing will appear in up to ten sub-categories within the directory and appear in alphabetical order above the basic free listings [One time set-up fee of $99.95 then just $29.95 per month, cancel at anytime.] Deluxe This is a standard listing that guarantees placement on the first page of results with a sub-category when browsing the directory. This option is available, on a first come first served basis for each category selected by the vendor. [Adds $10 per month per Sub-Category] Premium This is a standard listing that guarantees placement within the first three results of a sub-category when browsing the directory. This option is available, on a first come first served basis for each category selected by the vendor. [Adds $50 per month per Sub-Category] Banner Ads There are four zones on both the homepage and sub-pages of the directory for banner ads to appear. These ad zones can be shared with up to three additional advertisers, guaranteeing a minimum 25% audience exposure rate. All banners must be in one of the following formats GIF, JPG or PNG and be less than 250KB in size. They are priced as follows: $ per month - Leaderboard (728x90) $ per month - Left Skyscraper (120x600) $99.95 per month - Right Skyscraper (120x600) $79.95 per month - Footer (728x90) Homepage featured listing There are three zones on the homepage that provide directory listed companies to pay for enhanced exposure of their listing. These featured listing zones can be shared with up to eight additional advertisers, guaranteeing a minimum 33% audience exposure rate. The price of a homepage featured listing is $60 per month with an enhanced listing. For more information, call MREAs online advertising partner, Directory Solutions: (888) Page 8