Better Living E X P O

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1 EXPO Saturday, September 8, 2018 Crown Toyota Pavilion

2 BETTER LIVING EXPO OVERVIEW This event was created to bring solutions for improving life. Whether facing challenges now or preparing for the future, great ideas and resources are waiting. The inaugural event will attract active adults from Douglas and surrounding counties who are interested in enhancing their lives through better living. These adults actively plan their futures and live better lives through social engagement, innovative products, entertainment, travel, improving and maintaining all aspects of health and fitness, creative lifestyles, home organizing and downsizing, universal design and age-in-place strategies, assistive devices, and so much more. The event will feature an Exhibit Hall for vendors to share their wares and services, as well as scheduled entertainment and food vendors to draw traffic to the event. EXPO Venue SRC Contact Crown Toyota Pavilion Michelle Meier 3430 Iowa St Director of Community Engagement Lawrence, KS Target Audience This event is for anyone who wants to know what is out there for better living. Why the EXPO Can Help Your Business The senior population in Douglas County is growing faster than any other county in the state of Kansas. Over the past seven years, the senior population in Douglas County has increased 24% with annual growth of over 7%. From 2010 to 2016, Douglas County grew nearly 8% in all age groups, surpassing Johnson County as the previous growth leader in the state.

3 WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT AT BETTER LIVING EXPO? Anyone who can assist with fitness levels, health strategies, and self-care practices! Hearing & Vision Professionals Health & Fitness Experts Skin & Beauty Professionals Spas & Alternative Therapies Anyone with a product or service that can help enhance the lives of adults and their families! Travel Agents & Touring Companies Leisure & Entertainment Venues Lifelong Learning Providers Specialty Retailers Anyone who can assist adults plan their retirement lifestyle! Contractors & Remodeling Companies Landscaping & Accessibility Designers Downsizing & Organizational Experts Age-In-Place Solutions & Mobility Devices Anyone who can help prepare for the future! Financial Planners Funeral Planning Wills & Trusts Elder Law y

4 VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES The EXPO will feature your choice of 10 x 10 booths or 8 table spaces. You can secure your space with a $100 deposit or full payment by check to SRC or by credit card or call Michelle Meier at Payment arrangements are available upon request, but all fees must paid in full by 3 PM Friday, August 17 in order to exhibit at the EXPO. Booth selection will be done on a first come, first served basis. Vendors signing a Vendor Contract and/or making the $100 deposit will be allowed to indicate their top location choices. Selections will be based on vendor preference with selection order following the date of contracts received. Included in your exhibit space: 8 draped table 2 chairs Name badges for up to two representatives (Additional badges are available for $5 per badge.) Booths also include 8 pipe and drape with back wall and separators between adjacent booths. Additional Amenities y WiFi will be available in the EXPO Exhibit space, but will also be open to the public. Please use your own hotspot for any secured payment transactions. y Electrical is available at limited locations for $50.00 per booth. y Additional tables, chairs, carpet, and other custom furnishings rentals will be available through the event decorator at the vendor s expense. EXPO Schedule Friday, September 7 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Vendor Early Move In Saturday, September 8 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Food Truck Set Up 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Vendor Check-In 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Exhibits Open 3:00 PM 5:00 PM Tear Down/Move Out Staffing Requirements All exhibits must be staffed during all scheduled hours of the EXPO. SRC and Crown Toyota are not responsible for any items lost, stolen, or damaged due to unattended exhibits. Early tear down is not permitted.

5 EXPO EXHIBIT PRICING Super Saver Early Bird Standard Pricing For Profit Business By May 31 By June 29 By August 17 Booth $350 $425 $500 Table $200 $250 $300 Nonprofit Businesses Booth $300 $350 $400 Table $100 $150 $200 Food Truck Vendors (Limit 2) We will have two premium Food Truck positions within the Exhibit Hall area. Food trucks will be asked to set up the morning of the event with planned positioning to ensure access to electrical service and designated seating areas as well waste containers, etc. As a Food Truck vendor, your logo will be included in all EXPO promotions. Food Truck Pricing $400 EXPO EXHIBITOR PACKAGES PREMIERE EXPO PACKAGE Exhibit Booth Half Page EXPO Program Ad EXPO Totebag Insert Quarter Page Better Senior Living Ad TOTAL $600 Save $175 PURE EXPOsure PACKAGE Exhibit Table* Full Page EXPO Program Ad or EXPO Totebag Insert Business Card sized Better Senior Living Ad TOTAL $375 Save $125 *Upgrade to a Booth for an additional $100 EXPO Traffic Builders & Exhibit Hall Attractions A number of demonstrations and other attractions are planned througout the EXPO to draw traffic to the Exhibit Hall. Additional advertising and paid promotions will be ongoing using area media and other efforts to promote the event. Vendors are encouraged to plan their own giveaways and promotions before, during, and after the event. Vendors are encouraged to use hashtags #BLEXPO as well as tagging the Senior Resource Center EXPO BINGO Drawing All attendees will be given a BINGO card with spaces for each EXPO vendor. Attendees visiting each booth can submit their card for a drawing of prizes made up of donated items from EXPO vendors with drawings held throughout the day. The grand prize drawing will be held live at 2:30 PM before the end of the event y org

6 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES EXPO Co-Sponsor $3,000 (4 available) As a Co-Sponsor of the EXPO, you will get a generous exposure package including a booth at the EXPO with priority booth selection, a full page ad in the EXPO Program, logo recognition on all EXPO promotions to include all event advertising, promotional and on-site event signage, volunteer t-shirts, and bonus ads in Better Senior Living in your choice of two issues either before or after the event. EXPO Totebag $2,000 Ensure your visibility at the EXPO before, during, and after the event as the EXPO Totebag sponsor. This giveaway will be prominent in all EXPO advertising and pre-event promotions along with your name and logo. Totebags given to the first 300 attendees at the EXPO. Freedom Sponsorship $1,000 As a Freedom EXPO Sponsor, you will receive one EXPO Booth with priority booth selection, a full page ad in the EXPO Program, an insert in the EXPO Totebag, and a. As a Freedom EXPO Sponsor, your logo will also appear in all EXPO advertising and promotions. Carefree Sponsorship $500 As a Carefree EXPO Sponsor, you will receive one EXPO Table with priority booth selection, a half page ad in the EXPO Program, and insert in the EXPO Totebag. As a Carefree EXPO Sponsor, your company name will be listed in all EXPO advertising and promotions. Totebag Insert $150 Promote your company directly to each attendee by placing an item in each EXPO Totebag. Items can include promotional flyers, samples, or other promotional giveaways such as pens, key chains, water bottles, etc. Items must be delivered to SRC by August 17 to be included. EXPO Advertising The EXPO Program is distributed on-site to all EXPO attendees and serves as the comprehensive guide for the event, including the schedule and complete vendor listing with contact information. All EXPO Program ad materials are due by Friday, July 20, AD SIZE PRICE DIMENSIONS Back Cover $ x 8.5 (add 0.25 bleed on all sides) Full Page Ad $125 5 x 8 Half Page Ad 1/4 Page Ad $75 $50 5 x x 3.5 EXPO ADVERTISING COMBO Have a special offer for EXPO attendees or just want to build some event awareness before or after your participation at the EXPO? This package deal will get you double the exposure and includes an ad in the EXPO Program plus an ad in Better Senior Living. BSL Half Page (Your choice of August or September issue) EXPO Program Full Page EXPO Ad Combo Total $150 Save $100

7 EXPO EXHIBIT HALL MAP Food Truck 1 SRC Food Food Truck T21 T22 T23 T24 T11 T12 T13 T14 T1 T2 T3 T Senior Wheels OVERHEAD DOOR (SET UP ONLY) T26 T27 T28 T16 T17 T18 T6 T7 T FIXED BEAMS SRC Booth STAGE AREA EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE y

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