AWMA Show 2011 Exhibitor Information

The AWMA Show, sponsored by the American Wholesale Marketers Association, is the show for warehouse-distributed snacks, candy, tobacco and convenience products.  In an exciting two days, power buyers in warehouse distribution examine convenience products and distribution technologies exhibited by manufacturers. 

WHY EXHIBIT AT THE AWMA SHOW

The AWMA Show is the only show focused on wholesale distributors and their trading partners who serve the $624B convenience store industry.  At the AWMA Show, your company will:

  • Increase brand exposure
  • Reach unparalleled buying power – each year the top distributors attend the show looking for new products to better serve their retail customers
  • Meet face to face with the industry’s top distributors
  • Get instant results from show deals you offer on the show floor
  • Launch new products
  • Build and maintain buyer relationships
  • Distributors Place High Importance on Interaction with AWMA Exhibitors—90% of distributors consider meeting with exhibitors a top priority.


AWMA is committed to delivering a high value show to exhibitors through:

  • targeted marketing to the industry’s top category buyers
  • expanding educational programs to include more focus on category-specific topics, consumers, trends and business building strategies
  • networking reception to be held in the exhibit hall
  • AWMA café serving light lunch and snacks throughout the day on the show floor
  • Offering the popular “buyers program” to increase buyer attendance
  • more effective sponsorship packages and marketing opportunities to help you build your brand before, during and after the Show

HOW TO EXHIBIT

An Exhibit Application and the Terms and Conditions for Exhibiting are included with your Exhibitor Prospectus. Please carefully review the application and terms and fax your application today to (703) 654-6931.

LOCATION AND EXHIBIT HOURS

The entire AWMA Show—education sessions, the expo and all networking and social functions—will be conveniently held under one roof at The Paris Hotel.

MOVE-IN SCHEDULE
Monday, February 7:  12:00 Noon – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 8:  8:00 am – 5:00 p.m.

EXHIBITS OPEN
Wednesday, February 9
12:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Lunch served in Exhibit Hall
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.    Networking Reception served in Exhibit Hall

Thursday, February 10
11:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lunch served in Exhibit Hall

TEAR DOWN
Thursday, February 10: 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

BOOTH RENTAL

Your booth rental includes four complimentary exhibitor registrations with each 10' x 10' booth. Every registered booth staff member is invited to participate in all AWMA convention events—including receptions, lunches, all educational sessions and refreshment breaks.

RUN A SHOW-ONLY DEAL

Companies running a show-only deal—exclusive to buyers who place orders at the AWMA Show—will be noted in the AWMA Show pocket program guide.

We will also give you a FREE shelf in the Exhibitor Product Showcase on the show floor.

BOOTH PRICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION- JOIN AWMA & SAVE!

Minimum booth size: 10’ x 10’
AWMA member rate: $2,900 per 10’ x 10’ booth
Non-member rate: $3,300 per 10’ x 10’ booth

Booth sizes of 20’ x 20’ or larger will be prominently featured on our floor plan with your company name right on the floor plan map that is on our website, included in Convenience Distribution magazine and distributed to all attendees onsite.

INCLUDED WITH BOOTH SPACE:

  • 4 complimentary registrations per 10’ x 10’ (100 sq. ft.)
  • Company listing in the event directory onsite
  • Listing online at www.AWMASHOW.com with company contact information and booth location, listings in the AWMA Show pocket program guide and Convenience Distribution™ magazine
  • 8’ high back drape and 3’ high side drape (for in-line booths only)
  • 7” x 44” booth identification sign (in-line booths only)
  • Aisle carpet
  • Carpeting. The Paris Hotel is already carpeted and therefore, booth carpeting is included with your booth space. Additional carpeting would be an extra charge and purchased through Freeman Decorating.
  • Furniture, utilities, and any other additional services are not included. These items should be purchased through vendors provided in the Exhibitor Service Manual.

Your booth sales contact:
Julie Sullivan
AWMA Exhibits Department
J. Spargo & Associates, Inc.
Phone: 703-631-6200
Fax: 703-654-6931
E-mail: julie.sullivan@jspargo.com

EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

Click here for pdf of the Exhibitor Prospectus.

BRANDING AND EXPOSURE

Click here for pdf of various Sponsorship opportunities.