NYSSBACONVENTION & EDUCATION EXPO

97th ANNUALBUFFALO 2016

explore. discover. inspire.

Expo

NYSSBACONVENTION & EDUCATION EXPO

97th ANNUALBUFFALO 2016

explore. discover. inspire.

Audience Market your products and services to one of the largest

K-12 public education audiences in New York. Reach more

than 665 school districts and Boards of Cooperative

Education Services (BOCES), and 5,000 school board

members representing annual school budgets ranging

from over $200,000 to

under $10 million.

Location, Dates and Rates• Buffalo Niagara Convention Center

Convention Center Plaza 53 Franklin Street • Buffalo, NY 14202 www.buffaloconvention.com

• Friday, October 28 • 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29 • 8:00 a.m. – Noon

• Booth Space Rates: 10’ x 10’ ... $1,800 • 10’ x 20’ ... $3,400

Deadline for Reservations: August 29, 2016

For full booth package details, important planning dates and to view our live floor plan, visit www.nyssba.org/expo.

Contact:Archa WachowiczBusiness Development Manager/Expo Manager518-783-3788 or archa.wachowicz@nyssba.org

326

349468

380

486

236

424418

348

428

439

363

- Number of members in each area as of August 2015

In New York State, Superintendents & Board Members work

hand-in-hand to make critical decisions on purchases, programs

and services in their school districts.

REACH 2,000+ KEY DECISION MAKERS

• 70% School Board Members

• 20% Superintendents

• 6% Educational Professionals

• 2% District Administrative Staff

• 2% Attorneys/Consultants

24 Century Hill Drive • Suite 200Latham, NY 12110-2125

2016Exhibitor & SponsorshipProspectus

• Achievement Learning• Administrative Software & Products• Agenda & Document Management• Architectural Firms• Arts Programs• At-Risk Student Services• Athletic Supplies & Equipment• Auditorium Seating, Bleachers,

Signs & Scoreboards• Bullying and Cyberbullying • Cafeteria Equipment & Supplies• Career Exploration• Chalkboards, Bulletin & SMART Boards• Classroom Furniture• Communications Equipment• Consulting• Common Core Standards • Construction Management• Curriculum Development

• Cooperative Purchasing• Distance Learning• Doors, Shelving & Partitions• e-Books and e-Learning • Educational Software• Election Management• Employee Benefits• Energy Efficiency/Solar• Engineering• Facilities Maintenance• Field Trips• Financial Services• Flooring, Wall Covering & Roofing• Food Services• Fundraising Programs & Services• Disability Equipment & Services• Instructional Learning Materials• Insurance• Legal Resources & Services• Lockers & Storage Equipment

• Management Administration• Playground Equipment• Policy Services• Publications• Safety and Security• School Uniforms• STEM Learning • Superintendent Search Firms • Technology• Tests & Assessment Measurement• Transportation• Wellness Products & Services

NYSSBACONVENTION & EDUCATION EXPO

97th ANNUALBUFFALO 2016

explore. discover. inspire.9-15/050

our growing list of exhibitors in these key industries!Join

• Audience• Location, Dates &

Rates• Contact

NYSSBACONVENTION & EDUCATION EXPO

97th ANNUALBUFFALO 2016

explore. discover. inspire.

About NYSSBA The New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) is a membership organization that provides advocacy, training and information to school boards in support of their mission to govern the state’s public schools.

*On Board is NYSSBA’S award winning newspaper. E-Clips is a free email education news clipping service.

ADVERTISING STANDARD: NYSSBA solely reserves the right to reject any advertising that conflicts with the objectives, standards, and/or programming of the Association.

Sponsorship packages to maximize your exposure

Sponsor Benefits Merit$3,500+

Honors$6,000+

High Honors$8,500+

Salutatorian$12,000+

Valedictorian$15,000+

Booth Package 10’ x 10’ space 10’ x 10’ space 10’ x 10’ space 10’ x 10’ space 10’ x 10’ space

Convention Registration:u Free for up to 6 of your booth

staff (a $980 value per person)u u u u u

On-Site Visibility:u Select one opportunity

(Includes signage)

u Convention Websiteu Educational Strandsu Photo Frames & Boothu Print-on-Demand Stations

u Afternoon Breaku Charging Stationsu Notebooksu Pre-Convention

Communications Workshopu Coffee-n-Go Stationsu Aisle Signsu Transportationu Registration Kiosks

u Friday Lunch on Expo Floor

u Saturday Continental Breakfast on Expo Floor

u Opening Receptionu All Featured Sessionsu Technology Lounge

u Opening Sessionu 21st Century Student

Street Fairu Neck Walletsu NYSSBA News Videos

(year-round exposure)

u Convention Bagsu Hotel Room Keysu Convention App

Recognition:u Convention websiteu NYSSBA’s social media sitesu Convention Program

u u u u u

Subscriptions:u On Board* and E-Clips* u u u u u

Early Booth Selection:u Lake Placid 2017 u u u u u

Advertising: u On Board* newspaper, 4-color

(2) Half-page Ads (3) Half-page Ads (5) Half-page Ads (5) Half-page Ads & (1) Full-page Back Cover Ad

(7) Half-page Ads & (1) Full-page Back Cover Ad

Advertising: u Convention Program

Half-page Ad – 4-Color Full-page Ad – 4-Color Full-page Ad – 4-Color(Prominent Placement)

Full-page Ad – 4-color(Tabs)

Full-page Ad – 4-color(Covers)

Advertising: u E-Clips* (Email Banner Ads)

1 Week 2 Weeks 3 Weeks

Hotel Space:u To Host a Reception u u u

eMarketing:u Inclusion in Convention

marketing messages u u

Video (Supplied by sponsor):u Shown During Opening

Sessionu u

Advertising Insert:u On Board* newspaper u

2016

*

Explore. Discover. Inspire.The New York State School Boards Association’s 97th Annual Convention & Education Expo

is your largest and best venue in New York State to meet new audiences, learn the educational needs of school

districts and grow your company brand. More than 2,000 school board members, superintendents and other

educational leaders (the decision makers in NYS school districts), will gather October 27-29, 2016 in Buffalo.

We invite your company to join us!

Education EXPO Our Expo is an extension of the Convention learning experience – your participation and interaction with

our attendees will have a lasting impact on our state’s K-12 public schools!

Our annual convention and education expo has been a great success over the years and is only getting better.

We had a record response from our membership in 2015. And, we experienced a 90% participation rate

4 months in advance of the convention from our exhibitors. 50% of our exhibitors … or as we prefer to call

them … our partners in education, understand the value of the education expo and sign up a year in advance

to be sure they are part of the experience. In October of 2014, a record 110 exhibitors signed up for a 2015 booth.

Our sponsorship opportunities sold out in 2015. So review our Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus,

which also highlights additional marketing opportunities, sign up now and don’t miss this

opportunity to get in front of the most influential audience in New York State’s school

districts … school board members.

NYSSBACONVENTION & EDUCATION EXPO

97th ANNUALBUFFALO 2016

explore. discover. inspire.

About NYSSBA The New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) is a membership organization that provides advocacy, training and information to school boards in support of their mission to govern the state’s public schools.

*On Board is NYSSBA’S award winning newspaper. E-Clips is a free email education news clipping service.

ADVERTISING STANDARD: NYSSBA solely reserves the right to reject any advertising that conflicts with the objectives, standards, and/or programming of the Association.

Sponsorship packages to maximize your exposure

Sponsor Benefits Merit$3,500+

Honors$6,000+

High Honors$8,500+

Salutatorian$12,000+

Valedictorian$15,000+

Booth Package 10’ x 10’ space 10’ x 10’ space 10’ x 10’ space 10’ x 10’ space 10’ x 10’ space

Convention Registration:u Free for up to 6 of your booth

staff (a $980 value per person)u u u u u

On-Site Visibility:u Select one opportunity

(Includes signage)

u Convention Websiteu Educational Strandsu Photo Frames & Boothu Print-on-Demand Stations

u Afternoon Breaku Charging Stationsu Notebooksu Pre-Convention

Communications Workshopu Coffee-n-Go Stationsu Aisle Signsu Transportationu Registration Kiosks

u Friday Lunch on Expo Floor

u Saturday Continental Breakfast on Expo Floor

u Opening Receptionu All Featured Sessionsu Technology Lounge

u Opening Sessionu 21st Century Student

Street Fairu Neck Walletsu NYSSBA News Videos

(year-round exposure)

u Convention Bagsu Hotel Room Keysu Convention App

Recognition:u Convention websiteu NYSSBA’s social media sitesu Convention Program

u u u u u

Subscriptions:u On Board* and E-Clips* u u u u u

Early Booth Selection:u Lake Placid 2017 u u u u u

Advertising: u On Board* newspaper, 4-color

(2) Half-page Ads (3) Half-page Ads (5) Half-page Ads (5) Half-page Ads & (1) Full-page Back Cover Ad

(7) Half-page Ads & (1) Full-page Back Cover Ad

Advertising: u Convention Program

Half-page Ad – 4-Color Full-page Ad – 4-Color Full-page Ad – 4-Color(Prominent Placement)

Full-page Ad – 4-color(Tabs)

Full-page Ad – 4-color(Covers)

Advertising: u E-Clips* (Email Banner Ads)

1 Week 2 Weeks 3 Weeks

Hotel Space:u To Host a Reception u u u

eMarketing:u Inclusion in Convention

marketing messages u u

Video (Supplied by sponsor):u Shown During Opening

Sessionu u

Advertising Insert:u On Board* newspaper u

2016

*

Explore. Discover. Inspire.The New York State School Boards Association’s 97th Annual Convention & Education Expo

is your largest and best venue in New York State to meet new audiences, learn the educational needs of school

districts and grow your company brand. More than 2,000 school board members, superintendents and other

educational leaders (the decision makers in NYS school districts), will gather October 27-29, 2016 in Buffalo.

We invite your company to join us!

Education EXPO Our Expo is an extension of the Convention learning experience – your participation and interaction with

our attendees will have a lasting impact on our state’s K-12 public schools!

Our annual convention and education expo has been a great success over the years and is only getting better.

We had a record response from our membership in 2015. And, we experienced a 90% participation rate

4 months in advance of the convention from our exhibitors. 50% of our exhibitors … or as we prefer to call

them … our partners in education, understand the value of the education expo and sign up a year in advance

to be sure they are part of the experience. In October of 2014, a record 110 exhibitors signed up for a 2015 booth.

Our sponsorship opportunities sold out in 2015. So review our Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus,

which also highlights additional marketing opportunities, sign up now and don’t miss this

opportunity to get in front of the most influential audience in New York State’s school

districts … school board members.

NYSSBACONVENTION & EDUCATION EXPO

97th ANNUALBUFFALO 2016

explore. discover. inspire.

About NYSSBA The New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) is a membership organization that provides advocacy, training and information to school boards in support of their mission to govern the state’s public schools.

*On Board is NYSSBA’S award winning newspaper. E-Clips is a free email education news clipping service.

ADVERTISING STANDARD: NYSSBA solely reserves the right to reject any advertising that conflicts with the objectives, standards, and/or programming of the Association.

Sponsorship packages to maximize your exposure

Sponsor Benefits Merit$3,500+

Honors$6,000+

High Honors$8,500+

Salutatorian$12,000+

Valedictorian$15,000+

Booth Package 10’ x 10’ space 10’ x 10’ space 10’ x 10’ space 10’ x 10’ space 10’ x 10’ space

Convention Registration:u Free for up to 6 of your booth

staff (a $980 value per person)u u u u u

On-Site Visibility:u Select one opportunity

(Includes signage)

u Convention Websiteu Educational Strandsu Photo Frames & Boothu Print-on-Demand Stations

u Afternoon Breaku Charging Stationsu Notebooksu Pre-Convention

Communications Workshopu Coffee-n-Go Stationsu Aisle Signsu Transportationu Registration Kiosks

u Friday Lunch on Expo Floor

u Saturday Continental Breakfast on Expo Floor

u Opening Receptionu All Featured Sessionsu Technology Lounge

u Opening Sessionu 21st Century Student

Street Fairu Neck Walletsu NYSSBA News Videos

(year-round exposure)

u Convention Bagsu Hotel Room Keysu Convention App

Recognition:u Convention websiteu NYSSBA’s social media sitesu Convention Program

u u u u u

Subscriptions:u On Board* and E-Clips* u u u u u

Early Booth Selection:u Lake Placid 2017 u u u u u

Advertising: u On Board* newspaper, 4-color

(2) Half-page Ads (3) Half-page Ads (5) Half-page Ads (5) Half-page Ads & (1) Full-page Back Cover Ad

(7) Half-page Ads & (1) Full-page Back Cover Ad

Advertising: u Convention Program

Half-page Ad – 4-Color Full-page Ad – 4-Color Full-page Ad – 4-Color(Prominent Placement)

Full-page Ad – 4-color(Tabs)

Full-page Ad – 4-color(Covers)

Advertising: u E-Clips* (Email Banner Ads)

1 Week 2 Weeks 3 Weeks

Hotel Space:u To Host a Reception u u u

eMarketing:u Inclusion in Convention

marketing messages u u

Video (Supplied by sponsor):u Shown During Opening

Sessionu u

Advertising Insert:u On Board* newspaper u

2016

*

Explore. Discover. Inspire.The New York State School Boards Association’s 97th Annual Convention & Education Expo

is your largest and best venue in New York State to meet new audiences, learn the educational needs of school

districts and grow your company brand. More than 2,000 school board members, superintendents and other

educational leaders (the decision makers in NYS school districts), will gather October 27-29, 2016 in Buffalo.

We invite your company to join us!

Education EXPO Our Expo is an extension of the Convention learning experience – your participation and interaction with

our attendees will have a lasting impact on our state’s K-12 public schools!

Our annual convention and education expo has been a great success over the years and is only getting better.

We had a record response from our membership in 2015. And, we experienced a 90% participation rate

4 months in advance of the convention from our exhibitors. 50% of our exhibitors … or as we prefer to call

them … our partners in education, understand the value of the education expo and sign up a year in advance

to be sure they are part of the experience. In October of 2014, a record 110 exhibitors signed up for a 2015 booth.

Our sponsorship opportunities sold out in 2015. So review our Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus,

which also highlights additional marketing opportunities, sign up now and don’t miss this

opportunity to get in front of the most influential audience in New York State’s school

districts … school board members.

NYSSBACONVENTION & EDUCATION EXPO

97th ANNUALBUFFALO 2016

explore. discover. inspire.

Expo

NYSSBACONVENTION & EDUCATION EXPO

97th ANNUALBUFFALO 2016

explore. discover. inspire.

Audience Market your products and services to one of the largest

K-12 public education audiences in New York. Reach more

than 665 school districts and Boards of Cooperative

Education Services (BOCES), and 5,000 school board

members representing annual school budgets ranging

from over $200,000 to

under $10 million.

Location, Dates and Rates• Buffalo Niagara Convention Center

Convention Center Plaza 53 Franklin Street • Buffalo, NY 14202 www.buffaloconvention.com

• Friday, October 28 • 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29 • 8:00 a.m. – Noon

• Booth Space Rates: 10’ x 10’ ... $1,800 • 10’ x 20’ ... $3,400

Deadline for Reservations: August 29, 2016

For full booth package details, important planning dates and to view our live floor plan, visit www.nyssba.org/expo.

Contact:Archa WachowiczBusiness Development Manager/Expo Manager518-783-3788 or archa.wachowicz@nyssba.org

326

349468

380

486

236

424418

348

428

439

363

- Number of members in each area as of August 2015

In New York State, Superintendents & Board Members work

hand-in-hand to make critical decisions on purchases, programs

and services in their school districts.

REACH 2,000+ KEY DECISION MAKERS

• 70% School Board Members

• 20% Superintendents

• 6% Educational Professionals

• 2% District Administrative Staff

• 2% Attorneys/Consultants

24 Century Hill Drive • Suite 200Latham, NY 12110-2125

2016Exhibitor & SponsorshipProspectus

• Achievement Learning• Administrative Software & Products• Agenda & Document Management• Architectural Firms• Arts Programs• At-Risk Student Services• Athletic Supplies & Equipment• Auditorium Seating, Bleachers,

Signs & Scoreboards• Bullying and Cyberbullying • Cafeteria Equipment & Supplies• Career Exploration• Chalkboards, Bulletin & SMART Boards• Classroom Furniture• Communications Equipment• Consulting• Common Core Standards • Construction Management• Curriculum Development

• Cooperative Purchasing• Distance Learning• Doors, Shelving & Partitions• e-Books and e-Learning • Educational Software• Election Management• Employee Benefits• Energy Efficiency/Solar• Engineering• Facilities Maintenance• Field Trips• Financial Services• Flooring, Wall Covering & Roofing• Food Services• Fundraising Programs & Services• Disability Equipment & Services• Instructional Learning Materials• Insurance• Legal Resources & Services• Lockers & Storage Equipment

• Management Administration• Playground Equipment• Policy Services• Publications• Safety and Security• School Uniforms• STEM Learning • Superintendent Search Firms • Technology• Tests & Assessment Measurement• Transportation• Wellness Products & Services

NYSSBACONVENTION & EDUCATION EXPO

97th ANNUALBUFFALO 2016

explore. discover. inspire.9-15/050

our growing list of exhibitors in these key industries!Join

• Audience• Location, Dates &

Rates• Contact

NYSSBACONVENTION & EDUCATION EXPO

97th ANNUALBUFFALO 2016

explore. discover. inspire.

Expo

NYSSBACONVENTION & EDUCATION EXPO

97th ANNUALBUFFALO 2016

explore. discover. inspire.

Audience Market your products and services to one of the largest

K-12 public education audiences in New York. Reach more

than 665 school districts and Boards of Cooperative

Education Services (BOCES), and 5,000 school board

members representing annual school budgets ranging

from over $200,000 to

under $10 million.

Location, Dates and Rates• Buffalo Niagara Convention Center

Convention Center Plaza 53 Franklin Street • Buffalo, NY 14202 www.buffaloconvention.com

• Friday, October 28 • 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29 • 8:00 a.m. – Noon

• Booth Space Rates: 10’ x 10’ ... $1,800 • 10’ x 20’ ... $3,400

Deadline for Reservations: August 29, 2016

For full booth package details, important planning dates and to view our live floor plan, visit www.nyssba.org/expo.

Contact:Archa WachowiczBusiness Development Manager/Expo Manager518-783-3788 or archa.wachowicz@nyssba.org

326

349468

380

486

236

424418

348

428

439

363

- Number of members in each area as of August 2015

In New York State, Superintendents & Board Members work

hand-in-hand to make critical decisions on purchases, programs

and services in their school districts.

REACH 2,000+ KEY DECISION MAKERS

• 70% School Board Members

• 20% Superintendents

• 6% Educational Professionals

• 2% District Administrative Staff

• 2% Attorneys/Consultants

24 Century Hill Drive • Suite 200Latham, NY 12110-2125

2016Exhibitor & SponsorshipProspectus

• Achievement Learning• Administrative Software & Products• Agenda & Document Management• Architectural Firms• Arts Programs• At-Risk Student Services• Athletic Supplies & Equipment• Auditorium Seating, Bleachers,

Signs & Scoreboards• Bullying and Cyberbullying • Cafeteria Equipment & Supplies• Career Exploration• Chalkboards, Bulletin & SMART Boards• Classroom Furniture• Communications Equipment• Consulting• Common Core Standards • Construction Management• Curriculum Development

• Cooperative Purchasing• Distance Learning• Doors, Shelving & Partitions• e-Books and e-Learning • Educational Software• Election Management• Employee Benefits• Energy Efficiency/Solar• Engineering• Facilities Maintenance• Field Trips• Financial Services• Flooring, Wall Covering & Roofing• Food Services• Fundraising Programs & Services• Disability Equipment & Services• Instructional Learning Materials• Insurance• Legal Resources & Services• Lockers & Storage Equipment

• Management Administration• Playground Equipment• Policy Services• Publications• Safety and Security• School Uniforms• STEM Learning • Superintendent Search Firms • Technology• Tests & Assessment Measurement• Transportation• Wellness Products & Services

NYSSBACONVENTION & EDUCATION EXPO

97th ANNUALBUFFALO 2016

explore. discover. inspire.9-15/050

our growing list of exhibitors in these key industries!Join

• Audience• Location, Dates &

Rates• Contact