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The 2nd Pet Professional Guild Force-Free Educational Summit

Official Vendor Guide

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ABOUTTHE PET PROFESSIONAL GUILDThe Pet Professional Guild (PPG) is the only completely force-free organization for pet professionals. We strive to have pets liv-ing in homes as valued family members, free from trainingmethods that use physical pain, fear, force, or intimidation. PPG iscommitted to helping its members achieve these goals by provid-ing a higher standard of education, building a strong collaborationof force-free professionals, and by supporting and building net-work opportunities. Our organization is currently made up ofover 3,000 pet professionals spanning several continents, and isgrowing rapidly.

BENEFITS OF BEING AN EXHIBITORSince its inception just last year, the PPG Summit has been listedby the Modern Dog Trainer as one of the top 10 conferences forpet training and behavior professionals to attend, two years in arow. There will be over 300 pet professionals in attendance aswell as over 30 world renowned pet industry experts speakingat the event. PPG Summit 2016 is an excellent opportunity toshowcase your products. Our pet professionals are always look-ing for products that are in line with PPG’s Guiding Principlesto suggest to their clients.

PRESENTERSPPG Summit 2016 will feature over 30 presenters covering allthings canine, feline and equine. Making a return this year is pop-ular 2015 keynote speaker Dr. Karen Overall, who will be joinedby pet industry luminaries such as Dr. Marty Becker, Victoria Stil-well, Ken Ramirez, Malena DeMartini Price and Pamela Dennison.Also making a return are renowned behavior experts ChiragPatel, Pat Miller, Ken McCort, Dr. Soraya Juarbe-Diaz, JanisBradley and Emily Larlham. Miller said at the close of last year’sevent that it was “the best dog training conference ever,” whileMcCort stated that it was “one of the greatest collections of ex-perts… and dog trainers” he had seen in a long time.In addition to the many educational opportunities available

for canine behavior consultants and trainers, feline behavior willhave greater representation at this year’s Summit with the returnof cat specialist Jacqueline Munera. She will be joined by PPG’sFeline Committee chairwoman, Jane Ehrlich, and Dr. Juarbe-Diazfor an expanded program comprising all things feline. Equine be-havior will be addressed for the first time, with a presentation byhorse trainer Sara Richter. See the full list of Summit 2016 presenters here.

Why Exhibit at PPG Summit 2016?

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LOCATIONThe Vendors’ Exhibition will betake place in the Palm Room,which is centrally located to en-sure maximum foot traffic.

VENDOR BOOTHSLimited availability – book early!

Premium BoothSize: 5’ x 7’ x 10’ Investment: $1,200

Standard Booth Size: 6’ x 8’ Investment: $850

Tabletops Size: 6’ x 2’ Investment: $450

Information for VendorsFLOORPLAN OF THE PALM ROOM

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Information for VendorsYOUR INVESTMENTEach Summit booth includes:s A back wall, 2 x side walls and a vendor name sign. s All vendors and sponsors have the opportunity to pro-

vide one promotional item for each of the Summit SWAG Bags, a value of $400.

s 1 x Summit attendee ticket. s 2 x Vendor passes for booth access.s Option to purchase event meal tickets for enhanced

networking.s Your business logo in the Official Summit Guide.s Your business logo and hyperlink on the PPG website.s Invitation to the Summit Welcome Reception.

EXHIBITOR HOURSThe Palm Room will open at 4 p.m. on Monday, November 7,2016 and close at noon on Friday, November 11, 2016.Vendors may start setting up their booths on Sunday, Novem-

ber 6 at 4 p.m.

HOWTO BOOKComplete the vendor application form. A 50 percent depositis required to secure your booth. Full payment is due 12 weeksprior to the event. Deposits are non-refundable.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESPPG has a number of high value sponsorship opportunities avail-able at Summit 2016. See full details here.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Where do I send my promotional items for the SummitSWAG bag? What is the deadline for them to arrive?

A: All materials for the SWAG bag inserts must arrive at PPGNO LATER than Friday, October 14, 2016. Please mail your pro-motional items for the SWAG bag inserts ONLY to: Pet Professional Guild9122 Kenton Rd,Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

Q: Where do I ship my product for the Summit?

A: All vendors shipping packages to the hotel need to includethe name of the person picking up the package and the name ofthe event on the shipping label (see below). As the packages ar-rive, they will be stored in a room allocated specifically for theSummit.

Information required for the shipping label:s First and last name of person(s) picking up package(s) at

the hotels Name of event: Pet Professional Guild Summits Hotel name/address: Sheraton Tampa East Hotel

10221 Princess Palm AvenueTampa, FL 33610

Note: Vendors will be required to show identification in order to pick up their packages.

Q: How do I ship my product back home when the Summit isover?

A: In an effort to expedite your shipping needs, we ask that yousecure all of your outgoing packages and label them for theirnext destination. All packages that are ready to be shipped are to be placed in

the Brandon I Meeting Room at the hotel. Please see a frontdesk agent to let them know you need to place your package(s)in the Brandon I Room for shipment as this room is locked forsecurity purposes. Please be sure that all shipping information is correct on the

labels as the hotel cannot be held re-sponsible for any items thatare not picked up by thecarrier due to incompletelabels, or if the pick-up wasnot called in to the preferred car-rier. If you need additional assis-

tance, please contact one of thehotel front desk agents.

Note: All vendors MUSTcall their preferred carrier for the pick-up of packages.

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For any further questions, please contact Kelly Fahey.

GETTINGAROUNDThe Sheraton Tampa East Hotel is located approximately 9miles from Downtown Tampa. The hotel operates an onsite

shuttle service, provided free of charge within a 5 mile radius ofthe hotel. Popular places to visit via the hotel shuttle include AceRange Golf Club, Limona Park and Westfield Brandon Mall. Guestsmay contact the front desk to make reservations. The service isavailable between 7 a.m – 11 p.m. every day of the week.

The Venue: Sheraton Tampa East Hotel

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10221 Princess Palm Ave, Tampa, Florida, 33610, USA Tel: 813-623-6363

www.sheratontampaeast.com

PET FRIENDLYThe Sheraton Tampa East is a pet friendly hotel and ishappy to accept dogs up to 75 pounds. The hotel requeststhat you let them know ahead of time if you are bringing adog. There is a $25 pet fee, per night. Pets can also enjoythe Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Pet Bed along with bowls touse while at the hotel. The hotel requires that the pet becrated if left unattended and that owners leave their con-tact information with the check-in desk. Service of room

will only be performed with owner present.

Note: Hotel pet beds and bowls may have limited availability so please make sure you bring your own.

ACCOMMODATIONPPG has negotiated a special room rate at the Sheraton TampaEast Hotel of $126 per night. All guest rooms have one king ortwo double Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® Beds. All traditional guestrooms feature an outdoor balcony. The rooms all come equippedwith a hairdryer, accessible shower and/or bath, Bliss® bath

amenities, grab bars in bathroom, coffee maker, refrigerator andlots more.

For your convenience you can make your reservation directly here.

Note: Special rates available till Monday October 10, 2016ONLY. Rates are subject to availability. Book soon to avoid disappointment!

INTERNETComplimentary wireless high speed internet access

is available in all guest rooms and public areas.

DININGPanfiloÊs Bar and Grill

RECREATION24-hour fitness facility, outdoor heated pool

FLOORPLAN OF THE SHERATONTAMPA EAST HOTEL

TransportationThe Sheraton Tampa East Hotel is approximately 17 miles fromTampa International Airport. The approximate travel time byroad is 25 minutes.

FROM TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTIf you are arriving by plane we recommend not hiring a car. Parking in Tampa is expensive and the hotels are a short distancefrom the airport. Options for getting to and from the hotels in-clude:

BARRACUDA TRAVELS SHUTTLENOTE: SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE FOR PPG!PPG has negotiated discounted rates for your ground trans-portation. Barracuda Travels (tel. 813-628-0700) have extended arate of $40 for their airport shuttle service. Further discountsapply if you are travelling in a group. Please contact them directlyby filling out this reservation form. You will receive a confirma-tion email.

TAXITaxi services by Yellow Cab (tel. 813-666-6666) and UnitedCab (tel. 813-777-7777) are available at the curbside outside thebaggage claim level. Both companies charge $2.50, plus $2.40 per

mile. The minimum fee from the airport is $15. There is a flatrate fee of $25 to downtown Tampa. Check with your hotelconcierge if you need a taxi to get around in the city.

SUPERSHUTTLEAirport limos and shared passenger van services are availablethrough advance reservation or walk-up booking. Enclosed, airconditioned lobbies are available at either end of the baggageclaim areas for passengers to wait until shared vans are ready forboarding.Transfers can be booked in advance if required (tel.800-258-3826). Fares range from approximately $15. Please con-tact the service provider for exact fares.

PARKINGThe Sheraton Tampa East Hotel offers free parking.

CAR RENTALEnterprise Rent A Car (tel. 813-254-4221)Dollar Rent A Car (tel. 813-396-3640)

MAP SHOWING ROUTE FROMTAMPA INTERNATIONALAIRPORT TO SHERATONTAMPA EAST HOTEL

Note: For more precise, up-to-date information and prices,check directly with the individual service provider.

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Summit Schedule, Meals and Events

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For details of the Summit schedule, including educational ses-sions and evening activities, click here. Vendors are welcome tojoin in with the various activities. Further details about all Sum-mit activities can be found here. If you would like to reserve breakfast, lunch and/or the Sum-

mit Gala Dinner in advance, or attend any of the following events,please contact Rebekah King for prices and reservations.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016Event: Summit Registration Time: Noon - 9 p.m. Location: Hotel Lobby

Event: Summit Welcome Cocktail Party and Canapes Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Poolside Veranda

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016Event: Quiz Night – Great Fun and Big Prizes Time: 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Location: Cypress Room

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2016Event: Munch and Learn “Merry Go Round”Time: 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Location: Cypress Room

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016Event: Summit Gala Dinner Time: 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Location: Grande Ballroom

Note: Please book in advance to avoid disappointment!