2016 Vendor Information Kit

STANDARD • 10’ wide by 8’ deep• Open on front side• Includes 6’ table, two chairs, trash can,

8’ high back wall, 3’ high side rails

ECONOMY• 6’ wide by 8’ deep• Open on front side•Includes 4’ table, two chairs, trash can,

8’ high back wall, 3’ high side rails

END CAP • 16’ wide by 10’ deep• Open on three sides• Includes two 6’ tables, four chairs,

trash can, 8’ high back wall

PREMIUM • 10’ wide by 8’ deep• Open on two sides• Includes 6’ table, two chairs, trash can,

8’ high back wall, 3’ high side rails

8’ HIGH BACK WALL

ECONOMY

6’

8’

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8’

10’

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BOOTH INFORMATION

See show details for prices and additional booth options.

All materials must be within the dimensions of your purchased exhibitor space. No product can be placed in the aisles, unless special purchased payment arrangements have been made for miscellaneous space. Side walls cannot extend more than 3’ from the back drape, and nothing may be placed or hung on the exterior side walls. You must leave a clear vision when looking down the aisle.

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SPONSORSHIP DETAILS

BEST IN SHOWThis sponsor will get an infomercial slot of three to five minutes before the announcement of winners and finalists for each class. This sponsor will receive recognition in the program book and recognition in other flyers that go out about the show. The sponsor’s logo will be featured on the cover of Groomer to Groomer magazine. The spon-sor’s representative will also be pictured with the World Cup Champion prominently inside Groomer to Groomer magazine and will have their company logo displayed in the Contest Arena.

BEST ALL-AROUND This sponsor will get an infomercial slot of three to five minutes before the announcement of winners and final-ists for each class. This sponsor will receive recognition in the program book and recognition in other flyers that go out about the show. The sponsor’s representative will be pictured with the Best All-Around winner prominently inside Groomer to Groomer magazine and will have their company logo displayed in the Contest Arena.

TOURNAMENT SESSIONSFour sessions are available: Friday morning, Friday after-noon, Saturday morning, and Saturday afternoon. This sponsorship offers a link from our show website to yours, your company name on your tournament, your company name as sponsor in all pre-show publicity, a large logo in our show program book, a logo displayed in the Contest Arena, a five-minute infomercial by your representative before the contest awards, and a full-color photo of your representative with the class winners inside Groomer to Groomer.

RING SPONSORSHIPThis sponsorship offers a link from our show website to yours, your logo displayed in the Contest Arena, your com-pany name as sponsor in all pre-show contest publicity, a logo in our show program book, and priority booth space.

AT DOOR SCHEDULEThis sponsorship offers exclusive advertising in the at-the-door schedule, which is available to all show attendees.

GROOMING SALONThis sponsor is mentioned in the program book and the at-the-door schedule. Your logo will be on display in the grooming salon area at the show. You also have the op-portunity to provide your products for use by contestants in the grooming salon.

OPENING NIGHT PARTYThis sponsorship covers the band/DJ and 350 drink tickets distributed at your booth to attendees during the trade show. As host and sponsor, you also get a large sign at the party.

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAINThis sponsorship offers a company banner beside the chocolate fountain and company cards in the fountain.

CENTRAL BARKThis sponsor is mentioned in the program book and at-the-door schedule. You will also get large signs with your logo in the Central Bark area at the show.

NOTEBOOKS WITH LOGOThis sponsorship offers your company logo on a small notebook provided to all seminar attendees.

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIPS

SATURDAY/SUNDAY LUNCHEONSThis sponsorship allows you to put promotional litera-ture on each table and speak to the audience before the speaker. The sponsor acts as host at the door and helps with prizes, and you get a five-minute infomercial and your company logo on a big screen.

VIP LOUNGE

This sponsorship allows you to lay literature on tables in the VIP lounge. You will have a banner with your logo at the room entrance and in the room.

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23 YEARS RUNNING!

SETUP: February 4TRADE SHOW: February 5 –7

PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER300 East Green StreetPasadena, CA 91101

SHERATON PASADENA HOTEL303 East Cordova StreetPasadena, CA 91101

(800) 457-7940 for reservationsReservation Deadline – 1/19/2016

Singles/Doubles – $169Triples – $184Quad – $199

WHO ATTENDS GROOM EXPO WEST?

2014 ATTENDANCE: 3,902

Attendees represented 32 states/territories and five countries. Over 91% of attendees were from California, and international pet care professionals traveled from Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the United Kingdom.

PRIMARY BUSINESS: 59% of attendees claim grooming as their primary business. 21% are mobile groomers. Primary busi-nesses also include boarding, daycare, pet sitting, retail, veterinary services, training, spa services, and breeding.

OTHER SERVICES:

FEBRUARY 4–7, 2016PASADENA, CALIFORNIA

GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 45%

RETAIL – 25%

MOBILE GROOMING – 17%

DAYCARE – 12%

BOARDING – 11%

PET SITTING – 10%

BOUTIQUE/SPA – 10%

TRAINING – 9%

VETERINARY SERVICES – 4%

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2015 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 129 BOOTHS, 96 COMPANIES

PROGRAM ADS

15,000 printed and mailed within a 200-mile radius of Pasadena and to others by request

32-page magazine format

See booth application for more information or call your advertising representative.

BOOTH PRICES

STANDARD 10’ x 8’ $1,800PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ $2,095END CAP 16’ x 10’ $4,795ISLAND (4 Booths) 20’ x 16’ $11,300ISLAND (6 Booths) 30’ x 16’ $14,750ECONOMY 6’ x 8’ $995

Hall is not carpeted.

SPONSORSHIP

BEST IN SHOW $6,995

BEST ALL AROUND $3,900

BREED TOURNAMENT SESSIONSFriday AM $2,495 Friday PM $2,495 Saturday AM $2,495 Saturday PM $2,495

AT DOOR SCHEDULE $2,495

DEADLINES

10/4/2015 Reserve last year’s space with 50% deposit. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

1/4/2016 Booth balance due

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OVER 10 YEARS RUNNING!

SETUP: April 21TRADE SHOW: April 22–24

HOTEL MURANO BICENTENNIAL PAVILION1320 Broadway PlazaTacoma, WA 98402

(888) 862-3255 for reservationsReservation Deadline – 3/30/2016

Singles/Doubles – $149Triples – $159Quad – $169

WHO ATTENDS THE NORTHWEST

GROOMING SHOW?

2015 ATTENDANCE: 989

Attendees represented 23 states and two coun-tries. Over 73% of attendees were from Washington State, and international pet care professionals trav-eled from Canada.

PRIMARY BUSINESS: 72% of attendees claim grooming as their primary business. Primary businesses also include mobile grooming, boarding, daycare, pet sitting, retail, veterinary services, training.

OTHER SERVICES:

Northwest GROOMING SHOWAPRIL 21–24, 2016

TACOMA, WASHINGTON

GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 55%

RETAIL – 30%

BOARDING – 14%

DAYCARE – 12%

PET SITTING – 8%

MOBILE GROOMING – 5%

BOUTIQUE/SPA – 8%

TRAINING – 12%

VETERINARY SERVICES – 3%

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Northwest GROOMING SHOW 2015 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 45 BOOTHS, 38 COMPANIES

BOOTH PRICES

STANDARD 10’ x 8’ $795PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ $995END CAP 16’ x 10’ $2,195

Hall is carpeted.

SPONSORSHIP

BEST IN SHOW $1,995

BREED TOURNAMENT SESSIONSFriday AM $1,295 Friday PM $1,295 Saturday AM $1,295 Saturday PM $1,295

AT DOOR SCHEDULE $795

DEADLINES

12/21/2015 Reserve last year’s space with payment. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

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CELEBRATING ALMOST 10 YEARS!

SETUP: June 23TRADE SHOW: June 24–26

ROBERTS CENTRE123 Gano Road Wilmington, OH 45177

HOLIDAY INN WILMINGTON123 Gano Road Wilmington, OH 45177

(800) 654-7036 for reservationsReservation Deadline – 5/31/2016

Room Rate – $105

WHO ATTENDS PETQUEST?

2014 ATTENDANCE: 1302

Attendees represented 27 states and two coun-tries. Over 76% of attendees were from Ohio and Kentucky, and international pet care professionals traveled from Canada.

PRIMARY BUSINESS: 77% of attendees claim grooming as their primary business. 4% are mobile groomers, and 10% oper-ate boarding facilities. Primary businesses also in-clude daycare, pet sitting, retail, veterinary services, training, breeding, and spa services.

OTHER SERVICES:

PetQuestJUNE 23–26, 2016

WILMINGTON, OHIO

GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 52%

RETAIL – 24%

TRAINING – 11%

BOUTIQUE/SPA – 10%

PET SITTING – 8%

VETERINARY SERVICES – 4%

MOBILE GROOMING – 4%

BOARDING – 20%

DAYCARE – 18%

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PetQuest2015 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 68 BOOTHS, 52 COMPANIES

BOOTH PRICES

STANDARD 10’ x 8’ $995PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ $1,195END CAP 16’ x 10’ $2,595ECONOMY 6’ x 8’ $695

Hall is not carpeted.

SPONSORSHIP

BEST IN SHOW $2,500

BREED TOURNAMENT SESSIONSFriday AM $1,200Friday PM $1,200Saturday AM $1,200Saturday PM $1,200

AT DOOR SCHEDULE $995

DEADLINES

2/23/2016 Reserve last year’s space with payment. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

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OVER 40 YEARS RUNNING!

SETUP: August 18TRADE SHOW: August 19–21

THE WESTIN CHICAGO NORTH SHORE601 North Milwaukee Ave. Wheeling, IL 60090

(888) 627-8531 for reservationsReservation Deadline – 7/10/2016

Room Rate – $135

WHO ATTENDS ALL AMERICAN?

2015 ATTENDANCE: 2,190

Attendees represented 31 states and two countries. Over 62% of attendees were from Illinois, and international pet care professionals traveled from Canada.

PRIMARY BUSINESS: 71% of attendees claim grooming as their primary business. 10% are mobile groomers. Primary busi-nesses also include boarding, daycare, pet sitting, retail, veterinary services, training, breeding, show dog handling, and spa services.

OTHER SERVICES:

All AmericanAUGUST 18–21, 2016WHEELING, ILLINOIS

GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 47%

RETAIL – 26%

BOUTIQUE/SPA – 12%

PET SITTING – 11%

TRAINING – 9%

MOBILE GROOMING – 7%

VETERINARY SERVICES – 5%

BOARDING – 15%

DAYCARE – 15%

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All American2015 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 107 BOOTHS, 80 COMPANIES

PROGRAM ADS

18,000 printed and mailed within a 200-mile radius of Chicago and to others by request

32-page magazine format

See booth application for more information or call your advertising representative.

BOOTH PRICES

STANDARD 10’ x 8’ $1,395PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ $1,595END CAP 16’ x 10’ $3,850ECONOMY 6’ x 8’ $995

Hall is carpeted.

SPONSORSHIP

BEST IN SHOW $3,000

BREED TOURNAMENT SESSIONSFriday AM $2,100Friday PM $2,100Saturday AM $2,100Saturday PM $2,100

ABSTRACT DESIGN $1,500

DEADLINES

4/18/2016 Reserve last year’s space with 50% deposit. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

7/18/2016 Booth balance due

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Groom ExpoSEPTEMBER 22–25, 2016

HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA

27 YEARS RUNNING!

SETUP: September 22TRADE SHOW: September 23–25

HERSHEY LODGE & CONVENTION CENTERWest Chocolate Ave & University DriveHershey, PA 17033

(717) 533-3311 or (800) 533-3131 for reservationsReservation Deadline – 9/1/2016

Room Rate – $185

WHO ATTENDS GROOM EXPO?

2014 ATTENDANCE: 4,924

Attendees represented 46 states/territories and nine countries. International pet care profession-als traveled from Canada, the U.K., Japan, France, Thailand, Australia, Germany, Peru, and Spain.

PRIMARY BUSINESS: 67% of attendees claim grooming as their primary business. 13% are mobile groomers. Primary busi-nesses also include boarding, daycare, pet sitting, retail, veterinary services, training, spa services, show dogs, and breeding.

OTHER SERVICES:

PET SITTING – 11%

GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 46%

RETAIL – 28%

TRAINING – 10%

BOUTIQUE/SPA – 11%

MOBILE GROOMING – 9%

VETERINARY SERVICES – 4%

BOARDING – 14%

DAYCARE – 12%

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Groom Expo2014 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 201 BOOTHS, 134 COMPANIES

PROGRAM ADS

See booth application for information or call your advertising representative.

BOOTH PRICES

CONVENTION HALLSTANDARD 10’ x 8’ $2,400PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ $2,800END CAP 16’ x 10’ $5,900ISLAND (4 Booths) 20’ x 16’ $14,800ISLAND (6 Booths) 30’ x 16’ $18,400ECONOMY 6’ x 8’ $1,530

CONVENTION LOBBYSTANDARD 10’ x 8’ $2,400PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ $2,800ECONOMY 6’ x 8’ $1,530

CHOCOLATE LOBBYECONOMY 6’ x 8’ $800PREMIUM 6’ x 8’ $1,000

Hall is carpeted. See booth application for mobile unit space.

SPONSORSHIP

BEST IN SHOW $12,500

BREED TOURNAMENT SESSIONSFriday AM $3,495Friday PM $3,495Saturday AM $3,495Saturday PM $3,495

RING SPONSORSHIP $2,995

GROOMING SALON $2,995

OPENING NIGHT PARTY $2,995

AT DOOR SCHEDULE $4,400

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN $3,495

CENTRAL BARK $1,000

DEADLINES

3/1/2016 Reserve last year’s space with 50% deposit. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

8/22/2016 Booth balance due

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OCTOBER 13–16, 2016STURBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS

ANOTHER EXCITING YEAR!

SETUP: October 13TRADE SHOW: October 14 –16

STURBRIDGE HOST HOTEL366 Main St. Sturbridge, MA 01566

(800) 582-3232 for reservations

Reservation deadline: 9/22/16

Single/Double - $115

Triple - $125

Quad - $135

WHO ATTENDS NEW ENGLAND GROOMING SHOW?

2014 ATTENDANCE: 808

Attendees represented 15 states. Over 90% of attendees were from the New England region.

PRIMARY BUSINESS: 65% of attendees claim grooming as their primary business. 15% are mobile groomers. Primary busi-nesses also include boarding, daycare, pet sitting, retail, veterinary services, training, spa services.

OTHER SERVICES:

GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 49%

RETAIL – 24%

BOARDING – 10%

MOBILE – 10%

VETERINARY SERVICES – 5%

TRAINING – 9%

DAYCARE – 12%

BOUTIQUE/SPA – 11%

PET SITTING – 7%

NEW ENGLAND

GROOMING SHOWthe

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2014 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 35 BOOTHS, 26 COMPANIES

BOOTH PRICES

STANDARD 10’ x 8’ $795PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ $995END CAP 16’ x 10’ $2,195

Hall is carpeted.

SPONSORSHIP

BEST IN SHOW $1,995

BREED TOURNAMENT SESSIONSFriday AM $1,295 Friday PM $1,295 Saturday AM $1,295 Saturday PM $1,295

AT DOOR SCHEDULE $795

DEADLINES

6/13/2016 Reserve last year’s space. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

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NOVEMBER 13–15, 2016HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA

ANOTHER YEAR OF SUCCESS!

SETUP: 11/13/2016TRADE SHOW: November 14–15, 2016

HERSHEY LODGE & CONVENTION CENTERWest Chocolate Ave & University DriveHershey, PA 17033

(717) 533-3311 or (800) 533-3131 for reservationsReservation Deadline – 9/26/2016

Room Rate – $169

WHO ATTENDS PET BOARDING & DAYCARE EXPO?

2014 ATTENDANCE: 686

Attendees represented 39 states and five countries. Over 56% of attendees were from the Mid-Atlantic region. International pet care professionals traveled from Canada, the UK, Australia, El Salvador, and Bermuda.

PRIMARY BUSINESS: 47% of attendees claim boarding as their primary business. 27% operate pet daycare facilities. Primary businesses also include grooming, pet sitting, retail, veterinary services, training, breeding, and spa services.

OTHER SERVICES:

BOARDING – 39%

GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 37%

DAYCARE – 35%

TRAINING – 23%

RETAIL – 19%

PET SITTING – 8%

BOUTIQUE/SPA – 7%

VETERINARY SERVICES – 2%

MOBILE GROOMING – 2%

PBD&EXPO

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2014 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 53 BOOTHS, 46 COMPANIES

BOOTH PRICES

STANDARD 10’ x 8’ $1195PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ $1,395END CAP 16’ x 10’ $3,095ECONOMY 6’ x 8’ $695

Hall is carpeted.

SPONSORSHIP

AT DOOR SCHEDULE $795

NOTEBOOKS WITH LOGO $2,000

DEADLINES

7/13/2016 Reserve last year’s space. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

HERSHEY,HERSHEY,HERSHEY PA

PET BOARDING & DAYCARE EXPO

PBD&EXPO

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ANOTHER BIG YEAR!

SETUP: May 3TRADE SHOW: May 4–5MARRIOTT LOS ANGELES BURBANK AIRPORT2500 North Hollywood Way Burbank, CA 91505

(800) 840-6450 for reservationsReservation Deadline – 4/4/2016

Room Rate – $164

WHO ATTENDS PB&D EXPO WEST?

2015 ATTENDANCE: 449

Attendees represented 33 states and three coun-tries. Over 52% of attendees were from California. International pet care professionals traveled from Canada, Brazil, and Singapore.

OTHER SERVICES:

MAY 3–5, 2016BURBANK, CALIFORNIA

PBD&EXPO

WEST

DAYCARE – 43%

GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 42%

BOARDING – 40%

RETAIL – 28%

TRAINING – 23%

BOUTIQUE/SPA – 14%

PET SITTING – 12%

MOBILE GROOMING – 5%

VETERINARY SERVICES – 3%

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2015 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 50 BOOTHS, 43 COMPANIES

BOOTH PRICES

STANDARD 10’ x 8’ $995PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ $1,195END CAP 16’ x 10’ $2,595ECONOMY 6’ x 8’ $695

Hall is carpeted.

SPONSORSHIP

AT DOOR SCHEDULE $795

NOTEBOOKS WITH LOGO $2,000

DEADLINES

1/3/2016 Reserve last year’s space. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

PBD&BURBANK, CA

PET BOARDING & DAYCARE EXPO

EXPOWEST

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