Sponsor Resources

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Information for Attending Representatives

• General Information
• Sponsor Schedule
• Exhibit Hall Information + Map
• Current Attendees
• Sourcing Solutions Session Details
• Beer Tasting Event
• Hotel Information
• Health & Safety Guidelines

Logistics Information

• Shipping to the Hotel
• Shipping FROM the Hotel

Marketing Information

• Social Media Shoutouts
• Program Book Advertisements
• Sponsor Showcase Slideshow
• Sponsored Logo Item, Meal, or Social Event
• Gold Sponsor Videos

MISBO Contacts

Information for ATtending Representatives

General Information

• View the Sponsorship Grid to see all benefits and opportunities for each level
• What level am I? Check here!
• Number of reps included:
  • Gold, Silver, & Bronze sponsors may bring two (2) attending representatives
  • Friend sponsors may bring one (1) attending representative
  • MISBO will confirm and register your rep(s); please do not register online
• Exhibit Hall
  • The Exhibit Hall will take place on Thursday, October 26th (see full schedule below)
  • Setup will be on Wednesday, 2:00-4:30 pm or after the opening reception, or Thursday prior to start of Exhibit Hall 
  • Table specifications - see below
• Attendee lists will be shared with all sponsors digitally as the event approaches
  • Lists will include name, title, organization/school, email address, city, state, and school size
• Hosted dinners and other events
  • Sponsor-hosted events during stated program times are prohibited; please schedule around the program
  • MISBO Board members are not available on Wednesday evening for hosted dinners (attending a Board dinner)

Sponsor Schedule

You are invited to attend everything on the schedule below! Feel free to join attendees for meals and sessions if you so choose.
The items in bold are particularly meant for sponsors.

Wednesday, October 23

Thursday, October 24

Friday, October 25

Exhibit hall

Exhibit Hall Table Selection

• Gold & Silver sponsors will be asked to select three options based on availability.
• Bronze & Friend sponsor tables will be assigned.
  
  

Exhibit Hall Map

• Exhibit hall map.

Exhibit Tables

• All sponsors will be provided one 6'x30" table with two chairs
  • No linens provided but tables look nice (linen-free hotel) - you may bring a table cloth if desired!
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Electrical access not included - complete this form and submit to the hotel directly.
• Location
  • Gold and Silver sponsors will have the opportunity to choose their table location based on availability
  • Bronze and Friend sponsors' table locations will be assigned
• Display guidelines
  • Displays should be tabletop only - no full booths
  • No signage that may obscure another sponsor's table
  • Standing signage is permitted behind table only (maximum 8' tall x 8' wide)

Unloading and Setup Instructions

• To unload:
  • Pull up to hotel entrance just beyond valet parking line.
  • Unload up a ramp toward the main entrance.
  • Move car, so the next sponsor can use the unloading space

  • Check in inside and staff/volunteers will direct you to your exhibit table

• When entering through the main entrance:
  • Use escalators on your left to the Mezzanine level.
  • MISBO sponsor check-in table at the top of the escalator.
  • Staff/volunteers will direct you to your exhibit table

Current Attendees

Click here to view a dynamic list of attendees. Excel spreadsheets with more information will be emailed periodically.

Sourcing Solutions

Selections are being made! When you have been selected, you will receive an email.

If you are interested in participating, contact Dianne Sagaas.

Limited to selected MISBO Consortium Partners

During this General Session, attendees will take part in four roundtable mini-sessions with MISBO Consortium Partners. You'll have about 8 minutes to talk to each small group, giving the same talk four times in a row. You can explain your company's services, a new featured product, a case study with an independent school, or anything else you want them to know. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with several attendees face to face!

Beer Tasting Event | MISBO On Tap

Time: Thursday, 10/24, 5:00 - 6:15 pm

Location: Hyatt Regency Greenville -  Belleair Ballroom

Cost: (2) Free to all registered sponsor representatives. If planning to attend, please RSVP to lisaflowers@misbo.com 

Hotel Information

Attending reps are responsible for their own hotel and travel arrangements.

• Host hotel: Hyatt Regency Greenville
• Hotel cutoff date: October 1, 2024
• Rate: $185 + tax
• Click here for hotel & travel information and to reserve your room

Health & Safety Guidelines

MISBO encourages all attendees to act in the best interests of their own well-being, and that of their fellow conference participants. If you are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 or have recently been exposed to anyone who tested positive, please do not attend the conference. If you have questions, please contact us.

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Logistics information

Shipping to the hotel

• Shipping address: Hyatt Regency Greenville,
• Include - Reference: "MISBO Conference", your name, company name, and booth number
• $5 per box handling fee (less than 50lbs); $10 per box (50 - 75lbs); $20 per box (75 - 100lbs);  $100 per pallet/skid
• If you are shipping multiple boxes (5 or more large boxes) please have them shipped on a pallet
• Place this form along with your shipping label on each package
• Indicate any special terms on your freight shipments, i.e. FRAGILE
• Your boxes should not arrive more than 2 days prior to the date required
• When you arrive at the hotel let the front desk know you have a package in shipping/receiving.

Shipping From the Hotel

FedEx is the Hyatt's preferred shipping vendor. All materials must be sealed and properly labeled. Outbound shipping will be handled by the hotel's shipping department and bell stand. The appropriate shipping forms but be completed and attached to each box. Blank shipping labels can be found at the Bell Stand.

Exhibit Table Electrical Access

Electrical access not included - complete this form and submit to the hotel directly. 

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Marketing information

Social Media Shoutouts

Mentions on MISBO's social media are included with sponsorship, with the quantity dependent on your sponsorship level.

Send any specific information, such as direct links you'd like used, to kellycoggins@misbo.com

Resources to help spread the word for a successful conference! Includes suggested social media posts, event graphics, etc.

Note: Submissions are not required – if nothing is sent, you’ll still get shoutouts with links to your main company website!

Program Book Advertisements

All sponsorships include the inclusion of an ad in our program book! 
Due Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
Submit file here

AD SIZES

• The printed program book size is 5.5” x 8.5”
• Gold Sponsors: Full page - 5”w x 8”h
• Silver & Bronze Sponsors: Half page (choice of landscape or portrait)
  • Portrait: 2.375”w x 8”h
  • Landscape: 5”w x 3.875”h
• Friend Sponsors: Quarter page - 2.375”w x 3.875”h

SPECIFICATIONS

• Ads will be printed in color
• Ads must have a border or edge; they cannot bleed off the page
• Ads cannot contain the MISBO logo without written permission
• Submit as high-res PDF, EPS, or TIF

Sponsored Logo Item options

Sponsors will be contacted individually with an offered opportunity. For questions, contact lisaflowers@misbo.com

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