Holiday Showcase Partners 2007

Holiday Showcase is highly regarded among association professionals and supplier partners as the largest and best single-day networking event for Chicago's multi-billion dollar association industry.  Holiday Showcase has grown dramatically since its 1988 inception.  Today we have more than 650 exhibiting companies, and nearly 2,000 attendees.  A wide variety of partnership opportunities are available at Holiday Showcase.

Holiday Showcase Luncheon Partner

The Holiday Showcase Luncheon Partner supports our largest catered event of the year, with nearly 2,000 association professionals and exhibitors in attendance.  Headline entertainment, festive music, and fabulous décor make this one of the top social events of the year for Association Forum members!  The Holiday Showcase Luncheon partner receives year-round recognition through tens of thousands of logo impressions in print and electronic advertising, inclusion in all Holiday Showcase promotions, attendee bags, and complimentary booth space. This sponsor is the only one to receive podium exposure in both of the Showcase luncheon ballrooms, including the privilege of drawing the first Grand Prize of the day.

Sold! Las Vegas CVA

Holiday Showcase Reception Partner

The Holiday Showcase Reception is held just prior to the opening of the Holiday Showcase Luncheon.  This festive cocktail reception is attended by nearly 2,000 association and supplier professionals, and serves as the perfect opening to Holiday Showcase.  The reception partner receives a high level of sponsor visibility through thousands of logo impressions in print and electronic advertising, all Holiday Showcase promotions, and on attendee bags. 

Sold! Baltimore CVA

Holiday Showcase Exhibit Hall Beverage Partner

An outstanding opportunity exists for one or two companies who want a major presence in the exhibit hall.  Two beverage station areas will be available, and have proven to be busy, high traffic zones throughout the exhibit.  Prominent signage, guest bartenders, logo cups and drink tickets will all be part of the Beverage Partner's sponsorship package.   

Sold! Sonoma County Tourism Bureau, Mexico Tourism Board 

Holiday Showcase Name Badge Partner

Want to see your company name coming and going throughout the day?  Sponsor the name badges worn by nearly 2,000 buyer attendees!  This extremely high visibility partnership strategically puts your company name front and center throughout the Holiday Showcase day.  This partner receives unprecedented company name and logo impressions both pre-event and on-site. 

Sold! Foxwoods Resorts Casino

Holiday Showcase Attendee Water Bottles Sponsor

Quench the thirst of nearly 2,000 Holiday Showcase buyer attendees! Your company can be the exclusive sponsor of the water bottles given out at 5 different stations throughout the exhibit hall. You company name and logo will be prominently displayed on the label of the water bottles, and will be carried through-out the exhibit halls by attendees!

Sold! Sonoma County Tourism Bureau

Holiday Showcase Dessert Station Partners

Immediately following lunch, attendees enter the exhibit hall for dessert and the exhibition.  Five elegant dessert stations are strategically located throughout the exhibit hall, and offer sponsors a unique and highly visible opportunity.  Dessert station sponsors benefit from a combination of pre-show promotion and on-site presence that elevates their presence with Showcase attendees.

Sold! LaSalle Bank, Greater Louisville CVB,  Kalamazoo CVB, Hohenadel Insurance Group, (1) available

Holiday Showcase Information Booth

The information booth is located at the entrance of the exhibit hall, and is a constant hub of activity throughout the afternoon.  Serving as "information central" for attendees, one company will be allowed to sponsor this important resource center, and will receive great pre-show and on-site exposure.

Sold! West + Associates/Westbound Publications

Holiday Showcase Business Card Holder

The business card holder will be placed in all qualified buyers attendee bags.  Keep attendees organized as they network on the show floor.

Sold!  Mohonk Mountain House 

Coffee Bar

Keep the attendess energized as they network on the show floor.  Two coffee bars are located in the exhibit hall.

Sold! TMA Resources, (1) Available

For more information about the Forum's Partnership Program, please contact Kris Wolcott at (312) 924-7074.