2018 SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS. November 12-14, 2018 Dallas, Texas. Women In Trucking 2018 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 1

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1 2018 SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS 1 November 12-1, 2018 Dallas, Texas Women In Trucking 2018 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 1

2 Join your transportation, logistics and supply chain peers at the fourth annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo, hosted by the Women In Trucking Association. Learn about critical transportation issues and trends, along with perspectives and the positive impact women have on the industry. Build business in this integrated conference and exhibition setting. Attach your company, brand, and reputation to our mission: To generate dialogue and action around the importance of gender diversity in transportation and logistics. Ellen Voie, President and CEO Women In Trucking CONFERENCE & EXPO Women Make A POSITIVE Impact On Transportation Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus Table of Contents: Women-Owned Businesses Grow 7% Faster Women Control 0% Investible Assets Women Make Exceptional Leaders 3 Membership Demographics 0% $ Exhibitors and Sponsors 5 Online Branding Those $10+ million in revenue grow faster than others. Women control over $11 trillion in total U.S. investable assets. Common strengths include intuitive/logical thinking, team-building, communication. 6 In Print Marketing 7 At The Conference Hundreds Expected to Attend 20+ Educational Sessions 100+ Brands As Part of Expo 8 Exclusive Sponsorship Options 9 Exhibition Floor Plan Conference Venue Leverage a diverse workforce, develop women leaders, strategies to engage more female drivers. Covering industry trends, challenges, capacity, management issues, cost control, and much more! Network with peers, top executives, providers of logistics services and products. Women In Trucking 2018 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 2

3 Our Mission A Sampling of Member Companies Women In Trucking was established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Demographics: Corporate members: 392 active corporate companies Individual members: 2,850+ Members of Women In Trucking range from motor carriers of all sizes and logistics service providers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and private fleets of leading retailers and manufacturers. Here are just a few of our members: ABF Freight System Arrow Truck Sales Averitt Express Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Bennett International Group Brenny Transportation C.R. England C.H. Robinson CalArk Trucking Co. Career Builder Celadon Covenant Transport DTX FedEx Custom Critical FedEx Freight Freightliner Frito-Lay Great Dane Hyundai Translead J.B. Hunt Transport Landstar Transportation Michelin Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Peterbilt PITT OHIO R&L Global Logistics Randall-Reilly Publishing Co, LLC Ryder System, Inc. Schneider National, Inc. Southeastern Freight Lines TMW Systems Transport America Travel Centers of America/ Petro Stopping Centers Trimac U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. Volvo Trucks Walmart Transportation Werner XPO Logistics YRC Worldwide Zip Xpress, Inc. Gold Partners: Silver Partners: Bronze Partners: Women In Trucking 2018 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 3

4 Women In Trucking Membership Industries Titles* Trucking & Logistic Companies 35% Trucks, Trailers & Accessories 13% Truck Driving Schools 10% Trucking Associations 9% Financial and Insurance 9% Health & Fitness 5% Consulting % Industry Related % Other 11% President/Owner/Chairman/CEO COO/CFO/Vice President * Based on members reporting their titles Director Manager Other 15% 12% 17% 33% 23% Gender Type 81 % Corporate Employees 30% Truck Driver 3% 19 % Corporate or Fewer Employees Individual, Non-Driver Corporate School or Non-Profit Student Membership Other 1% 10% 5% 6% 1% For Sponsor Information, contact: Women In Trucking 2018 Accelerate! Conference & Expo

5 Build your brand and name recognition through powerful online and e-marketing strategies. ONLINE BRANDING Diamond Ruby Sapphire Expo Only Conference Campaign: Your logo featured on e-blasts. Conference Website: Visitors will see your logo 2/7 Exhibitor Name & Link WIT e-news: Upon signup, your logo featured in WIT s weekly e-newsletter, reaching thousands of readers. Webcasts: Your company is featured as a sponsor of a webcast, promoted to the WIT audience. Thought Leadership: Your insights and expertise featured in a bylined column in WIT e-news. Social Media: Promoted through all WIT social media channels: FB, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube. For Sponsor Information, contact: Women In Trucking 2018 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 5

6 Keep your brand in front of the transportation industry through national advertising and targeted direct-mail campaigns. IN PRINT MARKETING Diamond Ruby Sapphire Expo Only Redefining The Road Magazine: Your logo included in advertising. National Advertising: Your logo will be featured in all print advertisements promoting the conference. Conference Brochure: Your logo is featured on direct mail reaching thousands of decision-makers. Cover Cover Conference Program: Your company and profile is featured. Inside Profile Only 1 Edition SALES AND MARKETING LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Add Value to Your Company 30+ Educational Sessions Peer-to-Peer Networking Wide Range of Topics Comprehensive Expo NEW! Truck Tour IP LEADERSH OPERATIONS NG RECRUITI TRENDS Get Plugged In What You Need to Know About Industry Issues & Why INSIDE... Influential Women IN TRUCKING Championing Professional Development TALENT MANAGEMENT NOVEMBER 6-8, 2017 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Family-Owned SUCCESS PRODUCTIVITY STORIES LAST CALL FOR LIFE BALANCE TRUCK GIVEAWAY CONTEST PREMIER & DIAMOND SPONSORS PHOTO CONTEST TRUCKING WINNERS SALES Nov. 6-8, 2017 Kansas City, MO WomenInTrucking.org For Sponsor Information, contact: Women In Trucking RUBY SPONSORS SAPPHIRE SPONSORS 2018 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 6

7 Build relationships with decision-makers at the Accelerate! Conference & Expo by Women In Trucking. NOTE: All WIT members will receive a $300 discount off these rates! AT THE CONFERENCE Diamond Ruby Sapphire Expo Only 10x10 Premium Booth: Premium Your inner tier space at the expo serves as a branding billboard during conference sessions. 10X10 Standard Booth: Standard The outer tier is your space to increase your visibility and to help you build relationships and business! Room Key: Your logo is printed on the room keys of all conference attendees staying at the hotel. Name Recognition: You receive regular mention and logo presentation on the Jumbotron screen throughout the conference. Free Conference Registrations: Additional Registrations (Discounted): $299 Sponsor Package Pricing* $9,500 $7,500 $5,500 See Page 8 Sponsor Pricing with No Booth $7,500 $5,500 $3,500 For Sponsor questions, contact: Women In Trucking 2018 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 7

8 Build relationships with decision-makers at the Accelerate! Conference & Expo by Women In Trucking. NOTE: All WIT members will receive a $300 discount off these rates! EXPO ONLY BOOTH PRICING: Member Non-Member 10x20 Premium Booth: $5,600 $6,200 10X20 Standard Booth: $,800 $5,00 10x10 Premium Booth: $2,900 $3,200 10X10 Standard Booth: $2,500 $2,800 Booth Price Includes: One unfurnished piped and draped exhibit space, 1 paid registration, identification sign, access to pre-conference attendee list, a discount on additional registrations, listing on the Expo Website, company profile in conference program, listing on conference entrance sign, and expo game card participation. For Expo Booth information, contact: Women In Trucking 2018 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 8

9 Increase your visibility at the conference by participating in an Exclusive Sponsorship. EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: Online Registration Confirmation (3)... $2,500 Networking Reception Sponsorship (2).. $5,800 Lunch Sponsorship (2)... $,000 Breakfast Sponsorship (3)... $3,500 Break Sponsorship (3)... $2,000 Soda Station (3)... $1,300 Coffee Station (3)... $1,300 Water Cooler (3)... $1,300 Lanyards (1)... $,800 Conference Bag (1)... $2,800 Customized Notepad (1)... $2,500 Charging Station (1)... $2,500 Drop Cards (1)... $2,500 Promotional Flier (3)... $1,700 Custom Coordinated Sponsorships are available, ie: WIFI, window and floor decals. Call for options, availability, and pricing: Pens (1)... $1,000 NOTE: All members of the Women In Trucking Association will receive a $300 discount off these rates. For Sponsor information, contact: Women In Trucking 2018 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 9

10 Expo Floor Plan November 12-1, 2018 Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco STAGE ENTRANCE ENTRANCE Women In Trucking 2018 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 10

11 It all takes place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel Convention Center & Spa With easy access to major highways and less than 20 miles from three airports in the region, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel Convention Center & Spa is ideally located for exploring all that the area has to offer. Retreat to a two-room suite featuring a separate living room with sofa bed and a private bedroom with one king-sized or two double beds. Take care of business tasks in an ergonomic desk chair at the dining and work table. Stay connected with wired and wireless internet access. Stock the refrigerator with your favorite beverages and snacks. Savor our free made-to-order breakfast. On busy mornings, if you miss the Women In Trucking networking breakfasts you can grab a muffin and coffee to go from Starbucks. The Cyprus Grill right on site serves lunch and dinner as well. Indulge in restorative treatments and therapies at Spa Botanica. Maintain your exercise routine in our Embassy Suites Fitness Center or swim laps in the indoor pool. Join the Women In Trucking Association and Reserve Your Sponsorship and Booth Today! 1. Join Women In Trucking (If you re not already a member). All members receive an additional $300 off any sponsorship or booth package. > Click here to join 2. Determine level of participation (Sponsorship package or A La Carte) or Expo Only package (see previous pages). 3. Initiate Your Women In Trucking Sponsorship and/or Reserve Your Booth. > carleen@womenintrucking.org For Sponsor information, contact : carleen@womenintrucking.org Women In Trucking 2018 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 11