2014 Road Show & Business Networking Conference

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1 Automotive Recyclers of Michigan 2014 Road Show & Business Networking Conference n Indoor Booths n Outdoor Demonstration Areas n Free Wireless Internet n New Technology Introductions n Training & Seminars APRIL 25 26, 2014 On location at LKQ West Michigan, Holland, MI Your Invitation to Exhibit

2 Automotive Recyclers of Michigan 7550 S. Saginaw, Suite 9 Grand Blanc, MI Phone: (810) Fax: (810) arm@mi.automotiverecyclers.org Dear Exhibitor, We would like to personally invite you to attend the 6 th Annual Automotive Recyclers of Michigan 2014 Road Show and Business Networking Conference to be held at LKQ West Michigan on April 25-26, 2014 in Holland, Michigan. We are excited to WELKOM you to Holland, Michigan, voted the #2 happiest and healthiest place to live in America. Holland, Michigan is where you don t need a passport! Located on the shores of Lakes Michigan and Macatawa, it is conveniently located 130 miles from Chicago and 170 miles from Detroit. Holland is a Pure Michigan delight. From their award-winning downtown to their sandy white beaches, you ll fall in love with Holland s small town charm and big city amenities. You can dine along the waterfront or at a cozy café. You can climb to the top of a sand dune or to the top of a windmill. You can shop for a pair of running shoes or a pair of wooden shoes. You can explore a quaint Dutch village or a modern college campus. No matter what your interests, you won t be disappointed joining us in Holland for our 6 th Annual Road Show Event. We are continuing with the same format that has proven to be so successful for our members, their staff and to you, our valued vendors. The event will once again be hosted by one of our most generous ARM members so we can continue to offer additional value and less expense to everyone involved. It will include dedicated time for you to spend with our members without competing with other events and it will also include time for you to have hands-on demonstrations of your products and equipment in a real working environment. We offer a variety of relevant industry related seminars and training sessions for all attendees, including you, as well as fun activities for all of us. We truly encourage you to participate in those of interest to you and your business as this event is distinctly planned for each of us to interact and network throughout the entire weekend in a relaxed, friendly environment. This includes our Friday evening steak cookout, with our tremendous, dedicated past presidents manning the cash bar, our live and silent auctions, our Saturday barbecue lunch and awards presentation and so much more that promises to make this a true valued packed, fun-filled weekend for all. All tabletop booths will be located inside LKQ West Michigan, with free wireless internet available. Outside space is also available for large equipment demonstrations. You will find our exhibitor rates are reasonable and inclusive of all of our events and activities so as to make your stay in Holland, Michigan a great experience for you and your business. You may even want to consider bringing your family to this great destination. We would love to also WELKOM them to this beautiful city of windmills and tulips and the 2014 ARM Road Show. To reserve your booth, please read the enclosed contract and then sign and return it today with method of payment to the ARM office at 7550 S. Saginaw Rd., Suite 9, Grand, Blanc, MI Space is limited and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Our initial response has been tremendous so we are expecting a very successful turnout, which we hope includes you. If you have any questions, please contact the ARM office at arm@mi.automotiverecyclers.org or We look forward to seeing you at LKQ West Michigan on April 25-26, 2014 in Holland, Michigan. Thank you, ARM Road Show and Business Networking Conference Committee

3 Location & Floor Plan The Automotive Recyclers of Michigan would like to invite your company to be an exhibitor at our 2014 Road Show and Business Networking Conference, April 25-26, 2014 at LKQ West Michigan in Holland, MI. LKQ WEST HOLLAND Chicago Drive Holland, MI LKQ West Michigan was originally Veneklasen Auto Parts, longtime members and supporters of both our State and National Associations. In 1946 Howard M. Veneklasen began a used car business on a side lot of their family home in Zeeland. When inquiries were made about parts from some of the unworthy for resale vehicles, Veneklasen Auto Parts was born. In 1948 the business was moved to Holland. In 1972 Mr. Veneklasen sold the busines to his oldest son, Howard N. Veneklasen, who was always a pioneer in the latest technological advances within our industry. An example being that 1985 Veneklasen Auto Parts became the first computerized facility in West Michigan. Howard also open several U Wrench It self service facilities in Michigan and other states. In May of 2006, the Michigan facilities were sold to LKQ Corporation, FLOOR PLAN FOOD COURT TRADE SHOW CHECK-IN a publicly held company. Today LKQ West Michigan has 18 employees working out of the Holland location. They service Western and Northern Michigan customers with daily delivery of recycled and aftermarket parts. LKQ also operates three self serve locations in Western Michigan. The entire LKQ staff is looking forward to seeing you at their Holland location as the host our 6 th Annual ARM Road Show & Business Networking Conference. ACCOMMODATIONS We have a block of rooms reserved at three hotels, all at a special rate of $109 plus taxes. Room reservations are to be made directly with the hotels. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Holland 650 East 24 th Street Holland, MI Mention group code: ARM Cut-off date March 25, 2014 Hampton Inn of Holland Felch Holland, MI Mention group name: ARM Road Show Cut-off date April 5, 2014 Holiday Inn Express of Holland Felch Holland, MI Mention group name: ARM Road Show Cut-off date April 5, 2014

4 Rates & Schedule EXHIBITOR RATES $ fee per booth. Registration must be received by 2/28/14. Registration received after 2/28/14 will be $ per booth. Booth includes: 8' x 30" skirted display table and two chairs Signage with company name (2) FREE Conference Registrations. Additional registrations $ each Friday box lunch Friday night ARM Past Presidents Steak Cookout Coffee & donuts Saturday morning with DJ Harrington Saturday cookout luncheon SPECIAL FEATURES Microphone available to announce prize drawings from vendor s booth Listing in Road Show directory detailing your goods or service Attend all seminars at no additional charge Free Wireless Internet Indoor Booths/Outdoor space available for demonstrations Booth registrations received by will receive a $100 discount on booth rental! ROAD SHOW AND BUSINESS NETWORKING CONFERENCE SCHEDULE FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2014 Vendor Setup 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Yard Tours (Box Lunches provided) 9:00 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Bus Departs LKQ West Michigan 8:45 a.m. sharp Workshops & Seminars 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Vendor Informational Meeting 3:45 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014 Continental Breakfast 8:00 8:45 a.m. with DJ Harrington Seminars & Training 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Road Show Hours 10:30 a.m. 12:30 a.m. Cookout Lunch & Awards 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. with Vendors Welcome & Opening of Road Show 4:00 p.m. Seminars & Training 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Road Show Hours 4:00 7:00 p.m. Vendor Tear Down 2:00 p.m. Past Presidents Celebrity Cash Bar Opens 5:00 p.m. Steak Cookout Dinner Silent and Live Auctions 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

5 Exhibitor Booth Display Rules (Please retain this sheet) SPACE: No portion of the booth area may be sublet or assigned to any other firm or person. ELECTRICAL: Wireless Internet and electrical outlets available. Bring your own extension cords. LIABILITY: Each booth operator will be responsible for the space leased during the Road Show and will keep it free from hazards to person(s) on the premises. The Automotive Recyclers of Michigan and LKQ West Michigan will not be responsible for any injuries sustained by booth operators, representatives, their associates or employees. INSURANCE: It is agreed that in no instance shall the Automotive Recyclers of Michigan, its Officers, Directors or Staff, or LKQ West Michigan be held responsible for any loss, theft, fire or injury to any person or article. SPACE ASSIGNMENT: Booth assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Indicate your first, second, and third choice for the booth space on your registration form. No private room displays are allowed. FIRE AND SAFETY CODES: Each booth operator must comply with all federal, state, and local fire and safety codes. INFORMATIONAL MEETING: All vendors are asked to attend an informational meeting at 3:45 p.m. on Friday, April 25 th, prior to the opening of the Road Show and Business Networking Conference, where you will receive your packets and name badges. SHIPPING AND RECEIVING: Any materials shipped to LKQ West Michigan should arrive no earlier than 2 days prior to the function and may not remain on the property longer than 2 days after the completion of the function. All materials must have the name of the group and be addressed to Automotive Recyclers of MI Attn.: Brian Bartels with your company name and date of conference with shipping charges paid by sender for inside delivery. LKQ West Michigan will not be responsible for any materials left on premises after 48 hours. Marketing Opportunities As a Vendor Sponsor of the Automotive Recyclers of Michigan 2014 Road Show and Business Networking Conference, you have a unique opportunity to market your company and your products to our members by sponsoring special events throughout the conference. In return for your generous sponsorship, you will be recognized as follows: Special recognition in Road Show Directory. Signs at the event highlighting sponsorship. Distinguished Sponsor ribbons on name badges of all your company personnel. Acknowledgement at the Saturday lunch. Acknowledgement in post-conference Automotive Recyclers of Michigan YardTalk newsletter. See sponsorship opportunities form for additional information.

6 Sponsorship Opportunities GENERAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES If you would like to be a sponsor of the 2014 Road Show and Business Networking Conference, but not sponsor a specific event, the following opportunities are available: Corporate Sponsorship $ & higher Special listing in ARM post conference issue of YardTalk. Special listing in Road Show directory. Recognition signage at the registration table. Special name badge recognition. Special recognition at the Saturday Cookout Luncheon. Special signage in the exhibit hall. Gold Sponsorship $ $ Special listing in ARM post conference issue of YardTalk. Special listing in Road Show directory. Recognition signage at the registration table. Special name badge recognition. Special recognition at the Saturday Cookout Luncheon. Silver Sponsorship $ $ Special listing in ARM post conference issue of YardTalk. Special listing in Road Show directory. Recognition signage at the registration table. Special name badge recognition. $ $ $ EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Below are events available for sponsorship. There is no limit to the number of events you may sponsor. Please check the event(s) you would like to sponsor. o Friday Bus for Tour $500.00* $ o Friday Night Cookout $750.00* $ o Saturday Continental Breakfast w/dj $500.00* $ o Saturday Lunch Cookout $750.00* $ o Speakers & Trainers $750.00* $ All Event Sponsors will be recognized as follows: Special recognition in the Road Show directory. Special sponsorship ribbons for all of your representatives. A special article about your company in YardTalk, ARM s four-color quarterly newsletter following the event.** * Represents partial sponsorship of these events. If you would like to sponsor an entire event, please call the ARM office at ** Applies only when an entire event is sponsored. SPONSORSHIP TOTAL $

7 Exhibitor Contract Automotive Recyclers of Michigan 2014 Road Show and Business Networking Conference April 25-26, 2014 Information provided below will be used in the Road Show directory, for signage, and/or other printed material relating to the show. (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) Company Name Contact Address City State Zip Phone ( ) Fax ( ) Web site Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited and fills up fast. To insure a reservation, please respond immediately. TRADE SHOW FEES Booth cost is $ if contract is received before 2/28/14. Booth cost is $ if contract is received after 2/28/14. # of booths x $ = $ # of booths x $ = $ (2) Representatives are included with your booth rental. # of Additional Representatives in your exhibit space x $ = $ Name Badges are required (ARM will provide). Please provide EACH attending person s name. Indicate with an X which event/meals EACH person will be attending. Name (Please print) Bus Tour Friday P.M. Cookout Saturday Breakfast Saturday Lunch Booth Preference (See floor plan) First Second Third See the next page for payment options and signature. TRADE SHOW TOTAL $

8 Exhibitor Contract Please use this space to type or print a one paragraph description of your company and product or service to be included in the Road Show Directory to be distributed at the Road Show. The exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of exhibit s activities on LKQ West Michigan premises and will indemnify, defend and hold harmless LKQ West Michigan & Automotive Recyclers of Michigan, its agents, servants and employees from any and all such losses, damages, and claim. Signee agrees to the rules and regulations regarding booth displays. (Refer to Exhibitor Booth Display Rules. ) Authorized Signature Date PAYMENT Sponsorship Total Trade Show Total Total Amount Due $ $ $ Please return your completed contract and full payment by 2/28/14 to: Automotive Recyclers of Michigan 7550 S. Saginaw, Suite 9 Grand Blanc, MI Phone: Fax: o Check Enclosed Please make payable to Automotive Recyclers of Michigan. o Credit Card o Visa o MasterCard o American Express Card Number Exp. Date Security Code Signature