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2018Convention
Chicago, ILFeb. 7-9, 2018
What is the 2018 Midwest Fabric ProductsZone Convention?
The MFPA is a trade organization comprisedof fabric product manufacturers and
suppliers to the awning and marine industry.
This three-day event is comprised of....
Hands on learningNetworking with manufacturers and suppliers
Interactive discussionsIndustry trends
Exposure of your product and servicesSourcing information
SeminarsEntertainment
Market Day1930’s Chicago Gangster Era Party
And a lot more!
c---------_ Wednesday - Feb. 7th ���-___,
2:00-11:00 PM Market Day Setup
3:00 PM Board Meeting
6:00-9:00 PM Cocktails, Dinner & Entertainment
1930s Chicago Gangster Era Theme
9:00-12:00 AM Hospitality Suite
_____ Thursday - Feb. 8th
6:00-8:00 AM Breakfast
Cooked to order in Garden Atrium
8:30 AM Load Buses for Shop Tour
9:30 AM-4:00 PM Shop Tour, Lunch, PAMA Seminar
6:00 PM-9:00 PM Awards, Cocktails & Presidents
Formal Dinner
9:00 PM-12:00 AM Hospitality Suite
______ F_r_iday - Feb. 9th
6:00-8:00 AM Breakfast
Cooked to order in Garden Atrium
8:30-10:00 AM Speaker/ Forum
10:00 AM All Member Zone Meeting
11:00 AM Lunch
12:00-3:00 PM Market Day
4:00-6:00 PM Special Event - Bowling
6:00-9:00 PM Dinner on your own
9:00-12:00 AM Hospitality Suite
The above is a tenative schedule and more details to follow.
Registration
FullRegistration
PleaseregisterbeforeJanuary6,2018toavoidtheadditionalcharges!ManufacturersCostbeforeJanuary6th:$250CostafterJanuary6th:$275
- 1fullregistrationtoincludeallevents. SuppliersLevel1CostbeforeJanuary6th:$1,500CostafterJanuary6th:$1,575
- 2fullregistrations- Fullpageadintheprogrambook - BoothforMarketDay
Each booth will be supplied with a table, chair and table linen. Additional charges may apply for two tables. - SponsorshipoftheHospitalityRoom - SponsorshipoftheBus
SuppliersLevel2CostbeforeJanuary6th:$800CostafterJanuary6th:$875- 1fullregistration- 1/2pageadintheprogrambook - Booth for Market Day
Each booth will be supplied with a table, chair and table linen. Additional charges may apply for two tables. - SponsorshipoftheHospitalityRoom
SuppliersaddingregistrantswithoneoftheabovelevelsCost:$300perregistrant
SingleDayRegistration
ThursdayManufacturescostbeforeJanuary6th:$150ManufacturescostafterJanuary6th:$175Includestourandlunch.FridayManufacturescostbeforeJanuary6th:$100ManufacturescostafterJanuary6th:$125Includesseminar,marketdayandlunch.MarketDayBoothOnlySupplierscostbeforeJanuary6th:$600SupplierscostafterJanuary6th:$675Marketdayboothonly.
Don’tforgettorenewyour2018Membershipatthetimeofregistration.
CLICKHERETOREGISTERNOW!
Hotel&ConventionLocation
EmbassySuitesbyHiltonAddress:5500NorthRiverRoadRosemont,IL60018
Phone#:(847)678-4000
RoomRate:$129pernightforsingle/double(1-2people)
AblockofroomshavebeenreservedfromSunday,February4thtoSunday,February11thwiththespecialrateuntilJanuary26,2018oruntilthegroupblockissold-out.Forreservationspleasecontactthehoteldirectlyandmentiongroupname“MFP”oryoucanbookaroomonlinebyvisitingthehotelreservationlinklistedbelow.HotelReservationLink:http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/C/CHIRMES-MFP-20180204/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
HotelTransportation:**COMPLIMENTARYAIRPORTSHUTTLE**Thehoteloffers24-hourshuttleservice.Pleasecontactthehotelforshuttletimes.
HotelAccommodations:- ATM- BusinessCenter- FitnessCenter- Pool- GiftShop/ConvenienceStore- Drycleaning/LaundryServices- Lounge- RoomService
Yes,petsareallowedatthehotel,foranadditionalfee.
ORCLICKHERETOBOOKYOURROOMTODAY
PhotoContestEachyear,MFPAoffersaphotocontestformanufacturermembers.Theindustrypeersvoteuponallprojectsduringtheconference.Thisallowsmanufacturerstoberecognizedfortheiroutstandingandinnovativework.Trivantagewillsponsorthe2018photocontestandwinnerswillbeannouncedduringthePresidentssemiformaldinneronThursday,February8th.
AllsubmittalsmustbesubmittedbeforeJanuary26thinordertoqualify.NOEXCEPTIONS!PHOTOCONTESTCATEGORIES:100seriesResidentialAwnings&Canopies–SingleFamily200seriesResidentialAwnings&Canopies–MultipleFamily300seriesCommercialAwnings&Canopies–under30linearftSPONSOREDBY:400seriesCommercialAwnings&Canopies–over30linearft 500seriesInteriorAwnings&Designs600seriesIndustrial700seriesMarine800seriesTent 900seriesNew&Unusual1000seriesFabricGraphics1100seriesFabricStructures1200seriesUpholstery
Rules for Entry 1. New installation are eligible for entry if your company has manufactured 2 of the following: 1) frame 2) cover 3) graphics 2. Recover installation are eligible if your company original manufactured both the frame and cover. 3. All work can be entered regardless of when the work was originally manufactured. 4. Previous entries are not allowed. 5. Each company is allowed only 1 entry per category. 6. Each entry is limited to 2 photos and are to be submitted via e-mail to: [email protected] 7. Be sure to include with the photo(s) your submittal form for each photo. 8. All entries must include fabric of some kind. Metal covered awnings will not be accepted! 9. The photo contest chairman reserves the right to re-classify an entry. The decision of the chairman is final. 10. Voting will be done by ballot at the convention. 1 ballot; per company. Ballots will be provided at registration. 11. No entries will be accepted at the convention! No exceptions!
Whenuploadingyourphotosyoumusthavethesubmittalformlocatedonthenextpageinthesamefolderasyourphoto.Pleasecompressallphotosalongwiththefilledoutformintoonefolderbefore
uploading.Anyentriesuploadedwithouttherequiredinformationontheformwillbediscarded.
UploadLocation:1.Gotohttps://www.hightail.com/u/LawrenceFabric2.Draganddropyourzipfileontothewebbrowserpage.3.Type“ZonePhotoContest”inthesubjectline4.Clickthe“Send”button.Pleasemakesureyoudonotcloseyourwebbrowseruntilyouruploadiscomplete.
Photo Entry Form2018 Midwest Zone Conference
100 series Residential Awnings & Canopies – Single Family200 series Residential Awning s & Canopies – Multiple Family300 series Commercial Awnings & Canopies – under 30 linear ft400 series Commercial Awnings & Canopies – over 30 linear ft500 series Interior Awnings & Designs600 series Industrial700 series Marine800 series Tent900 series New & Unusual1000 series Fabric Graphics 1100 series Fabric Structures1200 series Upholstery
Company Name:Contact Name:E-mail Address:Street Address:Phone Number:
Please check one of the following catagories:
File Name of Photo Submitted:Number of Photos Submitted:Photo Description:
See information packet for rules and upload instructions.
Shipments
AnyitemsshippedtotheEmbassySuitesbyHiltonHotel,shouldnotarriveearlierthanthreedayspriortothefunctionandmaynotremainonpropertylongerthantwodaysafterthecompletionofthefunction.
HotelHandlingFeeCharge:TBA
Packagesshouldbeshippedto:
MidwestFabricProductsAssociationAttn:NAMEOFVENDOR/SUPPLIER
EmbassySuitesByHilton5500NorthRiverRoadRosemont,IL60018
Suppliers–GoodyBag
Ifyouwouldlikeanythingtobeputinthegoodiebags,pleasemailthemto
CameronWeldon
121LakeShoreDriveOakwoodHills,IL60013
AllitemsmustarrivebyJanuary23rd.
ProgramBooks
PleasesendallyourADtoDanAnchoratanchor@barabooawning.com.Pleaseinclude“ZoneBook”inthesubjectline.DeadlineforAdsubmissionsisDecember31st.HalfPageAd–4½”Wx3½”HFullPageAd–4½”Wx7½”H
ContactInformation
IfyouhaveanyquestionsinregardstotheconferencepleasecontactCameron.
(847)641-9268
IfyouhaveanyquestionsinregardstoregisteringonlinepleasecontactJeni.JeniAnders
[email protected](636)861-0100
Updated12/2017-JA
PARTY
MarketDayMarketdayiscomprisedofmaterialandmachinemanufacturesanddistributors.Customers/manufacturerscanwalkaroundtoeachthetablesoftheabovetolookatanddiscussproductsthattheymayhaveinterestin.
CharityAuction
AcharityauctionwilltakeplacefollowingthePresidentssemiformaldinnerandawardsceremonyonThursday.Allattendeesareencouragedtomakeorbringitemsthatwillbeupontheauctionblockforalltobidon.Allproceedswillgotocharityinhonorofourfellowmembers.
1930’sChicagoGangsterEraThemeAllattendeesareencouragedtodressupinyourbest1930’sChicagoGangsterEraattireandenjoythenightsevents.