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PROSPECTUSSchool Nutrition

Event of the YearJuly 9-12, 2018

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Mandalay Bay Convention Center3950 Las Vegas Blvd., South

Las Vegas, NV 89119www.mandalaybay.com

To learn more about ANC2018, visit the SNA website at www.schoolnutrition.org

There is no gamble involved in securing a spot to exhibit your latest wares, products and services at the School Nutrition Asso-ciation’s 72nd Annual National Conference (ANC).

Getting your customer’s undivided attention can be a rarity. At the largest annual gathering of foodservice supervisors, directors, manag-ers and employees, here is your chance to make a sure bet to increase your company’s visibility among more than 3,500 decision-makers! Seize new business avenues and opportunities, and identify and meet new potential buyers of supplies. You can help attendees of the confer-ence on their journey to see all the new products and services offered to them, and to assist them achieve their goal of serving their students with the best and most nutritious meals possible. There is never a dull moment in Las Vegas and there is no shortage of excitement and anticipation among attendees at the ANC Exhibit Hall. Nicole James, director of Butts County (Ga) School District speaks for many attendees when she said, “I love going to the Exhibit Hall, it is one of my favorite parts of ANC.” Or Michelle Coker MA, RD, LD, SNS, director of Child Nutrition at Fayette County Public Schools in Lexing-ton, Kentucky who added, “The Exhibit Hall is just amazing; there is just so much there, and every day there are new things to see, which we can take home and integrate into our program to make serving our students better.” In a city that once played host to top-line entertainers Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Don Rickles, you will get a chance to shine every time, with the over 200,000-square feet of space and 800 plus booths that we have to offer! It’s a win-win situation, while over the course of three engaging days, you’ll talk with decision-makers who can’t wait to meet you and hear what you have to say.


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BOOTH PACKAGEContract Acceptance

The Association reserves the right to exercise its sole discretion in acceptance or refusal of applications. If an application is not accepted by the Association, all paid fees will be returned to the applicant.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:1. Five complimentary badges to the Exhibit Hall for each

10’x10’ booth space purchased;2. Exceptional brand exposure through unique opportunities

to showcase new products, demonstrate innovative solutions and gain first-hand feedback from current and potential customers;

3. Company profile listed in both the ANC Program Guide, a resource used by attendees throughout the year, as well as on the “ANC on the Go” App;

4. Opportunity to exhibit in the SNA Virtual Expo during February and March 2018, limited space available;

5. Access to more than 100 accredited educational sessions and three general sessions;

6. Expand your customer base by connecting face-to-face with more than 3,500 school nutrition professionals; and

7. Enhance your credibility by earning CEUs toward your SNA Certificate or SNS Credential.

NOT INCLUDED:The price of the booth rental does not include additional services such as: storage, placement, shipment or reshipment of exhibit materials, special lighting, booth furnishings, tables, chairs, electrical supplies, carpet, individual booth cleaning or any other special services which are the financial responsi-bility of the exhibitor.

EXHIBIT BOOTH FEES

EARLY BIRD (rec’d on or before Sept. 29, 2017)

Industry Member Rate:

10x10 Inline: $2,500 10x10 Corner: $2,700

20x20 Island: $10,800 20x30 Island: $15,800

20x40 Island: $20,800 30x40 Island: $30,800

Non-member Rate:

10x10 Inline: $3,350 10x10 Corner: $3,550

20x20 Island: $14,200 20x30 Island: $20,900

20x40 Island: $27,600 30x40 Island: $41,000

REGULAR (rec’d after Sept. 29, 2017)

Industry Member Rate:

10x10 Inline: $2,750 10x10 Corner: $2,950

Non-member Rate:

10x10 Inline: $3,600 10x10 Corner: $3,800


Be Sure to Advertise in SNA’s Official Publications

Ask about big savings when you advertise in both—School Nutrition’s ANC edition (June/July) and the ANC Program Guide. For more information about these publications, special conference distribution and combo rates, and to contact your regional sales representative, check out the SN Media Kit online at www.schoolnutrition.org/SNMediaKit. (Note: To include your ad in the ANC Program Guide, you must be a current exhibitor.)

Traffic-Building FeaturesTo enhance your visibility and take advantage of the opportunities below, contact Crystal Harper-Pierre, Exhibit Sales Manager at (301) 686-3140;

[email protected] or Nicolette Daleske, Business Development

Manager at (301) 686-3073; [email protected]. Exhibiting at ANC is required. 1. VIRTUAL EXPO—Showcase your new product and services before bid

season ends, February and March 2018. ($1,800 limited space)

2. CULINARY DEMO—The Exhibit Hall Culinary Demonstrations provide an opportunity to showcase your latest food products, recipes, tech-niques, nutrition and food presentation skills, and also offer ways to enhance school meals and increase participation. (Limited to six at $3,300 each)

3. NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE—Display your new products, services or equipment in the high-traffic SNA Marketplace area. This is an effective way to introduce and promote your product to the 3,000+ ANC attend-ees. ($550 each)

4. BECOME A SPONSOR OF ANC LAS VEGAS!—SNA offers a broad

range of sponsorship opportunities to choose from with price points that allow every company to generate awareness, show their latest innovation and support school nutrition professionals in their efforts to serve healthy school meals across this nation. Contact us to increase your company’s visibility by becoming a conference or event sponsor.

Hospitality Suites, Meeting Space and Entertainment

SNA must approve all hospitality suites, meetings and/or events sponsored by exhibitors. No function may be scheduled to compete with conference hours. Contact Nita Artis, Meetings Manager at (301) 686-3127; eartis@

school nutrition.org for a Meeting Request Form.

InfoHours &

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

• Tuesday, July 10; 10:00 am–2:30 pm

• Wednesday, July 11; 9:00 am–11:30 am*

• Wednesday, July 11; 11:30 am–2:15 pm

• Thursday, July 12; 10:15 am–1:15 pm

*Exclusive, non-competitive Exhibit Hall time is for Directors only.

MEMBERSHIP FEES & CONTACTS

Industry/Corporate: $950/yr; Industry Patron: $12,000/yr

For information about SNA industry membership, please contact

Nicolette Daleske, (301) 686-3073 or Sherry Carrigan, Staff Vice

President, Business Development & Meetings, (301) 686-3151. For

exhibit sales information, please contact Crystal Harper-Pierre, (301)

686-3140.

EXHIBITOR SERVICE KIT

In Spring 2018, exhibitors will receive notice when the link to the Kit

is available online. All booth payments, membership fees, sponsorship

and advertising fees must be paid in full to gain access to the Kit.


Priority Point System

The Priority Point System is used to determine the order in which exhibitors sign up for the next year’s booth space. Points are determined by dollars spent on adver-tising and sponsorships, number of years exhibiting (and consecutive years), membership and other factors.

Booth Space Application and RulesPlease complete the enclosed Exhibit Space Contract

and return it along with payment to SNA Headquarters. All exhibitors are entitled to the Early Bird Rate by sending their applications and payment on or before September 29, 2017. A 50% partially refundable deposit must accompany your Contract to secure your booth. Booth space will not be held without a deposit. If full payment is not received by December 4,

2017, it will result in the release of your reserved space for general sale as well as forfeiture of deposit. Space may be cancelled and/or decreased until December 29, 2017, with a refund of 75% of the total payment. No refunds will be issued after December 29, 2017. NOTE: No exhibitor shall assign,

sublet or share the space allotted with another business.

Maximize Your Exhibitor Listing

The official ANC Program Guide includes all session and event information, as well as an in-depth buyers’ guide section. It is a valuable onsite tool and future reference guide for attendees. The “Program Description Form” is available on SNA’s website and must be submitted by March 15, 2018.

Exhibitor Private Meeting SpaceHold a private meeting with potential clients or staff. Limited space avail-able. For more information, contact Nita Artis, Meetings Manager at (301)

686-3127; [email protected].

JoinUs! ANC ATTENDEE &

EXHIBITOR COUNT

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000SAN ANTONIO

SALT LAKE CITY

BOSTON

KANSAS CITY

ANC Attendee Count for Exhibitor Prospectus

5,914

7,165

5,680

7,048

Attendee Count: Totals from 2013-2016

ANC Exhibitor Count for Exhibitor Prospectus

849

0 200 400 600 800 1000SAN ANTONIO

SALT LAKE CITY

BOSTON

KANSAS CITY

879

832

920

Booth Count: Totals from 2013-2016


By TheNumbers

List of Possible Product Categories for ANC 2018* DAIRY: Cheese, Ice Cream, Milk, Yogurt

DESSERTS/SNACKS: A La Carte, Beverages/Water, Cookies/Cakes, Crackers, Puddings/Desserts, Snack Foods

FRUITS/VEGETABLES: Canned/Dehydrated, Fresh, Frozen, Juices

GLUTEN FREE/ALTERNATIVE BITES: Bread, Beverages, Cereal, Pasta, Snacks

GRAINS: Breads/Related Products, Cereals, Pasta, Rice

INFORMATION & RESOURCES: Commodity/Grower Groups, Consultants, Marketing/Promotional Materials, Nutrition Educa-tion, Staff Training, Purchasing Cooperative, Misc.

INGREDIENTS & EXTRAS: Baking Ingredients, Dressings, Gravies/Sauces/Bases, Spices/Seasonings/Herbs, Sweeteners

LARGE EQUIPMENT: Disposers/Waste Handling, Fryers, Kiosks/Bars/Serv-ers/Dispensers, Ovens/Warmers/Broilers, Refrigerators/Freezers, Steam Cooking Equipment, Storage/Shelving, Tables/Furniture, Transport Cabi-nets/Carriers, Vending Machines, Warewashing, Misc.

PROCESSED/PREPARED FOODS: Asian, Italian, Mexican, Pizza, Sandwiches, Soups, Misc.

PROTEIN: Beef, Eggs, Fish/Seafood, Nuts and Beans, Pork, Poultry, Soy, Vegetable Protein

SMALL EQUIPMENT: Blenders/Food Processors, Cook-ware, Cutlery/Servingware/Choppers, Menu Boards/ Signage, Scales/Timers/Thermometers, Misc.

SUPPLIES: Cleaning Products/Cloths/Mops/Brooms, Disposable Serviceware/Paper Products, Trays/Utensils/Flatware, Uniforms/Aprons/Gloves, Misc.

TECHNOLOGY: Computer Hardware, Computer Soft-ware, Point of Sale, Registers, Web Services/Suppliers, Misc.

FUTURE DATES ANC 2019 • St. Louis, MO • July 14-16 ANC 2020 • Nashville, TN • July 12-14 ANC 2021 • Chicago, IL • July 11-13 ANC 2022 • Orlando, FL • July 10-12

Source: USDA FY2016

30.4million children

served lunch daily

5billion lunches

served annually

2.4billion breakfasts

served annually

14.8million children

served breakfast daily

NSBP & NSLP #s

*Note: Product category list is subject to change and the number of categories exhibitors may select will be limited. Exhibitors will be notified of details in Fall 2017.


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