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EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

The 2017 Innovatix + Essensa National Meeting

& Expo is the only event that provides access to

Innovatix and Essensa’s most engaged and active

members – all in one place!

Make plans to join us in Austin, TX, October 9 – 11, for this exclusive annual event

held for our members. From pharmacists to purchasing directors, business owners

to administrators, all Innovatix and Essensa markets will be represented in force.

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For more details, visit: Innovatix.com/NationalMeeting

MORE THAN JUST A TRADE SHOW! The Innovatix + Essensa National Meeting & Expo is truly unique when it comes to the exhibitor experience. That’s because we know that business relationships cannot be established exclusively on the trade show floor. We encourage exhibitor participation throughout the conference, including our welcome lunch, educa-tional sessions, and evening networking events. Our team also plays an active role by facilitating introductions and conversations between members and suppliers throughout the meeting.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to connect with the Innovatix and Essensa membership base!

Our combined 52,000 members represent an annual purchasing volume of over

ABOUT INNOVATIX AND ESSENSAInnovatix and Essensa are national group purchasing organizations (GPOs) that have evolved to provide strategic procurement solutions and operational support to help non-acute healthcare providers, businesses, and other commercial markets thrive. Our combined 52,000 members represent an annual purchasing volume of over $8 billion.

Austin, Texas 2017 MEETING LOCATION*

Hilton Austin, 500 East 4th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 *Please do not contact the hotel directly to reserve a room or you will not receive our spe-cial negotiated rates. Exhibitors will receive details about booking through the Innovatix + Essensa room block upon registration.

$5,000 thru 7/15$5,500 after 7/15

BOOTH PRICING AND INFORMATIONExhibit booths are available to all Innovatix, Essensa, and Premier contracted suppliers for $5,000 from the opening of registration through July 15. After July 15, booth fees will increase to $5,500. All exhibit booths will be a uniform size and the fee includes one exhibiting attendee registration. Additional representatives from your company are also welcome to attend for a $500 per attendee registration fee.

EXHIBITION HALL HOURS & EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE*

Tuesday, October 10:Exhibition Hall Setup: 8:00 — 11:45 a.m.Exhibition Hall Hours: 12:30 — 3:30 p.m.Exhibition Hall Teardown: 3:30 — 5:00 p.m.*Working schedule subject to change

Combined annual purchasing volume of members in attendance through Innovatix and Essensa: $1 Billion +

ADDITIONAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS*

*** All events open to Exhibitors *** Monday, October 9 (Afternoon): Welcome Lunch and Feature Presentations Monday, October 9 (Evening): Offsite Dinner and Networking Reception Tuesday, October 10 (Evening): Onsite Member Appreciation Celebration *Working schedule subject to change

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Plan to exhibit again in 2017!

FEEDBACK FROM 2016 EXHIBITORS:*

• 70% participated in one or more networking event • 80% reported receiving exceptional value for time and money invested • 100% plan to exhibit again in 2017! *Based on responses to post-meeting exhibitor survey

“I was really impressed with the attendees—both members and Innovatix and Essensa associates who brought customers to our booth or just stopped by to learn more about our products.”

-- Maintenance, repair, and operations supplier

“I really enjoyed the event. It was nice that the Innovatix and Essensa representa-tives brought interested customers to our booth.”

-- Foodservice supplier

“The meeting was larger [than past years] and the attendees were very engaged.”-- Pharmaceutical supplier

Total Attendees: 2012 – 2016

*Smaller meeting, limited to Advisory Group members only

FEEDBACK FROM 2016 ATTENDEES:*

• 93% rated the overall quality of suppliers in the exhibition hall as ‘above average’ or ‘excellent’ • 95% spent at least one hour in the exhibition hall, with many spending two to three hours *Based on responses to post-meeting attendee survey

“The vendor exhibit was good, with a great cross-section of contracted suppliers.”-- Home infusion provider

“This year’s conference was . . . well-planned and executed. I really liked the format and participation in the expo.”

-- Specialty pharmacy owner

Typical Attendee Breakdown:

20% C-Suite/Owner

15% Pharmacist/Director of Pharmacy

20% Purchasing/Operations

40% Business Roles

5% Other Clinical Roles

2016 NATIONAL MEETING & EXPO: By the Numbers:

Total attendees: 600

Exhibiting companies: 110

Combined annual purchasing volume of members in attendance through

Innovatix and Essensa: $1 Billion +

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Abbott Nutrition

Abbvie

Accord Healthcare

Akorn

Allergan

American Express

American Healthcare Supply

AmerisourceBergen

Amneal Pharmaceuticals

Anda

ASI System Integration

AstraZeneca

AT&T

AuroMedics Pharma

Avanir Pharmaceuticals

AvKARE

B.Braun Medical

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Best Buy for Business

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals

BPL

Branding Iron Meats

Cardinal Health

Carter-Health Disposables

CDW / Ergotron

Commcare Specialty Pharmacy

CSL Behring

Daniels Health

Davidson’s Safest Choice/ National Pasteurized Eggs

DOSIS – Manchac Technologies

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

Eisai

Eli Lilly and Company

FedEx Healthcare Solutions

FFF Enterprises

Forbo Flooring Systems

Fresenius Kabi USA

Fusion

Georgia-Pacific

GeriScriptRx

GOJO Industries

Grainger

Grifols USA

Guerbet

Guy Brown

H. D. Smith

HD Supply Facilities Maintenance

Health Care Logistics

Heritage Bag Company

Heritage pharmaceuticals

IMS – Integrated Medical Systems

Integra

Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems

Konica Minolta Business Solutions

Konica Minolta Medical Imaging

Laser Pharmaceuticals

Leahy-IFP

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

Mayne Pharma

McKesson

Medgluv

Medical Specialties Distributors

Merck & Co.

Michael Foods

Molnlycke Health Care

Nestle Health Science

Nestle Professional Beverages

Novo Nordisk

Octapharma

Office Depot

OmegaLTC

Otis Elevator Company

Par Pharmaceutical

Patterson Medical

Pfizer

Positive Promotions

Purdue Pharma L.P.

QS/1

Quest Diagnostics

R&S Northeast

Rauland-Borg

Rhodes Pharmaceuticals

SAGENT Pharmaceuticals

Sandoz

SANOFI

Sanofi Pasteur

SCA Personal Care

Shire

SimplyThick

SIRVA

Smith & Nephew Advanced Wound Management

Smith Drug Company

Smucker Foodservice

Sonu Satellite

Sprint

Staples Business Advantage

State Cleaning Solutions

Sunovion Pharmaceuticals

Teva Pharmaceuticals

The Wasserstrom Company

Tyson Foods

Universal Business Solutions N.A.

UPS

Upsher-Smith Laboratories

US Foods

Vesco Medical

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp

WG Critical Care

X-GEN Pharmaceuticals

Zydus Pharmaceuticals

2016 EXHIBITORS