Exhibitor & Sponsorship

OPPORTUNITIESSeptember 27-29

Exhibit Booth Details & FeesLet CCST’s 2017 Annual Conference, September 27-29 in Dallas be your destination and contribute

to the discovery process of more than 150 representatives from career colleges and schools including: sector leaders, key decision makers, faculty and administrative personnel and speakers from Texas and

surrounding states. CCST’s reach and influence brings the power of partnership and collaboration to hundreds of members and schools around the state. In Dallas, we are applying that spirit of community to our network of

speakers, members, volunteers, and you—our valued exhibitor partners. Your year-round connection to CCST mem-bers and decision-makers begins with booking an exhibit space at our annual conference. Over 3 hours of DEDICATED

exhibit time is available for exhibitors to sell and display products in a full sized booth.

EXHIBIT BOOTH FEES: Member: $1,350* Non-Member: $1,500 *To qualify for the CCST member rate on exhibit booth space, your company must be a current member of CCST.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• 8’x10’ pipe and drape booth in Dallas Ballroom in conjunction with general sessions, breakfast, lunch and breaks• 6’ skirted table, two side chairs, wastebasket and 7”x44” single-line company ID sign• company listing in the conference mobile app (if received by September 9, 2017) • list of preregistrants (1 week before the conference) • list of final attendees (e-mailed following the conference)• one full conference registration which includes free participation in Thursday evening networking party and all conference sessions and events! (extra representatives are $225 each)• One year CCST Associate membership (or renewal) effective September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018.

Mobile App Advertising Add-On, $750The CCST Conference Mobile App for attendees is the primary source for attendees to view general conference in-formation and session details, create their custom schedule, and engage with other attendees through the activity feed. Submit a sponsored post in the mobile app activity feed (similar to the ads you see in your activity feed on

Facebook) with an image for your company and a call to action button. Detailed user analytics for your ad will be shared after the conference including attendees names who engaged in the post.

REGISTER ONLINE at www.ccst.org/exhibitOnce exhibit space is fully paid and all paperwork has been received, an email confirmation will be

sent. All vendor correspondence prior to conference will take place via email.

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Ambassador Sponsor, $7,000 (2 Available)• Choice of sponsorship (1st come, 1st served):

1. Opening Keynote (CCST chooses speaker): opportunity to introduce speaker and provide 2 minute company spotlight

2. Lunch & Awards Presentation: opportunity to make initial introduction and provide 2 minute company spotlight

• Booth in prime location and annual associate membership• Four (4) complimentary conference registrations• Company logo printed on attendee bags• Company logo displayed on website with link (all year)• Mobile app banner ad on main activity feed • Mobile app sponsor listing with link to brochure• Mobile app sponsored post in activity feed• Mobile app push notification of sponsored event to attendees• Promotion of sponsorship on website and in marketing e-mails• Signage on entrance tower and at sponsored event• Recognition and certificate

Diamond Sponsor, $6,250 (5 Available)($5,000 - Booth Not Included)

• Choice of sponsorship (1st come, 1st served):1. Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception (2 available) 2. Chairman’s Reception (2 available)3. Opening Breakfast (1 available)

• Booth in prime location and annual associate membership• Three (3) complimentary conference registrations• Company logo printed on attendee badge lanyards• Company logo displayed on website with link (all year)• Mobile app sponsor listing with link to brochure• Mobile app sponsored post in activity feed• Mobile app push notification of sponsored event to attendees• Promotion of sponsorship on website and in marketing e-mails• Signage on entrance tower and at sponsored event• Recognition and certificate

Platinum Sponsor, $3,500 (3 Available)• Choice of sponsorship (1st come, 1st served):

1. Mobile App (1 available)2. Closing Breakfast (2 available)

• Two (2) complimentary conference registrations• Mobile app sponsor listing• Mobile app sponsored post in activity feed• Mobile app push notification of sponsored event to attendees• Promotion of sponsorship on website and in marketing e-mails• Signage on entrance tower and at sponsored event• Recognition and certificate

Gold Sponsor, $2,500 (4 Available) • Choice of sponsorship (1st come, 1st served):

1. Morning Break in Exhibit Hall2. Internet Connectivity Sponsor 3. Afternoon Break in Exhibit Hall4. Exhibitor Game Grand Prize

• One (1) complimentary conference registration• Mobile app sponsor listing• Mobile app sponsored post in activity feed• Promotion of sponsorship on website and in marketing e-mails• Signage on entrance tower and at sponsored event• Recognition and certificate

Silver Sponsor, $1,500 (4 Available)• Sponsorship of ONE breakout session room• Mobile app sponsor listing• Promotion of sponsorship on website and in marketing e-mails• Signage on entrance tower and near breakout room• Recognition at Annual Business Meeting

Note: Sponsorship reservations are assigned by CCST on a first priority re-ceipt of signed contract and payment. Every effort will be made to respect each sponsor’s choice whenever possible, but CCST’s decision will be final.

Sponsorship PackagesSponsorships are available to give your company additional exposure. Show your support of our long-standing professional organization of dedicated professionals through one of these sponsorship options, or call 512.402.7797 to customize a sponsorship package for your company. The deadline for sponsorships to be included in the conference signage and other promotional materials is Friday, September 9, 2017.

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REGISTER ONLINE at www.ccst.org/exhibit

Exhibitor Game Exhibitors are encouraged to bring a door prize for give away at the dessert break. Conference attendees will be encouraged to participate in a game for prizes, including a grand prize from CCST for those who visit every exhibitor. Ask attendees to drop a business card to participate in your booth’s drawing. Use the space provided on the contract to indicate your prize to include in a list of prizes in the event mobile app.

Eligibility to ExhibitCCST reserves the right to determine eligibility of any company wishing to exhibit. The acceptance of a product or service for exhibit does not constitute an endorsement by CCST. CCST may deny or revoke eligibility based on violation of any policy set forth in the exhibit terms and conditions, or for any action determined to detract from the character of the exhibition. All exhibitors shall be governed by the Terms & Rules for Exhibiting at CCST Confer-ence (see page 8). Please read this information carefully before signing the Exhibitor Contract.

REGISTER ONLINE: www.ccst.org/exhibit

Location and AccommodationsThe conference will be held at the Westin Galleria, located at 13340 Dallas Parkway in Dallas, Texas. Situated at Dallas’s lavish Galleria Complex of USA Today’s “Top 10 Shopping Spots in the US”, the Westin’s chic lobby is the direct gateway to exciting shops from Gucci to Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton, and more. For reservations, please call 888.627.8536, and identify your-self with the “Career Colleges & Schools” Conference. The CCST room rate of $189 will be honored through September 5, 20167

Decorator InformationProfessional decoration of the Exhibit Hall will be provided by Freeman Decorating. The decorator will also be responsible for providing labor services, custom signs, furniture rentals, booth carpeting, and shipping/drayage/storage for exhibit materials. Electrical and phone service will be available through the Hyatt Regency. Decorating and electrical order forms will be included in your confirmation.

Conference Schedule(Exhibitor Events Highlighted in RED)

Wednesday, September 27Exhibits Set-Up 12:00-5:00pm

PAC Reception (invite only) 4:15-5:15pmWelcome Reception with Exhibitors 5:30-7:30pm

Open for Dinner with Clients 7:30pm

Thursday, September 28Opening Session and Keynote 8:15-9:30amRegulatory Panel 9:30-10:20amMorning Break with Exhibitors 10:20-10:45amBreakout Sessions 10:45am-12:00pmLunch and Awards Presentation 12:00-1:00pmBreakout Sessions Panel 1:00-1:50pmDessert with Exhibitors 2:00-2:30pmExhibitor Breakdown 2:30pmBreakout Sessions 2:30-5:00pmChairman’s Reception/Live Auction 5:30-7:30pm

Friday, September 29Closing Breakfast with Keynote 9:00-10:00am

IMPORTANT: All exhibits will remain in place until 2:30 pm on Thursday, September 28.

REGISTER ONLINE at www.ccst.org/exhibit

For purposes below, “Management” shall mean Career Colleges & Schools of Texas (CCST) and “Exhibit Site” shall mean the Westin Galleria in Dallas, Texas. It is stipulated that each exhibitor subscribe to the following rules and that their representatives will comply.1. Purpose of Exhibition: Exhibits are an integral part of the CCST Annual Conference. To assure that the exhibition will further the above purpose, admission to the display floor is limited to qualified persons. Since the primary purpose of the Association is to educate delegates on products and services of the exhibitor, emphasis on all exhibits shall be to fully describe uses of products and services offered by the Exhibitor. This shall include display of all such products and services offered. Exhibits must not be in violation of the Association’s policies.2. Indemnity and Limitation of Liability: Neither CCST nor the Exhibit Site, nor any of their officers, agents, employees, or other representatives, shall be held liable for, and they are hereby released from liability for any damage, loss, harm, or injury to the person or property of the Exhibitor or any of its officers, agents, employees, or other representatives, resulting from water or accident or any other cause. The Exhibitor shall indemnify, defend, and protect Management and the Exhibit Site, and save Management, the Exhibit Site harmless from any and all claims, demands, suits, liability damages, loss, costs, attorney’s fees, and expenses of any kind or nature that might result from or arise from any action or failure to act on the part of the Exhibitor or its officers, agents, employees, or other representatives. 3. Assignment of Exhibit Space: Management will assign the Exhibit Space to the Exhibitor for the period of the Exhibit, provided the Exhibit Site is made available to Management, on receipt of the enclosed contract. Such assignment is made for the period of this Exhibit only and does not imply that the same or similar space be held or offered for future exhibits. Every effort will be made to respect any Exhibitor’s space choices when possible, but Management’s decision will be final. Management reserves the right to transfer assignment when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the total exhibition. Management reserves the right to withdraw its acceptance of this contract if it determines in its sole discretion that the Exhibitor is not eligible to participate or the Exhibitor’s product is not eligible to be displayed in this Exhibit.4. Use of Exhibit Space: An Exhibitor shall not assign to a third party its rights hereunder to the Exhibit Space or any portion thereof without the written consent of Management, which it may withhold at its sole discretion. If such consent is given, the Exhibitor shall assume full responsibility for the conduct of the assignee and all its representatives, and the Exhibitor shall not charge its assignee more than a proportionate share of the exhibit fee based upon the cost of Exhibit Space assigned.5. Installation: It is explicitly agreed by the Exhibitor that in the event they fail to install their products in assigned Exhibit Space or fail to remit payment for required space rental at the time specified, Management shall have the right to take possession of said space and lease same or any part thereof to such parties and upon such terms and conditions as it may deem proper.6. Displays and Decorations: Merchandise, signs, decorations, or display fixtures shall not be pasted, taped, nailed or tacked to walls. No Exhibit, merchandise, or equipment shall be left in any aisle, but shall be confined to Exhibit Space. No signs or advertising devices shall be displayed outside Exhibit Space or project above or beyond limits of Exhibit Space. Advertising material or signs of firms other than those that have engaged space is prohibited. 7. Booth Equipment and Services: Space rental includes one 8’ x 10’ draped exhibit booth; one 6’ draped table; two chairs; identification sign (7’’ x 44’’); 1 wastebasket and 1 complimentary full registration. 8. Storage and Packing Crates and Boxes: Exhibitor will not be permitted to store packing crates and boxes in the booth or the Exhibit areas during the Exhibit, unless hidden. It is the Exhibitor’s responsibility to mark and identify all crates and boxes. Crates not properly marked or identified may be destroyed. No trunks, cases, or packing material shall be brought into or out of Exhibit Spaces during Exhibit hours. Cartons containing valuables should not include contents from the outside.9. Observance of Laws: Exhibitor shall abide by and observe all laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances of any applicable government authority and all rules of the Exhibit Site.10. Cancellation or Termination of Exhibit: If, because of war, fire, strike, exhibit facility construction or renovation project, government regulation, public catastrophe, Act of God, or the public enemy, or other cause beyond the control of Management, the Exhibits or any part thereof is prevented from being held, is cancelled by Management, the Exhibits or the Exhibit space becomes unavailable, Management, in its sole discretion, shall determine and refund to the Exhibitor, its proportionate share of the aggregate Exhibit fees received that remains after deducting expenses incurred by Management and reasonable compensation to Management, but in no case shall the amount or refund to Exhibitor exceed the amount of the exhibit fee paid. Cancellation by the Exhibitor before September 9, 2017, obligates the Exhibitor to full payment of the rental. No refunds will be made after this date.11. Exhibitor Conduct: Exhibitor and its representatives shall not congregate or solicit trade in the aisles. The prior written consent of Management is required for the employment or use of any live model, demonstrator, solicitor, or device for the mechanical reproduction of sound. Such employment or use shall be confined to the Exhibit Space. Management in its sole and absolute discretion, may withdraw its consent at any time, in which event Exhibitor shall terminate such activity forthwith. Distribution of pamphlets, brochures, or any advertising matter must be confined to the Exhibit Space. Exhibitor shall not enter into another Exhibitor’s space without invitation or when unattended. Exhibitor or any of its representatives shall not conduct itself in a manner offensive to standards of decency or good taste.12. Union Labor: Exhibitor must comply with all union regulations applicable to setup, dismantling, and display of its exhibits where applicable.13. Agreement to Terms & Rules: Exhibitor agrees to observe and abide by the foregoing Terms & Rules and by such rules made by Management from time to time for the efficient or safe operation of the Exhibit, including but not limited to, those contained in this contract. In addition to Management’s right to close an exhibit and withdraw its acceptance of the application. Management, in its sole judgement, may refuse to consider for participation in future Exhibits any Exhibitor that violates or fails to abide by all such Terms & Rules.

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Phone: 512.402.7797www.ccst.org

REGISTER ONLINE AT www.ccst.org/exhibit