2016 Vendor Information Kit

3’ HIGH SIDE RAIL

BOOTH INFORMATION

PREMIUM

8’ HIGH BACK WALL

ECONOMY 8’

8’ 10’

6’

STANDARD

END CAP

STANDARD

16’

8’ 10’

10’

END CAP

• 10’ wide by 8’ deep • Open on front side • Includes 6’ table, two chairs, trash can, 8’ high back wall, 3’ high side rails

ECONOMY

• 16’ wide by 10’ deep • Open on three sides • Includes two 6’ tables, four chairs, trash can, 8’ high back wall

PREMIUM

• 6’ wide by 8’ deep • Open on front side •Includes 4’ table, two chairs, trash can, 8’ high back wall, 3’ high side rails

• 10’ wide by 8’ deep • Open on two sides • Includes 6’ table, two chairs, trash can, 8’ high back wall, 3’ high side rails

All materials must be within the dimensions of your purchased exhibitor space. No product can be placed in the aisles, unless special purchased payment arrangements have been made for miscellaneous space. Side walls cannot extend more than 3’ from the back drape, and nothing may be placed or hung on the exterior side walls. You must leave a clear vision when looking down the aisle.

See show details for prices and additional booth options.

SPONSORSHIP DETAILS BEST IN SHOW This sponsor will get an infomercial slot of three to five minutes before the announcement of winners and finalists for each class. This sponsor will receive recognition in the program book and recognition in other flyers that go out about the show. The sponsor’s logo will be featured on the cover of Groomer to Groomer magazine. The sponsor’s representative will also be pictured with the World Cup Champion prominently inside Groomer to Groomer magazine and will have their company logo displayed in the Contest Arena. BEST ALL-AROUND This sponsor will get an infomercial slot of three to five minutes before the announcement of winners and finalists for each class. This sponsor will receive recognition in the program book and recognition in other flyers that go out about the show. The sponsor’s representative will be pictured with the Best All-Around winner prominently inside Groomer to Groomer magazine and will have their company logo displayed in the Contest Arena. TOURNAMENT SESSIONS Four sessions are available: Friday morning, Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, and Saturday afternoon. This sponsorship offers a link from our show website to yours, your company name on your tournament, your company name as sponsor in all pre-show publicity, a large logo in our show program book, a logo displayed in the Contest Arena, a five-minute infomercial by your representative before the contest awards, and a full-color photo of your representative with the class winners inside Groomer to Groomer. RING SPONSORSHIP This sponsorship offers a link from our show website to yours, your logo displayed in the Contest Arena, your company name as sponsor in all pre-show contest publicity, a logo in our show program book, and priority booth space. AT DOOR SCHEDULE This sponsorship offers exclusive advertising in the at-thedoor schedule, which is available to all show attendees.

GROOMING SALON This sponsor is mentioned in the program book and the at-the-door schedule. Your logo will be on display in the grooming salon area at the show. You also have the opportunity to provide your products for use by contestants in the grooming salon. OPENING NIGHT PARTY This sponsorship covers the band/DJ and 350 drink tickets distributed at your booth to attendees during the trade show. As host and sponsor, you also get a large sign at the party. CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN This sponsorship offers a company banner beside the chocolate fountain and company cards in the fountain. CENTRAL BARK This sponsor is mentioned in the program book and at-the-door schedule. You will also get large signs with your logo in the Central Bark area at the show. NOTEBOOKS WITH LOGO This sponsorship offers your company logo on a small notebook provided to all seminar attendees.

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIPS SATURDAY/SUNDAY LUNCHEONS This sponsorship allows you to put promotional literature on each table and speak to the audience before the speaker. The sponsor acts as host at the door and helps with prizes, and you get a five-minute infomercial and your company logo on a big screen. VIP LOUNGE This sponsorship allows you to lay literature on tables in the VIP lounge. You will have a banner with your logo at the room entrance and in the room.

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FEBRUARY 4–7, 2016 PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 23 YEARS RUNNING! SETUP: February 4 TRADE SHOW: February 5 –7

WHO ATTENDS GROOM EXPO WEST? 2014 ATTENDANCE: 3,902 Attendees represented 32 states/territories and five countries. Over 91% of attendees were from California, and international pet care professionals traveled from Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the United Kingdom.

PRIMARY BUSINESS:

PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER 300 East Green Street Pasadena, CA 91101

SHERATON PASADENA HOTEL 303 East Cordova Street Pasadena, CA 91101 (800) 457-7940 for reservations Reservation Deadline – 1/19/2016 Singles/Doubles – $169 Triples – $184 Quad – $199

59% of attendees claim grooming as their primary business. 21% are mobile groomers. Primary businesses also include boarding, daycare, pet sitting, retail, veterinary services, training, spa services, and breeding.

OTHER SERVICES: GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 45% RETAIL – 25% MOBILE GROOMING – 17% DAYCARE – 12% BOARDING – 11% PET SITTING – 10% BOUTIQUE/SPA – 10% TRAINING – 9% VETERINARY SERVICES – 4%

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2015 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 129 BOOTHS, 96 COMPANIES

BOOTH PRICES

SPONSORSHIP

STANDARD 10’ x 8’ $1,800 PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ $2,095 END CAP 16’ x 10’ $4,795 ISLAND (4 Booths) 20’ x 16’ $11,300 ISLAND (6 Booths) 30’ x 16’ $14,750 ECONOMY 6’ x 8’ $995

BEST IN SHOW $6,995

Hall is not carpeted.

BEST ALL AROUND

BREED TOURNAMENT SESSIONS Friday AM $2,495 Friday PM $2,495 Saturday AM $2,495 Saturday PM $2,495 AT DOOR SCHEDULE

DEADLINES

$3,900

$2,495

PROGRAM ADS

10/4/2015 Reserve last year’s space with 50% deposit. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

15,000 printed and mailed within a 200-mile radius of Pasadena and to others by request

1/4/2016 Booth balance due

See booth application for more information or call your advertising representative.

32-page magazine format

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Northwest GROOMING SHOW APRIL 21–24, 2016 TACOMA, WASHINGTON OVER 10 YEARS RUNNING! SETUP: April 21 TRADE SHOW: April 22–24

WHO ATTENDS THE NORTHWEST GROOMING SHOW? 2015 ATTENDANCE: 989 Attendees represented 23 states and two countries. Over 73% of attendees were from Washington State, and international pet care professionals traveled from Canada.

PRIMARY BUSINESS:

HOTEL MURANO BICENTENNIAL PAVILION 1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma, WA 98402 (888) 862-3255 for reservations Reservation Deadline – 3/30/2016 Singles/Doubles – $149 Triples – $159 Quad – $169

72% of attendees claim grooming as their primary business. Primary businesses also include mobile grooming, boarding, daycare, pet sitting, retail, veterinary services, training.

OTHER SERVICES: GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 55% RETAIL – 30% BOARDING – 14% DAYCARE – 12% TRAINING – 12% BOUTIQUE/SPA – 8% PET SITTING – 8% MOBILE GROOMING – 5% VETERINARY SERVICES – 3%

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Northwest GROOMING SHOW 2015 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 45 BOOTHS, 38 COMPANIES

BOOTH PRICES STANDARD 10’ x 8’ PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ END CAP 16’ x 10’

SPONSORSHIP $795 $995 $2,195

Hall is carpeted.

BEST IN SHOW $1,995 BREED TOURNAMENT SESSIONS Friday AM $1,295 Friday PM $1,295 Saturday AM $1,295 Saturday PM $1,295 AT DOOR SCHEDULE

$795

DEADLINES 12/21/2015 Reserve last year’s space with payment. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

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PetQuest JUNE 23–26, 2016 WILMINGTON, OHIO CELEBRATING ALMOST 10 YEARS! SETUP: June 23 TRADE SHOW: June 24–26

WHO ATTENDS PETQUEST? 2014 ATTENDANCE: 1302 Attendees represented 27 states and two countries. Over 76% of attendees were from Ohio and Kentucky, and international pet care professionals traveled from Canada.

PRIMARY BUSINESS: 77% of attendees claim grooming as their primary business. 4% are mobile groomers, and 10% operate boarding facilities. Primary businesses also include daycare, pet sitting, retail, veterinary services, training, breeding, and spa services.

OTHER SERVICES: ROBERTS CENTRE

GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 52%

123 Gano Road Wilmington, OH 45177

RETAIL – 24%

HOLIDAY INN WILMINGTON 123 Gano Road Wilmington, OH 45177 (800) 654-7036 for reservations Reservation Deadline – 5/31/2016 Room Rate – $105

BOARDING – 20% DAYCARE – 18% TRAINING – 11% BOUTIQUE/SPA – 10% PET SITTING – 8% VETERINARY SERVICES – 4% MOBILE GROOMING – 4%

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PetQuest 2015 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 68 BOOTHS, 52 COMPANIES

BOOTH PRICES STANDARD 10’ x 8’ PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ END CAP 16’ x 10’ ECONOMY 6’ x 8’

SPONSORSHIP $995 $1,195 $2,595 $695

Hall is not carpeted.

BEST IN SHOW $2,500 BREED TOURNAMENT SESSIONS Friday AM $1,200 Friday PM $1,200 Saturday AM $1,200 Saturday PM $1,200 AT DOOR SCHEDULE

$995

DEADLINES 2/23/2016 Reserve last year’s space with payment. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

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All American AUGUST 18–21, 2016 WHEELING, ILLINOIS OVER 40 YEARS RUNNING! SETUP: August 18 TRADE SHOW: August 19–21

WHO ATTENDS ALL AMERICAN? 2015 ATTENDANCE: 2,190 Attendees represented 31 states and two countries. Over 62% of attendees were from Illinois, and international pet care professionals traveled from Canada.

PRIMARY BUSINESS: 71% of attendees claim grooming as their primary business. 10% are mobile groomers. Primary businesses also include boarding, daycare, pet sitting, retail, veterinary services, training, breeding, show dog handling, and spa services.

OTHER SERVICES: THE WESTIN CHICAGO NORTH SHORE 601 North Milwaukee Ave. Wheeling, IL 60090 (888) 627-8531 for reservations Reservation Deadline – 7/10/2016 Room Rate – $135

GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 47% RETAIL – 26% BOARDING – 15% DAYCARE – 15% BOUTIQUE/SPA – 12% PET SITTING – 11% TRAINING – 9% MOBILE GROOMING – 7% VETERINARY SERVICES – 5%

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All American 2015 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 107 BOOTHS, 80 COMPANIES

BOOTH PRICES STANDARD 10’ x 8’ PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ END CAP 16’ x 10’ ECONOMY 6’ x 8’

SPONSORSHIP $1,395 $1,595 $3,850 $995

Hall is carpeted.

BEST IN SHOW $3,000 BREED TOURNAMENT SESSIONS Friday AM $2,100 Friday PM $2,100 Saturday AM $2,100 Saturday PM $2,100 ABSTRACT DESIGN

DEADLINES

$1,500

PROGRAM ADS

4/18/2016 Reserve last year’s space with 50% deposit. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

18,000 printed and mailed within a 200-mile radius of Chicago and to others by request

7/18/2016 Booth balance due

See booth application for more information or call your advertising representative.

32-page magazine format

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Groom Expo SEPTEMBER 22–25, 2016 HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA 27 YEARS RUNNING! SETUP: September 22 TRADE SHOW: September 23–25

WHO ATTENDS GROOM EXPO? 2014 ATTENDANCE: 4,924 Attendees represented 46 states/territories and nine countries. International pet care professionals traveled from Canada, the U.K., Japan, France, Thailand, Australia, Germany, Peru, and Spain.

PRIMARY BUSINESS: 67% of attendees claim grooming as their primary business. 13% are mobile groomers. Primary businesses also include boarding, daycare, pet sitting, retail, veterinary services, training, spa services, show dogs, and breeding.

OTHER SERVICES: GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 46%

HERSHEY LODGE & CONVENTION CENTER West Chocolate Ave & University Drive Hershey, PA 17033

RETAIL – 28% BOARDING – 14% DAYCARE – 12% PET SITTING – 11%

(717) 533-3311 or (800) 533-3131 for reservations Reservation Deadline – 9/1/2016 Room Rate – $185 12

BOUTIQUE/SPA – 11% TRAINING – 10% MOBILE GROOMING – 9% VETERINARY SERVICES – 4%

Groom Expo 2014 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 201 BOOTHS, 134 COMPANIES

BOOTH PRICES

SPONSORSHIP

CONVENTION HALL STANDARD 10’ x 8’ $2,400 PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ $2,800 END CAP 16’ x 10’ $5,900 ISLAND (4 Booths) 20’ x 16’ $14,800 ISLAND (6 Booths) 30’ x 16’ $18,400 ECONOMY 6’ x 8’ $1,530

BEST IN SHOW $12,500

CONVENTION LOBBY STANDARD 10’ x 8’ $2,400 PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ $2,800 ECONOMY 6’ x 8’ $1,530 CHOCOLATE LOBBY ECONOMY 6’ x 8’ $800 PREMIUM 6’ x 8’ $1,000

BREED TOURNAMENT SESSIONS Friday AM $3,495 Friday PM $3,495 Saturday AM $3,495 Saturday PM $3,495 RING SPONSORSHIP

$2,995

GROOMING SALON

$2,995

OPENING NIGHT PARTY

$2,995

AT DOOR SCHEDULE

$4,400

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN

$3,495

CENTRAL BARK

$1,000

Hall is carpeted. See booth application for mobile unit space.

DEADLINES 3/1/2016 Reserve last year’s space with 50% deposit. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

PROGRAM ADS See booth application for information or call your advertising representative.

8/22/2016 Booth balance due 13

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NEW ENGLAND

GROOMING SHOW OCTOBER 13–16, 2016 STURBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS ANOTHER EXCITING YEAR! SETUP: October 13 TRADE SHOW: October 14 –16

WHO ATTENDS

NEW ENGLAND GROOMING SHOW? 2014 ATTENDANCE: 808 Attendees represented 15 states. Over 90% of attendees were from the New England region.

PRIMARY BUSINESS: 65% of attendees claim grooming as their primary business. 15% are mobile groomers. Primary businesses also include boarding, daycare, pet sitting, retail, veterinary services, training, spa services.

OTHER SERVICES: GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 49%

STURBRIDGE HOST HOTEL 366 Main St. Sturbridge, MA 01566 (800) 582-3232 for reservations

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RETAIL – 24% DAYCARE – 12% BOUTIQUE/SPA – 11% MOBILE – 10%

Reservation deadline: 9/22/16

BOARDING – 10%

Single/Double - $115

TRAINING – 9%

Triple - $125

PET SITTING – 7%

Quad - $135

VETERINARY SERVICES – 5%

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NEW ENGLAND

GROOMING SHOW 2014 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 35 BOOTHS, 26 COMPANIES

BOOTH PRICES STANDARD 10’ x 8’ PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ END CAP 16’ x 10’

SPONSORSHIP $795 $995 $2,195

Hall is carpeted.

BEST IN SHOW $1,995 BREED TOURNAMENT SESSIONS Friday AM $1,295 Friday PM $1,295 Saturday AM $1,295 Saturday PM $1,295 AT DOOR SCHEDULE

$795

DEADLINES 6/13/2016 Reserve last year’s space. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

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NOVEMBER 13–15, 2016 HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA ANOTHER YEAR OF SUCCESS! SETUP: 11/13/2016 TRADE SHOW: November 14–15, 2016

WHO ATTENDS PET BOARDING & DAYCARE EXPO? 2014 ATTENDANCE: 686 Attendees represented 39 states and five countries. Over 56% of attendees were from the Mid-Atlantic region. International pet care professionals traveled from Canada, the UK, Australia, El Salvador, and Bermuda.

PRIMARY BUSINESS: 47% of attendees claim boarding as their primary business. 27% operate pet daycare facilities. Primary businesses also include grooming, pet sitting, retail, veterinary services, training, breeding, and spa services.

OTHER SERVICES: HERSHEY LODGE & CONVENTION CENTER West Chocolate Ave & University Drive Hershey, PA 17033

BOARDING – 39% GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 37% DAYCARE – 35% TRAINING – 23% RETAIL – 19%

(717) 533-3311 or (800) 533-3131 for reservations Reservation Deadline – 9/26/2016 Room Rate – $169

PET SITTING – 8% BOUTIQUE/SPA – 7% VETERINARY SERVICES – 2% MOBILE GROOMING – 2%

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EXPO H ER S H EY, PA

2014 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 53 BOOTHS, 46 COMPANIES

BOOTH PRICES STANDARD 10’ x 8’ PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ END CAP 16’ x 10’ ECONOMY 6’ x 8’

SPONSORSHIP $1195 $1,395 $3,095 $695

AT DOOR SCHEDULE NOTEBOOKS WITH LOGO

$795 $2,000

Hall is carpeted.

DEADLINES 7/13/2016 Reserve last year’s space. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

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MAY 3–5, 2016 BURBANK, CALIFORNIA ANOTHER BIG YEAR! SETUP: May 3 TRADE SHOW: May 4 –5 MARRIOTT LOS ANGELES BURBANK AIRPORT 2500 North Hollywood Way Burbank, CA 91505

WHO ATTENDS PB&D EXPO WEST? 2015 ATTENDANCE: 449 Attendees represented 33 states and three countries. Over 52% of attendees were from California. International pet care professionals traveled from Canada, Brazil, and Singapore.

OTHER SERVICES: DAYCARE – 43% GROOMING (IN SHOP) – 42% BOARDING – 40% RETAIL – 28% TRAINING – 23% BOUTIQUE/SPA – 14%

(800) 840-6450 for reservations Reservation Deadline – 4/4/2016 Room Rate – $164

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PET SITTING – 12% MOBILE GROOMING – 5% VETERINARY SERVICES – 3%

PE T B OAR DING & DAYCAR E E X PO

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2015 VENDOR ATTENDANCE: 50 BOOTHS, 43 COMPANIES

BOOTH PRICES STANDARD 10’ x 8’ PREMIUM 10’ x 8’ END CAP 16’ x 10’ ECONOMY 6’ x 8’

SPONSORSHIP $995 $1,195 $2,595 $695

AT DOOR SCHEDULE NOTEBOOKS WITH LOGO

$795 $2,000

Hall is carpeted.

DEADLINES 1/3/2016 Reserve last year’s space. After this date, booth locations will be assigned according to availability.

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NEW ENGLAND

P E T B OA RD I N G & DAYCA RE E X P O

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GROOMING SHOW Page 14

WEST BURB A N K , CA

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Groom Expo

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All American GROOMING SHOW

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PetQuest Page 8 P E T B OA RD I N G & DAYCA RE E X P O

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