Advertising, Marketing and Sponsorship Opportunities

Increased Sales Qualified Buyers

Networking Visibility

Advertising, Marketing and Sponsorship Opportunities AHE Strategic Investments Corporate Champion.......................................................................... 6 Environmental Services Technicians Certification Program....................... 7 AHE Leadership Institute.................................................................... 7 Environmental Services Staffing/Workloading Model............................... 7 AHE Advertising & Marketing Opportunities Exclusive E-Marketing........................................................................ 8 EXPLORE Magazine Ads...................................................................... 8 Mailing List Rental............................................................................. 8 EXCHANGE Sponsorship Levels Diamond Level.................................................................................. 9 Platinum Level.................................................................................. 9 Gold Level........................................................................................ 9 Silver Level....................................................................................... 9 EXCHANGE Sponsorship Opportunities Registration and Hotel Stay for Attendee............................................ 11 Brewed Awakenings......................................................................... 11 Charging Kiosk ............................................................................ 11 Learning Lab Environment Sponsorship.............................................. 11 NEW EXCHANGE CAFÉ..................................................................... 11 Keynote Presentation....................................................................... 11 General Sessions............................................................................. 11 Mobile Application............................................................................ 11 Healthcare Marketplace Pizza Lunch................................................... 11 Hotel Room Keys............................................................................. 11 EXCHANGE Registration Center......................................................... 12 CHESP Recognition Breakfast............................................................ 12 Healthcare Marketplace Opening Reception......................................... 12 First Time Attendee and New Member Reception.................................. 12 Daily Program Guide........................................................................ 12 Registration Badge Lanyards............................................................. 12 Tote Bag........................................................................................ 12 Welcome Reception.......................................................................... 12 USB Flash Drives............................................................................. 12

EXCHANGE Advertising & Marketing Opportunities eShow Daily Newsletter.................................................................... 13 Daily Program Guide........................................................................ 13 Attendee Mailing List........................................................................ 13 Hotel Room Drops........................................................................... 14 Tote Bag Inserts.............................................................................. 14 Meter Boards.................................................................................. 14 Publication Bin................................................................................ 14 Column Wraps................................................................................ 14 NEW Passport to Prizes Program ....................................................... 14 NEW Mobile App ............................................................................. 15 AHE Awards & Recognition Program The Phoenix Award.......................................................................... The James Wolfbrandt Mentor Award.................................................. The J. Owen Flynn Memorial Award.................................................... The Environmental Stewardship Award............................................... The Excellence in Safety and Quality Improvement in Environmental Services Award................................................... ENGAGE Platform & Education Sponsorships ENGAGE Platform Sponsorship.......................................................... CHESP Scholarship Fund................................................................... Partner Programming....................................................................... Environmental Services & Housekeeping Week....................................

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AHE Overview 3

The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) of the American Hospital Association is the professional organization of choice for professionals responsible for caring for the patient and resident care environment across all care settings; including hospitals, long term care, continuing care retirement communities and ambulatory care. AHE represents, defines, and advances over 2,000 professionals working to ensure quality outcomes and healthy communities. www.ahe.org AHE members are qualified buyers, decision-makers, and influencers directly responsible for budgets related to: Cleaning and surface disinfection across all practice settings including, but not limited to: • Acute, long-term, outpatient and ambulatory care; continuing care retirement communities (CCRs); assisted living, pharmacy clean rooms; operating rooms; medical office suites; ambulatory surgical centers; rehabilitation

Waste management operations

Infection prevention

Pharmaceutical waste management

Hospitality services

Laundry processing/linen, laundry contract management, distribution/textile processing Pest control management Safety and security Selection of interior design/ finishes/textiles/furniture • Flooring/carpets/tile • Bath and restroom fixtures

AHE is the unchallenged leader in providing relevant, engaging and

Grounds management

on-target education,

Guest relations

training and resources

Transport/patient flow

for all professionals

Construction/plant operations/ maintenance

caring for the healthcare

Carts/moving systems Environmental sustainability

environment across all settings and experience levels.

AHE Overview For which of the following areas does EVS have or share responsibility? All of the time

Some of the time

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Laundry (N=160) Pest Control (N=156) 17% 11%

Security (N=136)

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Parking (N=135)

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5-9 Years – 12% 1-4 Years – 5%

6%

10% 9%

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10%

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4% 4%

Food service (N=133)

5% 6%

Transportation (N=136)

5% 5%

Other areas

11%

69%

Building maintenance (N=137)

Patient transport (N=140)

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Grounds maintenance (N=139)

How many years have you been in healthcare?

How many years have you been in environmental services?

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How frequently does each of the following groups select or influence the cleaning and disinfectant products EVS uses? Always

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59%

IC Committee

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36% 6% 11%

13%

Quality Control

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12%

6%

Finance

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Facilities

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Annual Supply Budget $100,000-$299,999 – 25%

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$300,000-$499,999 – 17%

33%

15%

$50,000-$99,999 – 14%

27%

10% 7%

4% 16%

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Risk Management

Materials Management

26%

9%

5-9 Years – 16% 1-4 Years – 9%

Sometimes

67%

Infection Preventionist

10-19 Years – 23%

Information Unavailable – 13% Over $1 Million – 10%

24%

$500,000-$999,999 – 10%

17%

Less than $50,000 – 5%

Other

Does Not Apply – 5% 0%

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40%

60%

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100%

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AHE Overview At what type of facility do you work?

What is the total number of beds represented by your facility?

Acute Care Hospital

86%

Multi-facility health system

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Community hospital

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Clinic

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Medical office

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Skilled Nursing Facility

17%

Long term care

16%

Rehabilitation Facility

VA

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100-199 Beds – 21% 200-499 Beds – 30% 500-999 Beds – 10% 1,000-1,999 Beds – 6% 2,000+ Beds – 1%

2%

DoD (Military hospitals)

2%

Which of the following best describes your current job title or position? Director – 42% Chief – 1%

3%

Other Institutional Facility

Other

50-99 Beds – 12%

14%

Educational Campus

Residential care center (CCRC, ALF, ILF)

1-49 Beds – 19%

15%

Hospice

Corporate Environment

None/Not applicable – 2%

Assistant Chief – 2% Manager – 32% Supervisor – 14% 8%

Infection Preventionist – 2% Nurse – 1% Other – 6%

Become a Recognized Strategic Brand & Company with Your Target Market Corporate Champion This sponsorship level was created to provide additional opportunities for AHE to collaborate with industry leaders separately from EXCHANGE conference. The Corporate Champion level is a strategic relationship geared toward companies that desire greater corporate visibility with end users and increased member access throughout the year. Corporate Champions assist AHE in fulfilling its strategic mission and vision. 6

Minimum contribution is $25,000. Benefits* may include all or some of the following: Opportunities to customize Corporate Champion benefits based on long-term, near-term, or corporate objectives Limited use of AHE Corporate Champion logo on company marketing (must be approved prior to production, including use on webpages). Licensing agreement provided. Direct mailings to AHE members (mail & electronic) Company logo on the AHE homepage Complimentary associate memberships (maximum of 2) Complimentary copy of AHE Annual Trends Survey Data Results (for year of participation; previous years can be purchased for discounted rate). One (1) representative per company is interviewed. Company logo on conference materials and onsite signage listed as Corporate Champion. Confidential survey e-mailed to AHE members to gauge interest in new product development or services New product market review and/or market testing by select AHE members under non-disclosure

*F  requency of benefits is contingent upon level of contribution. Blackout dates apply to some surveys.

Corporate Champion Eligibility and Minimum Financial Commitment: Corporate Champion level is typically reserved for multi-year sponsors already actively engaged and strategically aligned with AHE and are ready to take the next strategic step. However, we will thoughtfully consider Corporate Champion Sponsorship for a new first-time Corporate Champion with a signed agreement for a three-year commitment.

Become a Recognized Strategic Brand & Company with Your Target Market Environmental Services Technicians Certification Program Through proper care and maintenance of the environment, healthcare environmental services (EVS) technicians play an essential role in patients’ experience of care, as well as ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Today’s environmental services teams strive to go beyond just cleaning, disinfecting, and caring for the environment. They seek to create clean and quiet healing environments that lead to improved and quality outcomes.

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However, to achieve these outcomes, EVS technicians must be well-trained and demonstrate competence in a number of areas. Currently, no nationally-recognized training and certification program that includes an evidence-based cleaning protocol exists. The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) can meet this need through the delivery of a three-course training program that focuses on ethical choices and decision-making, critical thinking, evidence-based research, and recommended practice. At the conclusion of the training program, and after having demonstrated the appropriate proficiencies and competencies, EVS technicians would receive certification. FINANCIAL COMMITMENT IS $350,000 *B  enefits are listed separately. Please contact AHE for details.

AHE Leadership Institute AHE’s Healthcare Environment Leadership Institute is an exclusive and rigorous three-day education opportunity designed especially for professionals caring for the healthcare environment. These professionals include directors and managers of environmental services including laundry and linen services, waste and pest management and infection prevention nurses and practitioners.

Environmental Services Staffing/Workloading Model Currently, professionals caring for the healthcare environment do not have access to a data-driven, real-time, interactive database that can query multiple data points and recommend an appropriate facilityspecific staffing model. However, such a database is the mostrequested and most-highly sought tool among environmental services directors and managers.

The Institute will provide those who have a strong desire to take on advanced leadership roles in their facility and the industry with an innovative and progressive curriculum through which participants can strengthen and hone the strategic skills needed for these roles. The Institute focuses on the same core materials used to cultivate chief executive officers in hospitals and healthcare organizations through a variety of learning modalities. The program includes face-to-face, instructor-led, online and webinar components.

Based on several years of AHE member data, focus groups, member calls, emails and web postings, concerns about staffing reductions and justifying staffing levels is the number one EVS identified issue. Broadly speaking this issue is also an essential component of the health care delivery system as EVS workers can directly impact patient satisfaction, safety and outcomes as evidenced in HCAHPS scores. Based on all the market intelligence available, AHE’s board of directors has deemed development of a staffing justification model as AHE’s highest and foremost priority.

FINANCIAL COMMITMENT IS $150,000 *B  enefits are listed separately. Please contact AHE for details.

FINANCIAL COMMITMENT IS $125,000 *B  enefits are listed separately. Please contact AHE for details.

AHE Membership Advertising & Marketing Exclusive E-Marketing $2,000/e-blast (first come, first served on a monthly basis) Having an exclusive e-blast message delivered to the AHE membership can be the best way to launch a new product or service or to keep your product front and center with decision-makers. AHE will send one message to our entire membership (approximately 2,000 members) on your behalf. Contact AHE for message specs.

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EXPLORE Magazine

Distributed quarterly to all AHE members, EXPLORE provides valuable information to professionals caring for the healthcare environment. With features including infection prevention, environmental hygiene, regulatory updates and much more, EXPLORE is referenced by members for answers to healthcare questions, industry information and purchasing decisions. EXPLORE is published by Naylor LLC. EXPLORE is also used as a membership packet recruiting tool. For media kit, click here. For editorial contributions, please contact Heather Williams at [email protected] For EXPLORE advertising opportunities, please contact Scott Pauquette at [email protected]

Membership Mailing List Rental $600 (AHE Associate Member company) $1,500 (non-member company) AHE represents approximately 2,000 leaders responsible for the healthcare environment and can assist your company in reaching these influential and decisionmaking professionals. Our mailing lists will include members’ name, title and mailing address. Only electronic lists will be provided to companies using a mail house and will be sent directly to the mail house. Pre-printed mailing labels will be sent to companies not using a mail house. At member request, email addresses are not available.

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Target a specific region Regional mailing lists are available upon request. Please call 312.422.3857 or email [email protected] for regional requests. Individual states mailing labels are available for $0.75 per label.

Sponsorships

EXCHANGE Sponsorships These sponsorship opportunities are suitable for every budget and marketing goal from giveaway items to promotions at special events. Demonstrate company

EXCHANGE is an annual educational event attended by over 650 professionals with an interest in caring for the healthcare environment. This educational event brings together environmental services, infection preventionists, facility managers, textile, design and many other healthcare professionals to learn from and share with each other, make valuable business connections and lead change in the field of environmental services, which includes surface disinfection, environmental hygiene and infection prevention. EXCHANGE Sponsorship levels are based on a la carte packages. The next section is a listing of activities that the sponsoring company may sponsor to achieve Diamond, Platinum, and Gold, Silver or Awards Level status. Please select activities below for maximum exposure. DIAMOND LEVEL

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minimum contribution $25,000 • Company logo on EXCHANGE homepage • Company logo in EXCHANGE brochure • Company logo in daily program guide • Company logo in EXCHANGE mobile app • Complimentary 10 x 10 exhibit booth (or credit if applicable) (2014 only) • One (1) promotional insert in each attendee folio • One (1) complimentary exhibitor full conference registration • Trend Survey Data Report PLATINUM LEVEL minimum contribution $15,000 • Company logo on EXCHANGE homepage • Company logo in EXCHANGE brochure • Company logo in daily program guide • Company logo in EXCHANGE mobile app

GOLD LEVEL minimum contribution $7,500 • Company name EXCHANGE homepage • Company name in EXCHANGE brochure • Company name in daily program guide SILVER LEVEL minimum contribution $2,500 • Company name in EXCHANGE brochure • Company name in daily program guide AWARDS & RECOGNITION LEVEL contribution varies based on awards • Company name on Awards webpage • Company name on Awards open announcement • Company name in EXCHANGE brochure • Company name in daily program guide • Company name in EXCHANGE mobile app

Must be paid in full prior to June 1 to receive recognition in the brochure, daily program guide and mobile app.

support of the profession by keeping your brand in front of top customers and prospects. EXCHANGE provides unprecedented opportunities for attendees to learn, share best practices, experience new products, network with colleagues and ENGAGE with experts nationally.

www.ahe.org/exchange EXCHANGE 2014 Location: Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL Conference Dates: September 21-24 Marketplace Dates: September 22-23

EXCHANGE 2015 Location: Grapevine Convention Center, Grapevine, TX Conference Dates: September 20–23 Marketplace Dates: September 21-22

Commit to a two (2) year sponsorship and lock in the pricing & benefits through 2015!

Sponsorships EXCHANGE Sponsorship Points System All Exclusive Program Sponsors, Corporate Champions and EXCHANGE Sponsors will receive priority points toward EXCHANGE 2015 booth selection. POINTS WILL BE EARNED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER FOR EXHIBIT PARTICIPATION TOWARD 2015 BOOTH PLACEMENTS: • One point for each paid 10x10 booth (non-cumulative).* • One point will be awarded for past participation as an exhibitor beginning with the year 2002. There is a one-year grace period for not exhibiting. For companies not exhibiting for two consecutive years, consideration will only be given for the participation from when a company resumed exhibits participation. • Five (5) points are earned for paid AHE current (not expired) memberships. These points may be earned by either being a member or by applying for membership, up to the printing of the final priority point list. Comped memberships do not apply for earning points.

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• Eight points for $50,000 or more paid (non-cumulative)* • Six points for $25,000 to $49,999 paid (non-cumulative)* • Five points for $20,000 to $24,999 paid (non-cumulative)* • Four points for $15,000 to $19,999 paid (non-cumulative)* • Three points for $10,000 to $14,999 paid (non-cumulative)* • Two points for $5,000 to $9,999 paid (non-cumulative)* • One point for up to $4,999 paid (non-cumulative)* Sponsorships must be paid in full to earn points. * Non-cumulative sponsorship points will be awarded on a current-year basis only.

Sponsorships REGISTRATION AND HOTEL STAY FOR ATTENDEE $2,500 each Sponsor a lucky AHE member/ winner of the annual sweepstakes. (Sweepstakes winner(s) receive one complimentary registration for the annual conference, a complimentary four-night hotel stay at the event and coach airfare up to $500; allow 1 per person). AHE follows all rules and regulations in accordance with state laws associated with sweepstakes. BREWED AWAKENINGS GOLD LEVEL BENEFITS

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$7,500/morning ( left) Get a jump start on the morning with coffee and breakfast sandwiches with attendees. Company logo will be printed on the cocktail napkins and plates. Company representatives can meet and greet attendees with business cards and promotional items. All Brewed Awakenings signage will include your company logo. CHARGING KIOSKS $3,500/kioskOHIW Place your logo on these highly visible kiosks! Be noticed while attendees charge up for the day. These stations provide a great area of extended brand coverage while attendees charge at one of the two (2) kiosks.

LEARNING LAB ENVIRONMENT SILVER LEVEL BENEFITS

$5,000/room The environment in the learning labs maximizes attendee learning power, encourages networking and enables knowledge EXCHANGE and retention. Target this key audience by sponsoring a conference learning environment. Each room contains signage with the sponsoring company’s logo for the duration of the conference and includes a table display for company literature. Sponsors may discretely staff the table if desired. HEALTHCARE MARKETPLACE PIZZA LUNCH GOLD LEVEL BENEFITS

$10,000 Meet and greet EXCHANGE attendees and increase brand exposure. Signage throughout the exhibit hall will include company’s logo, in addition to logo napkins and plates at each food station. HOTEL ROOM KEYS PLATINUM LEVEL BENEFITS

$15,000 Two hotel keys are presented to all attendees at the headquarters’ hotel. The keys will include the sponsoring company’s logo and other information. Contact AHE for additional information.

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$,000 Located at the hub of the conference, AHE invites the sponsor and its onsite staff to relax, take a break and network with colleagues and attendees. The Café offers seating to spark inspiring conversations. Attendees can take advantage of the laptops on hand for checking email, browsing the web or conducting business, and NEW this year, charging stations will be available for conference attendees to charge their mobile devices. The EXCHANGE Café is located near the Information Kiosk. The sponsor will receive optimal exposure in this high-traffic area. Benefits include the sponsoring company logo on display, signage and charging stations for the duration of the conference and opportunity for handout distribution in lounge area.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION AND GENERAL SESSION GOLD LEVEL BENEFITS

$10,000 Keynote Presentation SILVER LEVEL BENEFITS

$5,000/General Session The keynote presentation and general sessions are attended by over 95% of registered attendees and guests. Sponsor’s company logo will appear on the “big” screen and entryway signage as attendees and guests arrive. A representative can introduce the Keynote Speaker. Also, promotional materials can be placed on seats prior to a presentation or distributed by the sponsor’s team at the entrance.

MOBILE APPLICATION PLATINUM LEVEL BENEFITS

$15,000 Maximizing your brand and company at EXCHANGE is just a mobile device away. AHE is excited to bring our NEW EXCHANGE Mobile Application for 2014 to attendees, exhibitors and sponsors. This app provides mobile access to conference activities by a simple touch of your iPhone, Android, BlackBerry or Tablet. The app will be available to attendees the two weeks prior to conference and for six months post event.

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Sponsorships EXCHANGE REGISTRATION CENTER PLATINUM LEVEL BENEFITS

$15,000 Increase company visibility from the moment attendees register at the conference. Sponsor’s logo will appear on the conference registration website and will be watermarked on all registration confirmation letters. The strategic and prominent onsite signage with the company’s logo at registration and the main hub entry will show company support of EXCHANGE and will welcome attendees. CHESP RECOGNITION BREAKFAST SILVER LEVEL BENEFITS

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$5,000 Delivering high-quality healthcare requires highly qualified people! The annual CHESP Breakfast recognizes an elite group of professionals for their commitment to quality through their achievement of the CHESP credential. Signage with sponsoring company logo is prominently displayed, and a CHESP logo gift is distributed. HEALTHCARE MARKETPLACE OPENING RECEPTION

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PLATINUM LEVEL BENEFITS

$20,000 Provide a memorable experience as your company offers up hors d’oeuvres and beverages during

the opening of the Marketplace. This sponsorship is a prime opportunity to meet and greet attendees as they enter the Exhibit Hall for the first time. Food and beverage stations are strategically placed to encourage eating and visiting booths. Prominent signage and the sponsor’s logo plates and napkins showcase the sponsoring company’s logo. FIRST TIME ATTENDEE AND NEW MEMBER RECEPTION SILVER LEVEL BENEFITS

$2,500 Immediately preceding the Welcome Reception, this perfect venue highlights your company to new AHE members or first-time EXCHANGE attendees. Sponsoring company staff will meet and greet attendees and distribute a logo giveaway as guests enter this casual and fun networking event also attended by the AHE board, committee members and future leaders. A brief AHE orientation is also provided. Sponsoring company’s logo will be included on event signage and promotions. Sponsor representatives also have an opportunity to welcome attendees.

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DAILY PROGRAM GUIDE PLATINUM LEVEL BENEFITS

$10,000 The Guide is every attendee’s invaluable companion for the

duration of the program. All EXCHANGE activities are listed by day with times, room numbers and convention center maps. Exhibitors are listed alphabetically with booth numbers, a product description and a floor plan. The spiral-bound guide is inserted in attendee program bags and distributed. Sponsorship includes sponsoring logo on the cover of the guide as well as a four-color company ad on the back cover. (All ad deadlines must be met for maximum benefit and value.) REGISTRATION BADGE LANYARDS SILVER LEVEL BENEFITS

$7,000 Sponsoring company’s logo is printed on lanyards worn by all non-exhibitor attendees throughout EXCHANGE.

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TOTE BAG

PLATINUM LEVEL BENEFITS

$15,000 EXCHANGE tote bags contain essential conference materials, the daily program guide, late-breaking program changes and promotional materials. Bags are distributed to each attendee at registration. Sponsoring company’s logo will be strategically positioned for lasting recognition.

WELCOME RECEPTION PLATINUM LEVEL BENEFITS

$20,000 The three-hour Sunday evening reception is the first opportunity attendees have to catch up with old friends, meet new colleagues and acquaint themselves with other like-minded professionals. A festive atmosphere greets attendees with food and beverage stations and networking opportunities. Entertainment, prominent signage, logo napkins and plates showcase your company’s logo. Your company’s representatives will welcome attendees as they enter and can make welcome announcements with the AHE President as the reception begins.

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USB FLASH DRIVES GOLD LEVEL BENEFITS

$10,000 The company logo branded USB flash drives are back again. Clipped to their badge and lanyard, attendees will receive a USB flash drive which includes all session handouts submitted to AHE by Friday, September 1. Handouts that were not submitted by September 1 will be available to download from the conference mobile app. One (1) USB flash drive will be provided to attendees.

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Advertise & Market at EXCHANGE Make an impact! Draw in new leads! Advertise your company’s involvement and highlight your products and services. AHE can assist your company in reaching these influential and decision-making professionals. EXCHANGE Advertising & Marketing Make an impact! Advertise your company’s involvement and highlight your products and services at EXCHANGE. This is the premiere event of the year for environmental services professionals as they investigate new products and services, meet with colleagues and sales representatives, stay informed on AHE activities, participate in educational courses and more! There are several valuable advertising opportunities that will deliver maximum exposure for your marketing budget.

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ESHOW DAILY NEWSLETTER The EXCHANGE eShow Daily will be delivered to AHE members and EXCHANGE attendees. The eShow Daily is delivered one week before, three mornings during, and one week after EXCHANGE. For media kit, click here. (http://www.naylornetwork.com/ WebKits/PDFs/ahe-n.pdf) TOP FEATURED HORIZONTAL BANNER | $3,600 • EXCLUSIVE POSITION – NO ROTATION • Located at the top of the EXCHANGE 2014 eShow Daily • Banner design services included in price HORIZONTAL BANNER | $2,575 • Only four spots available – NO ROTATION • Placed in between popular sections of the EXCHANGE 2014 eShow Daily • Banner design services included in price AD SPECIFICATIONS – HORIZONTAL BANNER • 468 x 60 pixels • JPG only (no animation) • Max file size 100 KB

DAILY PROGRAM GUIDE Advertising in the Daily Program Guide is the most cost-effective way to communicate a company’s message to all attendees and promote a visible and strong presence at EXCHANGE before, during and after. This attendee companion is also an effective tool for driving traffic to your booth. The guide is distributed to all attendees and includes a complete schedule of program events. (See page 8 for full description) Daily Program Guide opportunities are available to exhibitors only. All advertising spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. A sample of the Daily Program Guide may be supplied upon request.

ATTENDEE MAILING LIST AHE can enhance your reach to attendees prior to and after EXCHANGE. Contact information includes attendees’ names, titles and mailing addresses. Attendee lists are a great way to introduce your company via mailers and invite them to your booth prior to the event. Please note the preconference lists will be available on August 1. At members’ request, email addresses are not included. • Pre-conference attendee labels:............................ $200 • Post-conference attendee labels:............................ $350 • Pre- and post-conference attendee labels:............. $495

ADVERTISING DETAILS: +DOISDJHEODFNZKLWH +DOISDJHFRORU Full page black/white  Full page color  )XOOSDJHSULPHSRVWLRQ )XOOSDJHLQVLGHEDFNFRYHU )XOOSDJHLQVLGHIURQWFRYHU )XOOSDJHRXWVLGHEDFNFRYHU  Ad  specifications: Ads must be in high resolution format – 300dpi. All ads must be submitted electronically to [email protected].

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Advertise & Market at EXCHANGE HOTEL ROOM DROPS Price varies Distribute company samples or information about booth activities and events directly to EXCHANGE conference attendees. The information will be placed under the door of each attendee staying in the AHE room block. This fee offsets the coordination and hotel labor for distribution. Postconference survey data noted that 86% of recipients read the distributed pieces and 66% visited the highlighted booth. Per AHE’s contract, all room drop requests must be processed through AHE. TOTE BAG INSERTS $1,00/per insert Draw traffic to your booth or promote a new product. Insert a promotional piece in the conference tote bags and maximize exposure to every attendee. PDFs will be uploaded to the EXCHANGE website making exhibitors’ services and products brochures available to a larger audience. Companies are allowed two (2) single-page inserts or one (1) promotional item such as a pen, microfiber cloth, etc. 14

METER BOARDS $1,000/double-sided $750/single-sided High visibility and multiple impressions throughout the convention are just two reasons to place your ad graphics and message on both sides of a 4’ x 8’ board. Located strategically throughout high-traffic areas in the convention center, this is a unique way to reach all attendees with your important message. PUBLICATION BIN $750/bin Distribute company product materials in one of the publication bins positioned at the entrance of the Healthcare Marketplace. This allows for easy distribution of product flyers, information guides, magazines and brochures. COLUMN WRAPS $1,000/column Prominently placed columns are located in the main lobby of the convention center at the base of the escalators leading to and from the attendee registration area and right outside a main entrance to the exhibit hall. Contact AHE for specs.

PASSPORT TO PRIZES PROGRAM NEW $1,000/each (15 available) Guarantee increased traffic to your booth with this new opportunity. A passport-style card will be included with the attendees’ registration materials, and attendees will collect stickers from the participating exhibit companies during the show. Participants will enter their passport for a chance to win a prize; the prize drawing will take place Tuesday before the close of the exhibit hall. Each participating company must provide a prize valued at $100 or more. The prizes will be listed in the final program alongside your company name. AHA Sweepstakes Rules and Regulations apply. For official rules, click here.

Advertise & Market to EVS Leaders ENHANCED EXCHANGE MOBILE APP

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Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the AHE Conference Mobile Application (App). This is a great attention- grabbing tool! You can display your logo and message on attendees’ smart phones.

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SPLASH SCREEN Make a splash with members, this is the first screen they see when launching the app. (Exclusive Ad)

SPONSORED ADS Showcase your logo here and get exposure to every attendee. Link to your company’s website. (Four ads available)

PROMOTED POSTS Pinned to the top of the activity feed, like Twitter, send a message to attendees. Please schedule in advance. (Premium features available)

PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Similar to text but sent in the App, send a message to attendees, 140 characters of text. (Premium features available)

Investment: $5,000

Investment: $1,500 each

Investment: $300/message + $100/add on

Investment: $200/message + $100/add on

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The awards provide distinguished recognition to deserving individuals for their commitment to the care of the healthcare environment, to AHE and/or to the profession as a whole. THE PHOENIX AWARD The Phoenix Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an AHE member. The Phoenix Award recognizes a member who has made an unselfish, lasting impact through outstanding, “above and beyond” contributions to the growth and professionalism of AHE, its members and to the profession. The award recipient will receive an engraved wall plague as well as a check for $1,000.

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THE JAMES WOLFBRANDT MENTOR AWARD James Wolfbrandt was a founding member of AHE, and served as President of the Greater Philadelphia AHE Chapter, an AHE board member and AHE President. Even with a busy workload as the Director of Environmental Services at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pennsylvania, Jim was always available to mentor and lead his colleagues in the profession. Jim actively sought out opportunities to help others learn from his successes and failures. Prior to his untimely death, Jim received the Phoenix Award for his commitment to the profession and to AHE.

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The James Wolfbrandt Mentor Award is presented to the AHE member who best exemplifies Mr. Wolfbrandt’s commitment to mentorship. The award recipient will receive a crystal award from the Greater Philadelphia AHE and a $500 check.

THE J. OWEN FLYNN MEMORIAL AWARD In memory of longtime AHE member J. Owen Flynn, this award is presented to a member who displays the qualities that were embodied in Mr. Flynn, who was truly interested in the welfare and success of everyone he met, always interested in where new acquaintances came from and where they would like to be. He had a passion for his family, his work and the profession. The award is presented to an AHE member who, without compensation or personal gain, performed a service or services to the benefit of their hospital, community, state or country. The service may have been in the form of community projects, civic service or volunteer service.

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THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD The Environmental Stewardship Award is presented to an individual who has worked tirelessly to preserve the overall environment by implementing departmental or organizational culture change through all forms of waste reduction, pollution prevention, and mercury elimination or environmentally preferred purchasing.

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THE EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AWARD The Excellence in Safety and Quality Improvement in Environmental Services Award was created to recognize health care teams making significant contributions to promoting and demonstrating the role of the environment in the prevention, and/or control of harmful microorganisms. The team can include staff from any department of the organization but must include the director or manager of environmental services.

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ENGAGE Platform & Education Sponsorships

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ENGAGE PLATFORM SPONSORSHIP All webinars and online programs recognition $100,000 AHE’s slate of educational programs for environmental services and infection prevention professionals is called ENGAGE. ENGAGE includes online and blended programs which are designed as essential components of AHE’s Critical Knowledge, Leadership Development and Recommended Practices and Trends series.

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ENGAGE PLATFORM SPONSORSHIP Benefits include: • Company listed and promoted as AHE’s Exclusive ENGAGE Sponsor • Option for non-commercial speaking opportunities • Option to recommend speakers for webinars or other programs • Placement of company’s logo on AHE’s ENGAGE webpage and on other appropriate media (collaterals, educational materials, etc.) • Choice of American Hospital Association publication: AHA Guide or AHA Hospital Statistics • Press release to announce Exclusive ENGAGE Sponsorship • Right of first consideration to renew as exclusive ENGAGE partner for 2015

CHESP SCHOLARSHIP FUND $5,000 Caring for the healthcare environment has never been more important as high quality healthcare requires highly qualified people. AHE believes management professionals should hold the CHESP credential to demonstrate requisite knowledge of the field’s professional job duties. Contributions of $5,000 help fund applications for the exam—as many as 17 AHE member applications or 10 non-AHE member applications. The Scholarship fund provides the much-needed financial assistance to professionals with a desire to advance their career. Sponsors will be recognized as key supporters of the CHESP credential and the profession via a press release and announcements to the membership.

PARTNER PROGRAMMING $5,000 for 10 programs This is an opportunity for an industry leader to provide its educational programming to AHE members directly through AHE’s website. As part of AHE’s education webpage, Partner Programming will display your company’s name and logo and list select, pre-approved educational programs already offered by your company. Brief session descriptions can be displayed, along with hyperlinks which will direct visitors to the sponsoring company’s education website.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES & HOUSEKEEPING WEEK $10,000 for the week Here is an opportunity to promote your brand and recognize professionals during Environmental Services & Housekeeping Week and at EXCHANGE. To commemorate this important event, AHE will offer 5 special webinar recordings, free of charge, to all members each day of EVS Week. Then at EXCHANGE, AHE will continue the celebrating thanking EVS for their hard work throughout the year. The sponsoring company will have high visibility and recognition during Environmental Services & Housekeeping Week and at EXCHANGE.