Annual Meeting. Annual Meeting INVITATION TO EXHIBIT. August 5 7, 2018 Mackinac Island, MI Grand Hotel

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1 August 5 7, Mackinac Island, MI August 5 7, Mackinac Island, MI INVITATION TO EXHIBIT 1

2 August 5 7, Mackinac Island, MI MEETING PURPOSE AND AUDIENCE The Midwest Surgical Association is a surgical organization made up of surgeons who have established reputations as practitioners, authors, teachers, and/or original investigators. The objective of this society is to exemplify and promote the highest standards of surgical practice, especially among young surgeons in the Midwest. Our membership is comprised of community and academic surgeons with expertise in basic science, clinical investigation and a variety of specialties. This year marks Midwest Surgical Association s 60th Annual Meeting, and 24th visit to The on Mackinac Island in Michigan. The, family owned for three generations, is rich in history, abundant in tradition and family fun, and the most loved venue for our annual meeting. WHY EXHIBIT? Through your participation at the Midwest Surgical Association annual meeting, your products and services will gain exposure to 150+ of the best surgical professionals in the Midwest, boasting significant purchasing power. The exhibit hall is strategically placed within daily food and beverage events, providing plenty of networking opportunities. EDUCATIONAL GRANT The Midwest Surgical Association have a long history of quality academic research and welcome your company s support through educational grants. MARKETING/EXHIBIT SUPPORT If you believe your company s current mission aligns with the program presented, please contact us at msa@lp-etc.com or Grants must comply with ACCME guidelines and ACS regulations. Together with industry, these associations invest in advances in patient care. BENEFITS OF MEETING SUPPORT The exhibitor showcase is a great place to network with attendees, but how do you stand out in the crowd? By sponsoring an educational session you draw attention to your company s commitment to the MSA mission. Your sponsorship will be highlighted on signage, in the program book, and on meeting title slides within the scientific session, as well as through recognition from the podium. Exhibitor passports will be given to each attendee upon their arrival, and there will be a drawing at the end of the meeting. HOTEL INFORMATION Mackinac Island 286 Grand Avenue Mackinac Island, MI Telephone: Web: In order to get the MSA Group Rate, please download the reservation form located on the MSA website address below by Friday, July 6,. EXHIBIT HOURS Monday, August 6 Tuesday, August 7 EXHIBIT FEE 7:30am - 1:00pm 7:00am - 1:30pm Exhibit fee is $1,600 and includes a 6 tabletop display, along with (2) registrations and recognition in the final program, onsite signage and recognition at the podium in the general session EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS 3D Systems Clinical technology, Inc./G.E.D. Ethicon Genentech Genomic Health Gore & Associates Hitachi Healthcare CONTACT Midwest Surgical Association t: msa@lp-etc.com Medtronic Merck Sofregen Medical Stonebridge Capital Advisors, LLC Shire Pfizer TelaBio Inc. 2

3 August 5 7, Mackinac Island, MI MSA SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Gold Level Sponsorship: $8,000+ Premium booth selection One exclusive meeting blast to attendees Two social media post to attendees (prepared and posted by the association) Acknowledgement as gold sponsor in final program & Meeting App Acknowledgement as gold sponsor in general session Acknowledgment as gold sponsor in exhibitor hall Acknowledgment as gold sponsor in registration One six-foot table and four complimentary Silver Level Sponsorship: $5,000 - $7,999 Priority booth selection One social media post to attendees (prepared and posted by the association) Acknowledgement as silver sponsor in final program & Meeting App Acknowledgement as silver sponsor in general session Acknowledgment as silver sponsor in exhibitor hall Acknowledgment as silver sponsor in registration One six-foot table and three complimentary Bronze Level Sponsorship: $2,500 - $4,999 Acknowledgement as bronze sponsor in final program Acknowledgement as bronze sponsor in general session Acknowledgment as bronze sponsor in exhibitor hall Acknowledgment as bronze sponsor in registration One six-foot table and two complimentary NEW! Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunity Family Night at Fort Mackinac: $5,000 This exclusive off-site social opportunity includes: 1 drink ticket, appetizers for attendees as well as: Up to 10 minutes of exclusive speaking time to address attendees Automatic Silver Level Sponsor (includes all Silver Sponsor benefits) Company logo displayed and informational items available during event Acknowledgement as sponsor in final program Breakfast Symposium: $8,000 Plus Food and Beverage This is an exclusive sponsorship opportunity providing: An Industry provided speaker for up to 45 minutes in dedicated room Automatic Gold Level Sponsor (includes all Gold Sponsor benefits) Acknowledgment as sponsor in final program Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunity MSA Fun Run: $2,000 This popular MSA 5k Run includes: Logo printed on participants bib Upgrade to Bronze Level Sponsor (includes all Bronze Sponsor benefits) Acknowledgment as sponsor in final program Premium Advertising: $1,000 Exclusive opportunity to display your company name. Placement of a 6x3 banner sign will be placed in high traffic areas of the main conference (sign provided by sponsor) Mobile App Advertising: $500 One push notification during the event, 140 characters at your specified date and time 3

4 August 5 7, Mackinac Island, MI SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE AUGUST 5, AUGUST 7, 12Noon 6:00pm MSA Registration Open, Garden Terrace 7:00am - 1:00pm MSA Registration Open, Theatre Foyer 2:00pm 4:00pm MSA Executive Council Meeting, Frank J. Kelley Conference Room 8:00am 1:30pm Exhibitor & Poster Displays Open, 5:30pm 6:00pm New Member Reception, West Front Porch 8:05am 8:15am Morning Announcements, Theatre 6:00pm 7:00pm Welcome Reception, West Front Porch 8:15am - 10:15am Scientific Session III, Theatre 8:00pm 10:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 11:00pm Children s Movie Presentation, Headquarters of the Capitol Club Spectacular Problems in Surgery, Theatre President s Nightcap, Theatre 10:00am 12Noon 10:15am - 10:30am Spouse Program: Walking Tour presented by the Michigan State Historic Parks, Front Porch West End Break, Posters & Exhibit Viewing, AUGUST 6, 7:00am 8:00am 7:00am 1:00pm 7:30am 7:50am 7:55am - 8:00am 8:00am - 9:15am 9:15am 9:45am 9:45am 10:00am 10:00am - 10:15am 10:15am - 12:30pm Annual 5k Fun Run, Tennis Courts MSA Registration Open, Theatre Foyer Poster Viewing, Theatre Welcome & Introductions, Theatre Scientific Session I, Theatre Scott Woods Memorial Lecture, Theatre Break, Poster & Exhibit Viewing, ACS Update, Theatre Scientific Session II, Theatre 10:00am 11:00am MSA Spouse Program: Cooking Demonstration, Cottage Restaurant 10:30am - 12:15pm Scientific Session IV, Theatre 12:15pm - 1:00pm MSA Presidential Address, Theatre 1:00pm - 1:30pm MSA Annual Business Meeting, Theatre 2:00pm - 3:00pm Optional Stable Tour 5:00pm - 6:45pm Dinner Seating (on own), Grand Pavilion 6:45pm Coaches to Fort Mackinac 7:00pm - 10:00pm Fort Mackinac Reception 10:00pm Coaches Return to the AUGUST 8, 9:30am - 11:30am Governor s Mansion Tours - Open to Public Guest Departures 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 10:30pm William H. Harridge Memorial Lecture, Theatre MSA Golf & Tennis Tournaments Cocktail Reception, West Front Porch Past Presidents Photo, West Front Porch Steps MSA Nonie Lowry Dinner Dance, Theatre CME CREDIT Continuing medical education credits will be provided for this activity. 3

5 August 5 7, Mackinac Island, MI EXHIBITOR & SPONSORSHIP CONTRACT DETAILS & FEES Exhibiting companies will be given a 6 tabletop display, along with recognition in the final program and recognition on signage displayed on-site. Companies can participate in the MSA as an Exhibitor for a fee of $1,600. COMPANY NAME (Please list exactly as you would like it to appear on the recognition signage and name badges) CONTACT NAME PHONE NUMBER Exhibit Fee $ 1,600 Please designate amount of grant or marketing/exhibit support below: Educational Grant $ Marketing / Exhibit Support $ Gold Level Sponsorship $8,000+ $ Silver Level Sponsorship $5,000 - $7,999 $ PAYMENT INFORMATION Check Payable to Midwest Surgical Association and mail to the address listed above. Credit Card Indicate credit card to be charged and to msa@lp-etc.com: AmEx MC VISA Discover NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD Bronze Level Sponsorship $2,500 - $4,999 $ CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE Family Night at the Fort $5,000 $ Breakfast or Lunch Symposium $8,000 $ (does not include food & beverage) MSA Fun Run $2,000 $ Premium Advertising $1,000 $ SIGNATURE CREDIT CARD BILLING ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP Mobile App Advertising $500 $ Per ACCME regulations, please note that the exhibit fee of $1,600 is separate from any meeting support or education grant. TOTAL DUE $ REGISTRATION As an exhibitor, you will receive (2) complimentary registrations. Please print names exactly as you would like them to appear on the name badge. Please complete all sections and return via msa@lp-etc.com or mail to: MSA PO Box Kansas City, MO t: MSA Tax ID# FIRST & LAST NAME ADDRESS 4 FIRST & LAST NAME ADDRESS