Registration: All vendor booth reservations must be made in advance. One company per table, please.
Be sure to choose a Vendor Registrant Type (sponsorship level). Take note of the Registration type's allowed attendees. There is a hard limit of included attendees for your chosen sponsorship level. If you must have more attendees than allowed at your chosen sponsorship, you'll need to reserve additional tables to accommodate your remaining attendees. As you are registering each person, you’ll choose Included attendee.
Credit Card Payments
Check Payments can be made:
Mi-GMIS
P.O. Box 772
Howell, MI 48844
Payment is expected within 30 days of registration. Registrations will be forfeited if payment is not received within said 30 days.
Speaking Opportunities: Platinum sponsors are allotted a 1/2 hour time slot to speak on a vendor specific topic. Gold sponsors are given preference to present a vendor-agnostic session chosen from the Session Committee’s pre-defined topic list. All sessions are coordinated and scheduled through the Session Committee.
Setup and Tear Down: You may setup Sunday from 12 noon until 4 p.m. Booth spaces are first come, first served. Be sure to arrive early to choose your ideal spot. You may leave your display up through Wednesday morning.
Sunday Welcome Reception: An informal reception will be held Sunday evening; you are encouraged to attend. The event provides an excellent opportunity for you to get acquainted with our membership. The reception features an assortment of finger food and beverages.
Monday President's Address and Vendor Intros: Our President announces vendor sponsorships at our opening session. In addition, a representative from each organization is encouraged to say a few words about their company.
Vendor Drawings: Some of our vendors choose to provide a drawing item. You may decide to station a "fish bowl" to collect potential recipient's business cards.
Shipping: Conference materials, booths and crates will be received by Shanty Creek Resort no more than 72 hours prior to the conference start date, and must be shipped out by the exhibitor within two days (48 hours) of the departure date, with advanced arrangements by the vendor and shipping company. Shanty Creek has the right to refuse shipments. Plan to have your shipment arrive 72 hours before setup on Sunday afternoon.
Any vendors that are bringing in oversized equipment or needing special electrical requirements are responsible to contact the Convention Services Office to discuss details and rates. Meg Nelson - 231.533.3088.
All fees for shipping and receiving are the responsibility of the exhibitor.
More shipping details to come closer to the conference dates.
Shipping Label:
Mi-GMIS Conference
September 27-30, 2020
Person and business name claiming shipment
Attn: Meg Nelson
Shanty Creek Resort
Bellaire, MI 49615
231.533.3088