Each sponsorship level has a strict limit of allowed attendees.
All table exhibitors are provided with: Standard size (skirted) table, basic electricity, and internet access.
Contact Boyne Mountain Convention Services (231.549.6866) for special needs regarding oversized equipment, specific electricity requirements, and/or internet needs.
Updated 2023 Conference pricing
Sponsorship
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Cost |
Attendee
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Benefits |
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Table Sponsorships |
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Platinum | $6,000 | 5 | 0 |
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Gold | $5,000 | 4 | 0 |
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Silver | $4,000 | 3 | 0 |
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Bronze | $3,400 | 2 | 0 |
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Other Sponsorships, no additional vendor attendees. Available to table registrants.
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Experience Room |
$3,500 | 0 | 0 | Stand out from the rest of the vendors with this private room to be used throughout the conference as a venue for scheduled demos or in-depth discussions with small groups of less than 5 people. Available to Platinum and Gold Sponsors. |
Vendor Happy Hours |
$3,000 | 0 | 1 | Take the mic for 3-5 minutes to open the "Happy Hour" and receive special recognition and logo visibility during our event. Since this sponsorship subsidizes the snacks and beverages provided at the Vendor Happy Hour, you'll also receive endless thanks and gratitude from everyone attending. Available to Platinum, Gold and Silver Sponsors. |
Backpack |
$5,000 | 0 | 0 | This year's conference giveaway will be a quality backpack for each Government attendee. The backpack will be emblazoned with the Mi-GMIS logo and your company logo. Attendees use these bags throughout the event to carry their event materials. These bags also tend to be used long after the conference, insuring unique brand recognition. |
Mobile App | $3,000 | 0 | 1 | Increase your visibility with this sponsorship! The conference mobile app will display your logo every time the mobile app is opened. |
Name Tag Lanyards |
$2,500 |
0 | N/A |
This exclusive sponsorship puts your brand around the neck of every Mi-GMIS attendee. Be one of the very first brands that is seen as each attendee picks up their name badge. |
Airport |
Mileage |
Drive |
Ground Transportation Info |
Cherry Capital Airport |
35.6 Miles | 52 min. | Ground Transportation Info |
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 5500 44th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 616.233.6000 |
164 Miles | 2 hrs. 40 min. | Ground Transportation Info |
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) |
187 Miles | 2 hrs. 52 min. | Ground Transportation Info |
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 9000 Middlebelt Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 |
252 Miles | 3 hrs. 42 min. | Ground Transportation Info |
All vendor booth reservations must be made in advance. Our venue, growing vendor attendance, as well as potential gathering size limits impacts allowable conference attendees. We're requesting that you carefully choose the sponsorship level to accommodate the number of expected attendees. There is no provision for additional vendor attendees, nor multiple vendor attendees sharing a single attendance spot (no attendee rotation). If you must send more attendees, consider choosing a higher sponsorship level, reserving another table, or reducing your attendee count.
Take note of the registration type's attendee limit. Be sure to choose a Vendor Registrant Type (sponsorship level) first: the first attendee is recorded along with the sponsorship level. You'll choose "Add Guest" for the remaining attendees. Remember there is a hard limit of included attendees for your chosen sponsorship level.
Checks should be mailed to:
Mi-GMIS
P.O. Box 772
Howell, MI 48844
Our Conference Program Committee works hard to create an engaging and educational event. Platinum sponsors are allotted a 1/2 hour time slot and can speak on a vendor-specific / product-specific topic (if they choose). Gold sponsors my apply for an opportunity to present a vendor-agnostic topic chosen from the Program Committee's pre-defined topic list. Session applications and presentations are reviewed, approved, coordinated, and scheduled through the Conference Session Committee.
You may setup Sunday from 1 p.m. 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.
An informal reception is 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.
Our President announces vendor sponsorships at our opening session. In addition, a representative form each exhibition table is encouraged to say a few words about their company.
On Monday evening (5-7 p.m.) government attendees are encouraged to spend time visiting vendors in the exhibition area. One Platinum, Gold, or Silver Sponsor may sponsor, which subsidizes the snacks and beverages. That vendor will be recognized in conference materials, the website and event signage.
Mi-GMIS sponsors a social event on Tuesday evening. It usually consists of dinner and a networking opportunities. Vendors are encouraged to attend this event.
Some of our vendors choose to provide a drawing item. You may decide to station a "fish bowl" throughout the conference to collect potential recipient's business cards.
All conference meals and events are included with your sponsorship. We strongly support vendor participation in the conference.
The first vendors to register and remit payment are entitled to puzzle pieces to distribute to government attendees. A completed puzzle makes government attendees eligible for the conference door prize. We've found it to be a great way to encourage our attendees to visit our vendors. To ensure your participation, reserve and remit payment early.
Conference materials, booths, and crates will be received by Boyne Mountain Resort no more than 72 hours prior to the conference start date. Any materials are required to be shipped out 48 hours after conference dates with advanced arrangements made by your company and the shipping company. Boyne Mountain has the right to refuse shipments. See the shipping example below.
All fees for shipping and receiving are the responsibility of the exhibitor.
If bringing in oversized equipment or needing special electrical to internet requirements, you are responsible for contacting the Convention Services Office to discuss details and rates. Jossie Castle 231.549.6866.
Boyne Mountain Resort
Mi-GMIS Conference
September 10-13, 2023
Person and business name claiming shipment
Attn: Convention Services
1 Boyne Mountain Rd.
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
231.549.6866