Exhibitors and Advertisers                                                      DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

The NBCDI conference is the ideal place to showcase your products and services. With nearly 2,000 decision-makers expected to attend, our conference is your premier opportunity to meet and interact with educators, administrators, early care and education professionals, human service specialists, policy makers and researchers who serve over 2.5 million children nationwide.

Who attends the NBCDI annual conference?

  • Education Care and Education employees:  50%
  • Executive Decision Makers: 44%
  • Administrators and Director: 42%
  • Child Care Center employees: 25%
  • Education employees: 20%
  • Head Start Employees: 20%
  • Nonprofit employees that focus on the emotional, social and physical well-being of children: 19%
  • Public education, state and federal government employees: 15%

DEADLINE:

Booth space reservations must be received by October 5, 2006.  

EXHIBIT RATES:

$600: Small, non-profit organizations and minority-owned business

$800: Corporations, government agencies, and large national non-profit organizations

$100: Additional for each corner  

BOOTH FEE INCLUDES:

  • 10'x10' booth, 8' skirted table, two chairs and a wastebasket

  • 2 complimentary "Workshop Only" registrations

  • Access to all Annual Conference workshops

  • A booth identification sign

  • General lighting and overnight security

  • A one-time usage of the attendee list

PAYMENT

Full payment  or an organizational voucher, payable to NBCDI, must be mailed with commitment form before October 5, 2006. After October 5, only credit cards and cashier's checks are accepted.

ASSIGNMENT

Exhibit space will be assigned based on order of receipt of full payment.  NBCDI reserves the right to reassign booth space to avid conflict of displays or products.

CANCELLATION OF SPACE

Cancellation notices received in writing on or before August 31, 2006 will be refunded less a 20% administrative fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after August 31, 2006. 

EXHIBIT HOURS:                             

Exhibitor Set Up:                                

Saturday, October 21, 2006            9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 22, 2006             8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Exhibit Hall Open:

Sunday, October 22, 2006                 10:00 a.m. –  6:30 p.m.

Refreshments in Exhibit Hall        5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Monday, October 23, 2006                 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Morning Coffee  Break                  9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, October 24, 2006                 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Morning Coffee Break                  8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Exhibitor Dismantle:

Tuesday, October 24, 2006              12:00 p.m.  – 5:00 p.m.  


TAKE ONE RESOURCE TABLE

The Take One Resource Table is an economical way to attract the attention of our attendees.  You can send brochures and other materials to be placed on the strategically located Resource Table. Download the complete brochure and complete the Commitment Form.  Shipping details will follow upon receipt of form.

Fee: $150.00

ADVERTISERS                                            

Black and white advertisement rates for the page size indicated are as follows:

            Back Cover (8 1/2'" X l1")………………………         $2,500

            Inside Front Cover (8 1/2" X 11") ………………       $2,000

            Inside Back Cover (8 1/2" X 11 ") ……………...        $2,000

            Full Page (8 1/2" X 11") ……………………….           $1,200

            Half Page (8 1/2" X 5 1/2") …………………….          $   600

Submission Deadline:  September 20, 2006

Submit on CD or zip disk with all linked files, fonts and laser or color proof.  High resolution pdf in CMYK are also acceptable.

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Conference sponsorship signifies a commitment toward a better quality of life and equal opportunity for African American children. In addition, corporate sponsors receive many additional benefits, which maximize the visibility of their company, products and services. NBCDI has a number of sponsorship options available: 

CONFERENCE CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS      

Co-Chair………………………………………..$100,000

Vice Chair……………………………………… $ 50,000

Benefactor………………………………………$ 25,000  

Patron…………………………………………...$ 10,000  

Sponsor…………………………………………...$5,000  

Supporter…………………………………………$3,000   

Contributor………………………………………. $1,500    

SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORSHIPS                   

Early Childhood Leadership Institute…………$10,000     

Welcome Reception……………………………$15,000    

Monday Night Special Event…………………. $25,000  

Closing Luncheon..……………………………..$25,000  

Coffee Breaks…………………………………... $1,500  

Click here for the description of sponsorship options and benefits.