Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Convention
Business Exhibit Opportunities
This 38th annual Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Convention will
be celebrating not only lake volunteers, but also other water
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and environmental citizen scientists. We are teaming up with
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the Wisconsin Citizen-based Monitoring Network and the
program details:
Water Action Volunteers (WAV) to celebrate our volunteers
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in one place at one time (Stevens Point, March 30-April 2).
2016 will be the 30th anniversary of Wisconsin's Citizen Lake Monitoring Network and the 20th
anniversary of WAV, so we have put together a diverse program that highlights the tremendous
work volunteers have accomplished with state and local partners.
This event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership, a nationally recognized and
successful collaboration of the University of Wisconsin Extension, Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources, and Wisconsin Lakes.
The Lakes Convention brings together lake enthusiasts from across the state to explore lake
policy updates, research advancements, management tools, and educational initiatives. Year
after year the Lakes Convention provides the tools and inspiration for citizens to protect and
care for Wisconsin’s lakes. The Convention is action-oriented and focuses on helping people
get things done in their lake community, which includes meeting and selecting businesses that
can help them achieve their lake management goals.
Connect with Your Lake Customers at the Convention
Making sure your potential customers remember your company’s name, logo, professional skills
and resources, and your contact information is an important and ongoing part of effectively
promoting your business. Exhibiting at the Convention is a great way to increase your
company’s name recognition year round and to make personal contact with potential
customers. Attendees and business representatives alike have found the Convention to be a
wonderful opportunity to meet new people, greet old friends, build relationships, and network.
Exhibiting at the Wisconsin Lakes Convention is a great way to help lake organizations and
waterfront property owners think of you when it comes to making decisions about choosing
professional services for their lake or property. The Lakes Convention can help you market to
Wisconsin’s lake people whether you are in the business of:
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helping shoreland owners manage their properties,
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helping lake communities manage their lakes,
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offering legal advice and legal services,
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selling waterfront property,
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selling recreational equipment that helps people enjoy our lakes, or
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providing the products and services to help get projects done.
List Your Firm in our Business Partners Guide
Many of our business partners tell us that meeting and making connections with lake people is
an enjoyable part of the Convention. But after a handshake, business cards can get lost.
Our Business Partners Guide is included in the conference materials provided to all attendees.
It’s a handy take home reference of lake businesses that serve Wisconsin. We also provide the
Guide throughout the year to lake organizations who are searching for consultants for their
lake management projects, waterfront property owners who are looking for professional
services for their property, and others who are looking for lake-related products and services.
Each Convention Exhibitor and Sponsor can include the following information in the Guide:
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Company logo. Help increase your brand recognition among Wisconsin lake people!
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200 word description. Describe your business, products, and services.
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Contact information. Include your contact person’s name, e-mail address, phone
number, web address, and your office location.
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Sponsor a Lakes Convention Networking Event
Becoming a Lakes Convention Sponsor is a great way to support the event that keeps lake
people coming back year after year while increasing your company’s name recognition! We use
sponsor funds to support special events at the Lakes Convention.
The Convention Welcome Reception on Wednesday evening and Wisconsin Lake Stewardship
Awards Ceremony and Banquet on Thursday evening are great opportunities for attendees and
business partners to meet new people, greet old friends, and build relationships in a fun, casual
atmosphere. Special thanks and recognition will be given to our generous sponsors throughout
the Lakes Convention.
Costs
Each table is 8 feet long and 30 inches wide, draped and skirted.
Exhibit table cost = $165 ($30 each for extra tables)
Full convention registration* (Wednesday 9:00 am – Friday 5:30 pm) = $215 before March 9
($265 after March 9)
Your Exhibitor Convention Registration Includes:
(Agenda subject to change.)
Wednesday, March 30
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Morning Workshops and Tours (pre-registration required)
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Lunch on your own, or pre-register to purchase lunch on-site for $15
12:00 – 6:00 pm
Exhibits open
1:30 - 4:30 pm
Afternoon Workshops and Tours (pre-registration required)
4:45 – 5:45 pm
Special Technical Sessions (concurrent choices)
5:45 – 7:00 pm
Networking time, and dinner is on your own
7:00 - 11:00 pm
Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Convention Welcome Reception
Thursday, March 31
8:00 am – 6:00 pm Exhibits open
8:00 - 8:50 am
Concurrent Sessions 1
9:00 - 10:45
Welcome, Digital Production, and Kickoff Plenary Speakers
11:00 - 12:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions 2
12:15 - 1:30 pm
Luncheon
1:45 – 3:15
Concurrent Sessions 3 - 4
3:15 - 3:45
Refreshment break
3:30 - 5:00
Poster Session Presentations. Visit the Exhibitors and educational displays
5:00 - 6:00
Networking time
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Awards Banquet and Awards Ceremony
8:00 - 11:00
Lakes Partnership After Hours Gathering
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Friday, April 1
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
8:00 – 9:50 am
10:00 – 10:30
10:30 - 11:30
11:45 - 1:15 pm
1:30 – 4:00
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Exhibits open
Concurrent Sessions 5 - 6
Refreshment break
Concurrent Sessions 7
Luncheon and Keynote Speaker
Concurrent Sessions 8 – 9 or Afternoon Workshops
Poster Presentations for Citizen-based Monitoring and Water Action
Volunteers
See the Lakes Convention agenda online for session descriptions and other program details:
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/UWEXLakes/Pages/programs/convention
2016 Lakes Convention Costs
Date
Before March 9 After March 9
Wednesday, March 30
$55
$65
Thursday, March 31
$100
$125
Friday, April 1
$60
$75
Totals
$215
$265
Exhibit Set-up and Take-down
Exhibit tables and sponsor signage are located in high traffic areas, maximizing visibility and face
time. Exhibit table space will be assigned on a first come first serve basis, in order of payment
received. Exhibitors may begin setting up in the Convention Center on Wednesday, March 30,
at 8:00 AM. Exhibitors may move out on Friday, March 31, at 1:30 PM. All exhibitor materials
must be removed from the Convention Center by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 1.
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center
1001 Amber Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54482
Hotel Front Desk: 715-344-0200
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/stevens-point/steaa/hoteldetail
Exhibitors attending the Convention are responsible for making their own lodging reservations.
Please refer to the Wisconsin Lakes Convention when making reservations. For hotel options,
visit: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/UWEXLakes/Pages/programs/convention
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Right to manage
Wisconsin Lakes reserves the right to manage the exhibit area, exhibitors, and attendees to
preserve the safety, well-being, and comfort of all. Wisconsin Lakes reserves the right to refuse
exhibit space to any business. It is understood that the fact that a person or company is
allowed to exhibit at or to be a sponsor of the Wisconsin Lakes Convention does not
constitute an endorsement of that person's or company's products or services by the
Wisconsin Lakes, University of Wisconsin Extension, nor the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources.
Insurance and Liability
Exhibitors shall be responsible for any insurance on their property. We cannot assure that the
exhibit areas will be secure at all times.
Wisconsin Lakes does not assume any responsibility, nor undertake any duty to exercise care
for the protection and safety of exhibitors, exhibitor representatives or property used in the
exhibit areas from theft or from damage or destruction by fire, water, smoke, accident or other
cause. Each exhibitor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Wisconsin Lakes and its
officers, agents, and employees against any and all claim or liability of any sort arising in
connection with their participation in this convention.
Wisconsin Lakes shall not be liable for the fulfillment of the agreement if exhibit space cannot
be provided due to damage to the building or exhibit area by fire, water, smoke, accident or
other cause, strikes, including failure to perform on the part of the set-up company, the
authority of law, or any other cause beyond its control. Wisconsin Lakes will, in the event of
cancellation due to one of these causes, reimburse exhibitors for the registration fees less all
actual expenses incurred by Wisconsin Lakes in connection with the exhibits.
Questions? Please contact Susan Tesarik at the Wisconsin Lakes office at 608-661-4313, or
e-mail info@wisconsinlakes.org
* The deadline for all exhibitor and sponsor information (company description, logo, and
contact information) to be included in the Business Partners Guide is March 18, 2016.
We cannot guarantee placement of your information in the Guide if it’s received after the
deadline. Email your firm’s description and logo (as a .jpg or .tif file) to:
info@wisconsinlakes.org
Thank you!
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