CONFERENCE UPDATES
~CONFERENCE ATTENDEES~
Major Banks Give Short Sale Guidance at Conference & Tradeshow
Top mortgage providers to include Bank of America and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage will have expert staff available at the MAR Conference & Tradeshow, October 18-19 at the DCU Center in Worcester.
They will meet one-on-one with attendees to discuss issues regarding current short sale transactions.
Meet with an advisor and get tactical direction, contact information and more to help you resolve challenges and move the transaction. Handled on a first-come, first-serve basis, the lenders will meet REALTORS® at a designated area on the tradeshow floor for a limited time period. Just one more reason to attend the 2011 Conference & Tradeshow.
Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation will be conducting a silent auction at the MAR Tradeshow to support the Foundation’s numerous outreach programs. We will also have the “Wine Cellar/Beer Garden” raffle including include a “top-shelf liquor” category. Items will be limited, so be sure to visit the auction display early and often to place your winning bids. You can also donate item for the silent auction. Please click here to download a donation form or contact Urszula Krzywicka @ 781-839-5531.
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
FAST FACTS
2011 MAR Conference & Tradeshow
Location: DCU Center in Worcester, MA
Date: October 18-19, 2011
Time: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
 
Tradeshow Hours:
Tuesday, October 18th 11:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday, October 19th 9:00am - 1:00pm
 
Conference Pricing: $149, September 24th until October 9th for MAR Members.
Conference Pricing: $179, September 24th until October 9th for Non MAR Members
 
Onsite Registration:$169, for MAR Members
Onsite Registration:$199, for Non Members
 
Specialty Course Registration
(Includes complimentary 2 day conference registration)*
*CRS - Ninja Selling III (1 full day) - $190
*Loss Mitigation Certification (LMC) Course (1 full day) - $150
 
*Optional courses are only available for REALTOR® Members.
Limited seating available on all speciality courses. Sign up early!
 
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be issued, less a $25 processing fee, for cancellations received by phone or in
writing by October 4th. No refunds will be issued after October 4th.
 
A two day Tradeshow to connect with over 500 REALTOR® professionals!
 
2011 Tradeshow Hours
Tuesday, October 18th 11:00am - 6:00pm &
Wednesday, October 19th 9:00am - 1:00pm


Exhibitor Information
Exhibitors! Looking to purchase a booth? You can contact sales@marealtor.com or download an application here.
 
Exhibitor Booth $1,000
Includes:
• Standard booth: 10’ x 10’, 8’ high back wall, 3’ high side rails
• one 6’ skirted table, two folding chairs
• one 7” x 44” Exhibitor ID sign with booth number.
• pre- and post-member office mailing lists
• complimentary morning coffee and afternoon lunch buffet on Day 1.
 
Click here to purchase exhibit booth online

Click here for printable Application for Exhibit Space 
 
Staying in Worcester? For overnight room reservations contact the Hilton Garden Inn, Worcester, 508-753-5700. Room rate is $129/night subject to availability. To receive the special rate you must reserve by September 26, 2011 and reference the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® special group rate.
 
Click here for hotel information


Sponsorship Information

 
Exhibitors! Looking to sponsor? You can contact sales@marealtor.com
 
Individual Tradeshow Sponsorships:

Trade Show Grand Finale $5,000 SOLD
Sponsor the prime networking event of the conference. This reception is offered with signage, your logo on cocktail napkins and a one-minute presentation.

Trade Show Grand Opening $2,500 SOLD
Be a part of the dramatic opening and ribbon cutting to officially open the exhibit hall. Maximum exposure sponsorship includes verbal recognition, signage and the opportunity to make a one-minute presentation. Two co-sponsorships available.

Conference Tote Bag $2,500 SOLD
Think of the recognition your company will receive as you outfit each conference attendee with a tote bag emblazoned with your logo! These keep¬sake bags will be carried by all attendees throughout the conference.

Badge Holder $2,500 SOLD
Gain maximum exposure as each attendee is issued a badge holder bearing your company’s name and/or logo that must be worn to gain access to the tradeshow and educational sessions.
 
Registration Booth Promotional Product Item Sponsor $2,500
Pass along your message on a premium promotional product item given out at the registration booth. Examples of items may include: Faux notepad, fine writing instrument or similar.

Cyberstation Sponsorship $750 SOLD
Your company name and/or logo will be prominently displayed on signage, and the home page will be set to your company on a computer located at the MAR Cyberstation. Four co-sponsorships available.
  
MAR Central $1,000 SOLD
Your company name and/or logo will be prominently displayed in this comfortable meeting area as members wait for a complimentary chair massage at the Relaxation Area within the lounge. 

Tradeshow Grand Prize Sponsorship $750 SOLD
Your company name will be recognized as the grand prize sponsor, along with your company name and/or logo on all signage.

Photo Booth Sponsorship $500 NEW!
Members will take home a fun souvenier by having their photos taken with their colleagues at the show. Your company logo will make a lasting impression on each photo taken at the show along with your comnpany name and/or logo on signage.

Registration Packet Insert Sponsor $200 2 SOLD
Get the word out with a one page promotion by you to be inserted in the conference tote bag. Four sponsorships available.

Conference E-Newsletter $150  SOLD
Reach conference attendees and REALTORS® across the state as you co-sponsor the conference E-news sent on Oct. 18 & 19 during the conference. Your company’s hyperlinked logo on the E-newsletter will give readers easy access to your company site with just one click of a mouse. Eight co-sponsorships available (4 each day). 

Full Page Advertisement in Guide to Tradeshow $125
Includes 5”x7” black and white page, run of book.
 
Sponsorships for Professional Awards and Recognition Dinner:
 
If you are looking to sponsor? You can contact sales@marealtor.com
 
Event Sponsor  $2,500 SOLD
You will have your company name and/or logo on all video screens during the event, receive verbal recognition, and be invited to give welcome remarks. Includes full page ad in event program in a premium position. Two co-sponsorships available.

Table Side Wine Package $1,500
Your company logo will be on each bottle of wine served table side.

Centerpieces $1,500 SOLD
Includes full page ad in event program, and recognition with signage at the event.

Cocktail Napkins $1,000
Includes full page ad in event program, company name and/or logo on napkins, and recognition with signage at the event.

Coffee $500
Includes full page ad in event program, and recognition with signage at the event.
 
Product Placement $500 2 SOLD
Your item will be placed at each setting, and includes a full page ad in the event program and recognition on signage at the event.

Full Page Advertisement in Event Program $125
Includes 5”x7” black and white page, run of book.
 
 
2011 Tradeshow Floorplan
 
 
 
  

Exhibitor Name

Booth

AFR Furniture Rental 413
ASAP Environmental 304
Accredited Staging Professionals, ASP®/Accredited Staging Prof. Master, ASPM® 319
Andrew Mitchell & Company 405
BarcodeRealty.com 201
Best View Imaging 313
Boston Globe Media 212
Boston Logic Technology Partners, Inc. 303
Boston Virtual Imaging, LLC 417
CRS MA Chapter 114
Castine Moving & Storage 518
Centralized Showing Service 401
Century 21 400, 402
Coldwell Banker 514
Citizens Bank 403
Distinctive Homes Magazine 204
EXIT Realty 502
Eastern Bank 218
Fidelity Bank 105, 107
Gatehouse Media 306
Greenpark Mortgage 406
HomeFinder.com 307
Hub Connected/Title Hub 404
Humboldt Storage and Moving 216
International Real Estate 116
Jack Conway & Co., Inc. 506
Kitchens by Windsor 115
Kriss Law 315
Lanergy Solutions 415
Leader Basement Systems 407
Liberty Mutual 305
MA PASS 302
MASS RPAC 202
MLS PIN 300
MassDrive Direct Auto Insurance 205
MassHousing 414
McCormick Financial 214
MetLife Home Loans 112
Pearl E & O Insurance 207
Prospect Mortgage 419
REALTORS® Commercial Alliance Massachusetts 102
REALTOR® Health Care/ Strategies for Long Term Healthcare 203
RLS2000.com 504
RE/MAX New England 418
RE/MAX Prestige 512
SMS Indoor Environmental Cleaning 317
Seniors Helping Seniors 416
Shamrock Financial 101
ShowingTime 412
Supra, A UTC Fire & Security Company 301
The Hawkeye Companies 100
The Real Estate Book 103
UPS 206
USAlliance Federal Credit Union 200
Union Street Media 106
Wells Fargo 500 
Worcester Regional Association of REALTORS® 516
Worcester Telegram & Gazette 104
Xtensible Technology 113
 
 
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