Exhibitor Prospectus Brochure

CONGRESS.NSC.ORGPhoto supplied by Choose ChicagoSTAY CONNECTEDLeading Safety into the FutureExhibitor Prospectus 100 YEARS OF SAFETY0 50 10083%Total US AttendanceTotal International Attendance 17%The National Safety Council invites you to exhibit at the 2013 National Safety Council Congress & Expo - Leading Safety into the FutureNo other annual safety show compares to the 2013 NSC Congress & Expo…Exhibit todayFor more than 100 years, professionals have turned to this event for industry-leading technology, education, networking opportunities and the tried and true products and services needed to stay competitive within the industry. This year is no exception.At the 2013 NSC Congress & Expo - Leading Safety into the Future, the Council will reveal our Safety Agenda for the Nation as we look at the safety issues that will require action in the coming years to prevent needless injury and death in our workplaces, roads, homes and communities.You play a crucial role in advancing the future of safety and as a result more injuries can be prevented and lives saved.The NSC Congress & Expo is the world’s largest annual event serving the billion-dollar occupational safety and health market.It’s one of a kind – bringing together the safety, health and environmental industries. By exhibiting, your company will meet face-to-face with key-decision makers, buyers and end-users. Last year’s event saw record level increases: • 96% of our attendee audience has buying influence (up from 90% in 2011) • 26% increase in attendance • 18% increase in Expo only attendanceExpo Dates September 30 – October 2Location Chicago - McCormick Place, West BuildingParticipants More than 13,000Exhibiting Companies More than 900Geographic breakdown80% of our exhibitors indicated the 2012 NSC Congress & Expo will positively affect their company ROI*About the 2013 NSC Congress & Expo*Based on 2012 NSC Congress & Expo exhibitor survey resultsDecision makers from the top of their fieldSHE, EHS, HSE Director: 19% C-Suite: 18% SHE, EHS, HSE Supervisor/Manager: 15% Safety Administrator: 11% Sales: 10% SHE, EHS, HSE Consultant/Engineer: 8% Union Safety/Committee Representitive: 7% Facility/Risk/Security Manager: 6% No response: 5% Industrial Hygiene: 1% Representing the following industriesManufacturing: 36% Trades: 11% Professional Services: 9% Construction: 9% Government: 6% Utilities: 6% Petrochemical: 4% Transportation: 4% Aerospace: 3% Insurance: 2% Mining: 2% Agriculture: 1% IT: 1% No response: 6% congress.nsc.orgThe National Safety Council invites you to exhibit at the 2013 National Safety Council Congress & Expo - Leading Safety into the FutureWhy exhibit at the 2013 NSC Congress & Expo?• 68% of attendees are experienced, high-ranking professionals with 10+ years of experience.• More than 55% of our audience attend only the NSC Congress & Expo and no other trade show.• 47% of our audience is from organizations with 1,000 or more employees.Expo hours Expo open Dedicated Expo hoursMonday, September 30 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Tuesday, October 1 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Wednesday, October 2 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Secure your booth today Contact Bill Steinbach at: Phone: (630) 775-2403Fax: (630) 285-0798Email: bill.steinbach@nsc.org Looking to purchase a widevariety of productsGeneral Protection: 16% Personal Protection: 13% Fall Protection: 10% Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Health: 9% Ergonomics: 8% Hazard Control: 8% Administrative Risk Manangement: 7% Emergency Response: 7% Environmental Protection: 6% Facility Design, Maintenance & Ops.: 4% Security: 4% Transportation: 4% Home & Community: 4% With serious buying powerRecommend: 39% Approve/Final Say: 38% Specify: 19% No Response: 4% Buyers with budgets to spendMore than $1M: 8% $500,000 - $1M: 4% $100,000 - $499,999: 8% $50,000 - $99,999: 6% Up to $49,999: 67% No Response: 7% 11% Immediately, 35% 1 to 6 months, 54% 7 to 12 months The National Safety Council invites you to exhibit at the 2013 National Safety Council Congress & Expo - Leading Safety into the Future96% of our audience has buying influence (up from 90% in 2011)Other opportunities to promote your presenceVideo Showcase Promote your company and product to attendees before the show. Post a 2-3 minute video. A special icon, showing attendees you have enhanced content, will appear in your Online Booth Profile.Videos are proven to increase your online traffic by 35% or more. Plus, all videos will be featured in a special video section of NSC Congress & Expo Mobile App.Sponsorship We have sponsorship opportunities that fit any budget If you don’t see one that fits your needs, let us customize one for you. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to differentiate yourself from your competitors.New Product Showcase The New Product Showcase area provides the perfect opportunity to showcase your products. Located in a high traffic area your new product will be on display for all attendees to see. Choose from three showcase sizes.Exhibitor Demonstration Attendees want to know more about your products and how they work from the user’s perspective. This is your opportunity to provide that information. Take advantage of 45-minute timeslots to present your product information to a captive audience of attendees and increase your sales leads.How we help you….promote your presence for FREEEnjoy Exclusive Online Exposure @ congress.nsc.org Hundreds of thousands of buyers are expected to visit the 2013 NSC Congress & Expo year round, seeking solutions to their safety challenges. When you exhibit, you boost your exposure through our online presence. Last year:• Public Relations• Social Media (Twitter®, LinkedIn®, YouTube®, Facebook® and Foursquare®)• Corporate Meeting Programs and In-Conjunction Meetings• Direct Mail Campaigns• Print and Web Advertising• Email Marketing• Trade PublicationsWe attract the attendees you wantFor more than a year, we will promote the 2013 NSC Congress & Expo through an integrated marketing plan that includes:NEW • Exhibitor Guest Passes (One day Expo only - $100 value)• One-time use of the pre-show attendee mailing list and post-show attendee mailing list (minimum value $750 - available only to NSC Member companies. See NSC Membership information on page 6.)• Attendee acquisition widget – invite your website visitors to register. This plug-and-play website application enables you to promote your participation on your homepage.Bill Steinbach Phone: (630) 775-2403Fax: (630) 285-0798Email: bill.steinbach@nsc.orgContactAccess to the Exhibitor Resource Center We cannot stress enough how vital YOUR pre-show marketing is to your success. We understand you may not have a large budget or any budget at all to promote your presence so that’s why we created the Exhibitor Resource Center. Take advantage of the following FREE opportunities including but not limited to the following Invite Your Customers programs:• All exhibitor searches resulted in 220,953 views• Unique exhibitor searches 163,304 views• Exhibitor clicks from the Expo floor plan 140,155 views• Exhibitor URL clicks 42,757 viewsExhibiting investment Booth space – 100 sq. ft. minimum purchase • NSC Member Booth rate: $23.50 per sq. ft. ($2,350 per 10ft. x 10ft./3m x 3m booth)• Non-Member Booth rate: $24.50 per sq. ft. ($2,450 per 10ft. x 10ft./3m x 3m booth)Corners – $100.00 per cornerBooth space cost includes:• Pipe, drape and ID sign• Booth vacuuming on Sunday night• Nightly vacuuming of aisle carpetFor your staff:• One FREE full NSC Congress & Expo Badge (per 10ft. x 10ft. booth)• Four FREE Expo Only Badges (per 10ft. x 10ft. booth)Booth rental package (optional)• $4,650.00• Only available for a 10ft. x 10ft./3m x 3m booth Booth rental package includes:• 10ft. x 10ft./3m x 3m booth space• 8ft. high gray brae lock back wall with 2ft. returns• ID sign (white with black lettering)• One meter counter• Gray carpet• Wastebasket• Two high stools• Three arm lights• One standard electrical outlet• Drayage for up to 200 pounds (crated or boxed materials sent directly to show site)• Nightly vacuuming• TaxesMeet your Exhibitor Advisory BoardThe mission of the Exhibitor Advisory Board is to assist in the growth of the NSC Congress & Expo with continued support to exhibiting companies and NSC management. EAB representatives serve as experts for fielding questions and providing resources and initiatives for the continued success of the exposition and those who are participating.NSC membership is not an expense, but a wise investment Budget checklistFurniture 6ft. x 30in. table $127.00 8ft. x 30in. table $144.00 Plastic chair $ 56.00 Contemporary chair $102.00 Standard 10ft. x 10ft. carpet $166.00 Booth cleaning (per nsf, per day) $ 0.34 Wastebasket $ 16.00Electrical comes from GES 5 amps/500 watts $ 97.50 10 amps/1000 watts $173.50Labor I & D Labor - Straight-time $117.00 I & D Labor - Over-time $175.50Material handling Crated Materials - warehouse $ 96.00Crated Material - direct ship $ 89.50Receive special NSC Member pricing when purchasing a booth Additional Benefits of Becoming a Member:• FREE one-time use of Congress & Expo pre- and post-show attendee mailing lists ($750 value) • One priority point toward future booth selection• FREE E-Learning Opportunities – including more than 130 recorded Congress & Expo sessions, one live webinar, more than 100 recorded webinars, and more• FREE Injury Facts CD – an indispensable current occupational, motor vehicle, state and international injury statistics on deaths and nonfatal injuries and the associated costs.• 20% discount on advertising space in Safety+Health® magazine (86,000 circulation) • FREE one-year subscription to Safety+Health® magazine for your safety and management team, a top rated benefit by NSC members ($67 value per subscription) • Up to 30% discounts on state of the art training and productsSpecial Introductory RateVisit join.nsc.org to take advantage of our special introductory rate of $350 for the first year, regardless of the number of full-time employees. Use Code “EX13.”  Michael Black - Chairman National Marker CompanyDerek Yurgaitis - Vice Chairman Brady WorldwideMargie Wolf Honeywell Safety ProductsCorri Glydon Honeywell Safety ProductsMindy Reed HD Supply – Power SolutionsSara Wesche Health & Safety InstituteDeanna Thornton Kimberly – Clark ProfessionalLarry Garner MCR SafetyJeff Huff Mutual Industries, Inc./Gann SafetyBob Riches Neese IndustriesRob White Protective Industrial Products, Inc.Gil LeVerne Showa Best GloveMike O’Hearn Independent Contractor10M0313 © 2013 National Safety Council 900002589