2010 HPPA HOT STUFF EXPO
August 18, 2010

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This show is the largest regional association event in Texas.

• Network directly with over 700 distributors from Houston and the surrounding areas
• Strengthen relationships – build new ones

Must be a member of HPPA to exhibit

THIS IS NOT AN END USER SHOW!

When: Wednesday, August 18, 2010
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Where: Reliant Center – Exhibit Hall A1 & 3
One Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054

Tuesday, August 17, 2010_________________________________________________________
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Exhibitor Set-up
Set-up begins at 3:00PM and ends at 6:00PM
If you shipped your freight to George Fern Company or utilized the MAPPS/Houston transport, your freight will be delivered to your booth.

Upon arrival at Reliant Center, please proceed to the registration desk to pick-up your name badges and parking passes.

6:00 PM Welcome Reception
A Welcome Reception for all exhibitors and HPPA volunteers will be held at Pappasito’s, 2515 South Loop West, Houston, TX 77054.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010______________________________________________________
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Exhibitor Set-up
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Exhibitor Set-up
A Continental Breakfast will be served

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Show Hours
Complementary lunch tickets will be provided. If you need someone to watch your booth during lunch, contact the registration desk.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move-Out
Show ends promptly at 3:00 PM

If you are utilizing the Houston/CAPPA transport, special stickers will be provided to you prior to the end of the show. Label your boxes with the stickers provided. Labeled boxes will be picked up from your booth.

Displays in boxes shipped from FedEx/UPS/ Ground Freight must be labeled with appropriate freight shipping form adhere. All packages will be picked-up from your booth and shipped as specified.

Exhibitor Space Includes:

• One 10’x10’ Booth
• One 8’ Draped Table
• One Chair
• One Wastebasket
• One 7”x 44” ID Sign
• One Complementary Lunch Ticket
• One Complementary Parking Pass

Decorator- FREEMAN will be handling your requirements. Additional 8’ tables can be purchased through FREEMAN in the Exhibitor Service Kit you receive from them or the link below. http://www.freemanco.com/store/show/showInformation.jsp?nav=02&showID=257132&referer=s

Electrical- Harper Wood Electric Company will be handling your electrical needs. The Electrical Services and Labor Form will be available in the Exhibitor Service kit you receive from George Fern Company. You can order online at www.hwe.com and use JOB NO# 1008101 to enter your order.

MAPPS/CAPPA SHOWS BOOTH TRANSPORTING- Suppliers exhibiting at the MAPPS Show on Monday, August 16, 2010 and the CAPPA Expo in San Antonio, on Friday, August 19, 2010 will have the option of the MAPPS/Houston/CAPPA transporting of your booth FREE OF CHARGE.
If you are NOT participating in the MAPPS Show, please ship your freight to be received by Friday, August 13, 2010 to:

Exhibiting Company Name / Booth #
Hot Stuff Booth Show 2010
c/o Freeman
2000 Cavalcade
Houston, TX 77009

Please include your booth #. All shipments must be prepaid. Collect shipments will be refused. Your freight will be delivered to your booth. Please note: FREEMAN charges a fee for handling freight. Refer to your Exhibitor Service Manuel you will receive on fees or www.freeman.com .
HPPA’s Contact at FREEMAN is, David Briley. You can contact him at david.briley@freemanco.com
(PH) 713.434.4613 | (C) 832.435.1811.

The following hotels are conveniently located near Reliant Center

BEST WESTERN RELIANT PARK INN
2364 South Loop West
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 713-799-2436

COMFORT SUITES
1055 McNee Road
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 713-668-1436

HAMPTON INN
1715 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 713-797-0040

HOLIDAY INN ASTRODOME
8111 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 713-790-1900

HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS INN
9604 South Main Street
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 713-666-1411

CROWN PLAZA
8686 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 713-748-3221

LA QUINTA
9911 Buffalo Speedway
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 179-668-8082
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT
7710 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-660-7993

SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT
1400 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 713-796-1000

STUDIO PLUS
1303 LaConcho Trail
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 713-790-7953

HABANERO - $10,000
SOLD - PPAI
This sponsorship level underwrites the overall show expenses.

This sponsorship includes:

• One (1) Booth Large Banner displayed at the Show
• Eight (8) complimentary to the Supplier Appreciation Dinner
• Eight (8) parking passes
• Eight (8) lunches listed on Show Banner and marketing materials
• Listed as Show Sponsor in newsletter
• Full one (1) full page ad in newsletter
• Listed as Show Sponsor in Newsletter

CAYENNE - $5,000
SOLD - PPAI
This Sponsorship level underwrites the Welcome Reception.

This sponsorship includes:

• One (1) free booth Large banner displayed in booth
• Four (4) complementary tickets to the Supplier Appreciation Dinner
• Four (4) parking passes
• Four(4) lunches
• Listed on show banner and marketing materials
• Listed as show sponsor in newsletter
• One Free ½ page in Newsletter

JALEPENO - $2,500
SOLD - PPAI
This sponsorship underwrites exclusive HPPA Hot Stuff merchandise and $500 cash donation (Volunteer Shirts, Bags, Lanyards and assorted promotional items)

SOLD: Volunteer Shirts – Blue Generation
SOLD:  Set-up tee shirts - Zorrel
SOLD: Bags - Metropak
SOLD: Lanyards - Marathon
SOLD: Name Badge Holders – Perfect Promotions

This sponsorship level includes:

• Two (2) complementary tickets to Suppliers Appreciation Dinner
• Two (2) parking passes
• Two (2) lunches
• Listed on show banner and marketing materials
• Listed as show sponsorship in newsletter
• One free ½ page in newsletter

SERRANO - $1,500
This sponsorship underwrites the Member Breakfast or any pre-show advertising. This is $1,500 cash only.

AVAILABLE: Member Breakfast
AVAILABLE: Pre-show advertising

This sponsorship level includes:

• Listed on show banner and marketing materials
• Listed as show sponsor in newsletter
• One (1) free ¼ page ad in newsletter

POBLANO - $750
This sponsorship underwrites postage for the distributor mailings or promotional items included in pre-show mailings.

AVAILABLE:  Postage for show mailings
SOLD:   1st Promotional item - Lanco
SOLD:  2nd Promotional item - Prime
SOLD:  3rd Promotional Items – BIC

This sponsorship level includes:

• Listed an show marketing materials
• Listed as show sponsor in newsletter

BANANA - $500
This sponsorship underwrites sponsors aisle, end cap or entry way signage.

SOLD:  Aisle Signage – SAGE, Angello & Associates, Reinecker Marketing, LDK Marketing, The Identity Group
AVAILABLE:  End Cap Signage
AVAILABLE:  Entry Way Signage
SOLD:  Directory Back Cover – Pepco Poms

This sponsorship level includes:

• Listed on show marketing materials
• Listed as show sponsor in newsletter