11TH ANNUAL BITTERROOT

EXPO

HOME RANCH

&

RAVALLI COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS HAMILTON, MONTANA

A once a year sales opportunity to connect with thousands of potential customers while showcasing your products and improving the community!

FEBRUARY 1

st & 2

nd, 2013

A u d i e n c e P r o f i l e The purpose of following information is to provide exhibitors and show management with

data to help make the show more successful and productive. The survey determines

visitor demographics as well as their buying intentions and general attitudes about the

show.

50%

32%

18%

29% 71%

23%

27%

50%

Buying Intentions Spend more than $1000 on their home in the next year

Spend more than $5000 on their home in the next year

Spend more than $10,000 on their home in the next year

Will make a Purchase for their home in the next 90 days

Will make a Purchase for their home in the next year

Likely to hire a home improvement professional in the next year

Likely to hire a professional and do some work myself

Do-It-Yourself

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Own Rent

Home Ownership

Products/Services Attendees Plan

to Purchase in the Next 6-12

Months

Landscaping/Fencing Outdoor Patio or Deck

Bathroom Remodel Appliances

Flooring & Carpet Kitchen Remodel

Painting Windows, Doors & Siding

Home Remodeling

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

Visited 5 or more times

Visited 4 or more times

Visited 3 or more times

Attended the show for the first time

Past Expo Attendance

5% 16%

18%

29%

22%

10%

Age of Visitors

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Bitterroot Home & Ranch Expo

88% Show met expectations and plan on

repeat attendance

63% Attend as Couples-

making buying decisions

Thank you to

our Sponsors:

Promote Your Business at the Home & Ranch Expo

The BBIA Home & Ranch Expo Committee is in its planning phase of the 2013 event. The Expo will take place February 1-2,

2013. The mission of the BBIA 2013 Home & Ranch Expo is to promote and strengthen the local home building industry.

We strive to make this event both profitable and pleasurable for our vendors and visitors alike. Our volunteer committee

works hard to ensure exhibitors have the best opportunity to promote their businesses and the building industry, providing

all exhibitors and attendees a unique and positive view of the small businesses that make up our industry.

We are excited to announce the return of several special events:

The Builder Surplus Garage Sale will be held right next door during the event, we hope to raise funds and

get rid of your “stuff.” So if you have any extra building or home supply “stuff” taking up space at your shop

or warehouse give us a call.

Vendor Hospitality Room - Thank you to GRIP for their support in bringing this room to our many vendors.

Look forward to this year’s pancake breakfast to begin at 8am on Saturday the 2nd.

We are also hard at work putting together the Kiddy Corral. This area continues to be well received by the

kids and parents visiting our show. The Kiddy Corral is designed to keep young children occupied allowing

parents to freely visit with exhibitors. We are looking sponsors to help offset the cost of materials and a

donation to a local charity for overseeing this area. In 2012 the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

generously took on this task.

Friday Night Preview Party - That’s right the show will open Friday at 4:30pm until 7pm. Set up times are

available Thursday afternoon and all day Friday. The committee is hard at work designing a fun evening

Friday for our vendors and the community. We will be enjoying appetizers and beverages courtesy of our

sponsors as well as door prizes for attendees and vendors.

2012 was a spectacular event, drawing in excess of 1200 attendees and raising a mountain of food for Bitterroot Youth

Homes, only because of the support we received from our sponsors and exhibitors. Your participation and support in this

year’s event brings your company’s name to the forefront of the building industry in the Bitterroot Valley.

85% of homeowners consider their homes to be their most valuable asset and are more than twice as likely as renters to

invest in home improvement projects this year. While some homeowners are jumping on the do-it-yourself trend and plan

to tackle projects themselves, a greater number plan to hire professionals to get the job done. Place your business in the

Expo that places qualified buyers in front of you, face to face. Be a part of the Expo that is committed to showcasing the

building industry and improving our community.

If you are interested in highlighting your business in the 2013 Home & Ranch Expo call the office at 375-9411.

E x h i b i t o r A p p l i c a t i o n

2013 11TH ANNUAL BBIA Home & Ranch Expo February 1st – 2nd Ravalli County Fairgrounds Why BBIA’s Premier Home & Ranch Expo?

Largest Home Expo in the Bitterroot Valley

The Only Ranch Expo in the Bitterroot Valley

Offering You Affordable and Effective Advertising

Extensive marketing campaign

The only Home Expo produced by Home Building Professionals

Help Local Charities – Expo partners and contributes to Bitterroot Youth Homes, RSVP, the Job Corps and many more.

This agreement for non-transferable contract lease exhibit space is made on (date) __________________________

by and between the Bitterroot Building Industry Association located at PO Box 1299 Hamilton, MT and

Company Name _______________________________________________________________

Contact Person ________________________________________________________________

Telephone ____________________ Fax ____________________ Cell ___________________

Email ________________________________________________________________________

Company Address ______________________________________________________________

City _______________________________ State _________________ Zip ______________

Booth Rental Rates All booths come with 8’ back drape and 3’ side drapes,

access to 110v outlet and WIFI. 220v power is available upon request for an additional charge, in limited locations.

**Each Vendor receives a full color business card ad as part of their booth rental. Ads are due by 12/28/2012 in pdf or jpeg format.

I would like my Logo on the Expo Bingo Ticket.

Number of Chairs Requested (no charge for first 2; $5 each additional) __________

Number of Tables Requested (no charge for first 1; $30 each additional) _________

I do NOT need a table. ____________ I do NOT need chairs. __________

Booth Requests: See attached map (booths are assigned as received)

Number of Booths Requested __________ 1st Choice __________ 2nd Choice __________ 3rd Choice _____________

Terms: a deposit of $100.00 per booth will hold your booth space(s), payable with application submission. The balance is due in full on or before January 10h, 2013. Cancellation must be in writing no later than January 10th, 2013. Any spaces available after January 10th require a 100% payment upon reservation. Spaces will be reserved as received. The BBIA (Bitterroot Building Industry Association) retains the right to reassign booth spaces in the best interest of all exhibitors and the overall presentation of the show. I, the undersigned, for myself, successors, heirs, and assigns, release and hold harmless the BBIA, their agents, employees, officers, and directors and any other sponsors from all claims, actions or judgments I may have or claim to have against the BBIA for all personal injuries, including death, and injuries to property, real or personal, caused by or arising out of my participation in the 2013 Home & Ranch Expo. I further agree that my photographs, pictures, or movies taken or made by the BBIA or their agents in connection with the 2013 Home & Ranch Expo, as well as my name, can be used for advertising purposes authorized only by the BBIA.

Authorized & Signed by ____________________________________________ Date __________________

Type of Booth Size BBIA Member

Rate

Non-Member

Rate

Single Booth 8’x10’ $275 $350

Single Booth 10’x10’ $325 $400

Premium Booth 10’x10’ $375 $450

Additional Booths $200 $275

Logo on Expo Bingo Card (limited space)

$25 $50

Non-Profit Rate $125 (no other discounts apply)

Missed the Early

Bird Discount?

Don’t worry Pay

in Full by

December 31st &

SAVE $50

Ravalli County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall

Ask About Outside Displays when You Call!!

Axmen Propane

Restrooms

Kiddy Corral

Concessions

Culligan Water

14

Western MT

Lighting

Pigman Builders

Alpine Granite

East

Exit

Only

13

19 42

45 Sunelco

RBM Lumber

Cleary Building Corp

20 41

46 67

Exit to Vendor Hospitality

Riverdell Const.

40

47 66

72

11

22 39

48 65

73

10

23 38

49 64

74

9

24 37

MBIA Home Experts.com

Western States Ins

75

8

25 36

51 62

TruGreen

7

Montana Dept of Labor & Industry

35

52 61 Bitterroot

Stoves & Billiards

6

34

53 60

5

28 33

54 Coleman Sprinklers

D& N Siding

4

29 K Design Marketing

Schrock Const.

58

3

Oasis Montana

Inc.

Tompkins & Peters

CPA

Kinetico

Big Sky Builders

2

Kiosk

RSVP Exit Only

T Bar V Builders

87 DJ’s

Electric 85

BBIA Tickets

EnterOnly

Food Drive

BBIA’s 11th

Annual Home & Ranch Expo

Hamilton’s

Largest Annual Trade Show &

Exhibition

Showcasing the latest, the most innovat ive and

most impressive home & ranch

bui lding products and services.

A Strong presence

IMPROVES CONFIDENCE

in buyers looking for your skil ls, exper ience and

products.

Important Times

SHOW SET UP: THURSDAY, Jan. 31

st

2 PM – 4:30 PM FRIDAY, FEB.1

st

8 AM – 4 PM

SHOW HOURS: FRIDAY, FEB. 1

st

4:30 PM – 7 PM SATURDAY, FEB. 2

nd

VENDOR HOSPITALITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST

8AM OPEN to the PUBLIC

9:00AM - 4:00 PM

SHOW TEAR DOWN: SATURDAY FEB. 2

nd

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Floor Plan

Rules & Regulat ions

1. CONTRACT FOR SPACE: The contracted space must be used solely by the exhibitor whose name appears on the contract. No portion may be sublet or assigned without written approval from the BBIA. Each exhibitor must be in place by 8:45 a.m. on the day of the show, Saturday, February 2, 2013. All booths must be manned during show hours and removal of goods prior to show closing is strictly prohibited. VENDORS TEARING DOWN PRIOR TO SHOW CLOSING WILL BE FINED $200!

2. PAYMENTS: A $100 deposit is required to hold any space, and the balance due January 10, 2013. If the exhibitor fails to make payment when due, this agreement may be cancelled by the Association without notice. No exhibit will be permitted until booth fee is paid in full.

3. CANCELLATIONS must be in writing.

Booths cancelled prior to January 10, 2013, will receive a refund minus a $50 cancellation fee. After January 10, 2013, a 50% refund minus $50 cancellation fee will be given if booth space is resold. Refunds will be processed after the show.

4. SPACE ASSIGNMENTS: All booth

assignments will be based upon contracts submitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

5. ELECTRICAL: All booth spaces include one electrical service. Special electrical needs must be requested in advance and may incur additional charges. Extension cords are the responsibility of the exhibitor.

6. Exhibitors must be registered prior to December 31, 2012, to be listed in the Expo Guidebook.

7. Exhibitors must, at their own expense,

keep their spaces cleaned and their exhibit in good order.

8. Each exhibitor is responsible for any

damage he/she or his/her employees may cause to the premises of the First Interstate Convention Center at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds or J&M Convention Decorating.

9. EXHIBITOR PASSES permit exhibitors to enter the Expo area without payment. Exhibitor passes will be available for pick up during show set up. Passes will only be given upon receipt of full payment. Exhibitor passes are not collected but are shown only at the door for entry and can be used throughout the Expo. Each Exhibitor will be given two passes per booth. Additional passes can be purchased. Exhibitor passes are to be used by exhibitors only.

10. Normal building security is provided during show times, but management and the Bitterroot Building Industry Association will not be liable for loss. During non-expo hours the buildings are kept locked however, EXHIBITORS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION AND NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN BOOTHS WHEN NOT ATTENDED.

11. EXHIBITOR PARKING: Please do not park in the South lot. Save the most convenient parking for your attendees. Vendor parking will be available in the North Parking Lot.

12. EXHIBIT CONTENT AND MANNER

OF USE: The Bitterroot Building Industry Association (hereinafter referred to as the Association) reserves the right to make decisions relative to show content and reserves the right to reject exhibits detrimental or not specifically appropriate to the Home & Ranch Expo.

13. EVENTUALITIES: The Association shall not be liable for any damages or expenses incurred by exhibitors in the event the show is delayed, interrupted

or not held as scheduled. If for any reason beyond the control of the Association, the show is not held, the Association may retain as much of the amount paid by exhibitors as is necessary to defray expenses already incurred.

14. LIABILITY: Neither the Association, the members, officers, directors or employees will be responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur to the exhibitor, or to the exhibitor’s employee or property from any cause whatsoever, prior, during or following the period covered by the exhibit contract. The exhibitor, on signing contract, expressly releases the above-mentioned Association, individuals, committee and management from any and all claims for such loss, damage or injury.

15. INSURANCE: Exhibitors shall obtain and maintain in effect a commercial general liability insurance policy, written on an occurrence bases that provides coverage against claims for bodily injury or property damage occurring on the premises of the Expo, including the building and parking lots. Such policy shall afford protection with an occurrence limit not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000). The exhibitor shall name the BBIA as additional insured on such policy for the Expo dates of January 31 to February 2, 2013. Exhibitor shall provide the BBIA a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage.

16. RULES AND AMENDMENTS: The Bitterroot Building Industry Association shall have full power to interpret and so make or amend these rules. Wherever these rules do not cover, the Bitterroot Building Industry Association reserves the right to make such rulings as may appear to be in the best interest of the Expo and the exhibitor agrees to accept and abide by such rulings.

Bitterroot Home & Ranch Expo

RAVALLI COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS HAMILTON, MONTANA

A once a year sales opportunity to connect with thousands of potential customers while showcasing your products and improving the community!

FEBRUARY

1st

& 2nd

, 2013

Save the Date for the 11

th Annual

Bitterroot Home & Ranch Expo