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The Value of Tradeshows Have you considered the value attendees place on meeting your company at industry tradeshows? Do they care if you are there? A recent survey revealed that 91% of tradeshow attendees say yes, tradeshows are essential to them for comparing products and meeting suppliers. Further, 88% of attendees believe tradeshows are an important part of the product sourcing and buying process, with 73% of them making a purchase from at least one exhibitor they visited within six months of the show. *

Confectionery professionals are attending tradeshows expecting to see new products and meet many suppliers at one time which is why you should exhibit at RCI’s 2015 Industry Expo. As an exhibitor you will meet hundreds of retail candy makers over the span of two days, expanding brand awareness and increasing sales.*Source: Skyline Exhibits and EXPO Magazine

who aTTends?

whaT is The rCi indusTry expo? As a trade association, Retail Confectioners International (RCI) is committed to advancing the confectionery industry by offering our members, comprised of chocolate and candy makers and their suppliers, knowledge to build sweet businesses. Our annual Industry Expo provides a forum for industry suppliers to meet face-to-face with today’s chocolate and candy making professionals. It is a premier opportunity to showcase your company’s full range of products and services while reaching your target market of confectioners.

“At the RCI Expo, we connect with candy makers across the country. The conversations we have and the relationships we’ve built with RCI members and

suppliers have contributed greatly to our success in this industry.” Jordana Revella, Tap Packaging Solutions

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Years in Business (Company)

Data Based on 2013 RCI Expo in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Job Function

Owner

CEO/President/VP

Chocolatier/Production

Manager

Sales/Marketing

Other

21%

8%

11%

18%

5%

37%

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95Th annual ConVenTion & indusTry expo June 22-26, 2015, new York Marriott at the BrooklYn Bridge

Exhibitor ProsPEc tus

Less than 25 years

60%

75+ years

16%

25-74 years

24%

R e s e r v e Y o u r B o o t h O n l i n e T o d a y !daTes & loCaTionThe 2015 Industry Expo will be Tuesday, June 23 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and Wednesday, June 24 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm with booth set-up beginning on Monday, June 22 at 1:00 pm. The expo will be held at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge.

BooTh inCludes

• 8’x10’ booth• 8’ back wall drape, 3’ sidewall draping• Identification sign plus floor identification sticker• 6’ skirted table• Two chairs and wastebasket• Free carpeting in the fully carpeted expo ballroom

• Exhibitor profile in interactive online floor plan• Company listing in Annual Convention Magazine• Pre-show attendee mailing list• Post-show attendee mailing list• Reduced convention registration rates (two per booth)• Two complimentary tickets to Awards Banquet (two per booth)

Note, exhibitors do not receive free admission to the RCI Annual Convention, but are invited to register for the convention at reduced rates (two per booth).

how To reserVe your BooThSelect and reserve your booths online now for 2015. By providing online reservations, exhibitors may view available booths in real-time. Additionally, exhibitors can view where other companies will be so they may choose a strategic booth location.

• Simply visit the RCI exhibitor’s page at retailconfectioners.org/exhibitors and click on the link to make a reservation request.

• A 50% deposit is required for all booth reservations. Upon confirmation of booth reservation, exhibitors will receive an invoice reflecting the balance due. Exhibitors may pay by credit card or mail a check within five business days of reserving a booth.

• Using the interactive floorplan, expo attendees may view exhibitors’ customized profiles and create their plan for visiting booths.

• By reserving booth space with RCI, you are agreeing to the Booth Contract Terms, Conditions & Policies provided during the reservation process.

Build Brand awareness wiTh These ToolsShow Specials - Exhibitors who provide show specials will be featured in the Convention Magazine.Partnerships and Sponsorships - Become an RCI Partner or Event Specific Sponsor. Visit retailconfectioners.org/partner for details.Convention Magazine Advertisements - Advertise to gain additional exposure for your company and booth.Marketing Tools - Use marketing tools on our website created to help spread the word to your contacts and customers.New Product Shelves - Showcase your new products by reserving a shelf at the show entrance for an additional fee. Expo Drawing - Attendees who place orders are entered into an expo drawing. Provide a prize and receive even more exposure.

BooTh raTes

One Booth $1200 $1350 $1650 $1800Additional Booth $600 $675 $825 $900Corner Premium $100 $100 $100 $100

Member Rate Non-member RateEarly-bird After April 15 Early-bird After April 15

Questions? Contact RCI at 800-545-5381 or email info@retailconfectioners.org.

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95Th annual ConVenTion & indusTry expo new York Marriott at the BrooklYn Bridge

If by April 15, 50% deposit required to reserve a booth. After April 15, 100% required.