Tennessee Science Teachers Association
Conference Exhibitor Information

2016 TSTA Science Learning Conference

December 1-3

Embassy Suites Murfreesboro - Hotel & Conference Center1200 Conference Center Boulevard,Murfreesboro,Tennessee,USA37129 Tel: 1-615-890-4464 Fax: 1-615-890-4465

GO TO AND REGISTER INSTANTLY!

The Tennessee Science Teacher’s Conference Committee invites you to become an exhibitor for the 2016 TSTA Conference. Approximately 500 K-college educators, administrators, political leaders, and business leaders attend the conference each year.

SCHEDULE The opening of the Exhibits will begin with a reception on Thursday evening December 1 from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. The exhibit hall closes at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Exhibit set-up begins at 3 p.m. on Thursday,December 1. Pre-conference sessions will also be held on Thursday, December 1.

BOOTHS For each decorated 10' x 10' space you will receive one 8' dressed table, two chairs, a wastebasket, and a 7" x 44" identification sign. The fee also includes lunch on Friday for two. The price for a single booth is $400, for a double it is $700, and $85 for each additional table.

SPONSORSHIP Please consider becoming a sponsor for a segment of the conference. You may also choose to donate door prizes to be used for drawings and teacher awards.We also encourage each exhibitor to provide a workshop for the conference.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS BOOK BY NOVEMBER 2 FOR SPECIAL RATE. Go to link on the TSTA website to arrange your reservation through the web page from the hotel. Please note, there are a limited number of rooms with double beds – so make your reservations early! Remember, all rooms are suites with a sleeper sofa and refrigerator.

INTERNET ACCESS
High speed Internet can be purchased by hotel guests for $10 per day. Guests are encouraged to bring their own personal hot-spot. Internet is free in the guest rooms and lobby, but it is not freely available in the session rooms.

ADVERTISE IN THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM Organizations may also purchase ad space in the conference program guide. Quarter, half and full-page options are available. Ad content must be submitted by no later than October 1.

EXTRA BOOTH SERVICES Electricity needs are arranged through Embassy Suites. Electricity is not included in the price of the booth. Contact Embassy Suites for wireless internet.

TSTA EXHIBITS CHAIR If you have any other questions contact Gant Patteson

PAYMENT The easiest method for reserving your booth is to go to the TSTA website. The website will generate an invoice and you can easily pay using Paypal. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DUE BY NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 15.

MAIL FORM TO: Send to Gant Patteson,

Go to to register now and pay for everything online. If you prefer to use the mail-in form, please remit and pay by no later than October 15, 2016.

Tennessee Science Teachers ConferenceDecember 1-3

Exhibitor Mail-in Registration Form

CONFERENCE HOTEL: Embassy Suites Murfreesboro

MAIL IN THIS FORM OR GO TO AND REGISTER INSTANTLY!FORM AND COMPLETE PAYMENT DUE BY OCTOBER 15.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name of Company/Organization:
Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Contact Person:
Email Address:
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EXHIBITOR BOOTH NEEDS

Description / Cost / Payment amount
Single Booth (one 8 foot table) 10’ X 10’ / $400 each
Double Booth (three 8 foot tables) / $700 each
Extra 8 foot table / $85 each
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Need electricity? You will be contacted by Embassy Suites for electricity needs. Set up is Thursday, December 1 and tear down in 5 pm on Friday, December2.
Need internet access? Contact Embassy Suites to arrange wireless internet.

ADVERTISE IN THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Description / Cost / Payment amount
1/4 page / $50
1/2 page / $75
Full page (8 1/2 by 11) / $125
Please note: Ads are black and white
Send B/W ad copy to by October 1 for inclusion in the conference program.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES *

Level / Purpose / Cost / Payment amount
Diamond / Sponsor for food or speaker / $10,000
Platinum / Sponsor other event / $5,000
Gold / Event support / $2,500
Silver / Event support / $1,000
Bronze / Event support / $500
Contributor / Event support / $100 - 450
Opening reception / Thursday Grand Opening / $10,000
Coffe Break Sponsor / Friday in Exhibit Hall / $2,000
Speaker Sponsor / Awards Luncheon Friday / $5,000
* Sponsor recognition will appear in the conference program and on signage / Total Sponsorship
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