54th Annual Meeting  "State of The Art THINKING" Thursday, September 18, 2014 Fort Lauderdale Coral Springs Marriott Hotel 4:00 - EXPO & Cocktail Reception Hors d'oeuvres & networking 6:45 p.m. - Dinner

Keynote Speaker - Mike Adams, President of Mike Adams & Company The Think Tank – Manufacturers EXPO Welcome to the Think Tank! Here you will learn what it means to have the THINKING required to become exceptional. Being state of the art no longer requires the most high-tech equipment, it now requires state of the art thinking skills. You will visit companies and find out what sets them apart from their competitors. It is going to be an evening full of thought provoking ideas on how to advance your state of manufacturing. It’s time to put your thinking caps on! Once again the room will be packed with 50 exhibitors & 200+ attendees who will take advantage of the once-a-year opportunity to network with visitors, manufacturers and service related companies. Also featured will be 2 FPL Electric Cars. The goal of the Expo is to bring resources to our membership and this event certainly accomplishes that goal.  2014 Manufacturer of the Year Winners Panel Join us during dinner for an informative panel discussion hosted by Keynote Speaker, Mike Adams, as he moderates a lively discussion with the help of our 2014 Manufacturer of the Year winners. On the panel will be representatives from Hotpie, PAC Seating Systems, Propulsion Technologies International and Techno Coatings. Come find out what it takes to elevate your company to another level.  The Big Bang Theory Presentation Learn how FPL’s award-winning Customer Care Center was able to reduce workload by nearly 6% without any negative impact to customer satisfaction. In this presentation, you’ll discover how they tackled three areas of focus (Call Volume, Average Call Handle Time and Operational Effectiveness) to help the company save $1.8 million over a period of 5 years.

Sponsorships * Display Booths * Registration

Sponsorships 

$10,000 Title Sponsor – Exclusive – One only – 20 tickets total for Event, speak from the podium to open the Symposium. Top billing on all marketing materials and top spot in Expo Hall.  SOLD OUT!  Thanks FPL!

$5,000 Platinum Sponsorship – 6’ display area (includes 6’ skirted table, electricity if requested, and two chairs), 15 tickets Total for Event (Includes: Networking Expo/Cocktail Reception/Dinner/Speaker), and placement on all marketing materials and an opportunity to greet attendees as they enter the ballroom and to distribute company materials.

$2,500 Gold Sponsorship- 6’ display area (includes 6’ skirted table, electricity if requested, and two chairs), 10 tickets Total for Event (Includes: Networking Expo/Cocktail Reception/Dinner/Speaker), and placement on all marketing materials and preferred location in Exhibit hall.

$1,500 Silver Sponsorship –6’ display area (includes 6’ skirted table, electricity if requested, and two chairs), 5 tickets Total for Event (Includes: Networking Expo/Cocktail Reception/Dinner/Speaker), and placement on all marketing materials 

Display Booth for EXPO: 

Show your fellow manufacturers what you do – tout your products and marketing initiatives – you may get a new customer or a new supplier right here in the neighborhood.  Last. year’s EXPO sold out quickly. Please reserve your spot early.  Display booths include:  6’ display area including a 6’ skirted table, two chairs and  2 event tickets. Members: $495, Non-Members: $595.

Event Tickets

Annual Meeting Dinner and Expo  – Members: $95-Individual, $900-Table of 10,  Non-members: $125-Individual, $1100-Table of 10

When registering for Sponsorship, Display Booth or a Table, you may also include the names of your attendees if you have that information available.  Simply click on “Guest Information – Add,” and then make sure you click on “Guest – no charge”  for each additional guest.

Please contact SFMA at 954-941-3558 if you need assistance

 

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