St. Louis, MO Chicago, IL Columbus, OH September 19-20 October 17-18 November 7-8

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IntroductionThe National Association of Credit Management (NACM) is the leading source of corporate credit and financial professionals for education, networking and resources. The NACM Connect Annual Credit Conferences offer your business an outstanding opportunity to present and promote your company, and your products and services, to the business credit community.

The NACM Connect affiliates, along with the Connect Institute of Credit, proudly present the 2018 Credit Conferences at three locations.

• NACM Connect/St. Louis Conference will be September 19-20, at Orlando’s Banquet & Event Center, Maryland Heights, MO

• NACM Connect/Chicago Conference will be October 17-18, at the Meridian Banquets in Rolling Meadows, IL.

• NACM Connect/Columbus Conference will be November 7-8, at the Columbus Marriott Northwest, Dublin, OH.

This Exhibitor Prospectus will provide you with suggestions to help you get the best business results from your company’s participation at our Conferences. All three events will allow you to reach hundreds of your key buyers. Last year, all the meetings combined had approximately 350 attendees.

Why Exhibit?Credit and financial professionals recognize these meetings as the premier annual educational events in their respective region. Our attendees represent a vast array of businesses, including small privately-owned companies and well-known large corporations who are always looking for the best products and services to increase efficiency for their organizations.

Members of the Association belong to over 90 industry credit, trade and special interest groups. Our reputation for innovative member services is second-to-none, and the quality educational programming we provide is a standard among industry professionals.

NACM Connect is the largest NACM affiliate. Each meeting will offer your company an excellent forum for you to showcase your products and services and personally connect with world-class members of the organization.

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS

UNIQUE SALES

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MARKETING

OPPORTUNITY

Your Exhibit Booth IncludesYour registration for each conference includes:

• One skirted 8’ table and two chairs. • Conference admission for two representatives from your company. • Additional representatives may attend each conference for only $200 per person.• Complimentary admission to all educational sessions.• Continental breakfast and breaks for both days in the exhibit area.• Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall featuring a traffic building game that

encourages attendees to visit each vendor.• Acknowledgement on all Conference websites.

Optimize Your Exhibit ExperienceVendors sponsoring events will receive special signage in high-traffic areas throughout the venue. Exhibitor booths are allocated according to Preferred Provider level.

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MARKETING OPPORTUNITIESS p o n s o r s h i p C o n s i d e r a t i o n s

We offer the following sponsorship opportunities for each meeting:

Attractions $500 – Reception Entertainment

Events $350 – Breakfast or BreakOne of two breakfasts or one of the four breaks over the two-day programs. Includes signage.

$700 – LuncheonCompanies that sponsor a luncheon will have the opportunity to make a brief announcement about their product or service during their sponsored event.

$800 – Keynote SpeakerSponsors of a keynote speaker will be invited to introduce our featured guest in addition to being able to make a brief announcement about their product or service.

On-Site GuideFor $500, an ad for your company will be placed in the Conference On-Site Guide. This publication includes the meeting schedule and is given to each attendee.

Vendor PresentationsVendors giving away booth prizes will be invited on stage during the Conference Luncheon on the second day of the meeting to announce their winners.

Silent Auction Donations If you have any items you would like to donate to the Robert L. Vodraska Scholarship Foundation Silent Auction, please contact Lillian Novak at 800.935.6226, ext. 6478 or email lillian.novak@nacmconnect.org. All proceeds will go to support the Robert L. Vodraska Scholarship Fund.

NACM Connect St. Louis Conference - Sept 19-20Your NameNACM St. Louis ConferenceOrlando’s Banquet & Event Center2050 Dorsett RoadMaryland Heights, MO 63043

Hotel reservations can be made at the Doubletree Hotel St. Louis at Westport, 1973 Craigshire, St. Louis, MO 63146. Please call 314.434.0100 and ask for the NACM Connect roomblock to receive the conference rate of $159/night. The cut-off date is August 19th. Reservations received after this date will be accepted on a space and or rate available basis.

Inbound/Outbound ShipmentsBooths and other exhibitor materials should be shipped directly to the Orlando’s Banquet & Event Center, 2050 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Indicate to hold for the NACM Connect - St. Louis Conference.

NACM Connect Chicago Conference - Oct 17-18Your NameNACM Connect - Chicago Conference Meridian Banquet Center1701 Algonquin RoadRolling Meadows, IL 60008

Hotel reservations can be made at the Embassy Suites by calling 847.397.1313 and asking for the NACM group rate (corporate ID number 3031692 ) rate of $129 King or $129 two beds for October 16 & 17. The cut-off date is September 16th. Reservations received after this date will be accepted on a space and or rate available basis. Embassy Suites, 1939 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Inbound/Outbound ShipmentsBooths and other exhibitor materials should be shipped directly to the Meridian Conference Center, 1701 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, marked “Hold for NACM Connect - Chicago Conference”.

NACM Connect Columbus Conference - Nov 7-8Your NameNACM Connect - Midwest ConferenceColumbus Marriott Northwest 605 Blazer Parkway Dublin, OH 43017

Hotel reservations can be made at the Columbus Marriott Northwest by calling the hotel at 888-801-7113. Please identify yourself as an NACM Midwest Conference 2018 attendee to receive the special conference rate of $159 per night single/double. The cut-off date is October 16th. Reservations received after this date will be accepted on a space and or rate available basis. The hotels’ cancellation policy is 72 hours prior to arrival.

Inbound/Outbound ShipmentsIndicate on the shipping information to hold for the NACM Midwest Conference. Must arrive one day prior and ship one day past conference.

Please Note: All exhibitors must provide outbound shipping labels at all conferences.

SHIPPING

AND HOTEL

Bectran

Caine & Weiner

CreditPoint

Dun & Bradstreet

Emagia

Esker

Equifax

Experian

IAB Solutions

Midwest Business Staffing

NACM National

NACM Southwest Collections

National Secured Transactions

National Trade Credit Report

NCS

Skyminder.com

True Partners Consulting

UnitedTranz*Actions

Vantiv

LAST YEAR’S EXHIBITORSAND SPONSORS

• Exhibit booths at the NACM Connect - St. Louis Conference, NACM Connect - Chicago Conference and the NACM Connect - Columbus Conference.

• Sponsorship of nine regional Annual Meetings.• Advertising space on the NACM Connect affiliate website.• Email blasts promoting your company to members of all NACM Connect member companies.• Advertising and promotional articles in our newsletter, The InterConnection.

If you would like to participate in this program that reaches 2,700 members in nine states, please contact Lillian Novak, Vice President of Education and Marketing Phone: 800.935.6226, ext. 6478, lillian.novak@nacmconnect.org.

Connect with Credit and Financial Professionals from Across the Country

PREFERRED

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PROGRAM

As a Preferred Provider of NACM Connect, we provide unique opportunities for sponsorship and advertising to the perfect target audience for your company. Depending on your Provider level your membership can include:

Credit Reporting Services• Commercial Credit Reports• Consumer Credit Reports• International Credit Reports

Staffing Services • Temporary Positions• Temp-to-Hire• Direct Hire• Employment Screening

Other Services• Billing Solutions Services• Cash Flow Solutions• Check Guarantee Services• Credit and Deductions

Management Software• Credit Card Processing• Credit Insurance• Credit Risk Management• Critical Document Management• Electronic Funds Transfer• Online Bill Pay• Online Credit Applications• Retail Account Monitoring• UCC and Mechanics Liens Filings• Sales Tax Management Software

Commercial Collection Services• Electronic Claims Placement• Maximum Dollar Recovery• Personal Service

Education• Workshops and Seminars• Webinars• On-Site Training

Institute of Credit• Annual Credit Conferences• Professional Designation Programs• Self-Study and Exam Reviews Courses• Credit 101, Credit 102 and Credit 103

Credit Group Services• Industry Credit Groups• Online Credit References• SAP Users Group• International Credit Professionals Group

Publications• Business Credit Magazine• The InterConnection Newsletter• Bi-monthly e-Newsletter

For more information, or if you have questions email info@nacmconnect.org.

NACM Connect is pleased to offer the following products and services. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

NACM Connect3005 Tollview Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008P 847.483.6400 • F 847.253.6685info@nacmconnect.orgwww.nacmconnect.org