Dear NeoCon® Manufacturer:

We are delighted that you will be joining us as a participating manufacturer for the largest design exposition and conference for the built environment in North America. It’s time to begin thinking about the opportunities this show offers you and how to advantage of your investment at NeoCon World’s Trade Fair. 

Please CLICK HERE to provide us with the appropriate contact information for the member of your team who will be handling all public relations, special events and marketing initiatives for NeoCon 2008. We will then be in touch with that person to better assist them with their planning as it relates to marketing initiatives.

As a NeoCon participant, you are in a great position to consider how you want to promote your company, market your brand and products and maximize your visibility.

Here are some important contacts to keep on file. We are more than happy to discuss all the great opportunities available to you as a NeoCon Participant:

Please consider the following opportunities as you plan your NeoCon experience:

Sponsorships
There are numerous ways to get exposure and draw traffic to your booth or showroom at NeoCon. Offer a cool giveaway, sponsor a seminar track or featured area at the show, hang banners in a high-traffic area, or originate your own creative sponsorship to really differentiate your company. Additionally, there are free ways to promote your company in our marketing campaign that reaches over 300,000 potential attendees. Please contact Kathy Piechnik to discuss the best options for you.

NeoCon Navigator
If you have a showroom or are exhibiting at NeoCon, you should have already received an email inviting you to complete your profile and upload products on the NeoCon Navigator.  The NeoCon Navigator is a new online tool brought to you by The Merchandise Mart, together with Interior Design magazine. The NeoCon Navigator was created to help NeoCon's 50,000+ attendees find you and your products at the Show. If you or the correct colleague did not receive an email, please visit this page to retrieve it:
http://neocon.interiordesign.net/neocon/goExpo/user/forgotLoginInfo.php
The NeoCon Navigator...it's fast, free, and simple to upload your information and make the most of your NeoCon today!

Hospitality
Networking at social events is one of the major reasons attendees choose to participate at NeoCon. Budget for success and crank up the party atmosphere by entertaining your clients, whether in your showroom, booth or off-site after show hours at one of Chicago’s fabulous venues!  Please visit www.meetinchicago.com/exhibitors/ or check out MMPI'S list of preferred caterers available at www.exhibitorinfo.com to find hot spots and excellent vendors to host a NeoCon event. Please click here and complete the Booth Party Response form and let us help you promote your event on the NeoCon web site for free.

Best of NeoCon –New Product Introductions
Enter and showcase your new product in the prestigious 19th annual Best of NeoCon Competition sponsored by MMPI, Contract Magazine, The McMorrow Report, IIDA and IFMA. For more information on the entry details and the 40 product and furnishings categories, go to www.contract-network.com. Entry rules will be available February 20, 2008 and the entry form will be posted March 1, 2008.

Speaking Opportunities
As a valued NeoCon manufacturer, you are invited to submit topics or speakers for consideration at future NeoCon conferences, produced by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI). Please visit www.neocon.com and click on “Call for Presentations” to submit a program for consideration in the 2008 NeoCon program schedule. Help contribute to the advancement of the commercial and residential interior design, architecture and facilities management professions!

Thank you for participating in NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2008 this coming June 9-11. We look forward to working with you to make this show a valuable investment for your company! The Marketing and Operations Manuals will be available in March at www.exhibitorinfo.com to get all the information on important deadlines, move-in procedures and much more. If you require any assistance or have questions, please feel free to contact us.

Best regards,

Kari Kemerer
Director of Marketing