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Indiana Bed & Breakfast Association
Bed & Breakfast Association of Kentucky
Ohio Bed & Breakfast Association

2009
TRI-STATE CONFERENCE

Exhibitors Showcase

January 11th. & 12th, 2009
French Lick Resort
French Lick, Indiana

Educational Workshops
Speakers
Vendor Trade Show
Networking



We Invite you to attend if you market to...
Bed and Breakfasts, Country Inns, Cabins, Guest Houses, Ranches, Retreats

 

Something about the best of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio Bed and Breakfasts:
Indiana (IBBA), Kentucky (BBAK) and Ohio (OBBA) are state organizations of inspected bed and breakfasts, inns, retreats, and guest houses.  Only properties that pass a rigorous inspection process can earn distinction of membership. Members therefore represent the very best in personalized lodging in the state of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. The innkeepers, associate members, and aspiring innkeepers that will attend this conference are an important market that you will want to meet and greet with to promote your products.

A Vendor Showcase will be held on Monday, January 12th, from 9: 00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the French Lick Resort.  Exhibitors will be in the main meeting room where the keynote presentation, general session, and a portion of the workshops will be held for maximum exposure.

Included in the Registration Fee - - - - - - - - -

  • One display space consisting of a 6’ x 30” shirted table with chairs
  • Table signage and name badge for 1 representative
  • Listing in the conference program
  • A participant list and electronic update after
  • Listing on IBBA & BBAK web site as a participant/supporter
  • Copy of IBBA & BBAK Guide Book of Member properties
  • Ample opportunity to interact with innkeepers
  • Buffet Breakfast and Lunch with Morning and Afternoon Breaks on Monday for 1 representative
  • Registered Vendors are also invited to attend any workshop session or presentation as guests of IBBA
  • Free WiFi
  • Site Orientation and Tour of French Lick Resort

Set-up and Break-down - - - - - - - - - - -
Exhibitor set-time is on Sunday, January 11th.  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
To ship items ahead, please contact the resort directly.
Exhibitor break-down Monday, January 12th.  4:15 pm – 5:15 p.m.

“The Showcase Give-Away” - - - - - - - - - Each exhibitor is asked to provide one gift item for an organized prize drawing. Your “Showcase Give-Away” gift item can either be from your company’s product / service line or an unrelated item that innkeepers would appreciate receiving.

Other Sponsorship opportunities - - - - - - - - - are available in addition to Vendor Conference participation. You may wish to sponsor a breakfast, lunch, morning or afternoon break.  The cost to sponsor a meal is $300 - $600; a break $150.00. Partial sponsorship is available for a minimum donation of $75.00. All sponsors will be recognized in program and in post-conference IBBA and BBAK, OBBA newsletters and conference announcements.

If you would like to participate in the conference but cannot attend, you may for a $30 fee, send us your collated and Ready–to-display literature and/or samples. Remember, that a great way for innkeepers to experience the quality of your product service is to offer it as a door prize.  Please let us know if this is something you would like to do. Confirmation of your conference information will be mailed to you.  We look forward to collaborating with you again or for the first time to make this conference a great success.

Special Needs - - - - - - - - - - Please contact a member of the Vendor Committee, for additional information, if you need to make special arrangements for your exhibit or are participating in the samples/literature distribution program
Contact: IBBA – 877-846-4222, info@indianabedandbreakfast.org

French Lick Resort
8670 West State Road 56
French Lick, IN 47532
812-936-9300
For Reservations call:  Toll Free 1-888-684-4332
www.frenchlick.com

Room Rates:    French Lick Resort
Code:  INKYBE - $119.00 + Tax
Room Rates:  West Baden Springs
Code: INKYBED - $140.00 + Tax
Plus Resort Fee of:  $12.00 per room, per night + Tax

 

Download Vendor Registration Form

 

IBBA & BBAK CONFERENCE and TRADE SHOW 2009

This trade show takes place at the Tri-State Conference of the Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio Bed and Breakfast Associations. Between 150 and 175 conference attendees are expected from IBBA and BBAK member facilities, associate members, aspiring innkeepers and non-member innkeepers.

**Schedule of Events:

Sunday, January 11th.
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm    Conference Registration
                                   Vendor Set-up
                                   Register items for Silent Auction
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm    Site Orientation and Tour
5:30 pm                     Social
7:00 pm                    Dinner – 1875 Steakhouse, The Pavilion (not included in registration fee)

Monday, November 12th.
8:00 am - 9:00 am    Breakfast – Grand Colonnade
9:00 am -                  Vendor Showroom Opens
                                  General Session
10:10 am                  Workshops
11:20 am                  Visit with Vendor
12:15 pm                  Lunch with Vendors – Grand Colonnade
1:15 pm                    Keynote Address
2:30 pm                     Workshops
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm   Break – Vendor Showcase
4:15 pm                    Workshops
5:15 -                        Vendor Teardown
6:00 pm                    Dinner – Grand Colonnade
8:00 pm                    Murder Mystery

**Subject to Change

Indiana
Bed & Breakfast
Association
PO Box 354
Salem, IN 47167
877-846-IBBA (4222)
Fax: 812-755-5239

info@indianabedandbreakfast.org
www.indianabedandbreakfast.org

Bed and Breakfast Association of Kentucky
Telephone Message Line:  1-888-281-8188  |  Email:  info@kentuckybb.com |   Website:  www.kentuckybb.com