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EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR
   INFORMATION

         February 24-26, 2022
  Virginia
   VETERINARY   CONFERENCE
Virginia EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR INFORMATION - Virginia Veterinary ...
EXHIBIT RULES & REGULATIONS | VIRGINIA VETERINARY CONFERENCE
ELIGIBILITY
Products and services to be exhibited are to be listed on the Contract for Exhibit Space; no other products or services may be exhibited. The VVMA
reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any company, product, or part thereof, which in its opinion is not in keeping with the character
and purpose of the exhibit. Products, materials, equipment, data and services must be applicable to veterinary medicine. Biological products
require a USDA license. Information contained in the exhibit and in advertising literature or pamphlets must conform to approved labeling.

SPACE/CONSTRUCTON/ARRANGEMENTS
The VVMA reserves the right to relocate space as may be necessary for the benefit of all concerned. However, no change in space assignment will
be made after space reservation has been confirmed without consultation. All exhibits must be confined to the spatial limits of their respective
table(s). No part of the display may be higher than 8 feet. The back one-half of the rented spaces may be occupied from the floor up to a height of
four feet, with the exception of equipment, which may exceed the four-foot height limit, but may not be higher than eight feet. The aisles are the
common property of all exhibitors and must not be obstructed at any time; therefore, each exhibitor has a responsibility to assure the proper
flow of traffic through the entire Exhibit Hall. An exhibitor occupying multiple table spaces directly across the aisle from each other is
prohibited from bridging the aisle as part of the exhibit or from using any floor covering in the aisle other than that furnished by the
Association.

SUBLETTING SPACE
Exhibitors shall not assign or sublet any space allotted to them and not advertise goods other than those manufactured or sold by them in the
regular course of business except upon permission from the VVMA. No two companies are allowed to share one booth space. No sign or courtesy
card is to be displayed for any equipment for demonstration purposes unless the supplier of such equipment is also the exhibitor.

OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS - The 2022 official sources of supply are:
DECORATOR & FREIGHT---
Exhibits, Inc. (tentative), 756 S West St, Petersburg, VA 23803 / Tel: (804) 788-4400
ELECTRICAL & SHIPPING---
The Hotel Roanoke— forms will be provided by VVMA. Payment and completed form is to be sent to the Hotel Roanoke contact on form.
SETUP:                  Thursday, February 24, 2022--- 3:00pm-10:00pm
BREAK DOWN:             Saturday, February 26, 2022--- 1:30pm
EXHIBITOR HOURS: Friday, February 25, 2022-- 7:30am-5:40pm & Saturday, February 26, 2022--- 7:30am-1:30pm
INSTALLATION & DISMANTLING
If erection of any exhibit has not started by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 25, no installation work will be permitted without VVMA permission.
 All equipment must be removed from the exhibit area by 2:00pm., Saturday, February 26, 2022. Exhibit material remaining in the Exhibit Hall
after that time will be removed at the expense of the exhibitor.
DELIVERY & LABOR
Exhibitors assume full responsibility for shipping. Shipments will not and cannot be received at The Hotel Roanoke prior to Wednesday, February
23, 2022. The Hotel Roanoke may charge storage fees for items shipped directly.

ELECTRICITY
The Electrical Service Contract will be provided with other materials upon receipt of exhibit contract. The Exhibitor pays the hotel directly for
any electrical fees.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS
All exhibits and materials must comply with the fire ordinance of the Fire Department of Roanoke, VA. All donations, draperies, table covers, etc.
must stand a flameproof test as prescribed by said ordinance. No combustible decorations shall be used at any time. All flammable fluids are to
be kept in safety containers. All packing, excelsior, and wrapping paper (which must be flameproof) are to be removed from the floor and must
not be stored under tables or behind displays.
LIABILITY & THEFT
The exhibitor agrees to hold the VVMA and The Hotel Roanoke harmless from any and all claims, judgments and expenses of litigation arising out
of any property loss or damage, or personal injury or death caused by or arising out of the use of the leased space. Under government order of
emergency, or other fair reason beyond its control, the VVMA reserves the right to cancel the in person and/or virtual exhibit with no further
liability. If VVMA provides the virtual exhibits, then no refund will be made. If both are cancelled, a full refund will be provided.
CARE OF BUILDING
Acceptance of exhibit space makes it obligatory on the part of the exhibitor and any employee that they shall not deface, injure, or mar the
Exhibit Hall. Nothing shall be attached to any part of the building or furniture. The Exhibitor shall pay repairs for any damage done to the
Association or the owners of the building, as their interest may appear.
CONDUCT
Exhibitors will be expected to comply with the rules and ethics of the VVMA. Any undignified solicitation on the part of any exhibitor should be
reported. The VVMA reserves the right to close any exhibit that conducts its solicitation in an objectionable manner or infringes upon the rights
and privileges to other exhibitors. No sound-making or other equipment may be set-up in the exhibit booth, which causes annoyance to other
exhibitors. Hospitality suites, group entertainment functions, prize contests, drawings, lotteries and the dispensing of foods or beverages by
individual exhibitors will not be allowed. Activities of each exhibit must be confined to the allotted exhibit space. It is not permitted to hold a
demonstration on the aisle line if you expect many people to congregate at one time. Exhibitors should alert management of any irregularities
observed in the Exhibit Hall. Onsite directives will be given onsite to comply with CDC COVID-19 guidelines.
BADGES
Name badges are mandatory for entry into the exhibit hall. Badges are not transferable and management reserves the right to limit the
quantity and to confiscate badges used by any person other than the one for whom it was issued. Two badges per booth will be issued. One
additional badge may be purchased for $100.00.
INSURANCE
Exhibitors desiring to insure themselves against property loss, damage, or liability for personal injury, must do so at their own expense.
ADVERTISING
The Association reserves the right to refuse to permit distribution of souvenirs, advertising or printed matter or anything else which it may
consider objectionable. Distribution elsewhere than from within an exhibitor’s space is forbidden.
                   CONTRIBUTIONS OR GIFTS TO VVMA ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE AS
                  CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
Sponsor Opportunities
    Your sponsorship money ensures registration rates are affordable to attendees & allows
  VVMA's committees to seek the latest & greatest speakers! As a sponsor, your company will be
     recognized in all pre and post conference materials, VVMA's website and newsletters.

  PLATINUM PACKAGE - $12,000                                    GOLD PACKAGE- $8,000
  TWO complimentary booth spaces                              TWO complimentary booth spaces
  First choice of booth location                              Four representative name badges
  Eight representative name badges                            Full page, color advertisement in one issue of
  Full page, color advertisements in TWO issues of            VVMA's newsletter
  VVMA's newsletter                                           Recognition in all pre and post conference
  Recognition in all pre and post conference                  materials
  materials                                                   Recognition on VVMA's website
  Recognition on VVMA's website                               A "Gold Sponsor" flag to highlight your booth
  A "Platinum Sponsor" flag to highlight your booth

     SILVER PACKAGE - $5,500                                  BRONZE PACKAGE - $3,500
  One complimentary booth space                             One discounted (50%) booth space
  Two representative name badges                            Two representative name badges
  Half page, color advertisement in one issue of            Recognition in all pre and post conference
  VVMA's newsletter                                         materials
  Recognition in all pre and post conference                Recognition on VVMA's website
  materials                                                 A "Bronze Sponsor" flag to highlight your booth
  Recognition on VVMA's website
  A "Silver Sponsor" flag to highlight your booth

YES-- I want to be a sponsor!
  Platinum                 Gold             Silver      Bronze
Company Name: __________________________________________________

Representative Name: _____________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________
                   Please also fill out & submit with the enclosed exhibitor contract.
Submit contracts to:
    Virginia Veterinary Conference                                                                       (Email) admin@vvma.org
                                                                                                         (Fax) 804-346-2655
    EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR CONTRACT
                                                                                                         (Mail) VVMA
                                                                                                                3801 Westerre Pkwy, Suite D
                february 25-26, 2022                                                                            Henrico, VA 23233
    EXHIBIT FEE: $825* on or before December 31, 2021; $925* after December 31, 2021
                                   *2022 Industry Council members receive a $50 discount off booth price*
   Application is hereby made for assignment of booth display of merchandise and services at the meeting of the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
   (VVMA) to be held at The Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia, February 24-26, 2022. It is agreed that full payment must accompany the signed contract in
     order to reserve space. Requests for specific booth location cannot be guaranteed. Booth placement is determined by the VVMA Industry Council.
    Upon receipt of a completed contract, VVMA will send electrical contracts & additional information to the contact name listed on the form. Electrical
    must be arranged and paid by exhibitor to The Hotel Roanoke. Once all exhibit space is filled, VVMA has the right to return fees to potential exhibitor.
              NO SHARING OF EXHIBIT SPACE | ONLY ONE COMPANY PER BOOTH IS PERMITTED
   IT IS FURTHER AGREED THAT:
   A. No refunds will be made for exhibit space canceled after December 31, 2021. If in-person VVC is cancelled, refunds will be issued.
   B. Exhibit space not claimed and occupied by 8:00 am on February 25, 2022, may be canceled or reassigned without refund.
   C. Relocation in another space of equivalent area will be accepted should such location become necessary or advisable in the judgment of the VVMA.
   D. The exhibitor agrees to abide by the Rules and Regulations for Exhibitors outlined on Page 3, which shall be considered as part of this contract and
   fully binding hereafter. These rules and regulations are to be considered as part of all space contracts. The VVMA reserves the right to interpret them
   as well as make final decisions on all points the rules and regulations do not cover.
   E. Companies may not share booths. Only one company per contracted booth.
                                                                                              LIMITED NUMBER OF EXHIBIT BOOTHS AVAILABLE
          By signing & submitting this form, your company                                    EXHIBIT SPACE INCLUDES:
                                                                                               one 6x8 ft booth of fireproof drapes & aluminum tubing
      representatives agree to follow all Hotel Roanoke, CDC
                                                                                                 one 6ft draped table & two chairs
        and VVMA guidelines. If the in-person conference is
                                                                                                 two name badges to include conference meals
       cancelled, there will not be a virtual exhibit hall. You
                                                                                                 7" x 44" sign with company name
       will have the option to receive a full refund or transfer
                                                                                                 general overhead lighting & carpeted exhibit hall
              for your exhibit fee to the 2023 meeting.

  COMPANY INFORMATION                                                                                    Please be sure to include at least one contact that we can
                                                                                                         regularly communicate with about conference updates.
  Company Name:_________________________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________
  (LIST COMPANY NAME AS YOU WANT DISPLAYED ON CONFERENCE MATERIALS)

  Contact Name: _____________________________________________ Tel.#__________________________________Fax # __________________________________

  Address: ______________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________State: ________ Zip: ______________

  Type of Products/Services Company Offers: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

  Please List Competing Companies: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  ___________________________________________________________                                                        __________________________________________
  Signature (required)                                                                                               Date

  NAME BADGES Two name badges are included with your booth fee; exhibitors may purchase ONE additional badge for $100, payable in advance.
  1st Full Name: _______________________________________________________________ Nickname:_________________________________

 2nd Full Name: ______________________________________________________________ Nickname:_________________________________
 If you do purchase one extra exhibitor badge, email the additional name with your completed contract to admin@vvma.org

 PAYMENT INFORMATION:                         Make checks payable to VVMA & mail to 3801 Westerre Pwky, Suite D | Henrico, VA 23233
                                              Credit Card Payments accepted: VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER & AMERICAN EXPRESS

 Card # _____________________________________________________________ Name on Card: _______________________________________________________

 Expiration Date: ___________________________ Security # ___________________ Billing Zip Code: __________________________

 Signature: _______________________________________________________
    Registration and attendance at, or participation in, the Virginia Veterinary Conference constitutes an agreement by the exhibitor to abide by the VVMA's and the Hotel
 Roanoke's efforts to comply with the current CDC recommendations and any state of Virginia requirements. The exhibitor will comply with certain health and safety requests
     while attending the event as requested by the VVMA and the Hotel Roanoke (e.g., wearing a face covering, engaging in appropriate social distancing, not attending the
  conference if feeling sick or experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, etc.). Noncompliance with VVMA's requests could result in expulsion from the conference without refund.

By registering for the 2022 Virginia Veterinary Conference, the exhibiting company and its representatives agree to hold the VVMA and/or the Hotel Roanoke harmless from any
                               and all claims, judgement and expenses of exposure to COVID-19 from attending this conference February 24-26, 2022.
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
3801 Westerre Parkway, Suite D
Henrico, VA 23233
(P) 1-804-346-2611
(F) 1-804-346-2655
(E) info@vvma.org

   GET MORE INVOLVED WITH THE VVMA & ITS MEMBERS!

                        Join the Industry Council:
    For just $100/year, you will be recognized on VVMA's website and receive preferential booth placement
    when you exhibit at the Virginia Veterinary Conference. As an Industry Council member, you will also
  receive VVMA's quarterly newsletter and weekly email updates so you are always current on what's going
               on in the association and profession and can better educate and serve your clients.

        Learn more: www.vvma.org/industry-council

                   Advertise with the Association:
    The VVMA offers advertising opportunities in its quarterly newsletter, weekly email updates (sold out
     for 2021 & 2022) and Virginia Veterinary Conference's registration brochure, publications that are
                                distributed to THOUSANDS of veterinarians!

    Learn more: www.vvma.org/advertising-opportunities
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