2008 Changes

We've listened and we've acted. The vendor hall hours have been extended. By extending these hours, vendor representatives gain more opportunities to visit with potential clients. For details visit the Rules and Regulations page.

   Many of you are aware that the past two vendor conferences have been at convention centers rather a hotel ballroom. Because of this, we've grown in attendance and hope to have another record breaking year in Galveston. Naturally, we've increased the number of conference staff and coordinators, face increase legal and business matters, and costs have increase. We've worked very hard over the past 3 years not to pass the cost increase to the member or participating vendor.

     In order to provide a more professional and attractive vendor hall, we've chosen to carpet the entire hall in Galveston. This will increase the booth rental fee from the usual $800 for corporate member to $900. At past conferences many vendors rent carpet from the decorating service for $100 or more. This is no longer necessary, so this decision may provide a cost savings for many vendor.