Information Network for Christian Homes is pleased to present the
29th Annual Michigan Home Education Conference
May 11-12, 2012
Vendor Information
We would like to extend a special invitation for you to join us as an exhibitor in our vendor hall at this year’s INCH Conference. This year’s conference will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 11 & 12, 2012, with vendor set-up on Thursday, May 10. It will be held at the beautiful Lansing Convention Center, 333 E. Michigan Avenue, downtown Lansing. Our theme this year is based on Proverbs 24:3–Building for the Future.
Exhibit Space/Cost - EARLY BIRD RATES THROUGH JANUARY 31 FEBRUARY 6, 2012!
Final Vendor Registration Deadline: April 15, 2012.
- Each space measures 10' wide x 10' deep and includes one 8 ft. table and two chairs.
- Tablecloths and skirting cost extra - information will be sent later on how to order
- Additional tables can be ordered for $10 each
- Prices vary according to your company or organization. ** New this year are special rates for information only and non-profit organizations (excluding colleges and universities), as well as young entrepreneurs (age 25 or younger).
Business
(includes Colleges and Universities)Early Bird $300 Regular $350 Info Only/Non-Profit
(excludes Colleges and Universities)Early Bird $150 Regular $200 Young Entrepeneur Early Bird $100 Regular $150 - Electricity costs extra ($55/booth) and must be ordered directly from the Convention Center
- Internet and telephone connections are also available through the Convention Center (from $10 - $60, depending on speed)
- You may reserve from one to ten exhibit spaces. You may bring or rent additional tables or shelving as long as they fit inside the confines of your reserved amount of space. Overflow in front of or on the sides of your exhibit space is not allowed due to traffic flow concerns and fire safety codes.
- Two representatives per exhibit space are allowed to man your exhibit and attend the conference. The regular conference registration fee will be charged for all representatives over the allowed number.
- In an effort to have a balanced vendor area, all booth placements are at the discretion of INCH regardless of the date registration is received. We try our best to fulfill special requests, i.e. next to exhibitor "XYZ", by the front entrance, at the end of a row, etc. However, we cannot guarantee all requests will be possible to fulfill.
Schedule
NOTE: All exhibits must be completely set up by 10:00am on Friday, manned during all hours the hall is open, and torn down by 9:00pm on Saturday. The conference ends at 6:00 pm on Saturday and no dismantling of booths or removing of product is allowed prior to that time. We highly recommend arriving and setting up as early as possible to prevent congestion at the loading docks.
Vendor Advertising Opportunities
Approved exhibitors will have numerous opportunities to "get the word out" about their products and services at the INCH Conference. Details will be sent when registration is final. (Some of these are also available to vendors who are unable to attend this year's conference.) We will be sending you details about the following:
- Vendor workshops,
- Electronic freebies on a CD all attendees will receive,
- Materials in a conference bag all attendees will receive,
- Ads in our conference program,
- Ads on our website,
- Ads at conference via powerpoints in the main hall,
- Special Conference Sponsorship Packages
Vendor Application & Registration Process
INCH employs a two-step process for becoming a vendor.
- Application: It begins with an application form, whereby each prospective vendor tells us who they are and how their product or service benefits the homeschool community.
* Please note that we promote a Biblical worldview and do not accept applications from vendors who are not of the same mind. As INCH (along with Christian home education organizations around the nation and world) is attempting to establish a definition of Christian homeschooling as a family-based, Biblically-centered, and parent-directed private education, please note that we will not accept any exhibitors who promote, endorse, or advertise government schools at home. This includes, but is not limited to, charter and cyber schools. - Registration: Upon approval of your vendor application, a link will be emailed to you notifying you that we've approved your request to participate, and asking you to complete the actual registration form. This is where you will notify us of the amount of space you desire, tell us details about your display and who will be manning it, request additional services, and make payment to officially reserve your space in the INCH exhibit hall.
- A confirmation letter with further details, directions to the Lansing Center, and all other necessary information will be emailed to each exhibitor upon receipt of your online registration form and payment.
- REFUNDS: If after becoming an approved vendor, for some reason you need to cancel your attendance and request a refund please note that a 50% refund will be given if notice is received prior to April 1. After this date refunds will not be issued.
- A confirmation letter with further details, directions to the Lansing Center, and all other necessary information will be emailed to each exhibitor upon receipt of your online registration form and payment.
The successfulness of exhibitors at our conference is evidenced by the fact that most return year after year...
If you've never attended before, please consider making 2012 your first of many INCH Conferences!
If you are one of our faithful returning vendors, WELCOME BACK!
We hope you'll join us for this year's conference, as together we "Build for the Future!"
