Who Will Attend the Conference?

MHA...An Association of Montana Health Care Providers is a leadership organization and a principal advocate for health care facilities in Montana. MHA serves a diverse membership that provides the full spectrum of health care services, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, critical access hospitals, home health and hospice agencies, psychiatric facilities, physician groups, assisted living centers, senior housing and insurance services. 

Nursing home, hospice, home health, assisted living and other senior service professionals, as well as human resource and nurse leaders come to the Spring Education Conference to learn more about regulations, management, operations and current health care issues and trends.

Attendees include participants from skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, assisted living facilities, home health and hospice agencies across Montana:

• CEOs/Administrators
• Mid- to Upper-Level Managers
• Activity Professionals
• Hospice Professionals    
• Certified Nurse Aides
• Nursing Home Administrators
• Social Service Professionals
• Home Health Professionals
• Nurse Executives & Nurse Leaders

Booth Size & Fee

Booth Fee Includes:

• Two (2) Exhibitor registrations ($90/additional person), which includes access to all conference sessions & events
• Company listing in the Conference Booklet
• One standard booth identification sign if ordered in advance
• One 6’ skirted table and two chairs; standard 8’ high backdrapes and 3’ side drapes
• One 110v electrical outlet

Booths do not include furnishings and accessories.  All furnishings and accessories must be pre-ordered through MHA’s official service contractor:

Booth Assignments

All booth assignments will be made by MHA.  Please indicate your preferred booth location on the Booth Space Registration Form.

-Sponsorships will be taken under consideration when making booth assignments.

Booth preferences are not guaranteed.  If necessary, you may include with the application a list of vendors you prefer NOT to be placed near.  MHA reserves the right to relocate an exhibitor or modify the floor plan at any time.

View Floor Plan as pdf

Freight/Shipping

All shipments to your booth must be coordinated through K&J. The Red Lion Colonial Hotel will not accept your freight.

Conference Headquarters

The Spring Conference will be held at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel in Helena.

Red Lion Colonial Hotel
2301 Colonial Drive
Helena, MT 59601
Phone:  (406) 443-2100

Lodging

You must make your own hotel arrangements. We have arranged for a block of rooms at the Red Lion.  Please mention you are with the MHA Spring Conference to receive the special rate.

Cut-off date: February 19th

Sponsorships

By sponsoring an activity or event at the Spring Education Conference, your organization gains broad exposure and recognition among health care executives and decision-makers. MHA’s sponsorship and partner programs allow you to designate your contribution for as many particular speakers or activities as you wish! 

Sponsor the Conference Luncheon or the Closing Keynote Speaker - sure to be the most popular and best-attended sessions! Or choose from our two evening events - the Opening Night Reception, a relaxed evening of socializing and fun, or the Vendor Fair Reception - the networking and social event of the conference anticipated by all attendees!

If broader visibility is your goal, consider sponsoring a conference tote-bag; every conference participant will take home an item with your company’s logo to use again and again. Or, sponsor the conference printing and have your logo on every sign at the convention - including agenda, registration and directional signs.

This is just a short list of the many sponsorship opportunities available.  Please refer to the registration form for a complete list of sponsorship opportunities, or contact Shawna Clark for specifics on sessions or events that will match your company’s interests and promotional objectives.

Advertising

Advertising is another great way to get your organization’s name out to conference participants. Share information about your services and products in a full- , half- or quarter-page ad in the conference program, which all conference attendees receive and take home. Want even more exposure?  Be seen at first-glance by advertising on the back cover of the conference booklet - only one space available! Refer to the Registration Form for advertising prices.

• All ads are printed black & white or grayscale. For best results, do not use photographs.
• Ad must be submitted in black & white original copy, camera-ready and the correct size.
• Electronic ads in .jpg, .gif, .tif or .pdf formats are acceptable.
• Do not submit negatives.
• No typesetting will be provided by MHA.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 2, 2012.

MHA will not refund advertising that is not included in the program due to a vendor missing the ad submission deadline and/or for those who do not adhere to submission specifications listed above. Ad copy received after March 2 will not be included in the program.

Registration & Payment

Register online here or using the form included in this brochure. Prepayment with a check, credit card or PO is required to reserve a booth space. Prepayment with a check, credit card or PO is required to reserve a booth space. A confirmation email will be sent to the contact person indicated on the form within one week. If you do not receive a confirmation within one week, please call Jennifer Wagner at (406) 442-1911 to be sure your registration has been processed.

Cancellation
If you must cancel, all cancellations must be received in writing by MHA no later than March 2, 2012. MHA will refund your booth fees less a $150 handling charge before March 2.  After March 2, no refunds will be made. 

Unless a written request for refund has been received by MHA prior to March 2, 2012, all exhibitors submitting the registration form contract will be expected to pay the full price of any booths or sponsorships.  “No-shows” will still be expected to pay.

For More Information

Jennifer Wagner
Administrative Professional
Email: jennifer@mtha.org
Phone:  (406) 442-1911

Shawna Clark
Conference Coordinator
Email: shawna@mtha.org
Phone: (406)442-1911