MHA - An Association of Montana Health Care Providers

2008 Spring Conference &Vendor Fair

BEST WESTERN GRANTREE INN
BOZEMAN, MT
APRIL 2 - 4, 2008

Online Registration
Printable Registration (pdf)
Exhibitors Brochure & Registration (pdf)

Exhibit Schedule

Exhibitor Set-Up
Thursday 4/3
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Vendor Fair Hours
Thursday 4/3
4:00 - 6:00
(Dedicated Vendor Fair & Reception Hours)

Conference Agenda

As a registered exhibitor, you are welcome to attend all educational sessions and conference events!

Wednesday, April 2
Session A 1:30 - 3:00
Break 3:00 - 3:30
Session B 3:30 - 5:00
Reception & Cooking Demonstration 5:00 - 6:30
   
Thursday, April 3
Session C 8:00 - 9:30
Break 9:30 - 10:00
Session D 10:00 - 11:30
Lunch 11:30 - 1:00
Session E 2:00 - 2:30
Break 2:30 - 2:45
Session F 2:45 - 4:15
Vendor Fair & Reception 4:00 - 6:00
   
Friday, April 4
Session G 8:30 - 10:00
Break & Check-out 10:00 - 10:30
Closing Keynote 10:30 - 12:00
Conference Adjourns 12:00

Keynote Presentation

This year’s conference keynote will be presented by P.K. Beville, founder & CEO of Second Wind Dreams.

During the Friday Closing Keynote, Ms. Beville will address convention participants, speakers and exhibitors, presenting “Getting Through the Day Without Sucking Your Thumb,” which will show you how to cope with the challenges of working in a caregiving environment and give you proven strategies for being an effective leader and keeping the marketing edge.

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 materials management professionals 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
  •   Directors of Nursing Homes
  •   Nurse Executives
  •   Social Service Professionals
  •   Dietary Managers & Dieticians
  •   Home Health Professionals
  •   Assisted Living Directors
  •   Materials Managers

New this year!

This year we will be hosting a Nurse Leadership conference in conjunction with the Spring Conference. Don’t miss this great opportunity to visit with the nurse leaders of Montana!

Booth Size & Fee

  • $575 Standard    (6’ x 8’)
  • $875 Expanded    (6’ x 16’)

Booth Fee Includes:

  • Two (2) Exhibitor registrations ($80/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 if ordered in advance

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

K&J Convention Decorators
(406) 442-3238
www.kjconventions.com

Show ID: MHASpring (not case-sensitive)

Booth Assignment

All booth assignments will be made by MHA.  Please indicate your preferred booth location on the Booth Space Registration Form.  Booth preferences are not guaranteed.  If you need, please 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.

Floor Plan
Vendor Fair Floor Plan

Freight/Shipping

All shipments to your booth must be coordinated through K&J.  The GranTree Inn will not accept your freight.

Conference Headquarters

Functions will be held at the Best Western GranTree Inn & Holiday Inn in Bozeman.  The Vendor Fair will be held at the GranTree Inn.

Best Western GranTree Inn
1325 North 7th Avenue
Bozeman, MT  59715
Phone:  (800) 624-5865 or (406) 587-5261

Lodging

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

  • GranTree Inn: (406) 587-5261
  • Holiday Inn: (406) 587-4561

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 - P.K. Beville, sure to be the most popular and best-attended session!  Or choose from our two evening events - the Opening Night Reception & Cooking Demonstration or theVendor Fair Reception - these are the networking and social events of the conference that all attendees look forward to!

If greater 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 signage 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 Carrie Krepps (carrie@mtha.org) 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 booklet, 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.

Registration & Payment

Register using this form.  Prepayment with a check, credit card or PO is required to reserve a booth space.

Online Registration
You may also register online. Online registration will be available beginning January 18, 2008 and will close March 19, 2008.

Cancellation
If you must cancel, all cancellations must be received in writing by MHA no later than March 19, 2008.  MHA will refund your booth fees less a $150 handling charge before March 19.  After March 19, no refunds will be made. 

Unless a written request for refund has been received by MHA prior to March 19, 2008, 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

Conference Coordinator
Carrie Krepps
Education & Conferences Coordinator