Exhibitor & Sponsor Guide

Better Construction Through Fair Construction Representing Subcontractors, Specialty Trade Contractors and Suppliers in the Construction Industry ASA is the national trade association representing subcontractors, specialty trade contractors and suppliers in the construction industry. Any person, firm or corporation that in the normal course of business furnishes subcontract labor and/or materials to the construction industry or provides a service to such subcontractors or material suppliers is eligible for regular membership in the association. ASA promotes the rights and interests of subcontractors, specialty contractors and suppliers by building strength in community through education, advocacy, networking and professional growth.

Demographics

MORE THAN 2,700 MEMBER

COMPANIES THROUGHOUT

THE UNITED STATES

REPRESENTING

MORE THAN 4,800 INDIVIDUALS

MEMBERSHIP IS COMPOSED OF AN OVERWHELMING

MAJORITY OF CEOs AND SENIOR-LEVEL

POSITIONS

THE ONLY SUBCONTRACTOR

ASSOCIATION WITH AN ACTIVE

ADVOCACY EFFORT IN THE COURTS

THE ONLY ASSOCIATION FOCUSED ON

SUBCONTRACTOR-SPECIFIC ISSUES LIKE

PROMPT PAYMENT

FOUNDING MEMBER AND LEADER OF

CONSENSUSDOCS, WHICH DEVELOPS CONTRACTS FAIR TO ALL PARTIES ON A PROJECT

12.30%

9.50%

9.10%

8.60%

6.80% 6.30%

6.30%

6.30%

5.90%

5.40%

5.40%

5.00%

4.10%

4.10% 4.10%

ASA Membership: Top Specialty Trades Drywall

Electrical

Steel

Concrete

Masonry

Paving

Excavating/Earth Moving

Sheet Metal/Metal Fabricating

Mechanical/HVACR

Doors/Hardware

Carpentry

Glass/Glazing

Communications (

Painting/Wallcovering

Plumbing

Why Be an Exhibitor? SUBExcel is ASA’s flagship annual convention! Your company can take advantage of exhibitor opportunities to interact with registrants and promote your products and services.

• Meet 150 to 200 of the larger commercial subcontractors in the United States—the decision-makers and your prospective customers!

• Generate valuable sales leads! • Introduce and demo your products! • Promote your services! • Promote company awareness and brand image! • Network with industry leaders!

What You Receive When You Exhibit

• Each participating organization will receive one 8-foot by 10-foot booth space (bring your wall display) or 6-foot table and chair (provided by hotel).

• Your logo on Exhibitor signage • Your logo in the Education Program Guide. • Full-Page ad in the Education Program Guide. • Roster of registrants to the annual convention.

Exhibitor Fees

• Exhibit registration—$1,000.00 by Feb. 1, 2019, or $1,200.00 after Feb. 1, 2019. • Exhibitor registrant—$500.00 by Feb. 1, 2019, or $700.00 after Feb. 1, 2019. • National ASA Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors—Exhibit and exhibitor registration are complimentary.

Registration & Payment All exhibitors must register online and submit payment for the exhibit space using the “Register” button. Contract & Invoice Exhibitors agree to exhibit at ASA’s trade show for SUBExcel 2019 held March 6-9, 2019, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. The price is $1,000.00 for exhibit booth/tabletop by the Feb. 1, 2019, early-bird deadline, or $1,200.00 after Feb. 1, 2019. These prices include one, full-page color ad in the Education Program Guide. Exhibitors understand that all exhibitors must also register as an attendee of the convention. The registration fee for exhibitors is $500.00 by the Feb. 1, 2019, early-bird deadline, or $700.00 after Feb. 1, 2019. These prices include admittance to all social functions, education workshops and sessions, and committee/task force/council meetings. Insurance All outside vendors must place on file with the hotel a certificate of insurance showing a minimum of $2,000,000 for each occurrence. This certificate must show the following: Renaissance Nashville Hotel and their subsidiaries and affiliates, and each of their officers, directors, representatives, and employees are named as additional insured with terms and conditions satisfactory to the Renaissance Nashville Hotel for limits of not less than $2,000,000 for bodily injury, including death, and personal injury for any one (1) occurrence, $2,000,000 property damage insurance or a combined single limit of $4,000,000. The additional insured certificate, which shall include a warranty that the insurance will not be diminished or terminated without providing Renaissance Nashville Hotel with thirty (30) days prior written notice, will be provided to Renaissance Nashville Hotel no less than ten (10) days prior to the commencement of services.

Information for Exhibitors Hotel Pre-Shipping Procedures

1. On shipments of material, literature, product, etc., that are to be used in conjunction with your group’s meeting, within our facility, all cartons and envelopes should be addressed as follows:

GUEST NAME (Hotel Guest) RENAISSANCE NASHVILLE HOTEL 611 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203

Hold for arrival on (DATE) for (NAME OF CONVENTION)

It is extremely important to list the name of the person who will ask for the materials at the hotel.

2. Regrettably, it is not possible for the Renaissance Nashville Hotel to accept C.O.D. shipments. Please send all

packages prepaid. In addition, please make sure to record and bring to the Hotel the waybill number of all packages shipped to us.

3. Secured storage is limited; therefore, materials should not be shipped in more than 3 days prior to your convention/meeting.

4. If you are sending more than one package within a single shipment, be sure to number in sequence (one of three, two of three, three of three, etc.).

5. There is a $10.00 per package charge (or $0.75 per lb. for packages over 50lbs.) for all packages shipped to and held by the hotel.

6. Do not ship any exhibits or displays to the Hotel without checking first with your Event Manager. Due to the Hotel’s limited storage space and equipment to move large crates, we ask that all freight be shipped to the decorator handling your show. Please note that the official decorator or display company is responsible for moving all materials in and out of the exhibit hall.

7. If you need to coordinate or make an actual delivery to the Hotel, please contact our Purchasing Department, in advance, at 615-255-8400, extension 4061, for instructions. Every effort will be made to allow you access to the dock as soon as possible after you arrive. Note: The loading dock is for loading and unloading only. All vehicles must be moved to public or valet parking as soon as you have finished unloading. There is absolutely no parking at the loading dock.

Locating Materials Being Held

1. You will be notified at check-in of materials being held. If you are not notified and have shipped materials to the Hotel, please ask any Front Desk or Guest Service representative and they will be happy to check for you.

2. If materials arrive after you have checked into the Hotel, a message will be left and the red light on your telephone will be lit.

3. You may ask for your materials at the front desk, or if desired, contact Guest Services for delivery. In the case of large displays or numerous materials for meeting rooms, please arrange for delivery with your Event Manager.

Shipping Packages from the Hotel

1. Please complete a shipping request form for each shipment being taken into custody by the Hotel. Your Event Manager will provide you with as many forms as necessary.

2. Coordinate with your Event Manager the movement of materials to the shipping area on the first floor of the Hotel. 3. To inquire about shipping charges please contact the Purchasing Department at 615-255-8400, extension 4061. 4. There is a $10.00 per package (or $0.75 per lb. for packages over 50 lbs.) handling charge for shipments left

with the Hotel and charged to your own account number with courier.

Exhibitors Kit Complete & return to: American Subcontractors Association,

1004 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3588 (703) 684-3450 | Fax: (703) 836-3482 | meetings@asa-hq.com

SUBExcel is ASA’s flagship annual convention, attracting 150 to 200 of the larger commercial subcontractors in the United States—the decision-makers and your prospective customers! Your company can participate and take advantage of a number of very effective marketing opportunities that will significantly impact your bottom line. Primary Registrant’s Information (Please print clearly and provide all information requested.)Name ___________________________ Title _____________________________ Nickname for Badge ________________

Company _________________________ Address __________________________ City/State/Zip ______________________

Email Address _____________________ Phone Number ____________________ Dietary Restrictions Yes No

Additional Registrant(s) (if applicable) Name #2 _________________________ Title _____________________________

Nickname for Badge ________________ Email Address _____________________

Phone Number ____________________ Dietary Restrictions Yes No

Name #3 _________________________ Title _____________________________

Nickname for Badge ________________ Email Address _____________________

Phone Number ____________________ Dietary Restrictions Yes No

Show Hours: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Thursday, March 7, 2019 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Setup 12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Dessert with Exhibitors 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception with Exhibitors 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Breakdown Select Your Exhibit Space: 8’ x 10’ booth (provided by exhibitor) 6’ table and chair (provided by hotel) Exhibitor Registration

Qty Early

Registration (by Feb. 1)

Regular Registration (after Feb. 1)

Exhibit (8’ x 10’ booth or 6’ table) (Education Program Guide Ad Included) x $1,000.00 $1,200.00 = $

Exhibitor Registrant x $500.00 $700.00 = $ Additional Exhibitor Registrant(s) x $500.00 $700.00 = $ Education Program Guide Ad Only x $400.00 $600.00 = $

TOTAL PAYMENT AMOUNT = $ Contract & Invoice I agree to exhibit at ASA’s trade show for SUBExcel 2019 held March 6-9, 2019, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. The price is $1,000.00 for exhibit booth/tabletop by the Feb. 1, 2019, early-bird deadline, or $1,200.00 after Feb. 1, 2019. These prices include one, full-page color ad in the Education Program Guide. I understand that all exhibitors must also register as an attendee of the convention. The registration fee for exhibitors is $500.00 by the Feb. 1, 2019, early-bird deadline, or $700.00 after Feb. 1, 2019. These prices include admittance to all social functions, education workshops and sessions, and committee/task force/council meetings. Insurance All outside vendors must place on file with the hotel a certificate of insurance showing a minimum of $2,000,000 for each occurrence. This certificate must show the following: Renaissance Nashville Hotel and their subsidiaries and affiliates, and each of their officers, directors, representatives, and employees are named as additional insured with terms and conditions satisfactory to the Renaissance Nashville Hotel for limits of not less than $2,000,000 for bodily injury, including death, and personal injury for any one (1) occurrence, $2,000,000 property damage insurance or a combined single limit of $4,000,000. The additional insured certificate, which shall include a warranty that the insurance will not be diminished or terminated without providing Renaissance Nashville Hotel with thirty (30) days prior written notice, will be provided to Renaissance Nashville Hotel no less than ten (10) days prior to the commencement of services. Signature ___________________________________ Date _____________________________ Print Name __________________________________ Title _____________________________ Method of Payment (All faxed and emailed registrations MUST include a credit card number. Make checks payable to American Subcontractors Association, Inc.) Check # _______________ or Charge my: American Express MasterCard Visa Card # __________________________________________ Expiration date _________________ Billing Address __________________________________________________________________ Authorized Signature _____________________________________________________________ Print name as it appears on credit card _______________________________________________

March 6-9, 2019—Renaissance Nashville Hotel

Cancellation & Refund Policy Full registration fees will be refunded if a written cancellation notice is received at ASA Headquarters by Feb. 1, 2019. A $50 processing fee will be deducted from refunds made after Feb. 1, 2019. No refunds will be made after Feb. 8, 2019. All cancellation requests must be made in writing.

AVEO #___________________PMS #___________________

QTY # of days Daily Rate TotalDirect-In-Dial Phone / Fax Line (Calls Additional) $50.00 $0.00Initial Wired Internet Connection (1.5 Mbps) $50.00 $0.00Additional Wired Connections (Shared 1.5 Mbps) $15.00 $0.00Wireless Internet Connection (1.5 Mbps) $15.00 $0.00Wireless Internet Connection (3 Mbps) $25.00 $0.00Wireless Internet Connection (5 Mbps) $50.00 $0.00

QTY # of days Daily Rate TotalDVD Player $50.00 $0.00Rolling Cart or Stand w/ Skirt (32" & 54" available) $25.00 $0.00LCD Projector 4k lumens / brighter projectors available $350.00 $0.00Tripod Screen (5', 6', 7', & 8' available) $70.00 $0.00

QTY # of days Daily Rate TotalSmall Sound System - 2 Speakers & Microphone $250.00 $0.00Custom Designed Sound Systems Available CALL

QTY Show Rate TotalLaptop Computer Show Rate $350.00 $0.0020" LCD Flat Panel Computer Monitor Show Rate $200.0032" LCD Flat panel monitor w/ stand and built-in speaker Show Rate $450.00 $0.0048" LED Flat panel monitor w/ stand and built-in speaker Show Rate $650.00 $0.0065" LED Flat panel monitor w/stand and build-in speaker Show Rate $800.00 $0.00

QTY # of days Daily Rate TotalSingle Outlet Booth Power (15 Amp) $40.00 Powerstrip $10.00 $0.00

Feel free to contact us regarding our complete inventory not listed above. Equipment Total $0.0025% Service Charge $0.00

Please allow your order to reach us 10 days in advance. Subtotal $0.00A 15% rush charge will apply to 72 hours or less notice. 15% Rush Charge (if applicable)

9.50% Sales Tax $0.00Rental payment is due in advance either by check or major credit. TOTAL $0.0072 hours or less cancellations are subject to Full Charge.

Card Holder's Name: Credit Card Number:

Type: Expiration Date :

Cardholder's Signature

Company Name : Show Name :

Address : Booth / Room :

City : Delivery Date : Time:

State / Zip : Removal Date : Time:

Phone : On-Site Contact :

Fax: **On-Site Contact MUST be in booth to accept delivery.

E-Mail:

Contact:

2/28/2012

[Prices Subject to change without notice]

Company Information Delivery Information

Credit Card Information:

Audio Equipment

Data Display/Computer Equipment

Video /Projection Equipment

Electrical Service

Renaissance Nashville Hotel

Exhibitor Audio Visual Order Form611 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203 Ph 615-493-4081 Fax 615-525-4100 duaneh@jsav.com

Internet / Telephone

Why Be a Sponsor? SUBExcel is ASA’s flagship annual convention! Your company can take advantage of a number of very effective opportunities that will significantly impact your bottom line.

• Meet 150 to 200 of the larger commercial subcontractors in the United States—the decision-makers and your prospective customers!

• Generate valuable sales leads! • Introduce your products! • Promote your services! • Promote company awareness and brand image! • Network with industry leaders!

PLATINUM

Sponsor any of the following events/activities for $25,000 or higher and also automatically

become a Platinum-level national ASA sponsor for one-year

GOLD

Sponsor any of the following events/activities for $10,000 or higher and also automatically

become a Gold-level national ASA sponsor for one-year

SILVER Sponsor any of the following events/activities for $5,000 or higher and also automatically become a Silver-level national

ASA sponsor for one-year

BRONZE

Sponsor any of the following events/activities for $2,500 or higher and also automatically

become a Bronze-level national ASA sponsor for one-year

Sponsorship Opportunities ASA President’s Welcome Reception (Wednesday) Event Sponsors: $2,500 Bar Sponsors: $1,500 Food Sponsors: $1,500 Friend of ASA: $1,000 Multiple sponsors are welcome! All sponsors will appear on signage displayed in the room and will be listed in convention literature and on ASA’s Web site. All sponsors will be recognized verbally during the event. Registration Area Sponsor (Wednesday – Saturday) Sponsor: $3,000 Co-Sponsor: $1,500 This is an excellent opportunity to sponsor the registration area, which will be open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday! You will receive the opportunity to hand out promotional literature to all attendees as they arrive. Appropriate signage will be displayed in the area. Your sponsorship will also be listed on ASA’s Web site and in all convention literature. Welcome Gift Sponsor Sponsor: $2,000 This is a wonderful opportunity to provide a giveaway welcome package, or item such as a logo tote bag, to all registrants when they check-in at the registration desk. Keynote Speaker (Thursday) Sponsor: $1,500 This is an opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker during the opening general session on Thursday to kickoff SUBExcel 2019! You will have 2 minutes of microphone time to introduce your company and the keynote speaker. Appropriate signage will be displayed in the room. Your sponsorship will also be listed on ASA’s Web site and in all convention literature.

Breakfast Sponsor (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) Sponsor: $1,500 Your sponsorship includes all three breakfasts. Appropriate signage will be displayed in the room. Your sponsorship will also be listed on ASA’s Web site and in all convention literature. Luncheon (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) Sponsor: $3,000 Co-sponsor: $1,500 Your sponsorship includes all three luncheons, which are open to all registrants. Appropriate signage will be displayed in the room. Your sponsorship will be listed on the convention literature and ASA’s Web site. Sponsors will be recognized verbally from the podium. Refreshment Breaks (Thursday & Friday) Sponsor: $1,000 Your sponsorship includes all refreshment or networking breaks. Your logo and signage will appear in break areas. You are invited to provide cups, napkins and other utensils with your logo on each. Your sponsorship will be listed on ASA’s Web site and in all convention literature.

Sponsorship Opportunities Audio-Visual Sponsor Sponsors: $6,000 Co-Sponsors: $3,000 Sponsor the AV equipment being used throughout the convention. Your logo and signage will appear throughout the convention. Your sponsorship will be listed on ASA’s Web site and in all convention literature. Video Recording Sponsor Sponsors: $1,500 Co-Sponsors: $1,000 This year’s convention will include a video during our awards program. Your sponsorship and logo will be listed in the credits of the video, on ASA’s Web site, and in all convention literature. Final Reception & Banquet (Friday) Sponsors: $10,000 Co-Sponsors: $5,000 The Final Reception & Banquet is open to all registrants. Your sponsorship will be listed on ASA’s Web site, and in all convention literature. Sponsors of this event will also be recognized verbally from the podium. Music Sponsor at Final Reception & Banquet (Friday) Sponsors: $1,000 Co-Sponsors: $600 The Final Reception & Banquet is open to all registrants. Your logo and signage will appear at the reception and banquet. Your sponsorship will be listed on ASA’s Web site and in all convention literature.

Cocktail Hour at Final Reception & Banquet (Friday) Sponsors: $1,500 Co-Sponsors: $750 The Final Reception & Banquet is open to all registrants. Your logo and signage will appear at the reception and banquet. Your sponsorship will be listed on ASA’s Web site and in all convention literature. Wine Sponsor During Banquet (Friday) Sponsors: $1,000 Co-Sponsors: $500 The Final Reception & Banquet is open to all registrants. Your logo and signage will appear at the reception and banquet. Your sponsorship will be listed on ASA’s Web site and in all convention literature. Hotel Room Drop Sponsors: $1,000 This is an opportunity to send collateral or gifts to all attendees in the convention hotel directly to their hotel rooms. ASA coordinates all activities with the hotel and ensures delivery. Your sponsorship will also be listed on ASA’s Web site and in all convention literature. No room drops will be permitted without coordinating with ASA. Hotel Room Drop Sponsors are responsible for any additional hotel costs. Transportation Sponsor Sponsors: $1,500 Co-Sponsors: $1,000 This is an opportunity sponsor any shuttle transportation that may be needed to/from off-site activities. Your sponsorship will be listed on ASA’s Web site and in all convention literature.

Preliminary Schedule TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Hospitality Suite WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Registration 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Executive Committee Meeting 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Exhibitors Set-Up 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Welcome Reception with Exhibitors THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening General Session and Keynote Speaker 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Contractor Education Workshop 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM EDs' Council Meeting and Training 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Lunch Buffet 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM Dessert with Exhibitors 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Exhibitor Break Down 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Free Time 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Board Liaison and ED Meet & Greet 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Networking Tour “Music City Pub Crawl” ($75/person in addition to registration) FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2019 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Contractor Education Workshop 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM ASA Task Force on Government Advocacy Meeting - Part 1 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Executive Director Education 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Networking Break 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Contractor Education Workshop 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM ASA Task Force on Government Advocacy Meeting - Part 2 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Executive Director Education 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ASA Annual Business Meeting & Lunch 1:45 PM - 5:00 PM EDs' SHARE! 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Contractor Education Workshop 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM ASA Task Force on the Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund Meeting 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Contractor Education Workshop 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM ASA Task Force on Contract Documents Meeting 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Final Reception & Banquet 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Attorneys’ Council Reception & Dinner SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2019 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Registration 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast Round Tables 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM Attorneys' Council Meeting 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM Contractor & Executive Director Education Workshop 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Contractor & Executive Director Education Workshop 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM ASA Board of Directors Meeting & Lunch

Meeting Location Renaissance Nashville Hotel 611 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 255-8400 www.marriott.com Hotel Cutoff Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 Room rate: $249.00/night + taxes/fees * * * MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS ONLINE * * * Valet Daily Parking:

• 0-2 hours: $20.00 + tax

• 2-4 hours: $28.00 + tax

• 4+ hours: $39.00 + tax Valet Overnight Parking:

• $40.00 + tax

1004 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 | rbright@asa-hq.com | (703) 684-3450, Ext. 1335 www.asaonline.com | www.subexcel.com | http://contractorscompass.org