SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES GUIDE

2019 Spring ConferenceHilton Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MNMay 15 - 18

2019 Fall ConferenceMarriott Marquis - Washington, DCOctober 16 - 19

About National Creditors Bar Association

For questions about the 2019 Conferences, please contact Lisa Linke at 202-861-0706.8043 Cooper Creek Blvd., Suite 206, University Park, FL 34201 • Fax: 240-559-0959 • email: conferences@creditorsbar.org

Founded in 1993, National Creditors Bar Association is a national bar association of over 550 creditors rights law firm members and in-house counsel of creditors. Attorney members are committed to being professional, responsible and ethical in their practice area of creditors rights law. National Creditors Bar Association is committed to providing our members with the highest level of service, outstanding member benefits, and relevant resources and activities to meet their professional and business needs.

National Creditors Bar Association Conferences consistently offer multiple business development opportunities, through various sponsorships, exhibitor participation and advertising. Typically, the bi-annual Conferences host 750+ attendees, comprised of creditors rights attorneys, FDCPA defense attorneys, creditors and industry professionals.

Type and % of firms practicing:

Judgment Enforcement 88%Commercial Collections 78%Credit Cards 75%Contracts - General 72%Auto Loans 71%Credit Unions 64%Student Loans 56%Medical Bills 54%Repossession/Replevin 53%Bankruptcy 44%Liens/Mechanic’s Liens 42%Landlord/Tenant 40%Foreclosure 38%Insurance Subrogation 35%Probate 28%Utilities/Communications 28%FDCPA Defense 27%HOA 23%Government/Tax 18%Family Support 8%

Vendors of products and services utilized by creditors rights law firms are encouraged to exhibit.

Any non-law firm business that sponsors, exhibits or advertises with National Creditors Bar Association in 2019 will receive a complimentary basic listing in National Creditors Bar Association’s on-line Buyers’ Guide directory, with an option to purchase an enhanced listing for $349.

Contact me today to advertise, sponsor and reserve your exhibit booths for the National Creditors Bar Association 2019 Conferences.

Lisa LinkeDirector of Meetings & Events202-861-0706conferences@creditorsbar.org

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Sponsorship OpportunitiesSupport of National Creditors Bar Association and its events demonstrates commitment to the practice of creditors rights law. Conference sponsorships are limited to creditors rights industry vendors, clients and law firms. Conference advertisements are limited to creditors rights industry vendors and clients; while the Association greatly appreciates the support of law firms, our policy does not allow law firms to exhibit or advertise at the conferences. Sponsorship of gifts and activities is not considered advertising but as recognition of your support for the Association’s activities. All Sponsors receive the following:• “Exclusive” recognition in your sponsorship category• Your company name or logo displayed on the Conference webpages• Your company name or logo displayed on the announcements slides in the session rooms• Your company name or logo displayed on conference signage• Your company listing in the Conference mobile app• Acknowledgment in at least two email blasts prior to the conference with link to your company’s website• Access to the Speaker / Sponsor Lounge

Customized Sponsor Packages

National Creditors Bar Association offers many ways corporations and organizations can demonstrate their support and commitment to supporting legal education in the creditors rights industry through sponsorship of the 2019 Conferences.

Please call 202-861-0706 to discuss custom sponsorship options.

Booth Fees• Standard booth location $3,500• Premium booth location $4,200

Exhibitor Booth Includes:• 10’ deep x 10’ wide booth• Overnight security• Pipe and drape construction• 1 waste basket• 1 skirted 6’ table & 2 chairs• 2 complimentary conference registrations (a $3,260 value!)• Booth identification sign

Furniture, electricity, phone lines and other services are available for an additional fee through the contracted exhibit company. A packet will be sent to you with all of the necessary information after booth processing.

Location of ExhibitsThe exhibit hall areas are configured to facilitate continuous interaction between exhibitors and attendees. Meals, breaks and receptions will be catered in the exhibit hall for all attendees to have the opportunity for optimal networking.

Additional Exhibit Staff• Exhibit Hall Access Only: $525 (limit 2)• Exhibit Hall Access Plus Full Conference: $970 (limit 2)

Cancellation PolicyExhibitors submitting written requests for cancellation of booth space more than 90 days prior to the start date of the conference in which the booth is reserved will receive a full refund less a $50 administration fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations within 90 days of the start date of the conference.

Except as the Exhibitor’s rental obligation will be refunded as set forth in the preceding sentences, the Exhibitor is responsible for the total booth rental irrespective of the reason for cancellation by the Exhibitor or because of the failure of an Exhibit to arrive for any reason.

2019 Exhibit Hall Hours

Applying for Exhibit SpaceTo apply for exhibit space, please visit www.creditorsbar.org and complete the Exhibitor Contract. Final payment for Exhibit booths is required within 30 days of receipt of exhibit contract to guarantee booth location.

Exhibitor Opportunities

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Thursdays,May 16 / October 17

Fridays,May 17 / October 18

Setup: 8 - 11 a.m.

Hall open: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Breakdown: 2 - 5 p.m.

Sponsorship Opportunities

For questions about the NCBA 2019 Conferences, please contact Lisa Linke at 202-861-0706.8043 Cooper Creek Blvd., Suite 206, University Park, FL 34201 • Fax: 240-559-0959 • email: conferences@creditorsbar.org

Reception in the Exhibit Hall Reception Sponsorship - SOLDThe Exhibit Hall Reception is one of the most popular events of the conference. Attendees see colleagues, meet new people, exchange ideas – they talk business! Your company can be the exclusive sponsor of one of the most popular events at the conference. Sponsorship benefits include:• Recognition as Exhibit Hall Reception Sponsor• Your company brand on all signs, napkins and table

tents displayed during the reception• (2) Complimentary Conference registrations ($1,940

- $3,260 value)

2019 Spring or Fall Conference Friday Night Special Event Sponsorship - SOLDThe Friday Night SpecialEvents are a chance forattendees to relax andhave fun. Popular past

events include private parties at theme parks, high-end restaurants, and night clubs, plus bowling and private concerts! Sponsorship benefits include:• Recognition as Friday Night Special Event Sponsor• Your company brand on all signs, napkins and table

tents displayed during the reception• (2) Complimentary Conference registrations ($1,940

- $3,260 value)

2019 Fall Conference Espresso Sidebar Sponsorship -- SOLDThe espresso will be flowing all morning from the Espresso Sidebar, branded with your logo! Professional baristas will serve complimentary espressos, lattes, cappuccinos and more. Sponsorship benefits include:• Recognition as Espresso Sidebar Sponsor• Your company brand on the signs and napkins• (1) Complimentary Conference registration ($970 -

$1,630 value)

Charging Station Sponsorship - SOLDEveryone hates it when a mobile device battery loses power half-way through the day. National Creditors Bar Association is proud to offer this convenient option for a quick re-charge to conference attendees. Your company sponsorship of the Conference Charging Station associates you with a valuable resource to conference attendees in a highly visible area at the conference. The charging station may contain promotional graphics for the sponsor.

2018 National Creditors Bar Association Scholarship Sponsorship - SOLDCompany recognition as the 2019 National Creditors Bar Association Scholarship sponsor.

Conference Pocket Agenda Sponsorship - SOLDHave your company logo prominently displayed on the front cover of pocket agenda that is placed in the badges of all conference attendees.

Lunch Sponsorships: Thursday - $5,000

Friday - $5,000After a morning full of informational sessions, conference attendees are ready for lunch! National

Creditors Bar Association provides Thursday and Friday lunch in the Exhibit Hall. Why not have your company say “Lunch is on us!” Sponsorship benefits include:• Recognition as Lunch Sponsor• Your company brand on signs, napkins and table

tents displayed during the lunch• (1) Complimentary Conference registration ($970 -

$1,630 value)

Registration Desk & Registration Website Sponsorship - SOLDThis powerful combination gets your company name in front of all conference attendees. The Registration Desk is the first place National Creditors Bar Association Conference attendees go when they arrive! It’s the first chance you have to promote your company. Sponsorship benefits include: • Direct line of sight visibility with your company

brand prominently displayed on signage at theConference registration desk!

• Your company logo is displayed on the openingpage of the Registration Website, where the majorityof the attendees register for the conference.

• Your company logo listed on the registrationconfirmation emails that are sent to all attendees

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Proud Sponsors of the National Creditors Bar Association 2018 Fall Conference

Appearance Attorneys BoothAttorneys On Demand A26Court Appearance Professionals A30Docketly E22LOGS Network D28

Collection Softwarea360inc D24Collect! Credit & Debit Collection

Software C24Hubbard Systems D21JST A25Vertican Technologies, Inc. D26

Communications SolutionsApplied Innovation, Inc. D25Engineering Innovation D22Service Exchange Network, LLC E23TriVium Systems A27

Compliancea360inc D24

ConsultingCredit & Collection Education

Forum (CCEF) A23

Information TechnologyMicrobilt C21Tracers Information Specialists, Inc. D23

InsuranceAHERN Insurance Brokerage C22

Litigant ScrubsWebRecon LLC B26

Outsourcinga360inc D24Insperity B25Provana, LLC A22

Payment Processing Specialists BoothEveryBill Payment Services C23HealPay A24PaymentVision A21

Process ServingABC Legal Services, Inc. E21EZ Messenger D27Nationwide Legal, LLC C25/C26ProVest D29/D30Service Exchange Network, LLC E23TSI Legal B28

Skip Tracers BoothPinpoint Discovery & Information

Solutions A28ProVest D29/D30Tracers Information Specialists, Inc. D23VeriFacts, Inc. E25

Trade AssociationsReceivables Management Association

International (RMA) B27

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Exhibitors by Category National Creditors Bar Association 2018 Fall Conference

Pocket Agenda

Exhibit Hall Floor Plan (Broadway E-K, Level 2)

25thAnniversary

NATIONAL CREDITORS BAR

ASSOCIATION

1993-2018

Pocket Agenda sponsored by:

Defense Bar Sponsors:Barron & Newburger, P.C.

Bedard Law Group, P.C.

The Law Offices of Ronald S. Canter, LLC

Carlson & Messer LLP

Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman and Goggin, P.C.

Messer Strickler, Ltd.

Simmonds & Narita LLP

Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, LLP

PROCESS SERVING INVESTIGATING BACKGROUNDS

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E23 E24 E25

D30

D21

D28

D23

D26D29

D22

D27

D24 D25

A21

A22

A23

A24

A25

A30

A29

A28

A27

A26

B25B28 B24B27 B26

C21

C22

C23

C24

C25

C26

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Entranceto

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Sponsorship Opportunities

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Water Cooler Sponsorship - SOLDWhat have you heard lately? Meet friends and colleagues at the official Conference Water Cooler in the exhibit hall for small talk or serious conversations! Sponsorship benefits include:• Recognition as Water Cooler Sponsor• Your company name displayed on signage at the

Water Cooler

First Timer and New Member Event Sponsorship - $3,700New National Creditors Bar Association members and first time conference attendees love this event! It’s a chance to meet new business contacts, hear different business ideas and build their contact list. Sponsoring this popular event gets your company on the radar screen of every new National Creditors Bar Association member! Sponsorship benefits include:• Recognition as Sponsor of the First Timer and New

Member Event• Your company brand on signage, napkins and table

tents

Attendee List Sponsorship - SOLDHave your company logo prominently displayed on the front cover, and a full page ad on the back cover of the attendee list that is distributed to all full conference attendees.Note: Law firms may not advertise.

Friday Breakfast Sponsorship - SOLDHelp National Creditors Bar Association Conference attendees get a great start to their day. Increase your visibility by sponsoring the Friday Breakfast. Sponsorship benefits include:• Company recognition as Breakfast Sponsor• Your company brand on signs, napkins and table

tents

Conference App Sponsorship - SOLDThe National Creditors Bar Association Conference App provides attendees valuable information throughout each conference. The app is accessible to attendees before, during and after the conference extending the value of your sponsorship beyond the show dates! Sponsorship benefits include:• A custom ad on the opening page of the app and at

the bottom of the menu page• Top of mind – Your brand viewed by attendees every

time they look at the app

Bankruptcy Track & Reception Sponsorship - $3,000Creditors rights attorneys engaged in the practice of bankruptcy increasingly turn to NCBA Conferences for education and networking. Show your support of NCBA’s Bankruptcy Section by sponsoring the Bankruptcy education track and Bankruptcy Practitioner Reception. Sponsorship benefits include:• Company recognition as Bankruptcy Track &

Reception Sponsor• Your company brand on signs, napkins and table

tents during the reception• Your company brand identified in the Bankruptcy

education session introductions

Chair Massages Sponsorship - $2,500 There’s nothing like a chair massage to relieve tension in your neck and shoulders! Conference attendees will be lining up for complimentary chair massages by professional massage therapists in the exhibit hall Thursday and Friday. Sponsorship benefits include:• Recognition as Chair Massages Sponsor• Your company name displayed on signage at the

chair massages location

Room Drop Sponsorship - $2,500 plus cost of item and hotel delivery charges Have (1) promotional piece advertising your company delivered to each attendee’s hotel room.

Custom Room Key Sponsorship – $2,500 plus cost of key cards and hotel distribution chargesWhat is the first thing you do when you check into a hotel? Get your room key! Now that room key can help promote your company! Your company brand will be printed right on a custom room key to be distributed to all conference attendees upon check-in to the hotel.

Thursday Break Sponsorship:Thursday Morning Break - SOLDThursday Afternoon Break - SOLD

Coffee service and snacks are provided on Thursday during client meetings. Sponsorship benefits include:• Company recognition as Coffee Break Sponsor• Your company brand on signs, napkins, and table

tents

Friday Break Sponsorships:Friday Morning Break - SOLDFriday Afternoon Break - SOLD

Breaks are provided for conference participants. Sponsorship benefits include:• Company recognition as Friday a.m. or p.m. Break

Sponsor• Your company brand on signs, napkins and table

tents displayed during the break

2018 Fall Conference Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TNOctober 3 - 6

25thAnniversary

NATIONAL CREDITORS BAR

ASSOCIATION

1993-2018

Conference Attendee ListAttendees registered as of September 10, 2018

Attendee list sponsored by:

PROCESS SERVING INVESTIGATING BACKGROUNDS

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WHAT WE DO• Industry Leaders in Multi-State Process

Serving and Skip Tracing• Industry Leaders in Multi-State E-Filing• Industry Leaders in Multi-State Mailing• Experts in Process Management• Experts in Process Automation

WHY CHOOSE TSI LEGAL?• Proven Processes and Procedures• Intelligent & Experienced Industry Leaders• Efficient and Effective Processes• Industry Leading Automation• Superior Client Communication• Proper Execution of Service

Florida • Colorado • Indiana888.835.1522 | tsilegal.com

BOOTH B28

Sponsorship Opportunities

For questions about the NCBA 2019 Conferences, please contact Lisa Linke at 202-861-0706.8043 Cooper Creek Blvd., Suite 206, University Park, FL 34201 • Fax: 240-559-0959 • email: conferences@creditorsbar.org6

Conference Daily Announcements Email Blast Sponsorship - SOLDEvery morning National Creditors Bar Association Conference attendees wake up and plan their day. The National Creditors Bar Association Conference Daily Announcements email is delivered straight to their email inbox before they wake up and is designed to make planning their day easier! Associate your brand with this very popular planning tool! Sponsorship benefits include:• Company recognition as the Daily Announcements

Emails Sponsor• Your company logo displayed at the top of the email

2019 Fall National Creditors Bar Association Award Sponsorships - $2,000 eachAward sponsorship choices are the Outstanding SCBA Award and the Outstanding Community Service Award. Sponsorship benefits include:• Company recognition as the Award Sponsor

Games Arcade Sponsor - $1,750Attendees can relax, blow off some steam, or compete for the top score in the NCBA Games Arcade! We’re setting up three fun arcade-style games in a special area in the conference foyer. Sponsorship benefits include: • Company recognition as the Arcade Sponsor• Your company brand displayed on signage at the

entrance to the arcade area• Sponsor will have the option to pick the 3 games

from a list of choices

Morning Announcements Video Sponsor - $1,000National Creditors Bar Association Executive Director Mark Dobosz starts off each educational day with video announcements featuring the day’s highlights. Sponsorship benefits include: • Company recognition as the Announcements

Sponsor• Your company brand displayed full size on the

screen prior to the start of the video• Your company brand displayed as a watermark in a

lower corner of the video

Conference Homepage Sponsorship: 2019 Spring Conference (December-May) - $1,0002019 Fall Conference (May-October) - $1,0002019 Full Year (Both Conferences) - $1,750

An average of over 8,000 visitors view the Conference home page on creditorsbar.org each conference. Sponsor one or both of the 2019 Conference homepages on creditorsbar.org with a 600x150 banner below the Conference menu. • Company recognition as Conference Homepage

Sponsor• Your 600x150 px maximum png or jpg logo below the

Conference homepage menu list

Guest Room Door Hangers - $1,500 (plus cost of hangers)Have your promotional door hanger left on each attendee’s sleeping room door at the Conference hotel. Sponsor provides the door hangers.

Education Session Sponsorship - $1,000 for current sponsors & exhibitors, or $1,500 as a standalone sponsorship(20 Available)Sponsor one of the conference education sessions with the option to give a 2-3 minute presentation before the session. • Company recognition as an Education Session

Sponsor• Your company brand displayed full size on the screen

during your 2-3 minute presentation prior to the startof the session

Swag Bags Sponsorship - SOLDEveryone likes to pick up swag in the exhibit hall, and your company brand will be on the free bags to collect it all! Sponsorship benefits include: • Company recognition as the Swag Bags Sponsor• Your company brand displayed on the swag bags

Goodie Bags Sponsorship - $1,000Get your brand and message out to attendees with custom goodie bags filled with treats, swag, and marketing materials, that will be distributed at conference check-in. You supply the pre-made and pre-filled goodie bags. Sponsorship benefits include: • Company recognition as the Goodie

Bags Sponsor

eat. drink. Om! Group Yoga Class Sponsorship:2019 Spring Conference - $7502019 Fall Conference - $750Both 2019 Conferences- $1,000

Help conference attendees activate and balance their chakras, find their zen, and get their dogs facing downward as the sponsor of the peaceful morning group yoga class. Following yoga, class attendees receive a delicious smoothie to jumpstart their day. • Company recognition as Group Yoga Class Sponsor

Registration Promotional Item - $525 (plus cost of item)Quantity: 800. Advertiser provides one small promotional item (key chain, luggage tag, etc.) with company logo to be displayed near the National Creditors Bar Association Conference registration desk.

COMPANY

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

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Webinar Sponsorship - $300 each or series of four (4) for $1,000Sponsoring a National Creditors Bar Association webinar or series of webinars associates your company’s brand with our year-round dedication to fully vetted educational programs and professional development. Our sponsors are recognized as partners and thought leaders evolving the legal component of the debt collection industry. National Creditors Bar Association webinars have on-demand access after the live event.

Qualified businesses can sponsor an individual National Creditors Bar Association webinar. Find out more about webinar sponsorships by emailing membership@creditorsbar.org for more information. Sponsorship benefits include:• Company recognition as Webinar Sponsor in all

marketing of the webinar• Company recognition by the webinar host• Your company brand on an opening presentation

slide

Podcast Sponsorship - $300 each or series of four (4) for $1,000Similar to a webinar, National Creditors Bar Association podcasts are pre-recorded audio presentations for NCBA members on the go. Podcasts are typically 20 - 30 minutes in length.Sponsorship benefits include:• Company recognition as Podcast Sponsor in all

marketing of the webinar• Company recognition by the podcast host

Infographic Sponsorship - $300 each or series of four (4) for $1,000Share a statistic or fact of interest with National Creditors Bar Association members and creditors right professionals via the NCBA Weekly Journal newsletter, Creditors Rights Insider newsletter, and NCBA’s Linkedin and Facebook pages. Design services are available at an additional expense. Sponsorship benefits include:• Company recognition as the infographic Sponsor

AdvertisingReach National Creditors Bar Association members and creditors rights professionals through advertising on the creditorsbar.org website, the Buyers Guide website, and in the NCBA Weekly Journal member newsletter.

Visit creditorsbar.org/advertising for more details and to view the 2019 Media Kit for Advertisers.

Reach Thousands of Creditors Rights Attorneys and Collections Professionals Each Week.

2019 Media Kit for Advertisers

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