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Research shows Expos are the most popular way to influence buyers and,
closing a sale at an Expo cost about 50% less than other types of sales.
Study conducted by CEIR, Center for Exhibition Industry Research
Advertisements
Texas Food & Fuel Expo ads are placed in trade journals and industry publications throughout the year. Trade Show Promotions are also displayed at TGCA & TPCA Member Grocery Wholesaler shows.
Attendee Lists
Listed below are links to the 2008 & 2009 Expo Attendees by company name only. Complete list with full contact information are available only to 2010 Contracted Exhibitors, upon request, as long as the Booth Fees have been paid in full.
 Attendees by Company Name (2008 Grapevine Expo) ~ CLICK HERE
Attendees by Company Name (2009 San Antonio Expo) ~ CLICK HERE
Badges
(6) complimentary exhibitor badges per 10x10 booth space. Badges are good for exhibit hall admission and educational sessions.
Booth Package Discount/Optional ~ $165 per 10x10
Discounted Booth Package, savings of $110 per 10’x10’ booth. Includes: 9’x10’ Classic Carpet, 1-6’x30” Skirted Table, 2-Standard Booth Chairs, 1-Waste Basket, and one time general booth cleaning/vacuuming prior to the opening of the show. Show colors for the booth carpet, booth draping and table skirts will be available in November 2009.
Dedicated Show Hours
9 hours of dedicated exhibit time.
Direct Mail
Aggressive direct mail campaign to members of TGCA, TPCA, NACS, FMI, NGA, AWMA, as well as wholesalers shows and other related association/organizations.
Exhibitor Networking Package Discount/Optional - $165 per person
Discounted Networking package, savings of $130. Includes: networking events such as Casino Party, Inspirational Breakfast, Opening Night Gala, and your choice of TGCA’s Awards Breakfast or TPCA’s Chairman’s Breakfast.
Expo Passes
(25) complimentary passes to distribute to current or potential customers. The passes admit Retailers and *Petroleum Marketers free to the Expo and Educational Sessions. TGCA & TPCA, its DSD vendors and wholesaler members will be distributing over 20,000 Expo Passes to industry retailers and petroleum marketers.
*Petroleum Marketers are marketers who own or manage, operate, or engaged in petroleum distribution and marketing.
Expo Program
Exhibitor Profile listing with a brief products and/or services description.
Expo Stickers
Four-color Expo Stickers to use on your letters, invoices, envelopes, and advertisement to inform attendees of your participation and booth number. You will receive an electronic one page, four-color Sticker Template (12 stickers per sheet) FREE.
Just print as many sheets/individual stickers needed from your printer on Avery #6879 Color Printer Labels.
Hospitality Suites
Evening of Tuesday, July 27, 2010, is reserved exclusively for hospitality suites for networking with business clients and prospects. For more information, call Annette Hicks with TPCA at (800) 460-8662.
Hot Buys & New Products Guide
Increase your exposure by announcing an Expo Show Special/Discount and/or a New Product/Service. This allows you to advertise FREE your special/discount as well as list any new products. Research shows, onsite Specials and New Products are one of the top three reasons customers come to shows.
Traffic Building Activities
A variety of activities held in the exhibit hall to keep the attendees on the show floor.
Web Exposure - FREE
Complimentary exhibitor web profile on the Texas Food & Fuel, under Attendee category button. Web profiles includes company name, booth number, company web site direct, and product/services description (50 words). Also, the profile will any show site specials/discounts and any featured new products/services. ll at NO additional cost to you, this makes exhibiting even more cost-effective; exhibitors receive continued web exposure through October 2011.
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