Advertising at the 2020 Convention

March 11, 2020 - March 13, 2020
Bridgeport Conference Center
300 Conference Center Way
Bridgeport, WV 26330
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Format: In Person

Booth Exhibits

Why exhibit with WVSHA?

  • Access: Exhibit space is easily accessible in the venue hallways where you will have direct access to talk with over 300 professionals who use your resources and products and who are likely to make referrals to colleagues and clients.
  • Relationships: Professionals like doing business with people they know and trust! You'll be able to establish one-on-one relationships with professionals who will buy your products year after year. Participants will be Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, teachers, administrators, university faculty, students, and allied professionals from multiple work settings.

What We Offer:

  • Vendor booth provides an 8'x10' area, one 6'x2'x30" table with 2 chairs and black skirting on three sides. Limitation of booth space does not allow for floor or table top displays over 8' wide. Signs and displays are not permitted to be hung on walls or ceilings.
  • Free convention registration for your primary booth staff member. See our exhibit offerings for details and exclusions.
  • Complimentary refreshments will be available each day. Additional food & drink items are also available for purchase throughout our Convention from multiple on-site and local vendors.
  • Additional exposure is available to exhibitors who bring items for the Exhibitor Raffle. WVSHA will provide attendees with a card with all participating exhibitors. Attendees will visit each booth for exhibitor signature. Completed cards will be entered into a drawing for raffle prizes. Raffle winners will be announced on Friday at convention.
  • Easy hotel access for set-up and tear down. See the Hotels section of the Convention page for available group rates.
  • The Bridgeport Conference Center will be locked each night, so exhibits can be left up until the Convention is over.
Booth Type Cost Description
Vendor Booth $320 Manned 6'x2'x30" table with 2 chairs. Includes convention registration for one person
Browsing Booth $200 Unmanned 6'x2'x30" table for displaying information about your organization
Nonprofit / Affiliate Booth $175 Discounted rate for Vendor Booth for nonprofit organizations
Final Deadline: March 1, 2019 or when exhibit block is full.

Exhibit Hours & Schedule

Wednesday, March 11th - Set Up: 7:15-7:45 AM, Exhibit: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, March 12th - Set Up: 7:15-7:45 AM, Exhibit: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, March 13th - Set Up: 7:15-7:45 AM, Exhibit: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dismantle/Tear Down - Friday, March 13th after 5:00 PM

WVSHA staff will pick up your Raffle Box and Raffle Item before 2:00 PM on Friday.

Event Sponsorships

Sponsor one of the Convention's most attended events to have your company name and logo prominently displayed at the event, in the Convention program, and on WVSHA.org.

Catch the attention and garner the appreciation of over 300 professionals who will be in attendance.

Event Cost Program Advertising Signage
Business Meeting

Thurs 6:00 - 7:00 PM

$500 1/2 Page Ad

7-1/4" x 4-3/4"

  • Program & Registration Form w/ event listing
  • Online Sponsor List
  • Outside Room
  • On Buffet Tables
  • Recognition on Awards Luncheon Tables
Ethics Lunch

Thurs 11:30 - 1:30 PM

$750 Full Page Ad

7-1/4" x 10"

  • Program & Registration Form w/ event listing
  • Event Entry Tickets
  • Online Sponsor List
  • Speaker Podium
  • Outside Room
  • On Buffet Tables
  • Recognition on Awards Luncheon Tables
Poster Session

Fri 11:00 - 12:00 PM

$400 1/4 Page Ad

3-1/4" x 4-3/4"

  • Program & Registration Form w/ event listing
  • Online Sponsor List
  • Outside Room
  • Recognition on Awards Luncheon Tables
Please submit color logo as .jpg or .png AND your preferred URL link to advertising@wvsha.org for display on WVSHA.org

Program Bulletin Ads

Distributed to over 300 Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, teachers, administrators, university faculty, and students in attendance.

Type Size Cost
Inside Front Cover 7-1/4" W x 10" H $175
Full Page 7-1/4" W x 10" H $125
Half Page 7-1/4" W x 4-3/4" H $75
Quarter Page 3-1/4" W x 4-3/4" H $50
Business Card 3-1/2" W x 2" H $25
Deadline: March 27th
Please submit ad as .jpg or .png in color or B&W to advertising@wvsha.org

Additional Marketing Opportunities

Bags for Convention Attendees: $300

Your company’s logo and information could be handed out to every WVSHA convention attendee. This is a first-come, first-served opportunity. As the exclusive bag sponsor, your company will be responsible to order and ship the bags to WVSHA. Bags should be strong enough to hold 5 pounds.

Lanyards for Convention Attendees: $200

Your company’s logo and information could be handed out to every WVSHA convention attendee. This is a first-come, first-served opportunity. As the exclusive lanyard sponsor, your company will be responsible to order and ship the lanyards to WVSHA.

Folders for Convention Attendees: $200

Your company’s logo and information could be handed out to every WVSHA convention attendee. This is a first-come, first-served opportunity. As the exclusive folder sponsor, your company will be responsible to order and ship 1 inch 3-ring binders to WVSHA.

Support from a Distance: $150

Is your company unable to attend convention this year? You can still provide support from a distance. A 1/2 page ad will be placed in the convention folder with your company’s information. In addition, you will receive an email list for all convention attendees.

Bookings are closed for this event.

Sponsors