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August 8, 2013. The webinar will start shortly. Making The Most of METS 2013. Thank you to our sponsors:. Today’s Presenters…. Irene Dros & Sarah Westdijk METS Team Amsterdam. Julie Balzano NMMA Florida. Bryan Welsh NMMA Chicago. Philip Hammerstein U.S. Commercial Service
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August 8, 2013 The webinar will start shortly Making The Most of METS 2013 Thank you to our sponsors:
Today’s Presenters…. Irene Dros & Sarah Westdijk METS Team Amsterdam Julie Balzano NMMA Florida Bryan Welsh NMMA Chicago Philip Hammerstein U.S. Commercial Service The Hague Frank Rettig Phoenix Intl Logistics Chicago
Celebrating One Year! NMMA Export Development Program • To support the industry’s growing export needs & identify global opportunities for our members • www.nmma.org/international • More programs & export services • USA Pavilions at International Shows (METS, Colombia, Korea, China, Australia) • Webinars • Inbound buying delegations to Miami Boat Show (from 20 countries) • Market research tools • Position NMMA globally as THE sourcing destination – “Your Portal to Buying in North America”
Making The Most of METS 2013 USA Pavilion Over 1,000 m2 of premium space in Hall 11 with over 60 exhibitors Second largest country pavilion only to UK
Value Added Benefits within the USA Pavilion • Pavilion specific promotion & advertising • Multiple Networking Events • Connectivity • Pre-show and on-site support
USA Pavilion Promotion & Advertising • USA Pavilion Exhibitor List (800 copies) • Two ½ page ads in METS Catalog (1 for USA Pavilion, 1 for cocktail) • Advertising in all 3 days of METS Daily News • Press Coverage & Releases • Banners on IBI Plus E-Newsletter beginning in late October
Networking Events: USA Pavilion Cocktail Reception • Wednesday night: Nov. 20: 5:30 p.m. • Unlimited invites for your clients & contacts • “American” themed party Live Music Beer & Wine Hot Dogs
Networking Events: Daily Coffee, Refreshments & Light Snacks* • Offered Tues, Wed., Thurs • Beginning 30 min. prior to show opening • Begin your networking early each day with fellow exhibitors, in NMMA booth • Step outside your booth with customers for a cup of fresh coffee and snack * For USA Pavilion exhibitors only
New This Year! Networking Events: “Meet & Greet” Luncheon *Open to all USA Exhibitors • One hour, casual “Meet & Greet” buffet luncheon • Take a break from set‐up to grab lunch and refreshment • Commercial Specialists from a number of European offices in attendance • Chat about possible market opportunities in some new countries, while establishing key relationships in others. • Date: Monday, Nov. 18 • Place: Holland Restaurant: steps outside Hall 11 • Time: 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. • Cost: 2 Complimentary invites per USA Pavilion exhibitor * Nominal cost for guests & non USA pavilion exhibitors RSVP Required
Also New This Year! Connectivity – Stay connected 24/7 • NMMA/USA Pavilion specific WiFi access • Consistent and strong signal throughout the show • Password protected! • Two users per USA Pavilion exhibitor • No video streaming allowed * For USA Pavilion exhibitors only who booked directly thru the NMMA
Space is limited. First come Pre-show and On-Site Support • Registration & invoicing in US$ through the NMMA • Extra booth needs handled through NMMA. We bill you afterwards. (except catering) • Discounted group hotel rates and protected room blocks at four select hotels – • First Come, First Served • Limited meeting rooms and storage available on first come basis, in the USA pavilion • Assistance to ensure deadlines are met & not missed! All orders due by Sept. 11
Thank You! Q & A nmma.org/international