Ohio Credit Union League ZENITH08 -- April 24-25 in Columbus

Don’t miss this opportunity to promote your products and programs to the most concentrated collection of Ohio credit union professionals! The Ohio Credit Union System ZENITH08 is one of the largest and most prestigious credit union conventions and expo halls. It attracts the state’s most progressive CEOs, board members, volunteers, and staff members from large and small credit unions. Credit union decision makers tour the Expo Hall in search of business partners who will enable them to provide top-rate and highly competitive products and services to their members.

New for ZENITH08: The Virtual Expo Hall will allow Ohio’s credit union professionals and volunteers to find your company on-demand, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That’s more than 8,700 hours of exhibition time. Available on the Ohio Credit Union League’s Web site, each company will its their own page on the Virtual Expo Hall featuring its logo, detailed company description, sales representatives’ e-mail addresses, and a brief sales presentation video. The information will be available year-round for all of Ohio’s credit union professionals and volunteers.

The ZENITH08 Expo Hall has several features to drive your success:
• Nearly six hours of "face time"
• A Virtual Expo Hall promoting your company year-round online
• Special "early bird" pricing
• Private reception with CEOs and board chairs
• Complimentary access to Thursday’s evening networking event
• Thursday lunch in the Expo Hall
• Friday lunch in the Expo Hall
• No sessions occurring simultaneously

Register before Feb. 1, 2008, and receive a $200 discount on all exhibition opportunities. All contracts must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2008, in order to receive the Early Bird Special.

Expo Hall Info

Nearly 1,000 CEOs, senior managers, board members, and staff members from hundreds of Ohio’s most progressive credit unions are expected to attend the Ohio Credit Union League ZENITH08. These key decision makers are seeking solutions from businesses like yours.

The Expo Hall is a focal point of ZENITH08’s two-day schedule, and we invite you to share in the action. Credit union leaders rank the Expo Hall as a primary reason they attend the convention each year.

Designed with your business needs in mind, the Expo Hall’s layout maximizes traffic flow and exposure for every booth. Planned activities within the hall drive attendees in to meet and mingle with existing and prospective business partners.

Plus, the Virtual Expo Hall provides your company with 24/7 exposure for 12 months on the Ohio Credit Union League’s Web site. That’s more than 8,700 hours of virtual "exhibition" time.

Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Ohio

Virtual

The Virtual Expo Hall takes your company into the on-demand world of today’s credit unions. The Virtual Expo Hall is like an enriched online buyers guide, except users will get to learn about your company from the mouths of your company representatives. Available for more than 8,700 hours, the Virtual Expo Hall is a great bargain. The Virtual Expo Hall is available with a "live" booth at the ZENITH, and by itself.

Your company will have its own page on the Virtual Expo Hall Web site. Some of the features planned for the Virtual Expo Hall:

■	Your company’s logo
■	An in-depth description of your company’s products and services
■	A video of your company representative presenting your trade show introduction
■	A direct link to your company’s Web site
■	Your company’s contact information
■	A list of dates to remember, such as new products available or upcoming seminars
■	The ability to e-mail your company’s sales representatives

The Virtual Expo Hall will be searchable by company name and type. If someone is looking for your specific company or just looking for options within a certain field, such as design and build firms, they will be able to find just what they need.

All companies participating in the ZENITH, including the Virtual Expo Hall only option, are invited to attend ZENITH’s Thursday evening event to meet face-to-face with current and prospective clients. For virtual-only exhibitors, this complimentary opportunity provides your company the opportunity to still have a physical presence among Ohio’s credit union leaders.

Imagine the possibilities of your company, its information, direct contacts, and a one-on-one sales presentation being available at a moment’s notice.

Click here for further details and to see the Virtual Expo Hall.

Prospectus

We welcome you to access our downloadable version of the Exhibitor Prospectus which contains all the information you need for exhibiting at one of the nation's premier credit union convention. Included in the prospectus is detailed information, schedules, rules and regulations, past attendee demographics, and contract to exhibit.

Download the complete Exhibitor Prospectus

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Pricing

Early Bird Rates
Companies that submit a completed Contract to Exhibit and payment postmarked or submitted via online registration by Feb. 1, 2008, will receive their booth at a $200 discount.
Live and Virtual Expo Hall	Virtual Expo Hall only
Single Booth [10’x10’] -- $1,900 Double Booth [10’x20’] -- $2,400 Larger booths are available upon request. Contact Expo Hall Manager Jill Cottone for sizes and prices.	Virtual only -- $1,400

Regular Rates
Prices after Feb. 1, 2008.
Live and Virtual Expo Hall	Virtual Expo Hall only
Single Booth [10’x10’] -- $2,100 Double Booth [10’x20’] -- $2,600 Larger booths are available upon request. Contact Expo Hall Manager Jill Cottone for sizes and prices.	Virtual only -- $1,600

Hours

The ZENITH08’s Expo Hall includes nearly six hours of networking opportunities spread across two days. Expo Hall hours do not conflict with any general sessions or breakout sessions.

Thursday, April 24

The Expo Hall kicks off with a private Morning Reception at 11:30 a.m. Exhibitors and CEOs have described this reception as the best networking opportunity of the entire event. This brunch-like reception -- complete with lavish drinks and snacks -- with CEOs, board chairs, and other executives is your opportunity to meet exclusively with the state’s top credit union decision makers.

The grand opening of the exhibits to all attendees is marked with the always popular and well-attended lunch in the Expo Hall from 12:30-2:00 p.m. All attendees take advantage of this complimentary "walk-around" lunch to get a first-look at the exhibits while enjoying their meal.

The expo hall re-opens from 5:00-6:15 p.m. to allow credit union leaders another look at your company’s products and services. Attendees will be drawn into the hall with special prizes and one-time-only opportunities.

Company representatives staffing your booth are welcome to attend the Thursday evening event at no additional cost. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with people outside of the expo hall.

Friday, April 25

The Expo Hall reopens on Friday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for another "walk-around" lunch. Attendees flood the hall during the last two hours for their final chance to meet with vendors and learn how their credit unions can benefit from your company’s products and services

During the final 30 minutes, all exhibitors are invited to participate in prize drawings at their booths to attract attendees. See page 10 for details.

Expo Hall closes at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, and exhibitor tear-down begins at 2:45 p.m.

Contract

Contract to Exhibit

Click on the link below to download a printable version of the Contract to Exhibit.

Downloadable Contract to Exhibit

Register Online
This year we are offering the ability to register to exhibit. Currently only credit cards are accepted for payment with online registration.

Sponsor

Take your company’s exposure to leaders of the Ohio Credit Union Movement to new levels and catch every attendee’s eye. Taking advantage of the special event and contributing sponsorships of the Ohio Credit Union League ZENITH08 gives you an opportunity to maximize your company’s exposure and build relationships within the Ohio credit union community.

As the sole sponsor of a special event, your company will be on the minds of hundreds of event attendees. Your company will be known as the exclusive provider of the high-caliber speakers and high-impact events hosted during the ZENITH.

For those looking for exposure throughout the ZENITH, the contributing sponsorships are the perfect fit. The three tiers of sponsorship allow your company to get event-wide exposure at a price that fits your budget.

Participants recognize and appreciate sponsors for helping fund the ZENITH and making it more affordable for everyone.

Associate your company’s name with one of the best credit union conventions in the country and get your company noticed by nearly 1,000 attendees. Contact Phil Miller of the Ohio Credit Union League at (800) 486-2917, ext. 210, or pmiller@ohiocul.org to learn more about these sponsorship opportunities.
Read more about the sponsorships available