$2,510 benefits received | $7,490 is tax-deductible

• Personal recognition from podium before Keynote Address

• Banner with company logo displayed on stage during all signature events

• Opportunity to give 5-minute presentation during the Keynote Address

• Recognized as the lead sponsor for an educational workshop or award

• 10’ x 10’ “Showcase” exhibit space ($500 FMV)

• Full-page color advertisement in event program ($1150 FMV)

• Prominent logo + link on Carolina Meat Conference website

• Company logo posted to social four times before + during conference

• Four tickets to CMC (including add-on tickets for the Taste of Boone event on Tuesday evening) ($860 FMV)

$2,095 benefits received | $5,405 is tax deductible

• Personal recognition from podium before Keynote Address

• Banner with company logo displayed on stage during all signature events

• Recognized as the lead sponsor for an educational workshop or award

• 10’ x 10’ “Showcase” exhibit space ($500 FMV)

• Half-page color advertisement in event program ($950 FMV)

• Prominent logo + link on Carolina Meat Conference website

• Company logo posted to social three times before + during conference

• Three tickets to CMC (including add-on tickets for the Taste of Boone event on Tuesday evening) ($645 FMV)

$1,995 benefits received | $3,005 is tax-deductible

• Banner with company logo displayed on stage during all signature events

• “Standard” exhibit space ($400 FMV)

• Half-page color advertisement in event program ($950 FMV)

• Prominent logo + link on Carolina Meat Conference website

• Company logo posted to social three times before + during conference

• Three tickets to CMC (including add-on tickets for the Taste of Boone event on Tuesday evening) ($645 FMV)

$1,380 benefits received | $1,120 is tax-deductible

• “Standard” exhibit space ($400 FMV)

• Quarter-page color advertisement in event program ($550 FMV)

• Company listing + link on Carolina Meat Conference website

• Company name posted to social media three times before and/or during conference

• Two tickets to CMC (including add-on tickets for the Taste of Boone event on Tuesday evening) ($430 FMV)

$980 benefits received | $520 is tax deductible

• “Standard” exhibit space ($400 FMV)

• Eighth-page black and white advertisement in event program ($150 FMV)

• Company listing + link on Carolina Meat Conference website

• Company name posted to social twice before + during Conference

• Two tickets to CMC (including add-on tickets for the Taste of Boone event on Tuesday evening) ($430 FMV)

$365 benefits received | $135 is tax-deductible

• Eighth-page black and white advertisement in event program ($150 FMV)

• Company listing on Carolina Meat Conference website

• Company name posted to social twice during Conference

• One ticket to CMC (including one ticket for the Taste of Boone event on Tuesday evening) ($215 FMV)Item description

To have only an exhibition booth with no additional sponsorship benefits, the cost is $400, payable upon registration in 2024.

This sponsorship does not include any other benefits or a comped registration.

To secure your booth, you can fill out this form to let us know you’d like to hold a table!

1 - Contract. The following terms and conditions are incorporated by reference in to the Exhibitor and/or Sponsorship Contract and become binding upon acceptance of that contract between the applicant and its employees, and NC Choices (NCC) on behalf of the Carolina Meat Conference (CMC).

2 - Exhibit and Display Space Assignment. Exhibit and display table assignments will be assigned at the sole discretion of NCC & CMC. Assignments will not be made until full payment is received. Priority will be given to Sponsors who wish to have booth space or a display table.

3 - Exhibit booth specifications. a) Showcase exhibit booths are laid out in approximately 10’ (depth) x 10’ (wide) sections with one 6-foot covered and skirted table with two chairs. Your company of organization will receive ONE free conference admission for one representative. Additional representatives may attend for an additional $215. Wireless Internet connectivity is complimentary. Electricity can be arranged directly with Emily Adair at carolinameatconference@gmail.com.

4 - Exhibitor Installation and Removal. Booths must be set up and in place by 7:30 am on Tuesday, July 30 and must be broken down by 5:30pm on Wednesday, July 31. No exhibitor will be allowed to break down an exhibit booth until the close of the show at 4:30pm on Wednesday, July 31 . Any exhibitor who willfully dismantles booth prior to closing will be subject to a penalty at NCC’s and CMC’s discretion. Any materials left behind shall not be the responsibility of NCC or CMC and will not be held responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property. Sponsorship displays should not include any call to action, no comparative language and no pricing details. Please refer to the IRS guidelines Sec 13. regarding qualified sponsorships for further information.

5 - Unoccupied Booth Space. NCC and the CMC reserves the right, should any rented space remain unoccupied after the first two hours of the show’s opening, to rent or occupy said space.

6 - Company Representatives. All company representatives onsite must have a nametag and be registered. Additional company representatives must register and pay the $215 registration fee by Friday, July 12th.

7 - Endorsement. Exhibitors must understand NCC’s and CMC’s acceptance of the Exhibitor Contract and/or Sponsorship Contract no way implies endorsement of the vendor’s products, equipment and/or services.

8 - Noise and Equipment. Exhibitor agrees not to use sound, lighting or any other audiovisual equipment that in NCC’s and CMC’s sole determination, annoys or disturbs adjacent exhibitors or attendees.

9 - Payment and Refunds. All space must be paid for in advance of the show; no space will be assigned unless payment has been received. Cancellations are subject to a $100 per space cancellation fee.

10 - Shipments and Deliveries. The event space is unable to receive or store exhibitor booths or materials prior to the show. If you need to ship your materials prior to the show, please contact the event director, Emily Adair, at carolinameatconference@gmail.com to discuss arrangements. Storage and delivery fees may apply and will payable prior to releasing your materials.

11 - Damage to Property.

a) Nothing shall be nailed, stapled, taped or otherwise affixed to the walls, doors or any part of the building without permission from NCC and CMC.

b) No gasoline, kerosene, acetylene or other flammable or explosive substances will be permitted in the building.

c) All pertinent fire codes, laws, ordinances/regulations pertaining to health, fire prevention and public safety shall be strictly obeyed.

d) Exhibitors agree not to sell, serve, or give away any wine, beer, ale, liquor or other intoxicants in the exhibit area.

12 - Insurance and Liability. NCC, and the CMC will not be responsible for the safety of exhibits, exhibitors or their employees against robbery, or damage by re, accident or any other cause or injury of any character to any person or article. In all cases, exhibitors wishing to insure their goods must do so at their own expense. The exhibitor should pack small and valuable exhibit materials away at night. Should any loss or theft occur, the cooperation of the exhibitor is requested in reporting it immediately to NCC or the CMC. The exhibitor agrees to assume responsibility for damages to persons or property arising out of the use of the conference center space by the exhibitor and shall waive NCC, and the CMC for any claim arising.

13 - No Smoking Policy. Smoking is not permitted in the conference center at any time during move-in, show hours, or move-out by exhibit personnel, exhibit suppliers, or conference attendees.