2025 Expo: Life Is Salty, Let’s Make It Sweet
Celebrating the Senses
Great Lakes Section IFT 2025 Expo
NEW VENUE! DoubleTree Hotel & Atrium
Join us on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Great Lakes IFT Annual Suppliers' Day as we celebrate the senses at the DoubleTree Hotel & Atrium. Start the day at the annual EXPO by visiting with our exhibitors.
Attendees will:
Talk to suppliers from the US and Canada.
Network with industry professionals.
Check out the latest in new products and services in the food and beverage industry
The After Party
This year's AFTER PARTY is at the Stratus Ballroom at the top level of the hotel. Cocktails and dinner included, conversation and fun expected! $60.00/per person
Exhibitor Booth Pricing
$400.00 for each 8x8 booth.
Booth Includes pipe and drape area with carpet, one 6' draped table, two chairs, and a standard booth sign.
Electricity: $25
Extra 6 Foot Table: $25
Schedule
Tuesday
April 29, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Exhibitor Set-up
2:00 - 5:30 PM Expo
6:00 PM The After Party
Google Calendar 
Expo Location
Overnight Guests
Reservations must be made by 5:00pm on April 7th to receive the discounted rate of $139 +tax.
If you prefer to make your reservations by phone, please call (269) 380-0320 and mention your Group Block Code (IFT).
Reserve a room2025 Expo Sponsorships
Give you company additional exposure and support the Great Lakes IFT Section at the same time!
Purchase sponsorships in your ExpoFP Exhibitor profile.
Superior (Gold)
$2000
Full page ad in Guide
Banner at Registration
Lead Retrieval
Logo on Booth Map
Logo on Scrolling Banner on Expo Site
Logo on Website and on all Attendee Marketing
Limit of 1.
Huron (Silver)
$1500
Half page ad in Guide
Banner at Registration
Lead Retrieval
Logo on Booth Map
Logo on Website and on all Attendee Marketing
Michigan (Bronze)
$1000
Quarter page ad in Guide
Banner at Registration
Logo on Booth Map
Logo on Website and on all Attendee Marketing
Erie (Snack Station)
$750
We all like snacks throughout the day!
Signage at Dedicated Food Displays
Logo on Expo Pages
Logo on Booth Map
Featured Listing on Booth Map
Lunch
$1500
Signage in Lunch Area
Logo on Expo Pages
Logo on Booth Map
Featured Listing on Booth Map
Lanyard
$100
Provide approximately 400 lanyards and badge holders with your company's logo.
Limit of 1.
Bag
$100
Provide approximately 200 bags with your company's logo.
Limit of 1.
Booth Map
$50-$150
NEW This Year!
Logo on Booth on Map: $50
Logo on Scrolling Banner on Map: $100
Featured Listing (Your company will be listed above the A's in alphabetical order) $150
2024 Buyers Guide
Buyers Guide Ads
Get your ad into the show directory. Soft copies of the directories will also be used to market the 2025 Expo.
Full Page Ad: $400.00
Half Page Ad: $250.00
Quarter Page Ad: $150.00
Company logo included as part of exhibitor listing: $100.00
All ads must be received by April 25th to be included in the Guide. All ads should be in JPEG, PDF or EPS form.
Ad Sizes (No Bleeds)
Full page: 8.5x11
Half page horizontal: 8.5x5.5
Half page vertical: 4.25x11
Quarter page: 4.25x5.5
Register Your Booth & View Exhibitors
Click on an unreserved booth to begin the registration process. Select reserved booths to learn more about the exhibitor.
Exhibitor Booth Pricing
$400.00 for each 8x8 booth.
Booth Includes pipe and drape area with carpet, one 6' draped table, two chairs, and a standard booth sign.
Electricity: $25
Extra 6 Foot Table: $25
Lead Retrieval
Track your leads! Using your smart phone, download the lead retrieval app and scan the badges of the attendees you talk to at the show!
Add comments to your leads and download your leads full information including ratings/comments in an excel spreadsheet.
- One purchase per company – can be downloaded by multiple people
- Downloadable app for Android and iOS
Purchase lead retrieval in your ExpoFP Exhibitor profile.