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SUMMARY:2026 Suppliers' Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the Senses\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the Great Lakes IFT Annual Suppliers’ Day as we celebrate the senses at Devos Place.  Start the day at the annual Expo by visiting with our exhibitors\, then network with your peers at the After Party. \n\n\n\n\nGet Your Booth\n\n\n\nRegister to Attend\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttending\n\n\n\nExhibitors\n\n\n\nSponsorship\n\n\n\nAfter Party\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will:\n\n\n\nTalk to suppliers from the US and Canada. \n\n\n\nNetwork with industry professionals. \n\n\n\nCheck out the latest in new products and services in the food and beverage industry \n\n\n\nNew this year: Students! Display your poster presentations at the show. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n11:00 AM – 2:00 PMExhibitor Set-up12:30 PM – 2:00 PMTechnical Sessions2:00 PM – 5:30 PMSuppliers’ Expo6:00 PM – 9:00 PMAfter Party\n\n\n\nRegister to Attend\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Booths\n\n\n\nGet $50 off booth registration when registering before May 31\, 2026! \n\n\n\nRegistration fee: $525 \n\n\n\nIncluded with your Booth:\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n10’x10′ Exhibiting Space\n\n\n\n\n  \n8′ Black Drape behind booth\n\n\n\n\n  \n3′ Black Drape on either side of space\n\n\n\n\n  \n(1) Booth sign with Company Name & Booth #\n\n\n\n\n  \nCarpet\n\n\n\n\n  \n(1) 6′ Table w/Black Tablecloth\n\n\n\n\n  \n(2) Chairs\n\n\n\n\n  \n(1) Wastebasket\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor booth registration includes a box lunch. \n\n\n\nGet Your Booth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructions: Registering a Booth\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooths with a green fill are open for reservation. \n\n\n\n\nZoom into the map booth below to see more details on each booth – number\, size\, and cost.\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve found the right booth\, click on it to select. The panel on the left should display the relevant booth information.\n\n\n\nWhen you’re ready to move forward\, click “reserve” on the left panel. You’ll be taken to the exhibitor portal to complete your reservation.\n\n\n\nIn the registration page\, you’re able to select booth add-ons & sponsorships to your reservation.\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve selected any add-ons & your information is correctly entered – press “Reserve” at the bottom of the page. You’re all set!\n\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve registered you’ll receive information via the provided email\, as well as the link to your individual exhibitor portal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooth Extras\n\n\n\nPurchased in your ExpoFP Exhibitor profile.\n\n\n\n\n\nLead Retrieval\n\n\n\n$125 \n\n\n\nTrack your leads! Using your smart phone\, download the lead retrieval app and scan the badges of the attendees you talk to at the show! \n\n\n\nAdd comments to your leads and download your leads full information including ratings/comments in an excel spreadsheet. \n\n\n\n\nOne purchase per company – can be downloaded by multiple people\n\n\n\nDownloadable app for Android and iOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElectricity\n\n\n\n$75 \n\n\n\n\n\nExtra 6′ Table\n\n\n\n$25 \n\n\n\n\n\nLogo on Booth on Floor Map\n\n\n\n$50 \n\n\n\n\n\nLogo on Scrolling Banner on Map\n\n\n\n$100 \n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Listing\n\n\n\n$150 \n\n\n\n    Your company placed at top of list \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation policy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$225.00 refundable prior to August 18\, 2026\n\n\n\n$150.00 refundable prior to September 1\, 2026\n\n\n\nNo refunds after September 1\, 2026.\n\n\n\nContinuing to the registration page for Great Lakes Section IFT Suppliers’ Expo 2025 and selecting “Agree” signifies your agreement to these terms and conditions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a Suppliers’ Day Sponsor\n\n\n\nGive your company additional exposure and support the Great Lakes IFT Section at the same time! \n\n\n\nPurchase sponsorships in your ExpoFP Exhibitor profile. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLake Superior (Gold)\n\n\n\n$2000 \n\n\n\n\n    Logo in Booth on Expo Floor Plan \n\n\n\n    Logo in ALL Expo eMarketing as Sponsor \n\n\n\n    Signage at Expo \n\n\n\n    Logo on Expo Webpages \n\n\n\n    Logo in Header on Expo Floor Plan \n\n\n\n    Featured Listing in All Searches and Categories \n\n\n\n    Lead Retrieval \n\n\n\n    Dedicated eMarketing (send us your artwork) \n\n\n\n    Full Page Ad in Buyers’ Guide \n\n\n\n    (8) Tickets to After Party \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLake Huron (Silver)\n\n\n\n$1500 \n\n\n\n    Logo in Booth on Expo Floor Plan \n\n\n\n    Logo in ALL Expo eMarketing as Sponsor \n\n\n\n    Signage at Expo \n\n\n\n    Logo on Expo Webpages \n\n\n\n    Logo in Header on Expo Floor Plan \n\n\n\n    Half Page Ad in Buyers’ Guide \n\n\n\n    (4) Tickets to After Party \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLake Michigan (Bronze)\n\n\n\n$1000 \n\n\n\n    Logo in Booth on Expo Floor Plan \n\n\n\n    Logo in ALL Expo eMarketing as Sponsor \n\n\n\n    Signage at Expo \n\n\n\n    Logo on Expo Webpages \n\n\n\n    Quarter Page Ad in Buyers’ Guide \n\n\n\n    (2) Tickets to After Party \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch Sponsor\n\n\n\n$1500 \n\n\n\n    Signage in Lunch Area \n\n\n\n    Logo on Expo Pages \n\n\n\n    Logo on Booth Map \n\n\n\n    Featured Listing on Booth Map \n\n\n\n\n\nAfter Party Sponsor\n\n\n\n$1500 \n\n\n\n    Signage in Entry Area \n\n\n\n    Signage in After Party \n\n\n\n    Recognition on webpages & e-marketing \n\n\n\n\n\nSnack Station/Coffee Sponsor\n\n\n\n$750 \n\n\n\nSupply the snacks throughout the day! \n\n\n\n    Signage at Dedicated Food Displays \n\n\n\n    Logo on Expo Pages \n\n\n\n    Logo on Booth Map \n\n\n\n    Featured Listing on Booth Map \n\n\n\n\n\nWi-Fi Sponsor\n\n\n\n$500 \n\n\n\nLimit of 1. \n\n\n\n\n\nLanyard Sponsor\n\n\n\n$100 \n\n\n\nProviding approximately 400 lanyards and badge holders with your company’s logo. \n\n\n\nLimit of 1. \n\n\n\n\n\nBag Sponsor\n\n\n\n$100 \n\n\n\nProvide approximately 200 bags with your company’s logo. \n\n\n\nLimit of 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Buyers Guide\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuyers Guide Ads\n\n\n\nGet your ad into the show directory. Soft copies of the directories will also be used to market the 2025 Expo. \n\n\n\nFull Page Ad: $400.00 \n\n\n\nHalf Page Ad: $250.00 \n\n\n\nQuarter Page Ad: $150.00 \n\n\n\nLogo: $100.00 \n\n\n\nAll ads must be received by August 31\, 2026 to be included in the Guide. All ads should be in JPEG\, PDF or EPS form. \n\n\n\nAd Sizes (No Bleeds)\n\n\n\nFull page: 8.5×11 \n\n\n\nHalf page horizontal: 8.5×5.5 \n\n\n\nHalf page vertical: 4.25×11 \n\n\n\nQuarter page: 4.25×5.5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter Party\n\n\n\n\n\nMore info coming soon! \n\n\n\nRegister to Attend\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\n$65/person\n\n\n\nEach After Party ticket includes 2x drink tickets.\n\n\n\nAdditional drink tickets available for purchase online\, venue will not have a cash bar.\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nIDC in the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel\n\n\n\n187 Monroe Ave. NW\n\n\n\nGrand Rapids\, MI 49503
URL:https://greatlakesift.org/event/2026-suppliers-day/
LOCATION:Devos Place\, 303 Monroe Ave. NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
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