KAYLEIGH WOODARD MAY 11, 2009 PROMO STRATEGIES / MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS Great Lakes Industrial Technology Summit

Defining GLITS Trade Show - an event in which goods and services in a specific industry are exhibited and demonstrated Exposition - a public exhibition or show, as of artistic or industrial developments; a formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates, as of a political party, fraternal society, profession, or industry Summit - A conference or meeting of high-level leaders, usually called to shape a program of action

History An event for the diversified manufacturing community Over twenty years ago it started as the Industrial Expo to showcase products to the community that were made in the region Has progressed into a premier trade show for companies to meet with prospective buyers and suppliers, as well as provides a bridge between the region’s workforce and industry seeking skilled workers

Save The Date October 12, 14 & 15, 2009 Show hours: Monday, October 12 'Educators Day': 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday, October 14: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Event admission: Free and open to the business, engineering and educational public.

Venue Information Bayfront Convention Center  located at 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, Pa The BCC was just opened in the summer of 2007, as an exhibitor you will be provided with the newest facilities, advanced infrastructure and top-of-the-line service While attending or exhibiting the Great Lakes Industrial Technology Summit parking is free  if needed there is additional parking on State Street along the pier and west of the Convention Center at the Park and Ride.

Agenda Monday, October 12 Educators Day  9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Industry, Educator, Student, Workforce Development Panel Discussion, (in cooperation with the IU5 and its teacher in-service day) Wednesday, October 14  10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Show Hours  11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – IU5 Student field trips to GLITS  11:00 – 12:00 p.m. – Dr. Daggett presentation to students - "Preparing Students for the 21st Century“  3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Dr. Daggett presentation to industry - "Making Academics and CTE a Seamless System“  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – First Robotics Simulations

Agenda Continued … Thursday, October 15  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Show Hours  10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - R & D Tax Credit Seminar - Presented by TMG Consulting  12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Job Fair

Keynote Speaker – William R. Daggett President of the International Center for Leadership in Education Recognized worldwide for his proven ability to move education systems towards more rigorous and relevant skills and knowledge for all students No Child Left Behind Collaborated with education ministries in several countries and with the Council of Chief State School Officers, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the National Governors Association

Keynote Speaker Continued… Creator of the Application Model and Rigor/Relevance Framework  a practical planning and instructional tool for determining the relevance of curriculum and assessment to real-world situations author of eight books about learning and education, 12 textbooks and numerous research studies, reports, and journal articles

Job Fair The Great Lakes Industrial Technology Summit will use proceeds to fund engineering scholarships for locally bound college students The future of strengthening our industrial economy lies in a solid knowledge base of workers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics The Balmer scholarship, given in the junior year of a 4- year program goes to 5 students every year with a total of $100,000 awarded in the last 10 years

Registration Information 2009_Exhibitor_Application_For_Space.pdf Online Registration Free for attendees

Housing and Hotel Information Avalon Hotel 16 West 10th Street Phone: (814) BelAire-Clarion Hotel 2800 West 8th Street Phone: (814) Courtyard by Marriott 7792 Peach Street Phone: (814) Homewood Suites by Hilton 2084 Interchange Road Phone: (814)

Press Kit List of exhibitors Sponsors Staff & Volunteers Seminar Schedule

Sample Sticker $.16/piece High-grade white vinyl sticker paper with a matte finish and crack and peel backing

Specialty Advertising Items Wine box  Dark wood engraved with “Technology Council of Northwest Pennsylvania”  Inside black velvet  Wine purchased from Mazda Vineyards Beer Koozie  Sample passed around

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