When

Monday, December 3, 2018
-to-
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
         *Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar to be held
          Sunday, December 2, 2018


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Where

Radisson Hotel La Crosse
200 Harborview Plaza
La Crosse, WI 54601
 

 
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Contact

Kerri Thiel 
Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association
644 Hillcrest Drive
Suite #7
Waupaca, WI 54981
kerri@wbba.org
715-942-8180 

Crystal Buhrow, Administrative Assistant:
info@wbba.org

 

Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association
30th Annual Conference & Innkeeper Trade Show

~ Exhibitor Registration ~

Radisson Hotel La Crosse
200 Harborview Plaza

La Crosse, WI 54601

www.Radisson.com/LaCrosseWI

December 3-5, 2018 (Monday - Wednesday)
*Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar to be held on Sunday, December 2, 2018


Please plan on exhibiting at our 30th Annual Conference & Innkeeper Trade Show! 


Get your products/services in front of B&B’s

in Wisconsin and Inns throughout the Midwest!

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All Exhibitors have the opportunity to choose one of the following*: 

 PLATINUM Sponsorship
ELITE Sponsorship
2-Day Exhibitor
1-Day Exhibitor

*Detailed information on benefits, events, meals, & hotel below


All General Exhibitor Benefits - Including PLATINUM, ELITE, 2-Day, and 1-Day Vendors:

  • NEW -  Meals and coffee breaks will be served in the Vendor Mart area, giving vendors maximum exposure to our attendees in this spacious and well laid-out conference/banquet space!
              *NEW - This includes the Tuesday evening dinner and it will be an event! In lieu of a sit-down banquet, delicious food stations and bar will be within the vendor area with lots of mixing/mingling with attendees and vendors!
  • Meet, socialize, and network and get your products/services in front of B&Bs in Wisconsin and Inns throughout the Midwest. Provide sample products and promotional material and sell - no commission/added costs!
  • Table, covering, skirting, 2 chairs, and wireless internet.
  • Company inclusion on the WBBA website and in the conference program - to include company website links, logo, description, and contact information.

PLATINUM Sponsorship Benefits Only:

  • All general exhibitor benefits with the addition of:
  • All three days available for you to attend: Monday (begins with afternoon breakout sessions and then evening B&B tours/reception), Tuesday & Wednesday (learning and exhibitor days).
  • Prime exhibitor space location - electricity for booth included.
  • Guaranteed speaker session with the ability to discuss your company products/services as part of the educational component of your presentation.
  • One company introduction before a session/meal. Added exposure!
  • Invitation to attend all of our conference and social activities for all three days at no extra cost to you.
              * Spot on the VIP "trolley/limo" with the WBBA Board of Directors for Monday's Event
  • Private reception with the WBBA Board of Directors - Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett invited.
  • Additional sponsorship exposure through member email communication, promos, introductions, signs, banners, on screen, etc.
  • Full list of conference attendees before the conference.
  • ALL INCLUSIVE - hotel room(s), meals, all social events and activities for all three days for up to 2 people representing your company/business.
              * Hotel room upgrade to PLAZA CLUB LEVEL. 

ELITE Sponsorship Benefits Only:

  • All general exhibitor benefits with the addition of:
  • Tuesday & Wednesday (learning and exhibiting days).
  • Prominent exhibitor space location - electricity for booth included.
  • Opportunity at a speaker session (available as a first come, first serve - not guaranteed).
  • Invitation to attend conference social activities for an extra fee.
  • Additional sponsorship exposure through member email communication, promos, introductions, signs, banners, on screen, etc.
  • Full list of conference attendees before the conference.
  • Hotel room and meals for 1 person representing your company/business.
              * Hotel room upgrade to PLAZA CLUB LEVEL. 

2-Day Vendor:

  • All general exhibitor benefits for two days - December 4th & 5th (Tuesday & Wednesday).
  • Invitation to attend conference social activities for an extra fee.

1-Day Vendor:

  • All general exhibitor benefits for one day - Choice of December 4th or 5th (Tuesday or Wednesday).
  • Invitation to attend conference social activities for an extra fee.

Radisson Meeting & Event Space Information Here

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Payment accepted via check or credit card with completed registration (click the "Register Now" button at the bottom of this page). Simply send the check to the WBBA offices at the address below or call the WBBA offices for credit card processing after you register. (A 2.5% service fee will be added at the time of processing).

Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association
644 Hillcrest Drive
Suite #7
Waupaca, WI 54981
Phone: 715-942-8180

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Monday's Event - B&B and Historic Homes Tour & Reception:

  • Available to all - see price below:
  • Transportation included to tours, including:
              * Tour Castle La Crosse B&B ~ new to the WBBA membership this year, breathtaking Castle La Crosse was originally built in 1891. https://www.castlelacrossebnb.com/
              * Tour, heavy appetizers, cash bar, & some suprises at Le Chateau, on the National Historic Register, beautiful French cuisine restaurant with a European style atmosphere. http://www.lechateaulacrosse.com/
              * Returning to the Radisson, we will ride through the festive rotary Holiday lights display where more than 3,000,000 lights illuminate La Crosse’s Riverside Park. http://www.rotarylights.org/
  • Cost: $50/person for 1 & 2 Day Vendors, & ELITE Sponsors
    FREE for up to 2 people for each PLATINUM Sponsor

About Radisson Hotel La Crosse:

  • For our 1 & 2 Day Exhibitors - WBBA negotiated pricing of $114.00/night for 1 king bed or $123.00/night for 2 queen beds.
              * Inclusive of hotel fees; subject to taxes
  • For our PLATINUM & ELITE Sponsors - Negotiated price for the upgraded PLAZA CLUB LEVEL stay is $124.00/night for 1 king bed or $133.00/night for 2 queen beds.
              * Inclusive of hotel fees; subject to taxes
              * PLATINUM Sponsors: The WBBA will pay for your stay for up to 2 people and up to 3 nights.
              * ELITE Sponsors: The WBBA will pay for your stay for 1 person up to 2 nights.
              * Any additional nights needed for PLATINUM or ELITE Sponsors will be at the cost of the sponsor.

  • Room block closes on November 23, 2018. You must call the Radisson directly at 608-784-6680 Mon-Fri. 9am-5pm. Specify the WBBA when reserving your room.          
  • Complimentary parking.
  • Free Wi-Fi.
  • Use of the 24 hour business center.
  • Complimentary Airport Shuttle if flying into La Crosse.
  • Indoor Pool.
  • Limited number of pet-friendly accommodations for an additional fee.
  • PLAZA CLUB LEVEL - included for our PLATINUM & ELITE Sponsors:
              * 7th floor key-only access.
              * Evening turndown service.
              * Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cocktails for two hours in the evening.
              * In-room laptop safe.
              * Milk & cookies at bedtime.
              * Complimentary continental breakfast on the 7th floor (though complimentary breakfast will also be available for everyone in the vendor area).

 

 

 

 

 

 

WBBA CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICY - Should a conflict arise, you may cancel your registration with full refund up to 10 business days prior to the conference or November 19th, 2018. After that date, refunds are not possible. You must put your cancellation in writing to the WBBA offices directly at info@wbba.org.

Want to participate, but unable to attend? Your product giveaway, product samples, information, coupons, giveaway product/basket, can be distributed at the registration table area for a nominal $50 fee. Flyers/catalogs without a coupon/special or offer/innkeeper discount are not accepted. Simply hit "Register" and select "Non-participant - Virtual Vendor". Send your product to arrive the week of November 1st, 2018 to the WBBA offices:

Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association
644 Hillcrest Drive
Suite #7
Waupaca, WI 54981
Phone: 715-942-8180

PAYMENT OPTIONS - Payment accepted via check or credit card with completed registration (click the "Register Now" button at the bottom of this page). Simply send the check to the WBBA offices at the address above or call the WBBA offices for credit card processing after you register. (A 2.5% service fee will be added at the time of processing).

Don't forget to register for food options! It's a great way to connect with more people!