Tour:Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 9:00 AM CDT
Seminars:Friday September 26, 2014 at 8:00 AM CDT-to-Saturday September 27, 2014 at 5:00 PM CDT
South Padre Island Convention Center
7355 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
Driving Directions
Welcome to the LRGV-AIA's Building Communities Conference, the most casual and fun venue for continuing education of design, planning, and construction professionals. Booth placement is assigned on first paid basis.
When: September 25 - 27, 2014 Tour - September 26 Conference - September 26 & 27
Booth set-up is on Thursday, September 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday, September 26th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Full details will be sent to all paid exhibitors in mid-July.
Where: South Padre Island Convention Centre, 7355 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island, TX.
What: Pack your shorts and flip flops, bring your family and business associates with you and enjoy a fun-filled beach weekend while you market your products and services at the most enjoyable trade show in a relaxed South Texas Coast atmosphere.
The Exhibit Hall will be closed during all continuing education seminars, allowing all exhibitors an additional opportunity for networking and increasing face time with potential customers at no additional cost. As an exhibitor, you will have free of charge access to all educational seminars and social gatherings.
Accomodations
Holiday Inn Express - $79/night - (956)761-8844 or (888) 772-3222
Isla Grand Hotel - $119/night – (956) 761-6511 X5802 - Code - 1409 RGV AIA
Schlitterbahn - $79/night + indoor park fee - (956) 772-7873
Golf Tournament Registration - available soon - register directly with RGV Reprographics.
Sponsorship Details:
10’ x 10’ Booth Rental – includes pipe drape, table, two chairs, a 7" x 44" sign exhibiting your company name, and 2 complimentary booth participants; additional participants $50 each; listing in program.
Underwriter – includes credit for contributing $300 to conference expenses; listing in program.
Friday Breakfast Sponsor – includes large sign at your company’s booth identifying you as a break sponsor; listed on group sign situated at snack table site; listing in program, link to your website from LRGV-AIA website.
Friday Afternoon Break Sponsor – includes large sign at your company’s booth identifying you as a break sponsor; listed on group sign situated at snack table site; listing in program, link to your website from LRGV-AIA website.
Friday ˇExpo Fiesta! Sponsor – includes large banner at your company’s booth identifying you as the ˇExpo Fiesta! sponsor; listing in program, link to your website from LRGV-AIA website. The ˇExpo Fiesta! kicks off the opening of the trade show – three hours of uninterrupted time with attendees.
Saturday Breakfast Sponsor – includes large banner at your company’s booth identifying you as a break sponsor; listed on group sign situated at snack table site; listing in program, link to your website from LRGV-AIA website.
Saturday Lunch with Exhibitors Sponsor – includes large banner at your company’s booth identifying you as a break sponsor; sign at lunch entrance with your company name; listing in program, link to your website from LRGV-AIA website.
Saturday Afternoon Break Sponsor – includes large banner at your company’s booth identifying you as a break sponsor; listed on group sign situated at snack table site; listing in program, link to your website from LRGV-AIA website.
Shrimp Boil Sponsor – includes large banner at your company’s booth identifying you as the Shrimp Boil sponsor; listed on group sign situated at Shrimp Boil entrance; listing in program, link to your website from LRGV-AIA website. The Shrimp Boil is a family affair that culminates the Building Communities Conference with unlimited boiled shrimp and and beer, wine, and tea for all who attend.
Speaker Sponsor – includes large banner at your company’s booth identifying you as a speaker sponsor; large sign at seminar room with your company name; listing in program, link to your website from LRGV-AIA website.
Printing Sponsor – includes large banner at your company’s booth identifying you as a printing sponsor; listing in program, link to your website from LRGV-AIA website. Your company logo on all printed material.
Exhibitor registration includes entry into all seminars, Friday's Acme Lunch, ˇExpo Fiesta!, and Shrimp Boil. Each booth includes a table, two chairs, pipe and drape, a sign exhibiting your company name, and two complimentary booth participant passes. Take advantage of further networking opportunities by attending all seminars free of charge. Additional booth participants may register for a fee of $50 each.
Refunds will be issued if LRGV-AIA receives a written cancellation notice by August 17. An administrative fee of $50 will be retained. From August 18 until September 5, cancellations are subject to a 30 percent penalty. Registration fees become non-refundable and non-transferable after September 6. Refunds will be processed after the conference. Please email refund requests to info@lrgvaia.org.
Accomodations:
Hotel |
Group Code |
Rate |
Phone |
Holiday Inn Express |
AIA |
$79.00 |
956-761-8844 |
Isla Grand |
1409 RGV AIA |
$119.00 |
956-761-6511 |
*Schlitterbahn |
LRGV AIA |
$79.00 |
956-772-7873 |
*Additional $15.00/person for Friday and Saturday evening use of indoor Schlitterbahn park
Underwriters: