making the most of mets 2013
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August 8, 2013. The webinar will start shortly. Making The Most of METS 2013. Thank you to our sponsors:. Today’s Presenters…. Irene Dros & Sarah Westdijk METS Team Amsterdam. Julie Balzano NMMA Florida. Bryan Welsh NMMA Chicago. Philip Hammerstein U.S. Commercial Service - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Making The Most of METS 2013
August 8, 2013
The webinar will start shortly
Thank you to our sponsors:
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Today’s Presenters….Irene Dros &
Sarah WestdijkMETS TeamAmsterdam
Julie Balzano NMMAFlorida
Philip Hammerstein
U.S. Commercial Service
The Hague
Frank RettigPhoenix Intl
LogisticsChicago
Bryan Welsh NMMA
Chicago
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NMMA Export Development Program
• To support the industry’s growing export needs & identify global
opportunities for our members
• www.nmma.org/international
• More programs & export services – USA Pavilions at International Shows (METS, Colombia, Korea, China, Australia)– Webinars– Inbound buying delegations to Miami Boat Show (from 20 countries)– Market research tools
• Position NMMA globally as THE sourcing destination – “Your
Portal to Buying in North America”
Celebrating One Year!
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USA Pavilion
Over 1,000 m2 of premium space in Hall 11 with over 60 exhibitors
Second largest country pavilion only to UK
Making The Most of METS 2013
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Value Added Benefits within the USA Pavilion
• Pavilion specific promotion
& advertising
• Multiple Networking Events
• Connectivity
• Pre-show and on-site
support
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USA Pavilion Promotion & Advertising
• USA Pavilion Exhibitor List (800 copies)
• Two ½ page ads in METS Catalog (1 for USA Pavilion, 1 for cocktail)
• Advertising in all 3 days of METS Daily News
• Press Coverage & Releases
• Banners on IBI Plus E-Newsletter beginning in late October
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Networking Events:USA Pavilion Cocktail Reception
•Wednesday night: Nov. 20: 5:30 p.m.
•Unlimited invites for your clients & contacts
•“American” themed partyLive Music
Hot DogsBeer & Wine
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Daily Coffee, Refreshments & Light Snacks*
• Offered Tues, Wed., Thurs
• Beginning 30 min. prior to show opening
• Begin your networking early each day with
fellow exhibitors, in NMMA booth
• Step outside your booth with customers for
a cup of fresh coffee and snack
Networking Events:
* For USA Pavilion exhibitors only
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“Meet & Greet” Luncheon
• One hour, casual “Meet & Greet” buffet luncheon
• Take a break from set‐up to grab lunch and refreshment
• Commercial Specialists from a number of European offices in attendance
• Chat about possible market opportunities in some new countries, while establishing key relationships in others.
• Date: Monday, Nov. 18
• Place: Holland Restaurant: steps outside Hall 11
• Time: 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
• Cost: 2 Complimentary invites per USA Pavilion exhibitor
* Nominal cost for guests & non USA pavilion exhibitors
Networking Events:
*Open to all USA Exhibitors
New This Year!
RSVP Required
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Connectivity – Stay connected 24/7• NMMA/USA Pavilion specific WiFi
access
• Consistent and strong signal throughout the show
• Password protected!
• Two users per USA Pavilion exhibitor
• No video streaming allowed
Also New This Year!
* For USA Pavilion exhibitors only who booked directly
thru the NMMA
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Pre-show and On-Site Support• Registration & invoicing in US$ through the
NMMA
• Extra booth needs handled through NMMA. We bill you afterwards. (except catering)
• Discounted group hotel rates and protected room blocks at four select hotels –
– First Come, First Served
• Limited meeting rooms and storage available on first come basis, in the USA pavilion
• Assistance to ensure deadlines are met & not missed! All orders due by
Sept. 11
Space is limited. First come
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Thank you to our 2013 Sponsors:
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And now our Strategic Partner:
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Thank You!
Q & A
nmma.org/international