2024

Summit

Showcase


Summit Showcase has filled to capacity and registration is closed.

SUMMIT SHOWCASE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Tamarack Event Centre
Cragun's Resort | Brainerd

Businesses and organizations can increase their reach with professional educators while creating a strong network of associates by exhibiting at the Summit Showcase. When you need to talk with school superintendents, administrators, school board members, or teachers, the Showcase is your place to successfully connect. It’s held concurrently with a light dinner on Monday, allowing vendors more interaction time with conference attendees.

  • Register for the full Summit with a booth included or register as an Exhibitor only.
  • Exhibiting is FREE with full Summit registration. (Check box during registration.)
  • ALL Showcase registration closes October 18 or earlier if all spaces fill.
  • Exhibitor booth numbers are assigned at setup on Monday and are not available prior to the Summit.
Register for the Showcase

Plan Your Booth

  • One 8 ft. long by 30” wide covered table and two chairs are provided. Skirting, dividers, and drapery are not provided.
  • Electricity and Wi-Fi are available at every table. Vendors should supply power strips if they have multiple electrical items.
  • Table-top banners and displays work best. Floor-standing banners and exhibits may be accommodated behind tables or replace tables.
  • Confetti, glitter, rice, and bird seed are not permitted. Open-flame candles must be contained, and no fog/smoke, gas or propane devices are permitted.
  • Any provision of food or beverages must be pre-approved by Cragun’s.
  • Booth giveaways must be limited to $5 or less per individual to comply with Minnesota’s gift law for public officials.
  • Bring a small (1/2 to 1-inch) stamp or sticker to validate participants’ Showcase Passports after they visit your booth. Completed passports qualify schools to win additional prizes.
  • Need to ship items to Cragun's ahead of the Summit? Complete this form to notify Cragun's.

Set-UP & Take-Down

  • Set-up is from 3:00-5:00 pm Monday in the Event Centre. Booth displays must be set up by 5:00 pm Monday.
  • Exhibitors and all Summit attendees are provided a light dinner during the Showcase.
  • Booth take-down is from 7:00-8:00 pm Monday. No booths may remain after this time.

Non-member registration is only available as space allows. Call the MREA office at (833) MNVOICE for membership information.