Partner Opportunities at Spring Institute for Youth Services 2022

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MLA Spring Institute for Youth Services 2022 *LEVEL UP*

March 10 – 11, 2022
Comfort Inn & Suites Conference Center
2424 S. Mission Street,
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Do you offer products and services for libraries? Don't miss the opportunity to connect with hundreds of library staff and support the premier conference for youth library services in Michigan through a sponsorship, or exhibit booth in our Expo hall! Read on for details and register as an exhibitor or sponsor by clicking the button below. 

Questions? Download the Spring Institute for Youth Services prospectus and contact Amber Sheerin, MLA Program and Event Director at (517) 881-3194 or [email protected] to learn more about sponsoring or exhibiting.

REGISTER TO SPONSOR OR EXHIBIT AT SPRING INSTITUTE 2022

About Spring Institute

Every March the Michigan Library Association hosts the Spring Institute for Youth Services, Michigan’s premier annual education event for youth library professionals. Children and teen services library professionals from across the state gather together to share, discover and experience best practices at formal sessions. vendor exhibits, and networking activities in a fun and collaborative learning environment. Spring Institute for Youth Services is an annual two-day conference that brings together nearly 200 library professionals, as well vendors, performers, and authors for two days of education, exhibits, networking, special events, and interactive activities. 

Spring Institute 2022 Venue

Comfort Inn & Suites Conference Center 
2424 S. Mission Street, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 
mtpcomfortinn.com | (989) 772-4000 

Group room rates starting at $91.00 
Reserve your room by February 23, 2022 

Learn more about Mt. Pleasant at meetmtp.com

Partnerships at a Glance

Register to Sponsor or Exhibit at Spring Institute 2021

Exhibit

Benefits to Exhibiting at Spring Institute

• Make connections with the library community at our first in-person conference since 2019!
• Non-conflict time for conference attendees to visit your exhibit
• One-day exhibit format to minimize travel costs for you and your company
• Unique networking opportunities with youth librarians from across the state
• Complimentary listing in print and online conference program
• Contact information of our attendees provided before the event and at the conclusion of the conference to extend your reach

Booth Rates

Booth Price Includes

• One standard electrical hookup, please bring your own extension cord
• Continental breakfast and lunch on March 10 for one person
• 6’ table with 2 chairs
• WiFi access

Additional Services

• Extension Cords: $10 each
• Additional breakfast and lunch: $30

Exhibit Schedule

Exhibit Booths will be open on Thursday, March 10, 2022, from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Booth Diagram:

Prize Drawing

MLA will host a prize drawing in the afternoon on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Exhibitors are encouraged to donate a prize of any value to further showcase their goods or services beyond the conference.

Sponsor

We will work with you to customize any sponsorship opportunity that best aligns with your goals and objectives and gives the maximum return on your investment for your organization and the conference attendees. We offer a wide range of sponsorship options to fit your needs and budget. If you are interested in an in-kind sponsorship or unlisted opportunity, MLA will work with you to find a solution within your budget that maximizes your investment.

Register to Sponsor or Exhibit at Spring Institute 2021

 All-Conference Sponsor — $4000 

• Podium recognition at all major events
• 5-minute speaking opportunity
• Complimentary exhibitor booth
• Opportunity to provide a maximum of 2 banner stand signs for the front of the general session room
• Company logo printed on event signage and on event website
• Mentions and thanks on social media

Welcome Reception

• Recognition at the Wednesday night welcome reception - 2 free tickets to event. Estimated attendance of 100 
• Company logo printed on reception signage and on event website

Thursday Reception — $1,500

• Recognition at the Thursday night reception
• 4 free tickets to event. Estimated attendance of 150
• Company logo printed on reception signage and on event website
• Mentions and thanks on social media

Keynote Speaker — $1,500

• Podium recognition ahead of keynote address · Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker
• Company logo on event website
• Mentions and thanks on social media

Lanyards — $1,000

• Company logo printed on lanyards given to all attendees · Company logo on event website
• Mentions and thanks on social media

Breakout Room — $750

• Opportunity to introduce speakers in your sponsored room
• Opportunity to provide a maximum of 2 banner stand signs for the front of the breakout room
• Your company provided materials and/or promotional items given to all attendees during the general session. Please provide at least 100 items
• Company logo on event website
• Mentions and thanks on social media

Afternoon Break Station — $750

• Recognition at afternoon break on Thursday or Friday · Company logo on event website
• Mentions and thanks on social media

Morning Break Station — $500

• Recognition at the mid-morning break on Thursday or Friday · Company logo on event website
• Mentions and thanks on social media
• Event Photography — $500
• Recognition on conference signage
• Company logo on event website
• Mentions and thanks on social media

Sanitizer Stations — $500

• Recognition at hand sanitizer stations located throughout the conference
• Company logo on event website
• Mentions and thanks on social media

Chair Drop — $250

• Your company provided materials and/or promotional items given to all attendees during the general session. Please provide at least 200 items
• Company logo on event website
• Mentions and thanks on social media

*Custom Sponsorship Packages are also available. Let us work with you to get the best return on your investment and get your name in front of hundreds of library professionals and key decision-makers. Contact MLA Program and Event Director Amber Sheerin at [email protected] to discuss a custom sponsorship package.

Registration Deadlines

Sponsor and Exhibitor registration Deadline: Monday, February 25, 2022

Booths are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.

Register to Sponsor or Exhibit at Spring Institute 2021

Cancellation Policy

Exhibitor booth and sponsorship cancellations must be received in writing by email no later than March 1, 2021, in order to qualify for a refund. After that date cancellations will not be refunded and amounts outstanding are owed. A $100.00 processing fee will be applied to all cancellations. Sponsorships and advertisements must be canceled in writing no less than ten (10) days prior to the event to qualify for a refund.

Consent

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, MLA meetings or other activities constitutes an agreement by the registration to the use and distribution of the registrants or attendees' image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions of such events and activities by MLA. Please contact MLA at [email protected] if you'd like to be removed from any list.

Code of Conduct

MLA is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all participants and MLA staff. Each participant, including attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, staff, service providers, is expected to understand and follow MLA policies and report any violations. These expectations apply to all MLA activities including those held in conjunction with MLA conferences, events and meetings, as well as online venues and social media.

Full Code of Conduct can be reviewed here: MLA Code of Conduct

Questions? Contact us!

For additional information or questions please contact Amber Sheerin, MLA Program and Event Director at (517) 394-2774 or [email protected].