CONTACT US:

1982 Velma Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211


Phone: 614.297.2375
Fax: 614.297.2376

Email: oma@ohiohistory.org

 

Support the Ohio Museums Association with your
tax-deductable donation!

A contribution to OMA will help us continue to provide important programs and services to Ohio's Museums. Your gift will help OMA stay the leading advocates for museums in Ohio!


Conference Vendor Information

Support the Ohio Museums Association while promoting your business and services to the Ohio museum community!


The Ohio Museum Association would like to thank all of the sponsors, advertisers and exhibitors that participated in the
OMA 2010 Annual Conference:
 

Sponsors:
Comp Management, Inc.
Museum Acrylics
Robbins Hunter Museum
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio

Advertisers:
Impact Communications
Museum Acrylics

Exhibitors:
Coleman Data Solutions, Inc.
Comp Management, Inc.
Impact Communications
Intermuseum Conservation Association
Museum Acrylics Co.
Ohio Humanities Council
Rudinec & Associates - Request a Print

We look forward to seeing you all again next year!


The OMA Annual Conference offers several opportunities to expose conference attendees to your business or service.

Become a 2011 OMA Conference Exhibitor!
As an Exhibitor your company receives:

  • Complimentary listing in the conference program book
  • Complimentary listing on the OMA website www.ohiomuseums.org.
  • 10% discount on display advertisement in the Conference Program Book
  • Draped 6 or 8 foot table with chair
  • Refreshment breaks and silent auction set up in the Exhibit Hall
  • One complimentary Monday Conference Registration

How to Reserve Your Space
 Space will be assigned on a first-come, first serve basis.

Deadline for reserving Exhibit Hall space is TBA.  

Sample Exhibit Hall Hours
Conference Monday, 2011
7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Set Up
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Tear Down

Exhibitors who can not send a representative to the conference may reserve space for display materials only. OMA staff will set-up simple, unmanned exhibitor displays. Materials can be mailed back at exhibitor’s expense.


Submit your application form and fees online using your

credit card with our secure, PayPal option!

 

The Ohio Museums Association has joined with PayPal, one of the most safe and secure internet payment options, to allow participants to submit their fees using their credit card. There is no extra fee to use PayPal. You don't even need a PayPal account! To use the PayPal option:

  • Fill out the Vendor Application and email the registration form to oma@ohiohistory.org or through the US Post as usual.

  • Click on the appropriate button(s) below to begin the payment process.
    * If you are registering for more than one service or event, you will need to update your "shopping cart" to reflect the number you wish to submit.

Acceptance Mark

OMA is a certified PayPal participant


Sample 2011 Conference Exhibitor Fees
One complimentary Monday conference registration is included per exhibitor (includes Monday breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and sessions). Sunday events are not included but can be purchased separately.

Exhibit Booth, Institutional Member ($165.00)

Exhibit Booth, Non-Member ($180.00)

Additional Booth Staff ($60.00 per person, includes Monday registration)

Sunday Dinner and Tour ($40.00)


Conference Hotel:

Coming soon!


Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors receive these valuable benefits:

Conference Partner Sponsorship Level (over $2000)

  • Prominently placed sign at the conference
  • Complimentary booth in the Exhibit Hall
  • Complimentary conference registration for a company representative
  • Complimentary ad in the Conference Program Book
  • Complimentary ad on the Ohio Museums Association's website
  • Recognition in all conference publicity
  • Membership mailing list
  • Listing in the Conference Program Book and on the Conference webpage

Affiliate Sponsorship Level ($1000-$1999)

  • Prominently placed sign at the sponsorship event
  • Complimentary booth in the Exhibit Hall
  • Complimentary conference registration for a company representative
  • Complimentary ad in the Conference Program Book
  • Listing in the Conference Program Book and on the Conference webpage

Associate Sponsorship Level ($50-$999)

  • Prominently placed sign at the sponsored event
  • Listing in the Conference Program Book and on the Conference webpage

Conference Event Sponsorship Opportunities:
Sunday

Dinner                                      $2000
Dessert                                     $500
 

Monday
Opening Breakfast                   $1500
Key Note Address                   $500
*Concurrent Sessions             $50
Morning Coffee Break            $200
Luncheon                                  $1800
Awards Ceremony                   $500
Afternoon Refreshments        $500
Silent Auction                          $300

General
Registration Desk                    $150
Nametags                                  $250
Speaker Costs                           $500
AV Equipment                          $400
Volunteer Gifts                        $100
Decorations                              $250
Program Book                          $500
Miscellaneous Donation         $___ 

* Sponsor a session and hand out promotional materials to the session participants and talk 2 minutes about your company.
Call 614.297.2375 or email
oma@ohiohistory.org with any questions.


Sample 2011 Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Conference sponsorships can be paid via check sent to The Ohio Museums Association, 1982 Velma Ave, Columbus, OH 43211; Sponsorship can also be paid via PayPal by clicking below.

Sunday
Dinner ($2000)

 
 
Dessert ($500)

Monday
Opening Breakfast ($1500)

Key Note Address ($500)

*Concurrent Sessions ($50)

Morning Coffee Break ($200)

Luncheon ($1800)

Awards Ceremony ($500)

Afternoon Refreshments ($500)

Exhibit Hall Door Prizes ($200)

Silent Auction ($300)


General

Registration Desk ($150)

Nametags ($250)

Speaker Costs ($500)

AV Equipment ($400)

Volunteer Gifts ($100)

Decorations ($250)

Program Book ($500)

Miscellaneous Donation

* Sponsor a session and hand out promotional materials to the session participants and talk 2 minutes about your company.
Call 614.297.2375 or email
oma@ohiohistory.org with any questions.


Advertising Opportunities

Click on Publications and Ads for additional information on advertising in the Conference program book, or on the Ohio Museums Association's website.


Silent Auction

The Ohio Museums Association will hold it's annual Silent Auction during the 2011 Conference, and you can get in on the fun!

Donate services, company products, books, T-shirts, mugs, event tickets, trips, tours, vacation home rental, dinner, employee perks, plants, or anything you'd love to bid on!

Auction items will be on view in the exhibit hall during the annual conference.
All proceeds support OMA programs.


Business Membership
Become a Business member if the Ohio Museums Association!
OMA provides the following services to its members:

  • Professional Development and Networking Opportunities through participation in our workshops and annual conference
  • Discounted Registrations, Advertising and Exhibit Hall space for the Association's Annual Conference
  • Free Subscription to Ohio Museums Monthly
  • A forum for free publicity for events in the newsletter and magazine
  • Free listing of job openings in the newsletter and web site
  • Free web site link and listing on OMA web page
  • Access to Workers' Compensation Group Rating providing discounts in annual BWC fees
  • Access to group and individual health insurance through Tabit, Arganbright & Hazelbaker
  • Access to Director's insurance and property & liability insurance through Hylant Services
  • Discounted rate for our OMA endorsed human resources consultant, Moore Stephens Apple

For more information on how to become and OMA Business Member
Click here!

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