Exhibitor eNews
June 2008 Edition

Welcome to the June 2008 issue of Exhibitor eNews. It contains all the information you will need to attend MINExpo® 2008 to be held September 22-24, 2008.

Click on the links below to see the full article.

Be Sure to Hit Your Target For MINExpo® Shipments

The installation of MINExpo® 2008 exhibits is targeted—that is, exhibitors shipping their freight directly to the Las Vegas Convention Center must have it arrive on a pre-assigned date (or later). The sheer size of the show and large number of exhibitors necessitates a targeted move-in. [ more ]

Important Upcoming Deadlines

Click the links below for more information about each upcoming deadline.

July 22
July 25
July 30
August 1
August 4
August 15

Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) Notification
Official Show Directory Advertising Space Reservation
Exhibit Design Approval
Official Show Directory Advertising Materials Due
Meeting Room Request Form Submission
Housing Reservation

Watch for Information Soon On Listing and Advertising In the Show Directory

When they arrive at MINExpo® 2008, show attendees will want to have one indispensable item at their fingertips—the Official Show Directory. It is truly a one-stop source for all the information they will need about the show—including how to get to your exhibit! [ more ]

MINExpo® 2008 Attendee Lists Coming to Exhibitors Free of Charge

Knowing prior to MINExpo® 2008 who will be attending and, following the show, who actually attended can be useful to exhibitors. That’s why we provide a complimentary pre-show list of individuals that have registered for the show. [ more ]

Check With Us for Media Attending MINExpo® and For General Press List

Wondering what news reporters and news organizations will be attending MINExpo® 2008? Need to update your general press list for planned news releases or news conferences? National Mining Association (NMA) can help. [ more ]

International Attendees and Delegations Mean More Sales, Business Opportunities

The number of countries committed to sending delegations to MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2008 is growing. At latest count, 13 countries are recruiting delegations to attend the September 22-24 mega show in Las Vegas. That number is certain to grow in the final weeks leading up to the show. [ more ]

For Everyone’s Benefit, Keep Your MINExpo® Activities On-Site

MINExpo® 2008 is working very hard to maximize attendance at the show—for the benefit of all exhibitors. That’s why there is a prohibition against any exhibitor sponsoring an activity outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center during show hours that would take attendees away from the show. [ more ]

Sponsorship Sales Active; Opportunities Still Available

Interest among exhibitors for sponsorships of MINExpo® activities is picking up as the big show looms closer. A complete list of sponsorship opportunities as well as advertising opportunities are available on the website in the Exhibitor Services section. [ more ]

Global Promotional Effort Supports MINExpo® Attendance

Promotion of MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2008 reaches virtually all corners of the globe in an attempt to attract the largest possible audience to the world’s most extensive exhibition of mining equipment, technology and services. [ more ]

Questions about your participation in MINExpo?

Contact Corey Henry (chenry@nma.org) for assistance with press kits and trade press information

Contact Moya Phelleps (mphelleps@nma.org) for assistance with exhibitor housing blocks, delegations, conference and general information, International Buyer Program

Contact Ashley West (awest@nma.org) for assistance with meeting room and press room requests, tours, special events, sponsorships and advertising

Contact minexpo@heiexpo.com for assistance with:
• Exhibit Space
• Show Regulations
• Invoices
• Registration