The Virginia Community College System consists of 23 colleges located on 40 campuses, supporting more than 10,000 educators and over 380,000 students every year. Join us in this unique 3-day opportunity to reach them all.
With over 150 concurrent sessions and a variety of hands-on computer labs, VCCS New Horizons offers 800 faculty, staff, and administrators an opportunity to explore new technologies and discover innovative ways of enhancing their ability to provide students with an education that will help propel each of them to a future of success. These educators return to their colleges eager to share their experiences and new-found knowledge with their peers and students.
VCCS New Horizons 2010: Discover What's Next provides the perfect setting for vendors to share their newest products and services with table displays, presentation sessions, and at a variety of conference events and activities.
Wednesday, April 7, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 8, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibits will be located throughout the halls, guaranteeing high traffic to all exhibits.
Sign up early for the best locations!
- A variety of participation levels are available to accommodate all budgets as shown below.
- The Bronze sponsorship level is specifically for educational institutions and publishers who would like a tabletop exhibit but are not interested in presenting a session.
- Silver-level sponsors and above have the opportunity to present an hour-long concurrent session demonstrating how your company’s products and services can enhance teaching and learning, possibly conduct a lab, and distribute materials to an eager audience. See agenda.
- Your program advertisement and session abstract will be included in the conference program along with your listing in the directory. As a repository of information and ongoing reference, these programs have a long shelf life and offer great pass-along potential.
- Additional sponsorship opportunities, including participation in the Recognition of Excellence and Excellence in Education awards luncheon are available for those wishing to demonstrate an even higher level of commitment to excellence in education.
- VCCS New Horizons 2010: Discover What's Next offers the single greatest concentration of community college educators in Virginia, all under one roof and at the exact moment they are most receptive to innovation and are actively seeking to enhance their programs. Won’t you join us?
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BronzeLevel
(open to educational institutions and publishers only) |
$800 before 2/12/10— $1100 thereafter
§ Includes one 6’ display table with skirting and chair, Internet and access to 120V power outlet
§ ½ page B/W ad and program listing
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Silver Level |
$1200 before 2/12/10— $1500 thereafter
§ Includes all the above
§ Optional 60-minute concurrent session and program abstract
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Gold Level |
$1500 before 2/12/10— $1800 thereafter
§ Includes all the above, plus a second 6’ display table
§ Upgrade to a full page B/W ad and program listing
§ Second 60-minute concurrent session and program abstract
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Platinum Level |
$2000 before 2/12/10— $2500 thereafter
§ Includes all the above
§ Opportunity to schedule private meeting space during session times
§ Opportunity to reserve hospitality suite on Wednesday, April 9
§ Full page 4-color ad in program and program listing
§ Two 60-minute concurrent sessions and program abstracts
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Corporate
Co-sponsorship |
$4,000 before 2/12/10— $5,000 thereafer
§ In addition to Platinum Level benefits, your company will be singled out for recognition as a co-sponsor of one of our premier receptions or banquets.
§ You are also entitled to display large scale advertising signage in the convention area.
§ Call Nancy Harris at (804) 819-4687 for more information and selection.
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Additional Opportunities |
Program ads are also available:
Full page B/W $250 4-Color $500
½ page B/W $175
Contributions of door prizes are also gladly accepted and will be awarded at large gatherings throughout the event. |
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Payment: Please submit check payment at least two weeks prior to the conference. Checks should be made payable to the Virginia Community College System - Account 998030. They should be mailed to the Virginia Community College System, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 Attn: Nancy Harris. Unfortunately we cannot take credit cards at this time. Once checks are received, a receipt will be mailed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Nancy Harris, nharris@vccs.edu, 804.819.4687.
Vendor Lodging: Rooms are available at the Sheraton Roanoke, phone number (540) 563-9300. Identify yourself as a vendor with the VCCS New Horizons conference to receive the special conference rate. Vendors are welcome to use the dedicated shuttle service that will operate all days of the conference between the Hotel Roanoke and Sheraton.
Shipping/mailing: From March 7 – April 7, materials can be shipped to and stored at the Hotel Roanoke. Each box must be labeled with the company name, onsite vendor representative, the name “New Horizons” and booth number (to be assigned later), and the term “Vendor.” To make shipping and teardown easier, we recommend coming with a completed shipping bill and labels for the return.
Dates to Remember:
February 12 End of early-bird registration
February 26 Vendor registration cut-off date
March 1 Program ad materials (PDF format preferred) due
March 7 – April 7 Materials can be shipped to and stored at the Hotel Roanoke
April 6 9:00 pm access to hall for set-up
April 7 7:00 am access for set-up, with exhibits open from 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
April 8 8:30 am exhibits open and close at 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit teardown begins at 8:30 p.m. after the banquet.
New this year: All vendors are invited to join attendees at the pre-banquet reception in the Crystal Ballroom followed by the banquet in the Roanoke Ballroom. Take advantage of these additional opportunities to come together with our teaching professionals. Teardown of exhibits will commence following the banquet at 8:30 p.m. and must be completed by 7:00 a.m. Friday morning.
Registration is required for all vendors and those businesses purchasing in-program ads only.