Michigan Townships Association

Exhibitor Opportunities

Conference Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities  | Regional Summits, Professional Development Retreats & Vendor Showcase  

Join us at MTA’s 2024 Annual Educational Conference & Expo!

We are headed back to the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme Township (near Traverse City) April 22-25, 2024! 

Township officials and employees from all over the state are invited to MTA’s Conference & Expo! If local government is your market, the MTA Conference & Expo offers your company access to township officials from across the state! More than 6,500 township officials need both the education and connection offered at our Conference. And an important part of our Conference is you!

Ensure you are on the email list for Conference sponsorship opportunities and Expo registration information!

IMPORTANT: All expo registration and housing confirmations will come from MTA or our housing bureau, Grand Connection; any third-party emails or websites are fraudulent. Similarly, MTA does not use a third party to distribute attendee lists.

2024 MTA Expo

Grand Traverse Resort • Tennis Courts • April 23 & 24

Looking for an opportunity to connect one-on-one with township decision-makers? The MTA Expo guarantees access to hundreds of potential customers in a short amount of time.

Booth package includes:

  • Each standard booth is 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep, carpeted
    8-foot-high draped back wall with 3-foot-high side rails
    8-foot covered and skirted display table, two chairs and a wastebasket
  • One sign per exhibitor with company name and booth number
  • Conference program booklet (includes attendee list)
  • Listing in the April/May issue of Township Focus
  • Listing in the exhibitor product data guide in the Conference program distributed on-site to all attendees, guests, speakers and exhibitors
  • Name badges (must be submitted by April 1)

Booth assignments
Online registration is available in January! Registrations received via email or mail will be processed in the order they are received with full payment.

  • Exhibit spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to MTA Allied Service Providers and sponsors.
  • Exhibitors may not share a booth with another company.

Sponsors of the MTA Annual Educational Conference & Expo provide an invaluable service to Michigan township officials by supporting the educational and networking opportunities that help them become more effective and efficient leaders and board members.

Conference sponsorship is your opportunity to reach new and seasoned township officials and decision-makers. MTA revamped sponsorship opportunities and benefits to create one-stop shopping, heighten our sponsors’ visibility and outreach to Conference attendees, and add more value to your selected sponsorship. Some of the most valuable new sponsor benefits, at certain levels, include:

  • a FREE booth in the MTA Expo
  • complimentary registrations to attend the Conference
  • a free advertisement in the Conference program
  • and more!

MTA recognizes Conference sponsors who help us meet the needs of township government and we work hard to ensure sponsors are acknowledged throughout the entire process of promoting and staging the Conference & Expo.

 
For complete benefits and available opportunities, click here.
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Vendor Showcase
Vendor Showcase

Join us for in the fall for Vendor Showcase at MTA’s Regional Summits and Professional Development Retreats held on alternating years!

Professional Development Retreats & Vendor Showcase, Fall 2023 Save your spot today!
Regional Summits & Vendor Showcase Fall 2024

Bring together your company and township decision-makers when you promote your products and services to township leaders! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of MTA’s Vendor Showcase each fall! We’ve designed these events to bring township officials together for an exciting, educational and networking opportunity plus time to connect with township vendors! 

Limited vendor space is available at each location! Advanced registration is required.

Included:

  • Networking opportunities
  • Real sales leads
  • Meal functions with township leaders
  • Table for your display

2023 Vendor Showcase Schedule *subject to change

Sept. 27: Clerks’ Retreat 
11 a.m. Set-up
Noon Lunch
1 p.m. Vendor Parade
2:30-3 p.m. Vendor Showcase

Oct. 4: Trustees’ Retreat & Planning & Zoning Team Retreat*
7 a.m. Set-up
8 a.m. Breakfast with Trustees
8:30 a.m. Vendor Parade
10 a.m. Vendor Showcase
Noon Lunch with P&Z Team
1 p.m. Vendor Parade
2:30 p.m. Vendor Showcase 

Oct 5: Supervisors’ Retreat & Strategic Management & Innovation Retreat* 

8 a.m. Set-up
9 a.m. Vendor Showcase (includes continental breakfast)
11:30 Vendor Showcase
1 p.m. Lunch with Supervisors
1:45 p.m. Vendor Parade
2:30 p.m. Vendor Parade &
Vendor Showcase
3:15 p.m. Vendor Showcase

Oct. 11: Treasurers’ Retreat
10:30 a.m. Set-up
Noon Lunch with Treasurers
1 p.m. Vendor Parade
2:30 p.m. Vendor Showcase

*Retreats are held in separate buildings.

Take your participation to the next level!  Become a sponsor of Regional Summits or Professional Development Retreats and get heightened visibility and exclusive marketing opportunities while supporting townships across the state. 

Sponsor benefits include:

  • Complimentary name and address list of attendees 
  • One complimentary attendee registration for full program at one event
  • Signage at all event locations
  • Recognition on MTA’s website and social media, and in event eblasts
  • Your company’s logo in event promotion and coverage in Township Focus issues, and in registration materials mailed to all townships
  • Recognition including contact information and website in the on-site agenda, and to virtual attendees
  • Recognition at welcome & opening educational session

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Be the first to learn about vendor opportunities. Submit your company name and email below.

Questions? Email MTA or call (517) 321-6467.