2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibition - Society for Industrial Microbiology

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EXHIIBIT PROSPECTUS
Society for Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology
2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Washington Hilton · Washington, DC
Meeting dates: August 12-16, 2012 · Show Dates: August 12-15, 2012
www.simhq.org/annual

About SIMB
The Society for Industrial Microbiology and
Biotechnology is a professional association
dedicated to the industrial application of
microbiology and biotechnology. We are
devoted to providing the highest quality
educational opportunities possible to our
members.
In 2012 we invite you to join us in our
nation's capital, Washinton, DC! Our annual
meeting is of high scientific quality
and draws an average attendance of 600
scientists working in industry, government,
and academia around the world.
Exhibitors provide first-class exhibits
featuring the latest products and services
available.
SIMB’s five meeting tracks are:
• Biocatalysis
• Environmental Microbiology
• Fermentation and Cell Culture
• Metabolic Engineering
• Natural Products
Benefits of exhibiting
• Dedicated exhibit hours
• Coffee breaks, receptions, lunches and
posters in the exhibit hall
• Complimentary registration for booth
personnel (3)
• Complimentary pre- and post-show
registrant list
• Company writeup in the Annual Meeting
Program and Abstracts and company
link and writeup on website
• FREE postcards for show marketing
Exhibit schedule
(Subject to change)
Sunday, August 12
11:00 am-4:00 pm Installation
6:00 pm-8:30 pm Exhibits open &
poster reception
Monday, August 13
9:30 am-10:00 pm Exhibits open
11:30 am-1:00 pm Exhibits open
2 noon-12:45 pm Exhibitor showcases
2:30 pm-3:00 pm Exhibits open
5:30 pm-8:00 pm Exhibits open &
poster reception
Tuesday, August 14
9:30 am-10:00 pm Exhibits open
11:30 am-1:00 pm Exhibits open
12 noon-12:45 pm Exhibitor showcases
2:30 pm-3:00 pm Exhibits open
6:00 pm-7:00 pm Exhibits open & prebanquet
reception
Wednesday, August 15
7:00 am-12 noon Dismantling
Venue
Washington Hilton
Washington, DC
The Washington Hilton hotel in Washington,
DC is a contemporary urban retreat situated
on several acres near Dupont Circle in the
heart of the nation's capital. Guests at the
landmark Hilton hotel will enjoy being in
the center of the District’s most sought after
neighborhoods, including Adams Morgan,
Woodley Park and the U Street Corridor.
The hotel is a mile from the Smithsonian
National Zoo and just four blocks from the
Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Red
Line. The Washington Hilton hotel is pleased
to unveil the completion of a $150 million
landmark restoration project - a top-tobottom
makeover where classic style meets
the contemporary attitude of this legendary
property built in 1965.
• Panoramic views of DC skyline - most
guest rooms feature beautiful city or
neighborhood views, many including
the Capitol Building and Washington
Monument
• Restaurants & Bars - All-day dining is
served at The District Line Restaurant +
Bar. Enjoy an array of local specialties,
soups, burgers, sandwiches, crab cakes
and selection of satisfying salads.
Outdoor seasonal seating. The TDL
BAR and McLellan's Sports Bar are the
perfect gathering place for a hand
crafted cocktail, a quick bite or to catch
up with friends.
• Heights Courtyard & Gardens - An
outdoor oasis unlike anything else you
will find in Washington DC. Beautiful
landscapes, cascading water features,
fire pits for evening gathering and a
breathtaking view of the Washington
DC skyline.
• On-site covered self parking garage
(fee) and Valet Parking at Lobby
entrance (fee)
Housing link
Housing and online registration are available
through the SIMB website: www.simhq.org/
annual.
Exhibitors are encouraged to
stay at the Washington Hilton
where SIMB has a room block to
fill. Please help us meet our quota.
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Left: M Street, Georgetown. Right: Washington Monument. Photo by Jake McGuire. Photos courtesy of Destination DC

Booth cost
Booth cost is $1975 for SIMB corporate
members or $2200 for non-corporate
members. Prime space, add $200. Nonprime
corner, add $100.
Booth rental
Booth rental includes:
• 8’ x 10’ booth frame with a back wall 7’
high and side rails 3’ high with divider
drapes. Do not exceed.
• 7” x 44” exhibitor identification sign
• The exhibit hall floor is carpeted. All
other booth supplies, signs, equipment,
furniture, etc. must be rented through the
official decorating company, Hargrove.
• Security service (24-hour) during installation,
operation and dismantling hours.
• One full meeting registration and two
“hall only” passes per booth.
• All booth personnel receive lunch
and coffee breaks. Exhibitor with full
meeting registration receives one
Society banquet ticket.
• Pre- and post-show attendee list
• Program and abstracts book
Exhibit staffing requirement
The exhibit booth must be staffed during
stated exhibit hours by an employee or
representative of the exhibiting company.
Space assignment
Space will be assigned in order of receipt
of application with payment in full. Corporate
members and returning exhibitors
will have priority in space selection, if the
application is received before April 1.
SIMB reserves the right to assign exhibit
space and to regulate the use of that space
or the design and appearance of any booth.
Every effort will be made to accommodate
exhibitors’ booth location requests. SIMB
reserves the right to relocate booths if absolutely
necessary and cannot guarantee
that a company will not be placed near a
competitor. In the event of a space conflict,
SIMB reserves the right to rearrange the floor
plan, relocate any space, or cancel the event
at any time prior to the exhibit opening.
Installation and dismantling
Installation of exhibits will begin Sunday,
August 12 at 11:00 am. Exhibits must
be fully installed by 4:00 pm Sunday. All
exhibits must remain intact until 7:00 am
Wednesday, August 15. Dismantling of
exhibits will begin at 7:00 am Wednesday,
August 15. No dismantling is authorized
before Wednesday morning, August 15.
All exhibits must be dismantled and crated,
ready for removal from the exhibit hall, by
12:00 noon. A service center will be staffed
by Hargrove during the installation and
dismantling periods.
Job placement service
SIMB will sponsor its traditional job placement
service. Job notices will be posted
at the Placement desk in the registration
area. Resumes will be available to employers
throughout the week. To participate,
contact Bob Berger (T/F: 941-358-5309; E:
bbberg@att.net).
Job Fair
The SIMB Job Fair will be held:
Monday, August 13, 2012
8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Setup begins 7 am)
Washington Hilton
Washington, DC
For more information on setting up your
corporate table for the job fair, contact: Bob
Berger, SIMB Placement Chair (bbberg@
att.net).
To obtain an application to register your
table for the job fair, visit: www.simhq.org/
annual/.
Cost to participate:
SIMB Corporate Member $250
Non-Corporate Member $350
Includes:
• One 2’ x 6’ table in the Job Fair location,
company sign, two chairs
• Access to private interview room
throughout the dates of the SIMB Annual
Meeting (August 12-16)
• Searchable resumes before and after
the fair
• Announcement of participation on the
SIMB website including company link
• Discount on 30-day job posting on the
SIMB career center site
• Lunch ticket
Contact SIMB
SIMB
3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 92A
Fairfax, VA 22030-2421;
T: 703-691-3357, ext. 24; F: 703-691-7991
E: meetings@simhq.org
2011 Exhibitors
Alberta Innovates
Technology Futures
Apotex Fermentation, Inc.
Applied Instrument
Technologies
Applikon Biotechnology,
Inc.
ATR, Inc.
BioSpringer North
America
Bio-Technical Resources
Biolog, Inc.
BioPro International, Inc.
BlueSens
Broadley-James
Corporation
BugLab, LLC
Chemglass Life Science
DASGIP BioTools, Inc.
FrieslandCampina Domo
Global BioIngredients, Inc.
Hamilton Company
HiMedia Laboratories PVT.
LTD.
Integrated Genomics
Lallemand
Marcor Development
Corporation
Microbiology International
New Brunswick Scientific
North Carolina State
University
Biomanufacturing
Training
and Education Center
Ocean Optics
optek-Danulat, Inc.
Pall Life Sciences
Panlabs Biologics
PreSens
Sartorius Stedim Biotech
Sensient Bio-Ingredients
Sheldon Manufacturing,
Inc.
Springer
Teknova
Traders Protein/ADM
YSI Inc.
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Exhibitor showcases
NEW TIME SLOTS
• Cost: $200. Available only to participating
exhibitors (Limit two showcases per
company).
• Each showcase slot consists of 10-minute
presentations of new products, company
profiles, etc. A moderator will keep showcases
on schedule.
• Slots available Monday and Tuesday from
12 noon-12:45 pm and will be assigned on a
first-come, first-served basis. LCD provided.
• Only handheld equipment is allowed in
the showcase.
• Time will NOT be available for pre-setup
of equipment.
• Handouts and promotional materials are
encouraged.
Advertising
Advertising is available in the 2012 Annual
Meeting Program. The program will be distributed
to all meetings attendees in their
registration packets.
To advertise, please complete the Advertising
Space Reservation Form in this brochure.
Form provides rate details and conditions.
Contact Suzannah Eller (suzi.eller@simhq.org)
for more information.
Sponsorship
Available sponsorship opportunities and related
benefits are described here. In addition
to inclusion in conference publicity, sponsors
may receive complimentary registrations or
exhibit space.
To become a sponsor, please indicate
which event, session or item you wish to support
on the Booth Application Form.
Contact Christine Lowe (chris.lowe@simhq.
org) for more information.
2011 Sponsors
ADM
Alberta Innovates
Technology Futures
Amgen
Apotex Fermentation Inc.
Cubist
Dow Agrosciences
Lonza
Marcor
Monserate Biotechnology
Novozymes
Pfizer
Sapphire Energy
Waksman Foundation
for Microbiology
$500+ Basic sponsorship
Company name featured on SIMB annual meeting webpage,
in meeting program, and on signage.
____General meeting sponsorship
____Specific session
$1000+ Company Image Package
Company image featured on SIMB annual meeting webpage, in meeting
program, and on meeting banner and signage.
____General meeting sponsorship
____Specific session
$3000+ Company Image and Meeting Registration Package
Company Image Package plus one complimentary full meeting
registration providing full access to all meeting sessions and events.
____Coffee break(s) (M–Th)
____Pre-banquet reception (Tu)
____Internet lounge (one day)
____General meeting sponsorhsip
____Specific session
$5000+ Deluxe Company Image and Meeting
Registration Package
Company Image Package plus two complimentary full meeting registrations
and two complimentary exhibit hall passes for additional
representatives.
____Conference tote bags (inquire re: exact cost)
____Poster session reception (Su, M)
$15,000+ Sunday Night Reception Package
Company Image Package plus five complimentary full meeting registrations,
up to five complimentary exhibit hall passes, one standard 8 x 10
exhibit booth, and your literature in attendee tote bags.
____The meeting kicks-off with the keynote address and poster session.
The first opportunity to promote your organization.
$25,000+ SIMB Annual Banquet Package
Company Image Package plus five complimentary full meeting registrations,
up to five complimentary exhibit hall passes, one standard 8 x 10
exhibit booth, and your literature in attendee tote bags.
____Annual dinner and wine followed by award presentations and
banquet speaker.
Lincoln Memorial. Courtesy of Destination DC
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meeting program
Biocatalysis
• Enzyme for biomass treatment
• Chemo-enzymatic approaches (hybrid)
• Halogenases and dehalogenases
• Enzyme engineering and directed evolution
• Whole cell biocatalysis
Environmental
• Zero waste technologies
• Environmental Metagenomics
• Advances in microbial fuel cells
• Bioremediation and biodegradation
• Biohydrogen production
Fermentation and Cell Culture
• Cell Culture
• Advancement in solid state fermentation: Microbial
adaptation of liquid cultures as inoculum
• Evolution, adaptation, mutation and selection in fermentor
• Fermentation of unrefined feedstocks
• Feeding and optimization strategies in fermentation
Metabolic Engineering
• Bulk/Commodity Biochemicals from Renewable Resources
• Specialty Chemicals/Materials from Renewable Resources
• Metabolic Engineering for Advanced Biofuels (I)
• Metabolic Engineering for Advanced Biofuels (II)
• Metabolic Engineering of Extremophiles or organisms with
less developed genetic systems
Natural Products
• Agri-chemicals
• Ribosomal peptides
• Natural products from unusual sources
• Bioengineering in drug discovery
• Novel enzyme mechanisms in biosynthesis and secondary
metabolism
Special Sessions
• Next generation DNA sequencing technologies and
applications
• Computational, omics, and systems biology approaches to
fermentation
• Synthetic biology tools and applications
• Regulation of microbial gene expression by RNA and its
potential for practical applications
• Women in industrial microbiology
• Student oral presentations
• Fund-raising and financing for the biotechnology industry
Premeeting workshops
Student contributed papers
Two poster sessions
Sunday, August 12
Meeting Schedule
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Premeeting workshops
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amgen keynote lecture
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Opening poster reception
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Exhibits open
Monday, August 13
8:00 am - 4:00 pm SIMB Job Fair
8:00 am - 11:30 am 6 concurrent sessions
9:30 am - 10:00 am Exhibits open
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Exhibits open
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lunch for attendees in hall
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Quarter Cent. Club lunch
12 noon - 12:45 pm Exhibitor showcases
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 6 concurrent sessions
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Exhibits open
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Industry Award
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Poster session/reception
tba
Actinomycete Lect./Dinner
Tuesday, August 14
6:00 am - 7:00 am Annual 5K FunRun/Walk
8:00 am - 11:30 am 6 concurrent sessions
9:30 am - 10:00 am Exhibits open
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Exhibits open
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lunch for attendees
12 noon - 12:45 pm Exhibitor showcases
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 6 concurrent sessions
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Exhibits open
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Exhibits open/Pre-banquet
reception
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Society Banquet
Wednesday, August 15
7:00 am - Noon Exhibits dismantle
8:00 am - 11:30 am 6 concurrent sessions
11:30 am - 12:30 pm SIMB annual Business
Meeting
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Student Mentoring Luncheon
Free afternoon + evening
Thursday, August 16
8:00 am - 11:30 am 6 concurrent sessions
Lunch on your own
1:00 am - 2:00 pm Charles Thom Award Lecture
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 6 concurrent sessions
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Washington Hilton
Columbia Hall
Color Key Prime* Non-prime** Basic Unavailable. SIMB booth
Booth Pricing (All booths are 8 'x 10' unless otherwise noted.)
SIMB Corporate Member : $1975.00 Non-Corporate Member: $2200.00
*For prime space, add $200. **For non-prime, add $100.
EXHIBITOR TERMS & CONDITIONS
Cancellation: It is mutually agreed that in
the event of cancellation of the SIMB
Annual Meeting (the “Meeting”) or exhibition
due to circumstances outside SIMB’s
reasonable control, including but not limited
to fire, strikes or other labor disputes, picketing,
embargo, injunction, acts of war, act
of God, civil unrest, disease, governmental
regulations, emergencies, curtailment of
transportation facilities, weather, change in
economic conditions, or any other causes
which would make the Meeting impossible,
illegal, or impractical to operate as planned,
upon notice by SIMB this agreement will be
terminated and SIMB shall determine (in its
reasonable discretion) an equitable basis for
the refund of a portion of the exhibit fee,
after due consideration of its expenditures
and commitments already made.
The cancellation provisions in this section
are expressly agreed by Exhibitor and
SIMB to act as a waiver of the provisions of
any state or local law, statute or regulation, to
the extent that such provisions are contrary
to the purpose or intent of this section.
Exhibitor cancellations
Requests for cancellations must be submitted
in writing to the SIMB office. Upon cancellation,
SIMB shall use reasonable efforts in
the ordinary course of business to resell
cancelled space. No refunds will be issued
by SIMB after space assignments have been
made unless the space is actually resold. If
resold, SIMB will retain an administrative fee
equal to 20% of the cost of the total booth
space. No refunds will be issued after July
12, 2012.
Use of space: All exhibits must be professional
quality. Products and services to
be exhibited must be in keeping with the
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interests of SIMB. SIMB reserves
the right to reject any exhibitor
that it determines (in its sole
judgment) to be objectionable
or otherwise inimical to the success
of the Meeting. No assignment
or subleasing of space is
permitted. Two companies may
not occupy the same booth. No
side rails or counters may exceed
4’ in height; background must
not exceed 7’ in height, including
signs. Backgrounds must not
protrude from the rear more than
a maximum of 50% of the depth
of the booth. Demonstrations or
displays away from the exhibit
hall during exhibit hours, except
with permission of SIMB, are prohibited.
No booth may block the
view of surrounding booths and
must have adequate see-through
area. Exhibitors may not place
anything in the aisles during
exhibit hours. SIMB reserves the
right to limit or restrict operations,
which for any reason might
be considered objectionable (in
its sole judgment), without any
liability for refund or any damage
or loss suffered by the exhibitor.
Exhibitor must not cause or
suffer any waste, damage, disfigurement
or injury to the location
where the exhibit will be displayed.
Exhibitor must promptly
cause the repair of every injury or
damage to the premises caused
by Exhibitor or any of its subcontractors,
employees, agents,
licensees, invitees, or any other
person associated with Exhibitor
in any way. No repairs may be
undertaken without SIMB’s prior
consent.
Shipping instructions: All shipping
must be handled through
Hargrove. No shipping may be
received until the exhibitor has
arrived at the WASHINGTON
HILTON. SIMB shall not be responsible
for loss, damage, or theft of
shipped materials.
Security: General security for
the exhibit area will be provided,
but SIMB and the WASHINGTON
HILTON do not guarantee, nor
protect exhibitors against loss of
any kind. Exhibitors are advised
to carry their own insurance. Each
Exhibitor must be responsible for
its own property through insurance
or self-insurance and shall
indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the Society for Industrial
Microbiology and Biotechnology
(SIMB) and the WASHINGTON
HILTON any and all claims, losses,
injuries, or damages (including
reasonable attorney’s fees) arising
out of their participation as
an exhibitor at the Meeting.
Prohibited conduct: The following
practices are prohibited:1)
Soliciting or distributing promotional
material, samples, catalogs,
pamphlets, or publicity, except
in the exhibitor’s space; 2) Use of
disruptive audio equipment; 3)
Use of noisy electrical or mechanical
equipment; 4) Entry into another
exhibitor’s booth without
permission; 5) Photographing or
examining another exhibitor’s
booth without permission; 6)
affixing anything to columns,
walls, floors or other parts of the
WASHINGTON HILTON’s building
or furniture by any means; 7)
Selling in the exhibit areas or in
meeting rooms. All determinations
of prohibited conduct shall
be made by SIMB in its discretion,
and shall be without prior warning
or right to appeal.
Except as expressly provided
herein or authorized by SIMB
in writing, Exhibitor shall not
during the term hereof or at any
time hereafter, represent itself
as having any relationship with
SIMB or the Meeting, or use SIMB
or the Meeting’s name or logo
in any manner for Exhibitor’s
publicity or any other purposes.
Insurance: The exhibitor assumes
the entire responsibility
and liability for losses, damages
and claims arising out of injury
or death to persons, or loss or
damage to exhibitor’s displays,
equipment and other property
brought upon the premises of
the WASHINGTON HILTON and
shall indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless the Society for
Industrial Microbiology and
Biotechnology (SIMB) and the
WASHINGTON HILTON, and any
officer, director, representative,
agent or employee of the foregoing
from any and all losses,
damages and claims.
Exhibitor, at its sole cost
and expense, shall procure and
maintain in full force and effect,
covering the performance of
the services required under this
Agreement, the insurance coverage
set forth below. All insurance
shall be procured from
reputable insurers authorized to
do business in the state where
the Meeting will take place. If
Exhibitor fails to obtain or maintain
the required insurance, SIMB
shall have the right to treat such
failure as a breach of contract and
to exercise all appropriate rights
and remedies. The insurance
requirements set forth herein
are not intended and shall not
be construed to modify, limit or
reduce the indemnification made
in this contract by Exhibitor to
SIMB or to limit Exhibitor’s liability
under this contract to the
limits of the policies of insurance
required to be maintained by
Contractor hereunder.
Workers’ Compensation and
Employers’ Liability (unless
Exhibitor has no employees).
Workers’ Compensation:
Statutory limits
Employers’ Liability:
$500,000 Each Accident –
Bodily Injury by Accident
$500,000 Each Employee –
Bodily Injury by Disease; and
$500,000 Policy Limit – Bodily
Injury by Disease.
All States Endorsement
General Liability Insurance.
Limit of liability: $1,000,000 per
occurrence combined single
limit for bodily injury(including
death) and property damage
liability.
Should SIMB or the Meeting
venue require additional or different
insurance from Exhibitor,
Exhibitor agrees to comply with
their requirements.
SIMB shall be named as
additional insureds on all insurance
policies, and Exhibitor shall
deliver insurance certificate(s)
evidencing the same at least ten
(10) days prior to the first day of
the Meeting.
Safety, fire and health: No open
flame is permitted. No painting,
mixing of chemicals, pyrotechnics,
or explosive materials is
allowed in the exhibit hall at any
time. Exhibits using food, beverage,
ink, chemical or other liquids
must be installed over visqueen.
Exhibitors are responsible for disposing
of all reagents or chemicals
used in their exhibit, as well
as any cost associated with doing
so. The Society for Industrial
Microbiology and Biotechnology
(SIMB) and the WASHINGTON
HILTON will not be responsible for
disposing of any materials.
No food may be served or
sampled without SIMB’s prior approval.
Exhibitor must also secure
all health licenses and comply
with all laws and regulations
governing food service. Proof of
compliance therewith shall be
provided to SIMB upon request.
Trademarks/Copyrights: SIMB
shall not be liable for and expressly
disclaims any liability
for infringement or alleged infringement
of the trademarks,
copyrights or other intellectual
property of any third party arising
out of the actions of any exhibitor.
Exhibitors shall indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless SIMB
from any claims or damages (including
but not limited to reasonable
attorney’s fees) arising from
alleged or proven intellectual
property violations.
Amendments: SIMB reserves
the right to interpret, amend and
enforce these terms and conditions
in its sole discretion. Written
notice of any amendments shall
be given to each exhibitor. Each
Exhibitor and its employees,
agents and contractors agree
to abide by all terms and conditions
set forth herein or by any
subsequent amendments and
interpretations.
Enforcement: Any Exhibitor not
abiding by the terms and conditions
set forth herein may forfeit
the right to participate in future
exhibitions, may be asked to
leave the event without refund,
and may be subject to additional
penalties. All determinations by
SIMB shall be made in its sole
discretion, and shall be final.
Exhibitors may only staff
booths with their employees,
agents, or contractors. No other
persons may be brought to the
Meeting by Exhibitors without
paying the applicable Meeting
attendance fee and meeting
any qualification criteria for
attendance.
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Booth Application
Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Meeting dates: August 12-16, 2012 • Show dates: August 12-15, 2012 • Washington Hilton • Washington, DC
By filling out this form, you agree to the terms and conditions laid out in this brochure. Corporate members and returning exhibitors, submit
application by April 1 for priority space assignment. Please type or print clearly.
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Please read the terms and conditions found in this prospectus.
2) Complete the contract application in full. Sign and return with payment to SIMB, 3929 Old Lee Highway,Suite 92A, Fairfax, VA 22030. All payments must be
made in US funds. Space is not confirmed until payment is received.
3) Submit the Representative Information Form and EMAIL a 50-word company description to Nancy Gorell (nancy.gorell@simhq.org). NO FAXES.
4) Reminder: Corporate members save on exhibits and advertising! Submit Corporate Membership and Advertising Space Reservation forms.
BOOTH SPACE
1) Number of booths reserved (SIMB Corporate member): __________ @ $1,975 (Non-corporate member): __________ @ $2,200
2) Prime space: __________ @ $200 Non-prime: __________ @ $100
3) Booth choice(s): 1st__________ 2nd ___________ 3rd ____________ 4th ___________ 5th ___________
4) Competitors we request not to be placed next to:_____________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5) List company information as it should appear in conference materials:
COMPANY NAME: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________ Fax: _______________________ E-Mail (required): ____________________________________________
INCREASE VISIBILITY
1) Marketing. Exhibitor showcases. See page 4 for description. _______ @ $200 = ___________
We would like receive complimentary marketing postcards (quantities limited): 250 ______
2) Advertising. Complete Advertising Space Reservation Form on page 10. Reservation deadlines: Annual Program June 8.
3) Sponsorship. Please indicate which event/item you would like to sponsor. See page 4 for further details.
TOTAL BOOTH COST $______________
____ General Meeting sponsorship ($500+) $________________
____ Session or track sponsorship ($500+) $________________
Funds may be used for a session to assist travel for speakers.
Session titles are organized by meeting track.
____ Poster session reception ( S) ($15,000+).
Held in the exhibit hall.
____ Quarter Century Club luncheon (M) ($3,000+). Honors attendees
with 25 or more consecutive years of SIM membership.
____ Poster session reception (M) ($5,000+). Held in the exhibit hall.
____ Coffee break(s) ($3,000+ each) (M-Th)
____ Internet Lounge (M-Th) ($3,000+ for one day)
____ Pre-Banquet Reception (Tu)
Held in the exhibit hall.
____ Annual Banquet (Tu) ($25,000+)
____ Conference tote bags. Contact chris.lowe@simhq.org for pricing.
PAYMENT
Please include payment for the total amount. SIMB Federal ID# 35-6026526
TOTAL OPTIONAL COST $____________
Total Amount: $______________
Invoice my company Check Credit Card
VISA MC AmEx #__________________________________
Exp. date: __________
Card holder’s name (print): ____________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________________
GRAND TOTAL $____________________
RETURN APPLICATION WITH PAYMENT TO: Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, 3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 92A, Fairfax,
VA 22030, T: 703.691.3357 ext. 24; F: 703.691.7991; Email: nancy.gorell@simhq.org
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Representative Information
Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Meeting dates: August 12-16, 2012 • Show dates: August 12-15, 2012 • Washington Hilton • Washington, DC
RETURN WITH BOOTH APPLICATION
Please email this completed form to nancy.gorell@simhq.org or fax to SIMB (703-691-7991). Type or print clearly. For additional booths or personnel,
please reproduce form.
Company:
No. of booths contracted:
Registration is limited to three exhibitors per booth. One exhibitor will receive full access to the entire meeting (both the exhibit hall and
sessions), the other two exhibitors are exhibit hall access only. If either wish to attend sessions, they must register for the meeting. Forms are
available online at www.simhq.org.
Representative to receive the full exhibit/session registration
Name:
Company Address:
City/State/Zip:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
I will attend the Society dinner on Tuesday evening (complimentary).
I will not attend the Society dinner on Tuesday evening, but reassign my ticket to:
Please register me for the following:
Tuesday
5K Fun Run/Walk ____ # attending NC
(Hold Harmless form required.)
Representatives to receive exhibit hall access only
Note: Exhibitors with hall access must pay the full or one-day registration fee to
attend sessions. Tickets for all other special events must be purchased.
Name:
Company Address:
City/State/Zip:
Tel:
Email:
Fax:
Please register me for the following:
Tuesday
Society Dinner ____ @ $80.00 $
5K Fun Run/Walk ____ # attending NC
TOTAL1 $
Name:
Company Address:
City/State/Zip:
Tel:
Email:
Fax:
Please register me for the following:
Tuesday
Society Dinner ____ @ $80.00 $
5K Fun Run/Walk ____ # attending NC
TOTAL 2 $
PAYMENT
Please include payment for the total amount. SIMB Federal ID# 35-6026526
Total Amount: $______________
Invoice my company Check Credit Card
VISA MC AmEx #__________________________________
Exp. date: __________
Card holder’s name (print): ____________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________________
GRAND TOTAL $____________________
RETURN APPLICATION WITH PAYMENT TO: Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, 3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 92A, Fairfax,
VA 22030, T: 703.691.3357 ext. 24; F: 703.691.7991; Email: nancy.gorell@simhq.org
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Advertising Space Reservation Form
RETURN TO SUZI.ELLER@SIMHQ.ORG
Advertising is available in the 2012 Annual
Meeting Program, which will be distributed
to all meeting attendees in their registration
packets.
Deadlines
Space Reservation
Annual Meeting Program - 6/8/12
Ad Material
Annual Meeting Program - 6/22/12
Digital file requirements
PDF, EPS, and TIFF files are accepted. No
application files will be accepted (i.e. Word,
Powerpoint, QuarkXpress, etc.).
Conditions
Subject to approval by the editor. Advertisers
assume full responsibility for advertising
claims. Cancellations are not honored after
closing dates and may be subject to prorated
cost.
Ship materials to
Annual Meeting Advertising
SIMB
3929 Old Lee Highway
Suite 92A
Fairfax, VA 22030
P: 703.691.3357 ext 27
F: 703.691.7991
E: suzi.eller@simhq.org
2012 Program rates
SIMB Corporate members (b/w)
Size
Rate
Full page $950
1/2 page $775
1/4 page $675
Non-corporate members (b/w)
Size
Rate
Full page $1,050
1/2 page $875
1/4 page $775
COMPANY:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Contact:
Authorized Signature:
AGENCY (if applicable):
Contact:
Address:
Fax:
URL:
Color and position rates
All color and position rates are in addition to
b/w space rates.
• Matched 2nd color: $550 each
• 3&4-color: $1,100
• Cover 2: $300
• Opposite cover 2: $300
• Cover 3: $300
• Cover 4: $400
Phone:
E-mail:
BILLING CONTACT:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Fax:
Fax:
Discounts
All display ads are eligible to recieve a 15%
discount when placed by a third-party ad
agency with the agency’s insertion order.
PUBLICATION AD SIZE COLOR POSITION TOTAL COST
Annual Program
Trim size
Program: 8 1/2” x 11”
Keep live material at least 3/16” (4.7625 mm)
from trim.
Diamond Discount. To which issues do you wish to apply the discount:
Web Advertising. Would your company be interested in advertising on the SIMB website if such an
opportunity was available Yes No
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SIMB Corporate Member Application
Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Meeting dates: August 12-16, 2012 • Show dates: August 12-15, 2012 • Washington Hilton • Washington, DC
SIMB offers three levels of corporate membership.
Bronze level at $700, provides the following benefits:
• Discount on exhibit space for your company
• One regular SIMB membership for a representative with subscriptions to SIMB News and JIMB
• Reduced rates on advertising in SIMB News, plus a free corporate profile in one issue.
• Availability of the SIMB membership mailing list at a reduced cost (20% off)
• Free announcements of contracts awarded, new products or publications & personnel changes listed in SIMB News (50 words or less)
• Recognition in every issue of SIMB News and JIMB
• Company link and description included on the corporate membership page of SIMB’s website (50 words or less)
• Discounts on job postings in SIMB’s online career center
Gold - $1200, includes Bronze level benefits plus
• Two additional full exhibitor registrations with banquet ticket (total 3)
• One additional regular SIMB membership (total 2)
• Company logo included on the corporate membership page on SIMB’s web site
• Three free uses of the SIMB membership mailing list (and 20% discount on additional mailing lists)
Diamond - $2000, includes Gold level benefits, plus
• One additional full exhibitor meeting registration with banquet ticket (total 4)
• One free Exhibitor Showcase (10 minutes) at Annual Meeting
• One $500 credit toward an ad placement (Ad placement cost must be at least $500 before credit can be applied)
• Company logo and link added to rolling display on SIMB's homepage
Our company will join SIMB as a corporate member in the following category:
Bronze, $700 Gold, $1200 Diamond, $2000
Name of Company:
Company website:
Authorizing officer who is to receive
all billing information:
Name ____________________________
Title _____________________________
Address __________________________
_________________________________
City, State, ZIP_____________________
Country___________________________
Tel _______________________________
Fax _______________________________
E-mail ____________________________
RETURN APPLICATION WITH
PAYMENT TO:
SIMB
3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 92A
Fairfax, VA 22030
T: 703.691.3357 ext. 23
F: 703.691.7991
Email: membership@simhq.org
Company representative who will
receive membership:
Name ____________________________
Title _____________________________
Address __________________________
_________________________________
City, State, ZIP_____________________
Country___________________________
Tel _______________________________
Fax _______________________________
E-mail ____________________________
____ Please do not send me SIMB
information via email.
____ Please do not include me on any
SIMB mailing lists.
____ Please do not include my information
in the SIMB online membership
directory.
Please select a delivery method for JIMB.
NOTE: SIMB News is availalbe online only.
____ Print copy via post office
____ Online only access
Additional company representative
(Gold and Diamond Only):
Name ____________________________
Title _____________________________
Address __________________________
_________________________________
City, State, ZIP_____________________
Country___________________________
Tel _______________________________
Fax _______________________________
E-mail ____________________________
____ Please do not send me SIMB
information via email.
____ Please do not include me on any
SIMB mailing lists.
____ Please do not include my information
in the SIMB online membership
directory.
Please select a delivery method for JIMB.
NOTE: SIMB News is availalbe online only.
____ Print copy via post office
____ Online only access
PAYMENT (SIMB Federal ID# 35-6026526)
Total Amount: $______________ Invoice my company Check (Payable to SIMB) Credit Card
VISA MC AmEx #____________________________________ Exp. date: __________ Security Code: __________
Card holder’s name (print): ____________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________
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www.simhq.org/annual
SIMB Upcoming Meetings
2012
Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals • May 7-10 • Sheraton New Orleans • New Orleans, LA
SIMB Annual Meeting and Exhibition • August 12-16 • Washington Hilton • Washington, DC
Recent Advances in Microbial Control (RAMC) • October 28-31 • Hilton Old Town Alexandria • Alexandria, VA
2013
Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals • April 29-May 2 • Hilton Portland • Portland, OR
SIMB Annual Meeting and Exhibition • August 11-15 • Sheraton San Diego • San Diego, CA
Recent Advances in Fermentation Technology (RAFT X) • November 3-6 • Location TBD
SIMB
3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 92A
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
T: 703-691-3357 ext 24
F: 703-691-7991
E: meetings@simhq.org
www.simhq.org