Educate, Entertain, Inspire.

Transcription

1 1

2 EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE BEST IN BUSINESS EXCLUSIVE FOR YOU Gypsum Management & Supply invites you to participate in the exclusive event of the year! It has been nearly seven years since the last GMS expo and, due to the high demand for another extravaganza, we are bringing BUILD AMERICA: GMS EXPO 2015 to Nashville, Tennessee. This year, the event will be bigger and better than ever before! At GMS we know the importance of building strong relationships between our manufacturing partners, our yards, and our customers. Don t miss this invitation-only event to share valuable information about your new products, processes, tools, and discuss strategies for success with decision makers from more than 140 GMS yards and their top contractors from across the country! Educate, Entertain, Inspire. 2 3

3 November 11-12, 2015 Nashville, Tennessee Music City Center AND WildHorse Saloon BUILD AMERICA: GMS EXPO 2015 brings the GMS family of manufacturers, customers, and employees together under one roof for an exclusive trade show event and party. It is the hottest spot to showcase your latest and greatest products and services, share industry knowledge, and build relationships. The EXPO features more than 70,000 square feet of exhibit space, and numerous sponsorship opportunities to fit your budget and exposure needs. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Silver Sponsorship: $5,000 Company name and logo in show guide with a 100 word description of products and services Company name and logo listed on website and mobile app New product mention in monthly newsletter sent to GMS Subsidiary personnel (over 1,000 recipients) Visit for more sponsorship information. Gold Sponsorship: $15,000 Receives the benefits of Silver Sponsorship plus: 1 sponsored event blast to GMS Contractor List Company name on event t-shirt 1 page ad in show guide Website page dedicated to product line and products being shown Platinum Sponsorship: $25,000 Receives the benefits of the Gold Sponsorship plus: Game Station Sponsor 2 page ad spread in show guide 1 hour product demo during trade show 2 minute speech at Family Jam event EXCLUSIVE Sponsorships: Opening Trade show Breakfast: Full Sponsorship: $10,000 Co-Sponsor (2): $5,000 Trade show Lunch: Full Sponsorship: $15,000 Co-Sponsor (3): $5,000 Game Station: $3,000 Social Media Wall: $7,500 FAMILY JAM Battle of the Bands: Full Sponsorship: $20,000 Co-Sponsor(4): $5,

4 Music City Center Level 3 Exhibit Hall A Opened in May 2013, the Music City Center is someplace new and special, to showcase the BUILD AMERICA: GMS EXPO This unique venue is the perfect place to bring our GMS family together all under one roof! The Music City Center has been designed from the ground up to meet any specific needs. Browse the floor plan for the best space in the house. The facility has state-of-the-art services for exhibitors including: Over 70,000 square feet of booth space Variety of booth sizes, from 10' x 10' to 30' x 30' Show floor product demo area RESERVE EARLY AND GET THE BOOTH SPACE YOU WANT! Visit for information and pricing details. 6 7

5 BUILD AMERICA: GMS EXPO 2015 cocktail reception On Expo Floor Wednesday, NovEMBER 11th 5:30 pm 7:30 pm TRADE SHOW Hours Thursday, NovEMBER 12th 9:30 am 4:00 pm Take a tour of Nashville s Music City Center, an innovative and sustainable masterpiece and winner of the 2013 Governor s Environmental Stewardship Award. Learn about its energy efficiency platform, as the building is equipped with the latest in solar panels, rainwater protection tanks, and green roofing technology. BUILD AMERICA: GMS EXPO 2015 will be held in the massive convention center, where you will have over 1.2 million square feet to wander, amongst new and pre-acquainted GMS family members. Don t miss the Music City Center s aesthetically pleasing monumental art pieces displayed throughout the convention center. Local artists such as Jamaal Sheats and Alicia Henry, were commissioned to display their unique abstract and contemporary works of art through the $2 million raised by Nashville citizens and its professional art community. Schedule at-a-glance Wednesday, November 11th 7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast and Move In 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Move In 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Lunch 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Move In 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Vendor/GMS Cocktail Reception* 7:30 pm Dinner (on own) * To be held in the EXPO Hall Exhibits area. Nashville is perfectly positioned a genuine geographic bull s-eye, where people can easily meet. Nashville is one of only six cities in the nation where three interstates connect. Nashville International Airport award-winning and designed to keep you moving, with an easy flow to and from the terminal s 45 gates. Nearby accommodations with more than 37,000 hotel rooms in the city and growing, there are hotel options to fit every price point, location, and need. GMS will provide a list of partnered hotels and discounted rates for BUILD AMERICA: GMS EXPO Check our website for details and updates. Nashville offers it all while Nashville has long been known for its expansive music scene, the talent and creativity of its culinary scene has recently put Nashville on the map. Nashville s creative spirit has certainly infiltrated into its kitchens, turning them into the chef s studio. From Southern fare to haute cuisine to quite literally everything in between, Nashville s palate offers it all! 8 9 TRAVEL Thursday, November 12th 7:00 am - 8:30 am Breakfast* 8:30 am - 9:30 am Welcome and Opening of Trade Show* 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Trade Show 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm Lunch* 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Trade Show Break-down 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Family Jam HOTEL For schedule details visit: RESTAURANTS

6 GMS Family JAM At The WILDHORSE SALOON After The Expo Thursday, NovEMBER 12th 6:00 pm 10:00 pm The GMS family is all about going out with a bang! Join us on the last night at the Wildhorse Saloon where the Battle of the Bands contest will be taking place. Finalists of the Family Jam Battle of the Bands contest will play live at the event! This historic venue has been played by the biggest names in music, Etta James, Ringo Starr, and Rick Springfield! Groove to the building beat as good company fills the three story, 66,000 square foot saloon. There will be fantastic food, an open bar, and cheers all around! You won t want to miss the Family Jam Battle of the Bands event! Battle of the Bands LIVE performances by battle of the bands finalists! Our finalists for the Family Jam Battle of the Bands contest will be announced prior to the live performance on November 12th, 2015! The winner will be determined at the Family Jam! Don t miss this chance to watch and be a part of this great performance! Visit for more information about the event

7 Gypsum Management & Supply 100 Crescent Centre Parkway, Suite 800 Atlanta, GA (800) SALES AND INFORMATION: 12