Annual Conference Vendor Information

The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA) will be hosting our 2024 Annual Conference in Duluth. Vendors will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals from all over the state of Minnesota. Show your support for the MSFCA and register today for the trade show and sponsorship opportunities.

Vendor Registration is Sold Out!
If you're interested in purchasing a booth space, please contact [email protected].

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Important Information

Location:	Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (350 Harbor Drive • Duluth, MN 55802)
Date:	Thursday, October 17, 2024
*Vendor Set-up:**	Wednesday, October 16, 11:00am – 7:00pm Thursday, October 17: 8:00am – 11:00am
Exhibit Hours:	Thursday, October 17: 11:00am – 6:00pm
*Tear Down:**	Thursday, October 17: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Friday, October 18: 9:00am – 12:00pm

*Apparatus vendors will receive move-in and out times closer to the Annual Conference.

Vendor Spaces

Each 8’x10’ booth space includes one 6-foot table with two chairs and meal tickets for two representatives. Meal tickets cover Thursday’s lunch. Additional meal tickets may be purchased for $40. Electricity and extra tables and chairs cost an additional fee and must be ordered. Due to space limitations, no booth or apparatus space will be held until payment is received in full. All vendors must purchase their own booth space.

Apparatus space is SOLD OUT! If you would like to be placed on a waitlist for an apparatus space, please reach out to the MSFCA Office at [email protected].

Cost

	Sustaining Member	Non-Member
Conference Booth	$800 (SOLD OUT)	$1,000 (SOLD OUT)
Non-Profit Conference Booth	$400 (SOLD OUT)	$400 (SOLD OUT)
20' Apparatus*	$800 (SOLD OUT)	$1,000 (SOLD OUT)
30’ Apparatus*	$1,600 (SOLD OUT)	$2,000 (SOLD OUT)
40’ Apparatus*	$2,400 (SOLD OUT)	$3,000 (SOLD OUT)
Add-Ons	Cost
Electricity (120 Volts)	$46.00
Carpet (9'x10')	$44.50
Extra Table (6')	$29.50
Extra Chair	$17.00
Additional Thursday Lunch Ticket	$40.00
Friday Awards Banquet Ticket	$40.00

*depending on availability

Cancellation Policy for Vendors

A cancellation penalty of 50% shall be imposed if cancellation occurs between 30 and 60 days from the first vending day of the event. If cancellation occurs under 30 calendar days of the first vending date, a 100% penalty shall be imposed.

Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

One way for you to receive additional exposure for your products and services and show additional support for MSFCA is through our conference sponsorship program. Your sponsorship will be recognized in the program materials and signage at the event.

Awards Banquet – Friday	$10,000
Reception - Wednesday (SOLD)	$5,000 (SOLD)
Breakfast (3 available) - Thursday, Friday OR Saturday	$5,000
Lunch (2 available) - Thursday OR Friday	$7,500
Memorial Service – Friday (SOLD)	$3,000 (SOLD)
Fire Officer of the Year Award for Large City	$2,000
Fire Officer of the Year Award for Small City	$2,000
Printing of On-site Conference Program	$4,000
Board Meeting – Wednesday (SOLD)	$1,500 (SOLD)
Symposium Session (multiple available)	$3,000
Educational Session (multiple available)	$1,000
Lanyards (SOLD)	$2,500 (SOLD)
Mobile App (SOLD)	$2,000 (SOLD)
Shared Sponsorship of Refreshment Break	$250