2018Convention

Chicago, ILFeb. 7-9, 2018

What is the 2018 Midwest Fabric ProductsZone Convention?

The MFPA is a trade organization comprisedof fabric product manufacturers and

suppliers to the awning and marine industry.

This three-day event is comprised of....

Hands on learningNetworking with manufacturers and suppliers

Interactive discussionsIndustry trends

Exposure of your product and servicesSourcing information

SeminarsEntertainment

Market Day1930’s Chicago Gangster Era Party

And a lot more!

c---------_ Wednesday - Feb. 7th ���-___,

2:00-11:00 PM Market Day Setup

3:00 PM Board Meeting

6:00-9:00 PM Cocktails, Dinner & Entertainment

1930s Chicago Gangster Era Theme

9:00-12:00 AM Hospitality Suite

_____ Thursday - Feb. 8th

6:00-8:00 AM Breakfast

Cooked to order in Garden Atrium

8:30 AM Load Buses for Shop Tour

9:30 AM-4:00 PM Shop Tour, Lunch, PAMA Seminar

6:00 PM-9:00 PM Awards, Cocktails & Presidents

Formal Dinner

9:00 PM-12:00 AM Hospitality Suite

______ F_r_iday - Feb. 9th

6:00-8:00 AM Breakfast

Cooked to order in Garden Atrium

8:30-10:00 AM Speaker/ Forum

10:00 AM All Member Zone Meeting

11:00 AM Lunch

12:00-3:00 PM Market Day

4:00-6:00 PM Special Event - Bowling

6:00-9:00 PM Dinner on your own

9:00-12:00 AM Hospitality Suite

The above is a tenative schedule and more details to follow.

Registration

FullRegistration

PleaseregisterbeforeJanuary6,2018toavoidtheadditionalcharges!ManufacturersCostbeforeJanuary6th:$250CostafterJanuary6th:$275

- 1fullregistrationtoincludeallevents. SuppliersLevel1CostbeforeJanuary6th:$1,500CostafterJanuary6th:$1,575

- 2fullregistrations- Fullpageadintheprogrambook - BoothforMarketDay

Each booth will be supplied with a table, chair and table linen. Additional charges may apply for two tables. - SponsorshipoftheHospitalityRoom - SponsorshipoftheBus

SuppliersLevel2CostbeforeJanuary6th:$800CostafterJanuary6th:$875- 1fullregistration- 1/2pageadintheprogrambook - Booth for Market Day

Each booth will be supplied with a table, chair and table linen. Additional charges may apply for two tables. - SponsorshipoftheHospitalityRoom

SuppliersaddingregistrantswithoneoftheabovelevelsCost:$300perregistrant

SingleDayRegistration

ThursdayManufacturescostbeforeJanuary6th:$150ManufacturescostafterJanuary6th:$175Includestourandlunch.FridayManufacturescostbeforeJanuary6th:$100ManufacturescostafterJanuary6th:$125Includesseminar,marketdayandlunch.MarketDayBoothOnlySupplierscostbeforeJanuary6th:$600SupplierscostafterJanuary6th:$675Marketdayboothonly.

Don’tforgettorenewyour2018Membershipatthetimeofregistration.

CLICKHERETOREGISTERNOW!

Hotel&ConventionLocation

EmbassySuitesbyHiltonAddress:5500NorthRiverRoadRosemont,IL60018

Phone#:(847)678-4000

RoomRate:$129pernightforsingle/double(1-2people)

AblockofroomshavebeenreservedfromSunday,February4thtoSunday,February11thwiththespecialrateuntilJanuary26,2018oruntilthegroupblockissold-out.Forreservationspleasecontactthehoteldirectlyandmentiongroupname“MFP”oryoucanbookaroomonlinebyvisitingthehotelreservationlinklistedbelow.HotelReservationLink:http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/C/CHIRMES-MFP-20180204/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

HotelTransportation:**COMPLIMENTARYAIRPORTSHUTTLE**Thehoteloffers24-hourshuttleservice.Pleasecontactthehotelforshuttletimes.

HotelAccommodations:- ATM- BusinessCenter- FitnessCenter- Pool- GiftShop/ConvenienceStore- Drycleaning/LaundryServices- Lounge- RoomService

Yes,petsareallowedatthehotel,foranadditionalfee.

ORCLICKHERETOBOOKYOURROOMTODAY

PhotoContestEachyear,MFPAoffersaphotocontestformanufacturermembers.Theindustrypeersvoteuponallprojectsduringtheconference.Thisallowsmanufacturerstoberecognizedfortheiroutstandingandinnovativework.Trivantagewillsponsorthe2018photocontestandwinnerswillbeannouncedduringthePresidentssemiformaldinneronThursday,February8th.

AllsubmittalsmustbesubmittedbeforeJanuary26thinordertoqualify.NOEXCEPTIONS!PHOTOCONTESTCATEGORIES:100seriesResidentialAwnings&Canopies–SingleFamily200seriesResidentialAwnings&Canopies–MultipleFamily300seriesCommercialAwnings&Canopies–under30linearftSPONSOREDBY:400seriesCommercialAwnings&Canopies–over30linearft 500seriesInteriorAwnings&Designs600seriesIndustrial700seriesMarine800seriesTent 900seriesNew&Unusual1000seriesFabricGraphics1100seriesFabricStructures1200seriesUpholstery

Rules for Entry 1. New installation are eligible for entry if your company has manufactured 2 of the following: 1) frame 2) cover 3) graphics 2. Recover installation are eligible if your company original manufactured both the frame and cover. 3. All work can be entered regardless of when the work was originally manufactured. 4. Previous entries are not allowed. 5. Each company is allowed only 1 entry per category. 6. Each entry is limited to 2 photos and are to be submitted via e-mail to: Jeni@lawrencefabric.com 7. Be sure to include with the photo(s) your submittal form for each photo. 8. All entries must include fabric of some kind. Metal covered awnings will not be accepted! 9. The photo contest chairman reserves the right to re-classify an entry. The decision of the chairman is final. 10. Voting will be done by ballot at the convention. 1 ballot; per company. Ballots will be provided at registration. 11. No entries will be accepted at the convention! No exceptions!

Whenuploadingyourphotosyoumusthavethesubmittalformlocatedonthenextpageinthesamefolderasyourphoto.Pleasecompressallphotosalongwiththefilledoutformintoonefolderbefore

uploading.Anyentriesuploadedwithouttherequiredinformationontheformwillbediscarded.

UploadLocation:1.Gotohttps://www.hightail.com/u/LawrenceFabric2.Draganddropyourzipfileontothewebbrowserpage.3.Type“ZonePhotoContest”inthesubjectline4.Clickthe“Send”button.Pleasemakesureyoudonotcloseyourwebbrowseruntilyouruploadiscomplete.

Photo Entry Form2018 Midwest Zone Conference

100 series Residential Awnings & Canopies – Single Family200 series Residential Awning s & Canopies – Multiple Family300 series Commercial Awnings & Canopies – under 30 linear ft400 series Commercial Awnings & Canopies – over 30 linear ft500 series Interior Awnings & Designs600 series Industrial700 series Marine800 series Tent900 series New & Unusual1000 series Fabric Graphics 1100 series Fabric Structures1200 series Upholstery

Company Name:Contact Name:E-mail Address:Street Address:Phone Number:

Please check one of the following catagories:

File Name of Photo Submitted:Number of Photos Submitted:Photo Description:

See information packet for rules and upload instructions.

Shipments

AnyitemsshippedtotheEmbassySuitesbyHiltonHotel,shouldnotarriveearlierthanthreedayspriortothefunctionandmaynotremainonpropertylongerthantwodaysafterthecompletionofthefunction.

HotelHandlingFeeCharge:TBA

Packagesshouldbeshippedto:

MidwestFabricProductsAssociationAttn:NAMEOFVENDOR/SUPPLIER

EmbassySuitesByHilton5500NorthRiverRoadRosemont,IL60018

Suppliers–GoodyBag

Ifyouwouldlikeanythingtobeputinthegoodiebags,pleasemailthemto

CameronWeldon

121LakeShoreDriveOakwoodHills,IL60013

AllitemsmustarrivebyJanuary23rd.

ProgramBooks

PleasesendallyourADtoDanAnchoratanchor@barabooawning.com.Pleaseinclude“ZoneBook”inthesubjectline.DeadlineforAdsubmissionsisDecember31st.HalfPageAd–4½”Wx3½”HFullPageAd–4½”Wx7½”H

ContactInformation

IfyouhaveanyquestionsinregardstotheconferencepleasecontactCameron.

CameronWeldoncweldon@marlentextiles.com

(847)641-9268

IfyouhaveanyquestionsinregardstoregisteringonlinepleasecontactJeni.JeniAnders

Jeni@lawrencefabric.com(636)861-0100

Updated12/2017-JA

PARTY

MarketDayMarketdayiscomprisedofmaterialandmachinemanufacturesanddistributors.Customers/manufacturerscanwalkaroundtoeachthetablesoftheabovetolookatanddiscussproductsthattheymayhaveinterestin.

CharityAuction

AcharityauctionwilltakeplacefollowingthePresidentssemiformaldinnerandawardsceremonyonThursday.Allattendeesareencouragedtomakeorbringitemsthatwillbeupontheauctionblockforalltobidon.Allproceedswillgotocharityinhonorofourfellowmembers.

1930’sChicagoGangsterEraThemeAllattendeesareencouragedtodressupinyourbest1930’sChicagoGangsterEraattireandenjoythenightsevents.