93RD ANNUAL CONVENTION & MEMBERSHIP MEETING

FEBRUARY 3-4, 2015FIREKEEPERS CASINO

AND HOTELBATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN

FIRST

2-REGISTRANTS

FREE

93RD ANNUAL CONVENTION & MEMBERSHIP MEETING

FEBRUARY 3-4, 2015FIREKEEPERS CASINO

AND HOTELBATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN

WELCOME!You are invited to the 93rd Convention and Annual Meeting for the Michigan Movers Association to be held February 3-4,

2015 at the FireKeepers Casino and Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan. Join fellow movers, industry service providers and

friends for a great educational and entertaining event. We will again feature a “Taste of Michigan” wine and beer sampling.

Each exhibitor table will feature a Michigan wine or beer with hors d’oeuvres chosen by the house chef for attendee sampling.

DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO: • NETWORK with exhibitors at the Table Top show and hear a brief presentation about their products and services

Tuesday night

• LEARN from an expert on finance, pricing, expensive control and cash management.

• DINE with fellow movers and hear updates from the MPSC on our industry

• DISCUSS issues facing your business with fellow movers who share the same challenges

• ENJOY an evening relaxing with friends

• SAMPLE Michigan wines and beers at each exhibitor table.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm MMA Board Meeting

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Self Serve Registration

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Exhibitor Set Up First Come, First Served

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Understanding the Tariff Featuring Cindy Swix,

MPSC & Paul Millenbach, Foster Swift

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Reception with Exhibitors Featuring entertainment by

“Empty Canvas”. Visit with moving industry service providers and enjoy Michigan craft beers and wines.

7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Annual Banquet: Meet 2014 scholarship winners, and

enjoy a relaxing, delicious dinner with friends.

8:15 pm - 8:45 pm Meet our Exhibitors & Sponsors: Learn about products,

services and more as our exhibitors and sponsors each make 3-5 minute presentations.

8:45 pm - ??? Spa...Casino...Live music in the lounge?

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

7:30 am - 9:00 am Buffet Breakfast

7:30 am - 9:00 am Self Serve Registraton

8:00 am - 8:15 am MMA Annual Meeting & Elections

8:15 am - 9:30 am Keynote Speaker David Duryee Learn about improving margins, profitability and cash

management from an industry expert

9:30 am - 9:45 am Break with Exhibitors

9:45 am - 10:30 am — Karl Butterer Employer Do’s & Don’ts Regarding Social Media:

What can employers do to monitor and control employee social media activities. Get the facts and stay legal!

10:30 am - 11:15 am Capitol Update: What lies ahead for the moving industry

and Michigan’s business climate under the new legislature.

11:15 am - 11:30 am Break with Exhibitors

11:30 am - 12:15 pm Auctions: the Hidden ProfitCenter in Your Storage Opera-

tion. Confused by the paperwork, disclosures and rules regarding disposal of abandoned goods? Hear strategies for streamlining this process and turning problems into profits!

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch, Raffle Drawings

12:15 pm - 3:00 pm Booth Teardown

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm MPSC Update: Hear the latest on pricing, audits, compli-

ance and how to report improper competitor pricing.

1:30 pm

Adjournment

AGENDA

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BONUS SESSION: UNDERSTANDING TARIFFBring your marketing and office staff to this FREE open discussion session about the tariff. Learn how to comply with pricing guide-lines and other components of this comprehensive industry “bible.” Bring your questions and get answers from the MPSC staff.

LUNCH WITH THE MPSC: WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR REGULATORJoin the leadership from the Motor Carrier Division of the MPSC for our annual update on regulatory issues affecting HHG movers. Director Dr. Nick Nwabueze, Auditor Cynthia Swix and others will be present to discuss current moving industry issues within the MPSC and respond to your questions about the tariff, on road enforcement and more.

WHAT A HEAD FOR 2015 FOR MICHIGANS ECONOM-IC CLIMATE

Susan J. Demas, brings more than 13 years of experience in political journal-ism, completing a Knight Foundation fellowship in campaign finance and spe-cializing in poll analysis. Susan’s work has been featured in more than more than 70 national, international and re-gional media outlets including NBC News, Newsweek, Forbes, The Econo-

mist, and more.

EMPLOYEES SOCIAL MEDIA THE DO’S AND DON’T’SKarl Butterer is an established litigator with more than 15 years of highly successful legal experience representing gov-ernmental entities, manufacturers, small businesses, health care providers, and large corporations. He joined the firm in 2012 and currently concentrates his practice in the areas of employment, torts, civil rights, contract disputes, and com-

mercial litigation. Karl has been recog-nized by Martindale-Hubbell, as he has been given the top AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating. Additionally, Amer-ican Lawyer Media has selected Karl as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Em-ployment.

Karl gives employers practical advice from the initial hire to the termination of the employment re-lationship to help them comply with the law and avoid litiga-tion. Recent representative matters include:• Updated manufacturing company’s social media and inter-

net use policies to comply with recent changes in technol-ogy and the law.

• Designed large reduction in workforce plan for employer to comply with age discrimination laws and avoid wrongful discharge claims.

• Conducted internal investigation for employer in response to allegations of unlawful discrimination by supervisor.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DAVID DURYEEPerpetual profitability. It has a nice ring to it and it is possible to attain, but it will not happen without applying the appro-priate measures in your business on a consistent basis. In this session you will learn from Dave Duryee, an experienced industry consultant, the ten things you need to do to achieve good financial re-

sults on a year in and year out basis. Follow these ten steps and you are on your way toward perpetual profitability!

David Duryee is the Managing Director of Horizon Manage-ment Services LLC and has been active in business consulting, succession planning and management training for over thirty five years. He received his BA and MBA in finance from the University of Washington. Mr. Duryee is the author of several books including his recently published “Lead to Succeed – the Moving and Storage Guide to Perpetual Profitability.” He is a nationally known lecturer to business owners, bankers and professionals, and sits on the boards of several corpora-tions. Mr. Duryee served in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Captain, and received the Army Commendation Medal for outstanding leadership. You can learn more about him from his website, www.leadtosucceed.biz.

AUCTION: THE HIDDEN PROFIT CENTER IN YOUR STORAGE OPERATION

Joe Schmitt, has been in business for over 40 years. He is the Owner, Broker, and President of Masterbid, Inc. Spe-cializing in auctions of real estate, stor-age units, abandonments, consignment, fund raising, charity, and independent contracting. Joe is a frequent present-er and educator, been awarded many

awards including the prestigious Auction of the Year, Ring-man Champion. Joe has worked with, trained, and assisted over 300 auctioneers, real estate companies and their agents, and aggressively helped many companies realize additional profits. His goal, “to educate the public and the active profes-sionals on the value, benefits and effectiveness of selling using the auction process.”

EDUCATION SESSIONS & SPEAKERS

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TABLE TOP EXHIBIT — $300/tableGain Maximum visibility at the MMA’s biggest event! Distribute information about your company and its products. Each table top exhibit will be given a Michigan wine as well as a paired hors d’oeuvres to offer to attendees for sampling. In addition, each exhibitor is invited to make a 3-5 minute presentation after dinner Tuesday night to introduce their company prod-ucts. You may provide door prizes. All activities will be held in the exhibit hall to provide your company optimum exposure! Registration not included. Please refer to the Exhibitor Rules & Guidelines on the back of this page for more information. The Rules & Guidelines form must be signed and returned to MMA with your application.

ANNUAL BANQUET — $1250 OR $800There is no greater prestige than hosting our industry’s annual banquet. The sponsor or cosponsors will each be recognized that night and may place company handouts at each table. Full Sponsor ($1250) receives a free Table Top Exhibit and two free registrations. Cosponsors ($800) each receive a free Table Top Exhibit and one free registration. Cosponsors must coordinate this action together and register simultaneously.

SPONSOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT DURING OUR RECEPTION AND BANQUET! — $800We will again feature the musicians/artists “Empty Canvas” who play contemporary music and will create a unique paint-ing right on site for raffling off after dinner.

Demonstrate your support for MMA through exhibit and sponsorship opportunities. We will recognize your company with on-site signage, a sponsor’s name badge ribbon, company introduction at the annual meeting and a prominent listing in our next newslet-ter. Each exhibitor is invited to make a 3-5 minute presentation after dinner Tuesday night to introduce their company products. Great exposure! Select as many of the following activities as you wish. Priority will be given to sponsorship forms received with payment at our office. You must be a MMA member or associate member to participate. Associate Membership forms are available at www.mimovers.com. Registration and related fees apply.

EXHIBITOR & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

TUESDAY EVENING RECEPTION — $700Sponsor our reception with exhibitors Tuesday evening and treat our guests to craft Michigan beers and wines, and hord’oeuvers.

GROUP BREAKFAST — $900Kick off the Wednesday morning business session and semi-nar by hosting our group breakfast. Place company handouts at each table. Receive a free Table Top Exhibit and one free registration.

REFRESHMENTS DURING GENERAL SESSION — $400Refreshments will be set up in the back of the meeting room during the general seminar session on Wednesday morning. We will offer soft drinks, coffee & tea.

GROUP LUNCHEON — $900Our closing event for this year’s convention will feature Dr. Nick Nwabueze and Cindy Swix from the Michigan Public Service Commission as guest speakers. Introduce our speak-ers, place company handouts at each table and receive a Table Top Exhibit and one free registration.

FINANCIAL PARTNER — $400Unable to participate in any of the above activities but still want exposure for your company? Become a financial part-ner with MMA. Donate money to offset our general cost of promoting this event. Your company will be recognized at all group sessions.

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MANAGEMENT AUTHORITYThese rules and guidelines have been developed for the pur-pose of providing a well-balanced, well-regulated exhibit hall. MMA and Eurich Management Services reserve the right in all emergencies, differences of opinion or complaints to make such rulings as, in their judgment, are in the best interests of the MMA and the success of this event. The exhibitor agrees to abide by all such rulings.

APPLICATION FOR SPACEEach company whose products or services will be displayed or promoted must be the company which applies for and occu-pies the exhibit table. Application for space must be made on the form provided. Payment in full must accompany applica-tion. Cancellations on or before January 23, 2015 subject to $50 administrative fee. Cancellations after January 23, 2015 do not receive any refund. No-shows are not eligible for a refund. No part of the exhibit space may be sublet without the permis-sion of MMA. No two companies may share an exhibit table.

REGISTRATION & BADGESAll attendees and exhibitor company representatives must wear a name badge issued by MMA at all times during sessions, meal functions and exhibit hours. Exhibitors are responsible for per-sons wearing a badge as representing that exhibitor. Represen-tatives from companies not exhibiting may register but may not conduct business of any type at any event during the conven-tion. MMA may expel any individual violating this provision.

BOOTH GUIDELINES (TABLETOPS)All table top exhibits include a six-foot table and two chairs. Exhibitors will be placed around the perimeter of the room starting with the front entrance based on the date their appli-cation and payment are received. Exhibitors may not obstruct the vision to other booths by oversized displays, signs, etc. The sound level from any audio source is not to interfere with communication at other booths. Each table top will include a Michigan wine or beer with complimenting hors d’oeuvres for attendee sampling, on Tuesday evening.

BOOTH SET-UP & BREAKDOWNExhibitors must set up their booth between the hours of 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Exhibit hours will be held between 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 and from 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Booth breakdown will take place between the hours of 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. No booths may be broken down before that time or priority space may be denied at future events.

EXHIBITOR RULES & GUIDELINES

DECORATING & SHIPPINGElectricity, booth set up assistance and shipping should be handled directly with the FireKeepers and Casino. Shipments should be received at the Hotel no earlier than January 31, 2015 and should be addressed:

FIREKEEPERS HOTEL AND CASINO11177 MICHIGAN AVENUEBATTLE CREEK, MI 49014

877-352-8777

Please indicate on boxes/packages to HOLD FOR:

(EVENT NAME/CONTACT PERSON)

Also, indicate on boxes/packages the # out of # boxes. Example: 1 of 6 boxes.

Questions of the hotel can be answered at 877-352-8777.Questions of MMA call 517.327.9207.

HOLD HARMLESS/LIABILITYExhibitor assumes responsibility and liability for losses, dam-ages and claims arising out of injury or damages to displays, equipment and other property brought on the Firekeepers Hotel and Casino premises, and agrees to indemnify the Fire-keepers Hotel and Casino, MMA and Eurich Management Services, LLC from any and all such losses, damages and claims. In addition, each exhibitor is responsible for carry-ing current product and personal injury liability insurance. Exhibitor agrees that if MMA or Eurich Management Services, LLC should incur liability to said exhibitor for any act what-soever, as determined by an appropriate court of law or any other binding decision making body, the damages to which the exhibitor will be entitled are limited to the amount of the exhibit fee paid by the exhibitor. I have read and understand the provisions of these rules and guidelines. I agree to abide by and be legally bound by this agreement as testified by the signature below.

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ASSOCIATE MEMBER REGISTRANTS

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REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JANUARY 23rd. Cancellations prior to that date are subject to a $25 administrative fee per registrant. No refunds after January 23, 2015. Substitutions are encouraged.QUESTIONS? Contact the MMA office at 517.327.9207 or at donn@mimovers.org.

Yes, our company would like to Exhibit $ __________

Yes, our company would like to sponsor these event(s) $ __________

Exhibitor Registrations @ $109 ea Number Attending $ __________

I would like to donate a raffle prize to be given away at the MMA event. Raffle Prize Donation

Sponsor Qualifying for FREE Registration $ FREE

1st Registrant* (name) ______________________________________________________ $ FREE

2nd Registrant* (name) _____________________________________________________ $ FREE

3rd Registrant $109/person (name) ____________________________________________ $ __________

4th Registrant $109/person (name) ____________________________________________ $ __________

Children Age 6-12 $39/child Number Attending $ __________

(names) _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Children 5 & Under FREE Number Attending $ FREE

TOTAL $ __________

Company ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________________ State ______________________ Zip_____________________

Phone ________________________________________ Fax ___________________________________________________

Email _________________________________________________________________________________________________

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Check payable to MMA VISA MasterCard

Card Number ___________________________________________________________ Exp Date ______________________

Name on Card _____________________________________________________________ CVV2 ______________________

Signature ______________________________________________________________________________________________

SEND THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT TO:

MMA | 3721 W. Michigan, Suite 102 | Lansing, MI 48917 | Fax: 517.321.0495

REGISTRATION FORM

*First and Second free registrants must be affiliated with a MMA member moving company.

(Please list attendee names on Exhibitor rules and guidelines page)

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Reserve your overnight room today!!Call 269-962-0000 (use code below) or log on to: www.FireKeepersCasino.com and enter code: 2032015MMA to get the discounted rate of $139/night

ACCOMMODATIONS

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