ASC Communications, Inc. & ASC Association Proudly Present THE 15 TH ANNUAL ASC COMMUNICATIONS – ASC ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE: IMPROVING PROFITS AND BUSINESS AND LEGAL ISSUES FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS October 23–25, 2008 SHERATON CHICAGO HOTEL & TOWERS EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR PROSPECTUS T he 15 th Annual ASC Communications – ASC Association Conference: Improving Profits, Business and Legal Issues, provides the ideal opportunity to meet surgeons, administrators, and owners and operators of ambulatory surgery centers. Last year, for example, the conference attendees included more than 25 company CEOs and many more leaders of companies. Overall, more than 600 people were at this cutting-edge event in 2007. Further, the meeting attracts a terrific number of surgeons, owners and operators of surgery centers. We offer CME credit and attract a great number of physicians who either own surgery centers or are considering developing or investing in surgery centers. Whether you are a company that sells medical products or a company that develops and operates ASCs, there is no greater place to meet contacts and grow profitable relationships. We have again expanded the program. We have more physicians, more companies and more celebrated speakers than ever before. We cover both the overview from 30,000 feet plus the nuts and bolts of operations and challenges in the ASC market. The conference will have limited exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities. Our goal is to make sure our exhibitors and advertisers get the very best possible value from the meeting. For example, in addition to the usual and outstanding opportunities, we have added the chance to sponsor the keynote speaker. We have tried to provide enough benefits and exposure for each sponsorship to make the sponsorships a great value. We have a few spots as Senior Leadership Sponsors that will include an incredible amount of exposure to the ASC Industry. There will be larger signage, more introductions, special advertising and a better chance to highlight your company than ever before. If you are seeking business in this sector, this will be an ideal way to highlight your company. We are limited to three Senior Leadership Sponsorships. We have tailored the conference to add more times during which people can interact with meeting participants, such as much longer exhibit times. Each sponsor and exhibitor is, of course, also welcome to attend the lectures and meetings. We welcome you to join us in October 2008. To register for exhibit space, please complete the application and (1) mail to 315 Vernon Ave., Glencoe, IL 60022, or (2) Fax to (866) 678-5755 or (3) Call (800) 417-2035. PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE AND EXHIBIT SHOW AGENDA Thursday, October 23, 2008 12:00 pm-4:30 pm Exhibit Set-Up 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Pre-Conference Concurrent Sessions 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Networking Reception & Exhibits (Reception in Exhibit Hall) Friday, October 24, 2008 7:00 am-8:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast 7:00 am-10:00 am (Exhibit Hall) Exhibits Open All Day 8:00 am-10:30 am General Session 10:30 am-11:30 am Dedicated Break Exhibit Time 12:30 pm-1:30 pm Networking Lunch (Not in Exhibit Hall) 1:30 pm-2:50 pm Concurrent Sessions 2:50 pm-3:50 pm Dedicated Break Exhibit Time 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Networking Reception & Exhibits 7:00 pm Exhibit Breakdown Saturday, October 25, 2008 7:30 am-8:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:30 am-1:00 pm Conference Sessions 1:00 pm Meeting Adjourn
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ASC Communications, Inc. & ASC Association Proudly Present
THE 15TH ANNUAL
ASC COMMUNICATIONS – ASC ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE:
IMPROVING PROFITS AND BUSINESS AND LEGALISSUES FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS
October 23–25, 2008S H E R AT O N C H I C A G O H O T E L & T O W E R S
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR PROSPECTUS
The 15th Annual ASC Communications – ASC AssociationConference: Improving Profits, Business and Legal Issues,
provides the ideal opportunity to meet surgeons, administrators,and owners and operators of ambulatory surgery centers.
Last year, for example, the conference attendees includedmore than 25 company CEOs and many more leaders ofcompanies. Overall, more than 600 people were at this cutting-edge event in 2007. Further, the meeting attracts aterrific number of surgeons, owners and operators of surgery centers. We offer CME credit and attract a greatnumber of physicians who either own surgery centers or are considering developing or investing in surgery centers.
Whether you are a company that sells medical products or a company that develops and operates ASCs, there is no greater place to meet contacts and grow profitable relationships.
We have again expanded the program. We have more physicians, more companies and more celebrated speakersthan ever before. We cover both the overview from 30,000 feet plus the nuts and bolts of operations and challengesin the ASC market.
The conference will have limited exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities. Our goal is to make sure our exhibitorsand advertisers get the very best possible value from the meeting. For example, in addition to the usual and outstanding opportunities, we have added the chance to sponsor the keynote speaker. We have tried to provideenough benefits and exposure for each sponsorship to make the sponsorships a great value.
We have a few spots as Senior Leadership Sponsors that will include an incredible amount of exposure to the ASC Industry. There will be larger signage, more introductions, special advertising and a better chance to highlightyour company than ever before. If you are seeking business in this sector, this will be an ideal way to highlight yourcompany. We are limited to three Senior Leadership Sponsorships.
We have tailored the conference to add more times during which people can interact with meeting participants, such as much longer exhibit times. Each sponsor and exhibitor is, of course, also welcome to attend the lectures and meetings.
We welcome you to join us in October 2008.
To register for exhibit space, please complete the application and (1) mail to 315 Vernon Ave., Glencoe, IL 60022, or (2) Fax to (866) 678-5755 or (3) Call (800) 417-2035.
PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE AND EXHIBIT SHOW AGENDA
Thursday, October 23, 200812:00 pm-4:30 pm Exhibit Set-Up
GOLD SPONSOR BENEFITS:n 4 Full Conference Registrations (10 for Senior
Leadership Sponsor or 7 for Keynote Speaker Sponsor)n Full-page 4-Color Ad in Conference Syllabusn Company name, contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabusn Literature or Promotional item in Conference Tote
Bag (provided by sponsor)n Special Recognition Announcements & Signage at
Conference and at related events
**To take advantage of the lower price, a party must bea 2008 full year advertiser (6 issues) in the Becker’s ASCReview and an ASC Association member.
SILVER SPONSOR: $4,000 – $5,000BECKER’S ASC REVIEW NON FULL-YEARFULL-YEAR ADVERTISER AND ADVERTISER ANDASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER** ASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER**
SILVER SPONSOR BENEFITS:n 2 Full Conference Registrations n 1/2-page 4-Color Ad in Conference Syllabusn Company name, contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabusn Signage at sponsored eventn Full-Year Advertiser indicates Annual Advertiser in
the Becker’s ASC Review.
**To take advantage of the lower price, a party must bea 2008 full year advertiser (6 issues) in the Becker’s ASCReview and an ASC Association member.
ASC Communications, Inc. & The ASC Association
THE 15TH ANNUAL ASC COMMUNICATIONS – ASC ASSOCIATIONCONFERENCE: IMPROVING PROFITS AND BUSINESS AND
LEGAL ISSUES FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS
EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIESBECKER’S ASC REVIEW NON FULL-YEARFULL-YEAR ADVERTISER AND ADVERTISER ANDASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER** ASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER**
GOLD EXHIBITOR $4,000 $4,300n Larger Exhibit Space (8' x 20')n 4 Full Conference Registrationsn Company name, contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabusn Literature in Conference Tote Bag (provided by exhibitor)
SILVER EXHIBITOR $3,000 $3,300n Regular Exhibit Space (8' x 10')n 4 Full Conference Registrationsn Company name, contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabusn Literature in Conference Tote Bag (provided by exhibitor)
EXHIBIT ONLY $2,000 $2,200n Regular Exhibit Space (8' x 10')n 2 Full Conference Registrationsn Company name and contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabus
The above payment includes:1)Either One (1) Single booth or tabletop or double
size booth or tabletop space, Two (2) or Four (4) Chairs,24-hour security and Exhibitor service kit
2) Additional Conference Registrations are available for $500 per person.
**To take advantage of the lower price, a party must bea 2008 full-year advertiser (6 issues) in the Becker’s ASCReview and an ASC Association member.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES(Exhibitor space sold separately)
GOLD SPONSOR: $5,000 to $25,000BECKER’S ASC REVIEW NON FULL-YEARFULL-YEAR ADVERTISER AND ADVERTISER ANDASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER** ASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER**
*The Senior Leadership Sponsorship includes 10 full conference registrations, a double exhibit booth, a hotelsuite for 3 nights, large signage, introductions and lotsof additional coverage.
Visit www.beckersasc.com V
3 CALL: (800) 417-2035
1 MAIL TO: ASC Communications, Inc.315 Vernon Ave.Glencoe, IL 60022
2 FAX TO: (866) 678-5755
3 CALL: (800) 417-2035
industry leaders, hospital directors of surgery, and otheroperators of surgical programs. The leadership at the ASCReview works incredibly hard to find and acquire the rightlists to provide the right exposure to advertisers in theASC Review. We spend heavily on developing and buyingmailing lists to make sure we are reaching the right targetaudience at all times.
BOOTH REQUESTSPlease list your top (3) three booth choices. We will assignbooths according to the date your application and paymentwas received. We will try to accommodate your choice(s) list-ed below.
GOLD SPONSOR BENEFITS:n 4 Full Conference Registrations (10 for Senior
Leadership Sponsor or 7 for Keynote Speaker Sponsor)n Full-page 4-Color Ad in Conference Syllabusn Company name, contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabusn Literature or Promotional item in Conference Tote
Bag (provided by sponsor)n Special Recognition Announcements & Signage at
Conference and at related events
**To take advantage of the lower price, a party must bea 2008 full year advertiser (6 issues) in the Becker’s ASCReview and an ASC Association member.
SILVER SPONSOR: $4,000 – $5,000BECKER’S ASC REVIEW NON FULL-YEARFULL-YEAR ADVERTISER AND ADVERTISER ANDASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER** ASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER**
SILVER SPONSOR BENEFITS:n 2 Full Conference Registrations n 1/2-page 4-Color Ad in Conference Syllabusn Company name, contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabusn Signage at sponsored eventn Full-Year Advertiser indicates Annual Advertiser in
the Becker’s ASC Review.
**To take advantage of the lower price, a party must bea 2008 full year advertiser (6 issues) in the Becker’s ASCReview and an ASC Association member.
ASC Communications, Inc. & The ASC Association
THE 15TH ANNUAL ASC COMMUNICATIONS – ASC ASSOCIATIONCONFERENCE: IMPROVING PROFITS AND BUSINESS AND
LEGAL ISSUES FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS
EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIESBECKER’S ASC REVIEW NON FULL-YEARFULL-YEAR ADVERTISER AND ADVERTISER ANDASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER** ASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER**
GOLD EXHIBITOR $4,000 $4,300n Larger Exhibit Space (8' x 20')n 4 Full Conference Registrationsn Company name, contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabusn Literature in Conference Tote Bag (provided by exhibitor)
SILVER EXHIBITOR $3,000 $3,300n Regular Exhibit Space (8' x 10')n 4 Full Conference Registrationsn Company name, contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabusn Literature in Conference Tote Bag (provided by exhibitor)
EXHIBIT ONLY $2,000 $2,200n Regular Exhibit Space (8' x 10')n 2 Full Conference Registrationsn Company name and contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabus
The above payment includes:1)Either One (1) Single booth or tabletop or double
size booth or tabletop space, Two (2) or Four (4) Chairs,24-hour security and Exhibitor service kit
2) Additional Conference Registrations are available for $500 per person.
**To take advantage of the lower price, a party must bea 2008 full-year advertiser (6 issues) in the Becker’s ASCReview and an ASC Association member.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES(Exhibitor space sold separately)
GOLD SPONSOR: $5,000 to $25,000BECKER’S ASC REVIEW NON FULL-YEARFULL-YEAR ADVERTISER AND ADVERTISER ANDASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER** ASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER**
*The Senior Leadership Sponsorship includes 10 full conference registrations, a double exhibit booth, a hotelsuite for 3 nights, large signage, introductions and lotsof additional coverage.
SPECIAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CONFERENCE SYLLABUS (2): . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000(Includes front cover or back cover ad and signage)
CYBER CAFÉ (2): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000The 15th Annual ASC Communications – ASC AssociationConference: Improving Profits, Business and LegalIssues Cyber Café will be located on the same floor asthe general session and exhibit hall, allowing attendees easy access to the Internet.
LABELED BOTTLED WATER (2): . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000Showcase your company’s name and logo on personalized spring water bottles for distribution to all conference attendees.
2 full conference registrations included with each ofthese Sponsorships.
Advertising Information1. Highly Focused on Cutting Edge Business and LegalIssues. The ASC Review is not diluted with a great dealof content that is of little value to the reader. Rather, forthe person involved in operating a surgical program,operating a surgery center, investing in a surgery center,or owning a surgery center, there is no more focusedmagazine than the ASC Review. It covers the latest andthe most important business and legal issues related tosurgery centers. Moreover, the publisher’s unique perspective provides, on a constant basis, practical anduseful information related to surgery centers. There issimply no more focused magazine than the ASC Review.
2. Readership. The ASC Review is now distributed to20,000 to 26,000 people plus per issue. It has few rivals forcirculation. The issues are provided to essentially all ASCs in the country. This includes a mix of orthopedic surgeons, pain management physicians, ophthalmolo-gists, gastroenterologists, neurosurgeons, ENT physicians, other surgeons, ambulatory surgical center administrators,
1 MAIL TO: ASC Communications, Inc.315 Vernon Ave.Glencoe, IL 60022
2 FAX TO: (866) 678-5755
3 CALL: (800) 417-2035
1 MAIL TO: ASC Communications, Inc.315 Vernon Ave.Glencoe, IL 60022
2 FAX TO: (866) 678-5755
3 CALL: (800) 417-2035
industry leaders, hospital directors of surgery, and otheroperators of surgical programs. The leadership at the ASCReview works incredibly hard to find and acquire the rightlists to provide the right exposure to advertisers in theASC Review. We spend heavily on developing and buyingmailing lists to make sure we are reaching the right targetaudience at all times.
BOOTH REQUESTSPlease list your top (3) three booth choices. We will assignbooths according to the date your application and paymentwas received. We will try to accommodate your choice(s) list-ed below.
GOLD SPONSOR BENEFITS:n 4 Full Conference Registrations (10 for Senior
Leadership Sponsor or 7 for Keynote Speaker Sponsor)n Full-page 4-Color Ad in Conference Syllabusn Company name, contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabusn Literature or Promotional item in Conference Tote
Bag (provided by sponsor)n Special Recognition Announcements & Signage at
Conference and at related events
**To take advantage of the lower price, a party must bea 2008 full year advertiser (6 issues) in the Becker’s ASCReview and an ASC Association member.
SILVER SPONSOR: $4,000 – $5,000BECKER’S ASC REVIEW NON FULL-YEARFULL-YEAR ADVERTISER AND ADVERTISER ANDASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER** ASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER**
SILVER SPONSOR BENEFITS:n 2 Full Conference Registrations n 1/2-page 4-Color Ad in Conference Syllabusn Company name, contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabusn Signage at sponsored eventn Full-Year Advertiser indicates Annual Advertiser in
the Becker’s ASC Review.
**To take advantage of the lower price, a party must bea 2008 full year advertiser (6 issues) in the Becker’s ASCReview and an ASC Association member.
ASC Communications, Inc. & The ASC Association
THE 15TH ANNUAL ASC COMMUNICATIONS – ASC ASSOCIATIONCONFERENCE: IMPROVING PROFITS AND BUSINESS AND
LEGAL ISSUES FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS
EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIESBECKER’S ASC REVIEW NON FULL-YEARFULL-YEAR ADVERTISER AND ADVERTISER ANDASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER** ASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER**
GOLD EXHIBITOR $4,000 $4,300n Larger Exhibit Space (8' x 20')n 4 Full Conference Registrationsn Company name, contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabusn Literature in Conference Tote Bag (provided by exhibitor)
SILVER EXHIBITOR $3,000 $3,300n Regular Exhibit Space (8' x 10')n 4 Full Conference Registrationsn Company name, contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabusn Literature in Conference Tote Bag (provided by exhibitor)
EXHIBIT ONLY $2,000 $2,200n Regular Exhibit Space (8' x 10')n 2 Full Conference Registrationsn Company name and contact information and product
description in Conference Syllabus
The above payment includes:1)Either One (1) Single booth or tabletop or double
size booth or tabletop space, Two (2) or Four (4) Chairs,24-hour security and Exhibitor service kit
2) Additional Conference Registrations are available for $500 per person.
**To take advantage of the lower price, a party must bea 2008 full-year advertiser (6 issues) in the Becker’s ASCReview and an ASC Association member.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES(Exhibitor space sold separately)
GOLD SPONSOR: $5,000 to $25,000BECKER’S ASC REVIEW NON FULL-YEARFULL-YEAR ADVERTISER AND ADVERTISER ANDASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER** ASC ASSOCIATION MEMBER**
*The Senior Leadership Sponsorship includes 10 full conference registrations, a double exhibit booth, a hotelsuite for 3 nights, large signage, introductions and lotsof additional coverage.
SPECIAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CONFERENCE SYLLABUS (2): . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000(Includes front cover or back cover ad and signage)
CYBER CAFÉ (2): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000The 15th Annual ASC Communications – ASC AssociationConference: Improving Profits, Business and LegalIssues Cyber Café will be located on the same floor asthe general session and exhibit hall, allowing attendees easy access to the Internet.
LABELED BOTTLED WATER (2): . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000Showcase your company’s name and logo on personalized spring water bottles for distribution to all conference attendees.
2 full conference registrations included with each ofthese Sponsorships.
Advertising Information1. Highly Focused on Cutting Edge Business and LegalIssues. The ASC Review is not diluted with a great dealof content that is of little value to the reader. Rather, forthe person involved in operating a surgical program,operating a surgery center, investing in a surgery center,or owning a surgery center, there is no more focusedmagazine than the ASC Review. It covers the latest andthe most important business and legal issues related tosurgery centers. Moreover, the publisher’s unique perspective provides, on a constant basis, practical anduseful information related to surgery centers. There issimply no more focused magazine than the ASC Review.
2. Readership. The ASC Review is now distributed to20,000 to 26,000 people plus per issue. It has few rivals forcirculation. The issues are provided to essentially all ASCs in the country. This includes a mix of orthopedic surgeons, pain management physicians, ophthalmolo-gists, gastroenterologists, neurosurgeons, ENT physicians, other surgeons, ambulatory surgical center administrators,
1 MAIL TO: ASC Communications, Inc.315 Vernon Ave.Glencoe, IL 60022
2 FAX TO: (866) 678-5755
3 CALL: (800) 417-2035
1 MAIL TO: ASC Communications, Inc.315 Vernon Ave.Glencoe, IL 60022
2 FAX TO: (866) 678-5755
3 CALL: (800) 417-2035
industry leaders, hospital directors of surgery, and otheroperators of surgical programs. The leadership at the ASCReview works incredibly hard to find and acquire the rightlists to provide the right exposure to advertisers in theASC Review. We spend heavily on developing and buyingmailing lists to make sure we are reaching the right targetaudience at all times.
ASC Communications, Inc. & ASC Association Proudly Present
THE 15TH
ANNUAL
ASCCOMMUNICATIONS – ASC
ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE:
IMPROVINGPROFITS ANDBUSI-
NESSANDLEGALISSUESFOR
AMBULATORY
SURGERYCENTERS
October 23–25, 2008SHERATON CHICAGO HOTEL& TOWERS
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR PROSPECTUSPlease join us at this year’s conference and exhibit show to network
with the leaders in the Ambulatory Surgery Center industry!
PRSRT STDUS Postage
PAIDMerrill WI
54452Permit No 24
ASC Communications, Inc.& ASC AssociationThe 15thAnnual ASCCommunications – ASC Association Conference:ImprovingProfits andBusinessandLegalIssuesforAmbulatorySurgeryCenters315 Vernon AvenueGlencoe, IL 60022
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR GUIDELINESAND INFORMATION
Certificate of InsurancePlease provide a certificate of insurance by Sept. 15, 2008, whichindemnifies ASC Communications, Inc. against, and holds harmlessfrom any complaints, suits or liabilities resulting from negligence ofthe exhibitor in connection with the exhibitor’s use of display space.
CancellationsRefunds are available for cancellations when received by Sept. 1, 2008 – 100 percent. Payments are non-refundable after Sept. 1, 2008.
ASC Review Full-Year Advertisers & ASC AssociationMembersWhere it provides the reduced price for Annual Becker’s ASC ReviewAdvertisers – ASC Association Members, please note you must be aBecker’s ASC Review Advertiser for 2008 and an ASC Association member.
Exhibit Booth AssignmentsExhibit space will not be assigned or held until the rental fee is paidand will begin according to date application and payment is received.A confirmation letter indicating booth number will be sent onceassigned. All booth assignments will be made in keeping withexhibitor’s request whenever possible. ASC Communications, Inc.,reserves the rights to make the final determination of all assignments.
Full-year advertisers and full-year advertisement discounts are onlyavailable if your company has signed up to advertise for 2008 in full.
Installation and DismantleThe installation of exhibits may begin on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 (12:00 pm–4:30 pm) and must be completed by 9:30 am Friday,
Oct. 25, 2008. All exhibitors must dismantle their exhibits between 7:30–9:30 pm on Friday, Oct. 25, 2008. Exhibitors cannot dismantlebefore 7:00 pm Friday, Oct. 25, 2008.
Right of RefusalASC Communications, Inc., reserves the rights to restrict or refuseexhibiting companies, which may be objectionable or otherwise,detract from keeping with the character of the exposition as a whole.ASC Communications, Inc., may prohibit installation, or requestremoval or discontinuance of any exhibit or promotion, which departssubstantially from the design and description given advance approval.In the event of such restrictions or evictions, ASC Communications,Inc., is not liable for any refund of rental or other expenses.
HOTEL INFORMATIONSHERATON CHICAGO HOTEL & TOWERSPhone: (312) 464-1000 • Fax: (312) 464-9140 301 East North Water Street, Chicago, IL 60611Group Name: ASC Communications, Inc. ConferenceGroup Rate: $289/Single • $319/Double
To make reservations online:http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ASC102008
**Be sure to mention group name to receive group rate.**Discounted rates apply until the reservation deadline Sept. 21, 2008 or until all rooms in the group block have beenreserved, whichever occurs first. After Sept. 21, 2008 guestrooms and discounted group rates may not be available.
ASC Communications, Inc. & ASC Association Proudly Present
THE 15TH ANNUAL
ASC COMMUNICATIONS – ASC ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE:
IMPROVING PROFITS AND BUSINESS AND LEGALISSUES FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS
October 23–25, 2008S H E R AT O N C H I C A G O H O T E L & T O W E R S
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR PROSPECTUS
The 15th Annual ASC Communications – ASC AssociationConference: Improving Profits, Business and Legal Issues,
provides the ideal opportunity to meet surgeons, administrators,and owners and operators of ambulatory surgery centers.
Last year, for example, the conference attendees includedmore than 25 company CEOs and many more leaders ofcompanies. Overall, more than 600 people were at this cutting-edge event in 2007. Further, the meeting attracts aterrific number of surgeons, owners and operators of surgery centers. We offer CME credit and attract a greatnumber of physicians who either own surgery centers or are considering developing or investing in surgery centers.
Whether you are a company that sells medical products or a company that develops and operates ASCs, there is no greater place to meet contacts and grow profitable relationships.
We have again expanded the program. We have more physicians, more companies and more celebrated speakersthan ever before. We cover both the overview from 30,000 feet plus the nuts and bolts of operations and challengesin the ASC market.
The conference will have limited exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities. Our goal is to make sure our exhibitorsand advertisers get the very best possible value from the meeting. For example, in addition to the usual and outstanding opportunities, we have added the chance to sponsor the keynote speaker. We have tried to provideenough benefits and exposure for each sponsorship to make the sponsorships a great value.
We have a few spots as Senior Leadership Sponsors that will include an incredible amount of exposure to the ASC Industry. There will be larger signage, more introductions, special advertising and a better chance to highlightyour company than ever before. If you are seeking business in this sector, this will be an ideal way to highlight yourcompany. We are limited to three Senior Leadership Sponsorships.
We have tailored the conference to add more times during which people can interact with meeting participants, such as much longer exhibit times. Each sponsor and exhibitor is, of course, also welcome to attend the lectures and meetings.
We welcome you to join us in October 2008.
To register for exhibit space, please complete the application and (1) mail to 315 Vernon Ave., Glencoe, IL 60022, or (2) Fax to (866) 678-5755 or (3) Call (800) 417-2035.
PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE AND EXHIBIT SHOW AGENDA
Thursday, October 23, 200812:00 pm-4:30 pm Exhibit Set-Up
Saturday, October 25, 20087:30 am-8:30 am Continental Breakfast8:30 am-1:00 pm Conference Sessions
1:00 pm Meeting Adjourn
ASC Communications, Inc. & ASC AssociationThe 15th Annual ASC Communications – ASC Association Conference: Improving Profits and Business andLegal Issues for Ambulatory Surgery CentersOctober 23–25, 2008
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers – Exhibit Hall A
ASC Communications, Inc. & ASC Association Proudly Present
THE 15TH
ANNUAL
ASCCOMMUNICATIONS – ASC
ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE:
IMPROVINGPROFITS ANDBUSI-
NESSANDLEGALISSUESFOR
AMBULATORY
SURGERYCENTERS
October 23–25, 2008SHERATON CHICAGO HOTEL& TOWERS
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR PROSPECTUSPlease join us at this year’s conference and exhibit show to network
with the leaders in the Ambulatory Surgery Center industry!
PRSRT STDUS Postage
PAIDMerrill WI
54452Permit No 24
ASC Communications, Inc.& ASC AssociationThe 15thAnnual ASCCommunications – ASC Association Conference:ImprovingProfits andBusinessandLegalIssuesforAmbulatorySurgeryCenters315 Vernon AvenueGlencoe, IL 60022
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR GUIDELINESAND INFORMATION
Certificate of InsurancePlease provide a certificate of insurance by Sept. 15, 2008, whichindemnifies ASC Communications, Inc. against, and holds harmlessfrom any complaints, suits or liabilities resulting from negligence ofthe exhibitor in connection with the exhibitor’s use of display space.
CancellationsRefunds are available for cancellations when received by Sept. 1, 2008 – 100 percent. Payments are non-refundable after Sept. 1, 2008.
ASC Review Full-Year Advertisers & ASC AssociationMembersWhere it provides the reduced price for Annual Becker’s ASC ReviewAdvertisers – ASC Association Members, please note you must be aBecker’s ASC Review Advertiser for 2008 and an ASC Association member.
Exhibit Booth AssignmentsExhibit space will not be assigned or held until the rental fee is paidand will begin according to date application and payment is received.A confirmation letter indicating booth number will be sent onceassigned. All booth assignments will be made in keeping withexhibitor’s request whenever possible. ASC Communications, Inc.,reserves the rights to make the final determination of all assignments.
Full-year advertisers and full-year advertisement discounts are onlyavailable if your company has signed up to advertise for 2008 in full.
Installation and DismantleThe installation of exhibits may begin on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 (12:00 pm–4:30 pm) and must be completed by 9:30 am Friday,
Oct. 25, 2008. All exhibitors must dismantle their exhibits between 7:30–9:30 pm on Friday, Oct. 25, 2008. Exhibitors cannot dismantlebefore 7:00 pm Friday, Oct. 25, 2008.
Right of RefusalASC Communications, Inc., reserves the rights to restrict or refuseexhibiting companies, which may be objectionable or otherwise,detract from keeping with the character of the exposition as a whole.ASC Communications, Inc., may prohibit installation, or requestremoval or discontinuance of any exhibit or promotion, which departssubstantially from the design and description given advance approval.In the event of such restrictions or evictions, ASC Communications,Inc., is not liable for any refund of rental or other expenses.
HOTEL INFORMATIONSHERATON CHICAGO HOTEL & TOWERSPhone: (312) 464-1000 • Fax: (312) 464-9140 301 East North Water Street, Chicago, IL 60611Group Name: ASC Communications, Inc. ConferenceGroup Rate: $289/Single • $319/Double
To make reservations online:http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ASC102008
**Be sure to mention group name to receive group rate.**Discounted rates apply until the reservation deadline Sept. 21, 2008 or until all rooms in the group block have beenreserved, whichever occurs first. After Sept. 21, 2008 guestrooms and discounted group rates may not be available.
ASC Communications, Inc. & ASC Association Proudly Present
THE 15TH ANNUAL
ASC COMMUNICATIONS – ASC ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE:
IMPROVING PROFITS AND BUSINESS AND LEGALISSUES FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS
October 23–25, 2008S H E R AT O N C H I C A G O H O T E L & T O W E R S
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR PROSPECTUS
The 15th Annual ASC Communications – ASC AssociationConference: Improving Profits, Business and Legal Issues,
provides the ideal opportunity to meet surgeons, administrators,and owners and operators of ambulatory surgery centers.
Last year, for example, the conference attendees includedmore than 25 company CEOs and many more leaders ofcompanies. Overall, more than 600 people were at this cutting-edge event in 2007. Further, the meeting attracts aterrific number of surgeons, owners and operators of surgery centers. We offer CME credit and attract a greatnumber of physicians who either own surgery centers or are considering developing or investing in surgery centers.
Whether you are a company that sells medical products or a company that develops and operates ASCs, there is no greater place to meet contacts and grow profitable relationships.
We have again expanded the program. We have more physicians, more companies and more celebrated speakersthan ever before. We cover both the overview from 30,000 feet plus the nuts and bolts of operations and challengesin the ASC market.
The conference will have limited exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities. Our goal is to make sure our exhibitorsand advertisers get the very best possible value from the meeting. For example, in addition to the usual and outstanding opportunities, we have added the chance to sponsor the keynote speaker. We have tried to provideenough benefits and exposure for each sponsorship to make the sponsorships a great value.
We have a few spots as Senior Leadership Sponsors that will include an incredible amount of exposure to the ASC Industry. There will be larger signage, more introductions, special advertising and a better chance to highlightyour company than ever before. If you are seeking business in this sector, this will be an ideal way to highlight yourcompany. We are limited to three Senior Leadership Sponsorships.
We have tailored the conference to add more times during which people can interact with meeting participants, such as much longer exhibit times. Each sponsor and exhibitor is, of course, also welcome to attend the lectures and meetings.
We welcome you to join us in October 2008.
To register for exhibit space, please complete the application and (1) mail to 315 Vernon Ave., Glencoe, IL 60022, or (2) Fax to (866) 678-5755 or (3) Call (800) 417-2035.
PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE AND EXHIBIT SHOW AGENDA
Thursday, October 23, 200812:00 pm-4:30 pm Exhibit Set-Up
Saturday, October 25, 20087:30 am-8:30 am Continental Breakfast8:30 am-1:00 pm Conference Sessions
1:00 pm Meeting Adjourn
ASC Communications, Inc. & ASC AssociationThe 15th Annual ASC Communications – ASC Association Conference: Improving Profits and Business andLegal Issues for Ambulatory Surgery CentersOctober 23–25, 2008