2027 Annual Conference

May 19, 2027 - May 21, 2027

Description

2027 Exhibitor/Sponsor Prospectus: https://michiganhomecarehospiceassociation.growthzoneapp.com/ap/CloudFile/Download/P1zD8ZBL

Why Exhibit?

The HomeCare and Hospice Annual Conference draws a diverse group of decision-makers, including home care agency administrators, financial officers, owners, and clinicians from private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Our conferences provide exhibitors with direct access to influential industry leaders across the fields of home health, hospice, palliative care, private duty, HME, and infusion services.

Benefits for Exhibitors:

• Non-conflicting exhibition hours to maximize exposure.
• Access to up to 250 home care decision-makers.
• Participation in exhibitor raffles and games to drive booth traffic.
• Multiple networking opportunities, including receptions and luncheons with attendees.
• Recognition in the conference program and online.
• Access to attendee mailing lists before and after the event.
• MHHA members to receive two full registrations, including access to educational sessions and networking events.
• Mobile App Lead Retrieval

Payment and Cancellation Policy:

Payment must accompany each application.  Space will not be held until payment is received.  Checks should be made payable to “MHHA.”  Notification of withdrawal must be made in writing and received on or before Friday, March 5, 2027, for a refund of 50% of exhibit fees.  No refunds will be made after March 5, 2027.

Eligibility:

Products or services displayed must be related to the home care and hospice industry.  All requests to exhibit will be considered.  Booths are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  Full payment and a signed contract must accompany each request to exhibit

Exhibitor Information:

Included in registration:

• Ÿ 8’ X 10’  draped, carpeted booth;
• Ÿ 2’ X 6’ skirted table, 2 chairs, wastebasket;
• Ÿ Company identification sign at booth;
• Ÿ Tickets for Wednesday & Thursday’s Luncheon;
•  Two representatives per booth.  Additional representatives  can attend at $150.00 each;
• Ÿ Entrance to educational program for member exhibitors (booth staff only); and,
• Ÿ A copy of the 2026 Annual Conference attendee list upon request

Overnight Room Reservations:

Make your overnight reservations at  https://book.passkey.com/go/MHHA27

Book your guest room reservation online today with your arrival and departure dates.  Rates do not include a $20.95 Resort Fee, 6% state tax, or a 5% city tax.  If you have any issues or if you want to make your reservation by calling 231/534-6001 during normal business hours.  Please provide them with the code of MHHA27 in order to receive our discounted room rate.   Room block cutoff date is April 18, 2027.  After that date, the room block will go back into the general inventory for the hotel and the $189 room rates are not guaranteed.  The resort requires a deposit of one-nights room rate at the time of booking. The reservation deposit is refundable, less a $25 processing fee with notice of cancellation at least 72 hours prior to arrival.

Consent to Use Photographic Images:

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, MHHA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use & distribution of the registrant/attendees’ image photographs of such events and activities by MHHA.

At Your Service:

Host:  MHHA, 317 Elm Street, Suite 213, Owosso, Michigan  48867, Phone:  517-349-8089,  Cindy Thelen, Director of Membership Services,   E-mail:  cindyt@mhha.org  

Conference Hotel:  Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, Michigan  49610

Phone:  800-748-0303

Silent Auction:  

Plan to attend and participate in the Silent Auction that benefits the Michigan Foundation for Home Care Scholarships.  The Annual Silent Auction will be set up in the Exhibit Hall starting on May 19th, 2027 from 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will remain open throughout the conference during scheduled exhibit times.  The bids will close at 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 20, 2027.  Proceeds will help support the Michigan Foundation for Home Care Education scholarships and programming.   If you are interested in donating something of value to the auction, please complete donation form https://members.mhha.org/ap/Form/Fill/rAeY3tyr

Additional Exposure:

Receive added exposure for non-member vendors by purchasing a link on the MHHA webpage for an additional fee of $150.00. MHHA will provide a direct link to your organization’s webpage.  MHHA Members receive this link complimentary or purchase of a sponsorship (see sponsor page further in prospectus.

With a donation of $250 to the Michigan Foundation for Home Care, your company logo will be displayed on a table at the 2027 MHHA Annual Conference during meals and general sessions.  

https://michiganhomecarehospiceassociation.growthzoneapp.com/ap/contribute/Dr6VwWr4

Limitation of Liability:

The Exhibit Hall will be secured by the Grand Traverse Resort when it is not open, but such service is not a guarantee against loss, damage, or injury of any kind.   The exhibiting organization will be responsible for insuring its own property to its full value.  Storage of exhibit materials will not be permitted behind booth draping.  Michigan HomeCare & Hospice Association (MHHA), its service contractors, the management of the Grand Traverse Resort or any of the officers, staff members or directors of any of the aforesaid parties will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury whatsoever or however arising, which may occur to an exhibitor, his/her representative, or to their property or wares, arising from any cause whatsoever prior, during, or subsequent to the period of this exhibit.  Each exhibitor, by signing an application to exhibit, expressly understands the Michigan HomeCare & Hospice Association and the Grand Traverse Resort are released from any and all claims for any such loss, damage, or injury.  In the event of the failure or inability to fulfill this contract due to war, governmental action or order, act of God, fire, strikes, labor disputes, or any other causes beyond the control of MHHA , the agreement shall be immediately terminated, and in such event the exhibitor shall and does hereby waive any claim to damages or any other recovery.

Electrical:

Electrical is available for a cost of $40.00 (20 AMPs) per day ($80 for the two days). Please indicate on the Exhibit Registration form that electrical is needed and forward the payment to the MHHA office, not Grand Traverse Resort date.  

Subletting/Sharing of Space:

The subletting or sharing of space is not permitted unless it is between divisions of the same company.  Written requests for such arrangement must be approved by the Michigan HomeCare & Hospice Association.

Exhibit Hall Hours:

Tuesday, May 18, 2027

Registration Pick up Packets                         7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Wednesday, May 19, 2027

Registration Pick up Packets                          7:00 am

Booth Installation                                           8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Sneak Peak                                     1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Opening Reception                                         4:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 20, 2027

Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall               7:30 am  - 8:30 am 

Exhibit Marketplace                                       11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Luncheon/Raffle                                             12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Booth Dismantle                                             12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Booth Staffing:

All representatives of exhibiting organizations must check in at the exhibit hall registration desk before setting up their exhibits.  Exhibit booths must be staffed during all exhibit hours by authorized employees of the exhibiting company who are able to explain or demonstrate the products or services on display.  Each representative of an exhibiting company must wear an official conference name badge at all times while in the exhibit area.  Orders may be taken, but direct selling is prohibited.  Exhibitors may not tear down or move materials during open exhibit hours.  Exhibits must be removed by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2027.  It is expected that violators of this contract will respond to request for correction.  Dismissal from the exhibit hall may result from violation of this contract as determined solely by MHHA or by the rules and regulations of the Grand Traverse Resort.  In the event of such eviction, MHHA is not liable for any refunds of exhibition expenses.

Safety Regulations:

Exhibits must be completely contained within the booth, items extending into the aisle will be moved or removed by the show management.  Exhibits must abide by all laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to health, fire prevention, and public safety affecting participation in the exhibit hall. 

Contract:

These official rules and regulations together with the Exhibit Application and Contract and the confirmation of assignment constitute the entire agreement for the right to use the space allotted.  No verbal understanding will be recognized by MHHA.