Vendor, Exhibitor, and Sponsorship Information

 

MVMA appreciates the support our organization and our members receive from veterinary vendors who sponsor, exhibit, and advertise with us. At each of our conferences, we remind attendees that each company that sponsors or exhibits at MVMA’s conferences helps to defray the cost of the program, so veterinarians pay less to attend than they otherwise would. And we also know that we serve both members and vendors when we provide opportunities for them to meet and learn from each other.

 

Vendors: Download MVMA's 2010 Vendor Information and Registration Packet. You can also review this information at the bottom of this page. We look forward to working with you this year! 

MVMA welcomes exhibitors to our conferences not only for the revenue they provide but because:

  • Veterinarians and technicians should be cognizant of new products and services that can help them in their professional and personal lives
  • Discussions with veterinary vendors can reveal new ideas for solving problems and create new opportunities
  • Meetings between veterinarians and industry representatives at a conference gives a chance to discuss business without feeling the pressure of animals and their owners waiting to be seen
  • Vendors are part of the extended veterinary community, and strengthening ties among the various components – veterinarians, technicians, MVMA, and vendors – benefits the profession and our mission

So, when we say that we are grateful to our sponsors and exhibitors, we really mean it! When you are considering making a purchase or procuring a service, please remember that these companies support your association.

Please Note: MVMA makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy of the service and product descriptions, nor the quality of the service or product.  MVMA does not promote any particular profuct or service, except for those marked with a star, which have received MVMA Steering Committee approval for recommendation. 

Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association

 

2010 Vendor Information

 

Thank you to the many familiar faces and companies that have continually supported MVMA and our events; we know 2009 was a tough year. Let us not forget the numerous new exhibitors we welcomed to our events—we hope to see you again in 2010! Program attendees benefit from your contribution as paying exhibitors or sponsors, and your enthusiasm about their profession. Our member veterinarians are passionate and regularly express their appreciation for our supporters. They remember and so do we. Thank you and we look forward to a great 2010 with you!

 

MVMA members’ success depends on having top-rate, reliable providers of veterinary services and products. In addition, MVMA grows, in part, because of our relationships with sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers. Knowing that, MVMA creates opportunities for veterinary vendors to gain visibility with our members—in print, on the web, and in person. Please read the enclosed information to help you decide how you and MVMA can succeed together! Thank you for your investment in MVMA!

 

2010 MVMA Conferences and Events

Each Conference is Multi-Track

 

January 31, Winter CE Conference

Holiday Inn, Boxborough

 

Cover Your Assets with our stellar speaker lineup

 

Small & Large Animal AM Program:
Dr. Lorraine O’Connor, Dr. Katie Brown,

and Board of Registration Presentation Panel

Small Animal PM Program: Dr. Lynel Tocci

Large Animal PM Program: Dr. William Smith and Dr. Lais Costa

 

PLUS Early Session: Asset Protection

May 12, Spring CE Conference

& Annual Meeting

Best Western, Marlborough

 

Small Animal Pharmacology with Dr. Dawn Boothe

Concurrent Laboratory Animal Program

October 20, Fall CE Conference

Holiday Inn, Mansfield

 

Small Animal Gastroenterology with Dr. Michael Willard 

Animal Welfare: Shelter Medicine & ACO Sessions

March 27, MVMA Celebration!

Crowne Plaza, Natick

 

Celebrating the Massachusetts

veterinary community

Honoring Dr. Richard Rodger with the

MVMA Distinguished Service Award

 

Presenting MVMA Merit Awards to

   MRFRS Volunteer Dr. Deborah Brady

   TCSVM Technician Tracy Elmes, CVT

   Mazunte Volunteer Pamela Griffeth

   CM-DART Volunteer

        JoAnn Griffin, LICSW

   TNR Volunteer Dr. Emily McCobb

   MVMA Newsletter Team:

       Dr. Carol Cookingham, Editor

       Marilyn Macleod, Marcia Roman,

          and Dina Tedeschi

 

Entertainment by

Boston’s own funny & talented Jimmy Tingle!

For the Dinner, we appreciate your financial support in any amount.

 

 

Every veterinary vendor can contribute

with our range of sponsorship levels.

 

To offer sponsorship by subsidizing relevant books or in other ways, please contact Executive Director Susan Curtis at scurtis@massvet.org.

Sponsorship & Exhibiting Fees

Small Animal CE Program

Animal Welfare CE Program

CE Conference Luncheon

CE Conference Refreshments

Exhibit at a CE Conference (electrical service add’l)

SAVE - Exhibit at all 3 CE Conferences

 (electrical service add’l; must be paid in full by 1/16/10)

 

$3,500

$1,750

$2,000

$  650

$  395

$1,125

 

Details for Sponsors

Full-day and half-day educational session and luncheon sponsors receive exhibit table and registration for 1 representative at no charge. (See Details for Exhibitors immediately below.) MVMA acknowledges sponsors in advance publicity when possible, at the conference in handouts and on signs, in the MassVet News, and on www.massvet.org. We greatly appreciate your additional investment in MVMA and our member veterinarians.

 

Details for Exhibitors

The exhibitors’ fee includes one 6-foot draped table (8-foot sometimes available, additional charge may apply), continental breakfast and refreshments, and lunch for 1 representative; lunch for each additional representative is $35. Because of facility charges to MVMA, electrical service must be requested in advance and is subject to an additional fee of $55 – there may be higher charges for non-standard electrical service; any exhibitor who wants electrical service but does not request it through MVMA in advance must seek resolution directly through the conference facility on the day of the conference. Exhibit space must be prepaid and is made available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to Executive Director approval. Setup is no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of the conference.

 

We encourage sponsors and exhibitors to provide MVMA with a short promotional statement about their products and services, along with contact information. A compiled list is distributed to attendees.
(Email to staff@massvet.org preferred, must be received at least 10 days prior to the conference to be included.)

 

Additional Information for Veterinary Vendors

 

Website Sponsorship (annual;

   includes vendor advertisement)

$1,500

Vendor Advertisement (annual)

$   250

Job Bank Posting (monthly)

$     60

Event Listing on MVMA Calendar

  N/C

MVMA’S WEBSITE: www.massvet.org

Our website, www.massvet.org is the premiere place for veterinarians to learn about legislation and regulations; CE opportunities, meetings, and other events; relief veterinarians and specialists; and news that affects them, animals, and practice. The public learns about veterinarians, caring for their pets, and animal-related news. Our Job Bank is open to the public, both to post and seek opportunities.

 

Website sponsors get high visibility with hotlink logos appearing on each page’s top banner. A limited number are available. In addition, if interest warrants, we plan to open our website for vendor advertisements.
For online advertisement information, contact Executive Director Susan Curtis at scurtis@massvet.org.

 

MVMA’S NEWSLETTER: The MassVet News

The MassVet News, our 24-page (or more) newsletter published nine times each year, provides readers with information about happenings in Massachusetts and in veterinary medicine, updates about MVMA’s activities, case studies, opinion pieces, member news, and more. We invite you to read the MassVet News to keep abreast of developments in our Massachusetts veterinary community. Upon request, we offer complimentary subscriptions to sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers who commit at least $750 to MVMA annually.

 

MVMA accepts display and classified ads for publication in the MassVet News. We also welcome educational or informational, non-promotional, non-commercial article submissions; send proposals or articles to editor@massvet.org. For advertising information, contact Assistant Executive Director Marilyn Macleod at staff@massvet.org or visit our website’s Publications section.

 

MVMA’S CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM REVIEW FOR MA CREDITS

Submit your CE programs to the MVMA Education Committee to receive Massachusetts CE credits. This is a free service; click the Meetings & Events link at www.massvet.org for more information and to submit your application.

 

MVMA’S CONFERENCE ROOM IS AVAILABLE TO YOU

MVMA invites members of the veterinary community to use our conference room for small meetings and seminars. Located in Marlborough just off I-495, it’s a convenient location and a comfortable space. A nominal fee may apply; use is subject to advance approval. Contact Assistant Executive Director Marilyn Macleod at staff@massvet.org.