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1. Live the legend. What you’ve heard is true. Network. Market. Sell to Government. www.nigp.org exhibitor prospectus

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3. Live the Legend… Please join us in a most unique city, San Antonio, Texas for the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing’s 65th Annual Forum and Products Exposition. Each year more than 26 million people visit San Antonio because of its diversity and small town feel. In August 2010, San Antonio will welcome nearly one thousand procurement professionals as they attend the largest North American conference exclusively for public sector procurement professionals. Your company needs to be there too! Exhibiting at the NIGP Forum provides you with the opportunity to present your products and services to those individuals in the public sector that make the buying decisions. Dedicated show hours ensure that our attendees are visiting exhibitors in the hall and provide exclusive networking opportunities. 95% of our attendees see value in the products exposition and the ability to network with exhibitors. During the Forum, the educational content will allow attendees to focus on a variety of hot topics and best practices presented by subject matter experts in the field, as well as a variety of professional speakers. As an exhibitor, you’ll have the ability to network, formally and informally, with procurement professionals from all facets of the government and attend incredible special events and educational sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity to get face time with this exclusive market! There are many ways for your company to participate in the NIGP Forum, including sponsorship and communication opportunities. Why wait? Become legendary… Complete the application and secure your space today! Sincerely, Director, Conferences and Meetings National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. (NIGP) Letter of Invitation

4. NIGP is the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.  Since 1944, developing, supporting and promoting public procurement practitioners through premier educational and research programs, technical services and advocacy initiatives.  With over 2,600 member agencies representing over 16,000 professionals across the United States, Canada and countries outside of North America, the Institute is international in its reach.  Mission, Vision, and Values The NIGP Annual Forum and Products Exposition is the largest North American educational conference exclusively for individuals in Public Purchasing! This is a once-a-year opportunity to engage in professional development and to discover new products and services in the Products Expo. Get your share of new ideas, innovative techniques and network with your peers to find out what they are doing to meet the demands placed on them by their customers and constituencies. About NIGP

5. Top 10 Reasons to Exhibit • Meet over 1,000 procurement professionals from the USA and Canada. • Position your organization as a supply leader. • Network and conduct business with public sector procurement professionals. • Announce your latest developments, products, and services and capture immediate feedback. • Comprehensive conference sponsorship opportunities available. • Target prominent decision makers. • Benchmark your company’s products/services against competitors. • Fulfill sales and marketing objectives. • Add value to your brands in the public sector. • Complement and complete your other marketing efforts. Reasons to exhibit

6. NIGP 2010 Exhibitors as of 1/5/2010 ADT Security Services, Inc. AlliedBarton Security Services Bank of America BidBridge BidSync Bobcat Company Brother International Corporation CANON U.S.A Inc. CDW-G Club Car Inc Cover-All Building Systems EKA ESP FieldTurfTarkett Friedrich Air Conditioning General Services Administration GovDeals Government Sourcing Solutions Grasshopper Company GTSI Corporation Hagemeyer Herman Miller, Inc. Hertz Equipment Rental Corp. HGACBuy Info Tech Inc Institute for Supply Management Ion Wave Technologies, Inc. Jofco John Deere Company Kimball Office McKesson Medical-Surgical Minnesota Supply Inc Milliken Contract MSC Industrial Supply Company National IPA National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) National Office Furniture Neopost NewLinear Group NIGP Code OnviaDemandstar Otto Environmental Systems PA Education Joint Purchasing Council Paoli PEPPM Pitney Bowes PlanetBids, Inc. Public Sourcing Solutions Ricoh Americas Corporation Sentry Group Spikes Cavell & Co. Steelcase, Inc. Sunbelt Rentals Inc SunTrust Banks Surety 2000 Teknion The Cooperative Purchasing Network The Gordian Group The Hartford The Home Depot The HON Company The Public Group The Toro Company Toter, Inc Trade Service Company Tremco Inc. U.S. Communities UPPCC VF Imagewear Virco Manufacturing Corporation Exhibiting Companies

7. EXHIBIT SPACE – What is included in my booth fee? • Dedicated show hours on Friday, August 13, and Saturday, August 14 (no educational sessions during exhibit hours) • Booth space with 8’ high draped back wall , 36” high draped side rails, company ID sign - 7”x44” and aisle carpet • General exhibit hall lighting and heating/air conditioning  • 24 hour general exhibit hall perimeter security service • (1) full exhibitor conference registration and (2) Exhibit Hall Only badges (per 10x10 space) • Company listing on web site and in final program • Exhibitor participation points toward future NIGP Annual Conferences • Pre-registered attendee list /Post show attendee mailing list (upon request) exhibit space Application Sponsorship Opportunities Exhibitor Manual Floor Plan Exhibit Space Rates:  100 sq. ft. - $24.00 per square foot (10’ x 10’ Booth - $2,400) 200 sq. ft. - $23.00 per square foot (10’ x 20’ Booth - $4,600) 400 sq. ft. & over - $22.00 per square foot (20’ x 20’ Booth - $8,800) Exhibitor information

8. “Fastenal will return to the NIGP Forum in 2010 because we are committed to servicing our Government customers.  We get the chance to showcase our products and services for key decision makers within the State & Local community and it is a great place to network with current and future customers.” Kevin Fitzgerald, Director of Government Sales Fastenal This annual event draws over 1,000 procurement professionals each year.  92% are principle buying decision makers in their agencies. Attendee Demographics

9. Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales:Bradley Eubankbradley.eubank@jspargo.com703-995-2562  Exhibit Operations:Stephanie Houckstephanie.houck@jspargo.com703-679-3972 Exhibitor Support/General Conference QuestionsMichael Romeromromero@nigp.org800-367-6447 ext.248 "National IPA looks forward to being an active part of the NIGP forum each year.  We find it to be a key vehicle to directly reach those working in public procurement who will benefit the most from utilizing our cooperative purchasing contract portfolio." Andrea Scobie, Marketing National IPA Follow Tweet Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, Texas August 13-14, 2010 Visit our Website Network Contact information