How much does it cost to exhibit?

• If a signed contract with full payment is postmarked after February 15, 2008: 
  • Corporate Partner Fee for Standard Booth is $500
  • Non-Corporate Partner Fee for Standard Booth is $625

• All booths are 8' x 10'and include back and side drapes in black and gold. Each booth will include a company identification sign, a 8 foot skirted table, 2 chairs and a wastebasket. All exhibitor areas are carpeted. There is free parking at the Osthoff Resort. WHIMA Corporate Partners receive a discount on exhibit space costs and a free 1/4 page display ad in the annual conference program.
• Each exhibitor receives a welcome package.
• Each exhibitor receives two exhibit hall passes to invite clients to the exhibit grand opening on Monday.
• Each exhibitor is recognized on WHIMA's web site with a "hot connection" to their company web site.
• Each exhibitor receives a database listing of conference attendees for advertising and follow-up at the close of the show.
• Each exhibitor receives invitations to sponsor & participate in the WHIMA party.

For an exhibit contract and fees, scroll down the page and select the Exhibit Contract and Fee Form.

Attendees will be interested in:

*Information technology *Medical transcription and dictation services * Electronic medical record computer hardware or software applications for hospitals, physician practices, cancer registries, home health, and long term care * Network and database solutions * Copiers and printers * Voice recognition systems * Record storage and management systems * Coding technology * Document management, scanning and imaging products * HIM consulting services * Compliance and benchmarking tools * Bar coding and scanning applications * Professional books and references * Release of information services * Education and training.

Special refreshment breaks will be scheduled in the morning and afternoon in the exhibit area to facilitate maximum traffic flow.

A Silent Auction will be held in the exhibit area with proceeds to benefit the WHIMA Scholarship Program. Vendors are invited to submit items for the silent auction. The items will be on display in the exhibit hall. Scroll down for a form to complete for your donation to the Silent Auction.

There will be a Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

What about Sponsorships?

WHIMA is pleased to offer companies, organizations and individuals the opportunity to promote their product (s) and to increase their visibility.  All sponsorships and donations will be recognized in pre-conference marketing materials, during the Opening Session and in the final conference program.  Platinum Level Sponsors will be the exclusive sponsor at the selected event.  They may provide a marketing flyer for insertion in the program materials and will receive complimentary unlimited Job Bank postings on the WHIMA web site for 3 months ($300 value).  Gold Level Sponsors will be featured in WHIMA's electronic newsletter with company logo and link.  

You may make an online reservaton to secure your booth for the 2008 WHIMA Exhibit. View the Exhibit Hall floor plan below and choose our desired booth(s). Please note that only those not labeled with a company name are available. Then complete OnLine Booth Reservation Form indicating your booth preferences. Vendors wishing to obtain a exhibit contract, sponsorship or auction forms can use the "links" below.

Exhibit Contract and Fee Form