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We look forward to welcoming you in December to fabulous Las Vegas; known for the Las Vegas Strip, the Rat Pack and now the 47th ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition! This year's meeting will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center with many affiliate events also taking place at the MGM Grand (co-headquarter hotel). Las Vegas is consistently the largest attendee draw and we are tracking well ahead of previous years!

The information provided in our E-news will help you prepare for the meeting.
 


Hotel Reservations and Meeting Space Requests

ASHP is offering exclusive VIP rates to exhibitors and attendees until October 3! All hotel reservations must be made through Orchid Event Solutions, formerly known as the The Housing Connection, ASHP's official housing company. All sub-block requests require ASHP's prior approval.

ALL Exhibitors MUST READ our Exhibitor Hotel Room Block Policies [PDF] prior to submitting the hotel reservation form. Remember to book early and responsibly.

Reminder: The Exhibit Hall closes at 2:00pm on Wednesday. Exhibitors are invited to attend the Wednesday Evening Event, learn more.

All meeting space requests must be submitted to ASHP via the online web request form. Note: If you are holding client meetings in a suite reserved at a meeting hotel, you must also submit the business function request form which too can be found on the above online web request form.

Exhibitor Yellow Pages
Do not miss the opportunity to showcase your company description and logo, purchase an enhanced or premium listing, before the October 12 deadline!

Online Service Kit and Exhibitor Badges
Your service kit and online exhibit badge manager will be available on the ASHP Midyear website, September 10.

Be sure to take advantage of the early bird discounts in the service kit, where applicable, by getting your order in before the November 9 deadline.

Exhibitor Badge information including your ID and password to enter the online badge site will be emailed to you in the September Exhibitor E-News. Exhibiting companies receive four complimentary full registration badges per 10 x10 booth reserved.

If you reserved an island booth, remember to forward your floorplan and elevation drawing to the ASHP Conference and Convention team at ccd@ashp.org for review and approval.

VIP Pre/Post Show Demos
ASHP is offering an exclusive opportunity for exhibitors to invite attendees for a private demo in your booth before and after official show hours. The demo fee is $3,500 which covers additional security, electricity and administrative costs related to conducting pre/post show demos. Secure now.

Pre Show Demo Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Post Show Demo Hours:
Monday-Tuesday: 3:00 p.m. -5:00p.m.

Sponsorship at The Midyear 2012
Reach your clients and support ASHP through Sponsorship of our highly visible meeting activities or Corporate Support Packages. Contact Dayna Evans and start expanding your brand or logo today!


Aisle Signs
Meeting & Activities Planner
Recharging Station
Z-Card
 
Meeting Registration Bags


Hotel Keys
     
Meeting Lanyards


ASHP Product Theaters
Product Theater slots are still available! These programs provide an opportunity for commercial organizations to present information about their product or services or therapeutic areas to pharmacists attending the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. These are considered promotional and therefore, do not offer CE credit for attendance.

Midyear Program Information
Learn more about The Midyear 2012 on the ASHP meeting web pages. This includes information about exhibits, CE programs, special events, symposia and social functions planned for the Midyear.

Questions?
For questions, please contact:

Dayna Evans
Director, Convention Planning and Exhibition Sales, at
devans@ashp.org

Michelle Rasnick Tyler
Manager, Exhibits and Affiliate Events, at
mtyler@ashp.org

Thank you again for exhibiting and for your continued support of ASHP.