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2008 Sponsorship and Exhibit ProspectusTh e Industry’s ONLY Event 100% Targeted to Senior Benefi ts Executives

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September 21-23, 2008Gaylord National Resort & Convention CenterNational Harbor, MD

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Why This Event is Exceptional…

Connect With High Level Decision-Makers

BFE attendees are senior benefits executives looking for proven solutions to help them better meet their organization’s benefits needs. No other event brings together a more senior audience of industry executives actively seeking new solutions to their problems. Make sure your company is on hand to aid these executives as they make the decision on how best to allocate their resources.

Highly Targeted Audience

BFE is the industry’s ONLY event that is 100% Targeted to Senior Benefits Executives. That means everyone passing by your booth is a pre-qualified prospect in need of solutions you can provide.

Still Growing After 20 Years

The 2007 event saw record growth as attendance increased by 20% over 2006. The BFE team’s re-invigorated marketing and PR efforts proved successful and delivered a record number of attendees…in 2008 BFE will continue to invest resources to attract even more of the senior management you want to see.

BFE Staff Works for You!

In 2007 the BFE staff launched unprecedented efforts to boost the amount of traffic in the exhibit hall with giveaways and new attractions, including:

• Oxygen Bar• Smoothie Stations• Massage Booth• Random Cash Giveaways• Therapy Dog • Yoga Therapy• Magazine Photo Shoots

With each exhibit package BFE commits to helping to promote your organization’s participation in this event. Standard marketing assistance provided to exhibitors includes:

• Your company name/branding on the event website • Personalized e-marketing campaigns to your prospects/clients • Pre-event attendee list (available with select exhibit packages) • Onsite visibility in show guide • Free exhibit hall passes for your clients• Exhibitor spotlight emails

For more information on exhibit and sponsorship opportunities contact Chris Frey at [email protected] or 212.803.6568

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What attendees had to say about the 2007 event…“Great content and good vendor networking opportunities” - Executive Director, Tri-State Business Group on Health

“This is my first time attending – didn’t realize how big this event is! Very well organized. Great meeting people from all over the U.S.” - Sr. Consultant, Benefit Partners Inc.

“Excellent Benefits Only conference. Thank you!” - Sr. HR Manager, Sargento Foods Inc.



Who You Will Meet

Company Size Seniority

2008 Standard Exhibit Booth Options • 10’x 10’ $3,750 • 10’x 20’ $7,500

Included per 10’ x 10’ booth space:

• 3 Full Conference Registrations • Standard Pipe & Drape and Company Identification Sign at Booth • Post-Show Attendee List • 25 Exhibit Hall Only Passes for Client Distribution • Company Listing and 50-word Description in the Official Show Guide • Company Listing in the Pre-Show Issue of Employee Benefit News • Company Listing on the Benefits Forum & Expo website

2008 Booth/Marketing PackagesGet more ‘bang for your buck’ and add advertising to your package. Booth/Marketing packages help you get the most out of this event by incorporating show guide advertising, a pre-event list of attendees for early marketing efforts, and an ad in Employee Benefit News…a great value!

2008 Sponsorship Options (Set Yourself Apart from the Competition!)

BFE offers a limited number of sponsorship opportunities to vendors, designed to give you exclusive branding in front of this Benefits targeted audience. Sponsorship opportunities include (but are not limited to):

What attendees had to say about the 2007 event…“I’ve been attending for many years. It’s always great!” - Benefits Manager, Morton’s Steakhouse

“I always take away good info and ideas” - Benefits Specialist, Self Regional

VP/SVP/Director33%

Manager/Administrator29%

1,000 - 4,99916%

President/CEO/CFO

16%

Specialists3%

Consultant5%

10,000 - 19,9994%

20,000+7%

5,000 - 9,9995%

1 - 99968%

Other17%

• Exhibit Hall Luncheon Sponsor

• Pod Cast Site Sponsor

• Breakfast Sponsor

• Branded USB Memory Stick Sponsor

• Pen and Pad Sponsor

• Exhibit Hall Lounge Sponsor

• Information Kiosk Sponsor

• Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception Sponsor

• Email Newsletter Sponsor

• Conference Registration Bag Sponsor

• Conference Proceedings/Manual Sponsor

• Keynote Session Sponsor

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New 2008 Venue!

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center Prince George’s County, MD

Gaylord National is one of the main focal points of National Harbor: a dynamic, 300-acre waterfront destination that incorporates the best America has to offer in quality retail, dining and entertainment. This impressive setting is within close proximity of specialty shops along cobblestone streets in Old Town Alexandria, shopping and entertainment at Union Station, the sights and sounds of exclusive Georgetown, world-class theater and events at The Kennedy Center, top name shows and sports at Verizon Center, the endless wonders of The Smithsonian, historic homes, national landmarks and the natural beauty of our Nation’s Capital.

Partial List of the 2007 Sponsors/Exhibitors

AetnaAflacAIG@WorkAliquantAlwaysCare Benefits, Inc.American Dental AssociationAmerican Diabetes AssociationAmeriFlexAmeriprise FinancialAmeritas Life Insurance Corp.ARAG GroupCarlson Leisure Travel ServicesCeridianCIGNACVS CaremarkDave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

EPIC Hearing HealthcareEyeMed Vision CareGuardian Life Insurance CompanyHR.comInternational Foundation of Employee Benefit PlansJohn HancockLiberty Mutual GroupLifeCare, IncMarathon HealthMayo ClinicMemberHealth, Inc.Merastar Insurance CompanyMercerMerchants Benefit Administration, Inc.MHN, Inc.

MillimanMinnesota LifeOptumHealthProCare RxQuantum HealthQuest DiagnosticsSallie Mae Employees First Source for EducationStandard Insurance CompanyThe HartfordU.S. BankUnitedHealthcare Specialty BenefitsVSP Vision CareWalgreens Health InitiativesWellDyneRXWorkscape


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