Calling all sponsors and exhibitors! 

July 31 is the deadline for being included in promotional materials for  Michigan Pet Fund Alliance 's Getting to the Goal  conference & Best Friends Midwest Regional Leadership Summit being held at the  Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center , Sept. 27-28, 2018. 
 
Does your product, service, or organization appeal to the animal welfare enthusiast? Thanks to an impressive speaker list and variety of topics, 300+ people representing shelters, rescues, and veterinarian practices from throughout the midwest are expected to attend the event. 

Full conference details are  here .
 
Contact  [email protected] with any questions. 
Sponsorships Available 
 
 
Sponsorship options are listed below, or a custom sponsorship package can be created to meet your organization's needs.

Sponsorship w local filled

Sponsor Registration form is  here.

  Deadline to be included in promotional materials is 7/31/18.
 
Exhibitor Opportunities
 
Conference exhibitors in prior years have included pet supplies vendors, shelter support, lost and found, microchip, pet insurance, artisans, advocacy groups, veterinary practices, animal welfare non-profits, and more. 
 
Exhibitors will have maximum exposure over two full days as conference attendees travel to sessions, have lunch, and take breaks during the event. 

New this year is an Exhibitor Passport that will encourage attendees to visit every booth. 

Attendees from past conferences have remarked: 
  • "I liked the variety of groups in attendance along with much free literature and free samples" 
  • "The exhibitors were helpful in explaining the products they had, and were friendly"
  • "Great assortment of people that can help all of us"
  • "Exhibitors were excellent"
  • "Good variety"
  • "Have more exhibitors"
Each exhibitor booth space includes one 8' skirted table with two chairs.

Fees are as follows:
  • Exhibitor Booth $95
  • Exhibitor Booth (nonprofit / advocacy) $50
  • Exhibitor Booth (Certified Rescue Organization)* $25
  • Electrical Access $15
  • Thursday Lunch & Snacks $60
  • Friday Lunch & Snacks $60
* Information on becoming a Certified Rescue Organization is here:  www.michiganpetfund.org/rescue-certification

Reserve your booth today... only 8 spots left!

Exhibitor Registration form is  here

Deadline is 7/31/18 or  until  spaces are filled. 

Conference attendees visit exhibitor booths at 2016 Getting to the Goal

Scholarship Fund needs a boost
 
Often prospective attendees to the conference are faced with financial hardships. Michigan Pet Fund Alliance has developed a  scholarship program which enables them to attend for a  $50 fee, with MPFA picking up the remaining expense.

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Rescued pup with dedicated volunteer
To date we have approved 16 scholarship applications and are running low on scholarship funds. Applications have arrived from shelter and rescue folks from throughout the state, with one common theme: these individuals want to learn cutting-edge information on how to save more cats and dogs in their communities.

Applicants must provide the following: 
  • Financial Background: "Summarize the financial situation that prevents you from paying the Conference Registration fee yourself"
  • Personal Statement: "Indicate your area of interest in animal welfare and what you hope to gain by attending the conference"
Can you help more people attend the conference by donating to the scholarship fund? 

Your tax-deductible charitable giving will have far-reaching results.  Please donate today. Select "Conference Scholarship Fund" from the link here

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About Michigan Pet Fund Alliance 
The single mission of Michigan Pet Fund Alliance is to stop the killing of healthy and treatable homeless cats and dogs in Michigan shelters. 
 
MPFA is an all-volunteer organization collaborating with shelter and rescue organizations to achieve No Kill through training, technical  assistance,
 education and advocacy.
 
For more information: 
877-FUR-PALS  (877-387-7257)
 
Michigan Pet Fund Alliance is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as defined by the IRS (EIN 20-0399162) and is a  Guidestar Exchange Gold Participant.

Guidestar Gold

 Contributions are tax deductible. 

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