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Last year's show sold out—Sign up now!

Check out our growing list of 2010 exhibitors. For booth assignments/availability, see this year's floor plan.

EXHIBIT HALL WELCOME RECEPTION

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 | 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Bring your family—visit with exhibitors, enjoy snacks and win door prizes! Cash bar for the adults.

CELEBRITY KEYNOTE

Ultimate home enthusiast Steve Thomas, former host of the PBS show This Old House, will share his passion for fixing up old houses during this opening session you will not want to miss. Steve is currently host of Planet Green's Renovation Nation where he works alongside homeowners and builders to explore eco-friendly design trends and sustainable home renovations.

POWERHOUSE TO FILM EXHIBITORS

Alliant Energy's PowerHouse is an educational television program designed to help homeowners improve the energy efficiency, safety and comfort of their home. This half-hour weekly program has a unique focus on home energy, including heating, cooling, insulation, lighting, safety and more. Each week, hosts Megan Turner and Pete Seyfer demonstrate easy do-it-yourself projects, explore new energy technologies and ask the experts for tips that you can use in your own home. For additional information on the show, visit www.powerhousetv.com.

B4 BOOKSTORE

The exhibit hall will showcase a bookstore for participants to browse the latest energy efficiency and green building titles. If you wish to display a book for sale, please email info@bookexhibit.com and include Better Buildings: Better Business in the subject line.

Exposition move in/move out schedule

Move-in — Wednesday, March 3, 2010: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Move-out — Friday, March 5, 2010: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Exposition hours

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Exhibitor Set-up	12:00 - 4:00 pm
Registration	4:00 - 7:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Opens	4:00 - 7:00 pm
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Exhibit Hall Open	7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Continental Breakfast	7:00 - 8:30 am
Networking Break	10:00 - 10:30 am
Luncheon	11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Networking Break	2:45 - 3:15 pm
Reception	4:30 - 7:00 pm
Friday, March 5, 2010
Exhibit Hall Open	7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Continental Breakfast	7:00 - 8:30 am
Networking Break	9:45 - 10:15 am
Luncheon	11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Exhibit Tear-down	1:00 - 6:00 pm

Removal of exhibits
All exhibits must remain intact until 1:00 pm, Friday, March 5, 2010 following the last networking break. Exhibitors expressly agree not to begin packing or dismantling until such time. All exhibits must be completely removed from the Exhibit Hall by 6:00 pm Friday, March 5 unless prior arrangements are made with conference staff.

To become an exhibitor, fill out the 2010 online exhibitor registration form.

Booth details

Booth rental includes:

• One 8' x 10' booth with 8' high draped back wall and 3' high draped side rails
• Carpeted exhibit area
• Registration for two exhibitor reps for the two-day conference
• One 8' draped/skirted table with two chairs
• One identification sign with two lines of type up to 25 characters per line

Wisconsin Expo has been appointed as the official contractor for exhibit services, including installation and decoration, drayage and on-site equipment. It is the exclusive supplier of all mechanical conveyances. Electrical power, outlets and carpet will also be supplied through WI Expo.

Exhibitors can request booth locations on the exhibitor registration form. See this year's floor plan for booth assignments/availability. We will do our best to accommodate your booth preference.

The Loading Dock Dimensions are 10 ft x 8 ft.

Payment and Cancellation Policy

Payment must be received prior to inclusion in promotional materials and assignment of booth(s). Cancellations are subject to a $150 processing fee on or before December 31, 2009. No refunds will be issued after December 31, 2009.

Accommodations

All reservations should be made by February 1, 2010 to guarantee the special group rate of $109/night. Please call the Kalahari at 1.877.253.5466 and identify yourself with the Better Buildings: Better Business Conference to receive the discounted rate.

Special weekend rates available:
Friday, March 5, 2010—$139
Saturday, March 6, 2010—$169

Kalahari Resort and Convention Center
1305 Kalahari Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Phone: 877.253.5466

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2010—Pre-Conference Activities
8:00 AM–4:00 PM	Single Family Homes ENERGY STAR Programs Quarterly Consultant Meeting (by invitation only)
8:00 AM–4:00 PM	Pre-conference session: Delivering a Better Product
8:00 AM–12:00 PM	Pre-conference session: Mechanical Ventilation Setup and Testing
1:00 PM–3:00 PM	Pre-conference session: ENERGY STAR Homes Update
12:00 PM–4:00 PM	Installation of Booths
12:00 PM–7:00 PM	Check-in and Registration
1:00 PM–4:00 PM	RESNET Testing (by invitation only)
1:00 PM–4:00 PM	BPI Testing (by invitation only)
3:00 PM–4:00 PM	Getting the Most from the Better Buildings Conference!
4:00 PM–7:00 PM	Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception Bring the family for snacks, prizes and surprises!
7:00 PM–8:00 PM	Affordable Housing Meeting
7:00 PM–8:00 PM	Midwest Building Performance Association Annual Meeting
THURSDAY, March 4, 2010
7:00 AM–6:00 PM	Registration
7:00 AM–7:00 PM	Exhibit Hall Open
7:00 AM–8:30 AM	Continental Breakfast (sponsored by Alliant Energy) / Exhibits / Networking
8:30 AM–10:00 AM	Opening General Session (sponsored by Xcel Energy)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Networking Break (sponsored by WECC) / Exhibits
10:30 AM–11:45 AM	Breakouts—Session A
11:45 AM–1:30 PM	Lunch / Exhibits (sponsored by We Energies)
1:30 PM–2:45 PM	Breakouts—Session B
2:45 PM–3:15 PM	Networking Break (sponsored by Wisconsin Public Service Corporation) / Exhibits
3:15 PM–4:30 PM	Breakouts—Session C
4:30 PM–7:00 PM	Better Beer: Better Brats Reception in the Exhibit Hall (sponsored by EFI)
7:00 PM–9:00 PM	Focus on the Good Times Reception (sponsored by Focus on Energy)
FRIDAY, March 5, 2010
7:00 AM–12:00 PM	Registration
7:00 AM–1:00 PM	Exhibit Hall Open
7:00 AM–8:30 AM	Continental Breakfast / Exhibits / Networking
8:30 AM–9:45 AM	Breakouts—Session D
9:45 AM–10:15 AM	Networking Break / Exhibits
10:15 AM–11:30 AM	Breakouts—Session E
11:30 AM–1:00 PM	Lunch (sponsored by Energy Center of Wisconsin) / Exhibits
1:00 PM–2:15 PM	Breakouts—Session F
2:15 PM–2:30 PM	Networking Break
2:30 PM–3:45 PM	Breakouts—Session G