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Convention Program
Exhibitors are invited to all Attendee Meetings
Saturday, October 11th
5:30 p.m. Buses depart for Lone Star Park
6:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Lone Star Park-Horse Races
10:30 p.m. Buses return to hotel
Sunday, October 12th
6:00 a.m. Buses depart for Sky Creek Ranch
8:00 a.m. TARA Golf Tournament begins
11:00 1st Shuttle Departs for Grapevine Mills Mall
12:00 2nd Shuttle Departs for Grapevine Mills Mall
2:00 1st Shuttle picks up at Grapevine Mills Mall
3:00 2nd Shuttle picks up at Grapevine Mills Mall
6:00 p.m. Happy Hour (Ballroom Lobby)
7:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner & Awards (Ballroom)
9:00 - 11:00 pm Hospitality Suite Open
Monday, October 13, 2008
8:30 a.m. TARA General Session
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 10:30 a.m. Exhibitor Move-In (Exhibit Hall)
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. TARA Member Program & Training
11:30 - 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall
6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Break Down
7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Monday Night Football Party (Sports Bar)
 
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Texas Association of Rental Agencies
25th Annual Convention & Southwest Buying Show
Who Attends the TARA Convention & Buying Show?

In addition to rental dealers from across the state of Texas, owners from surrounding states are expected to attend the regional convention and buying show. This is an opportunity to meet store managers and those in charge of selling your products. This is an investment in your relationship with dealers. TARA membership consists of independent dealers, as well as some of RTO’s largest chains.

What Should I Expect?

When you participate in the convention by sponsoring an event or exhibiting in the buying show, you can achieve the following results in one cost-effective manner:

  • Build customer relationships
  • Acquire new leads
  • Promote new products
  • Generate good will within the rental purchase industry

Who Exhibits at the TARA Southwest Buying Show?

Some of the product and service categories exhibiting are:

  • Furniture
  • Jewelry
  • Appliances
  • Electronics
  • Advertising Flyers
  • Delivery Supplies

Where is the TARA Convention & Southwest Buying Show?
Sheraton Grand DFW Airport Hotel
4440 W. John Carpenter Frwy.
Irving, Texas 75063
972-929-8400
Room Rates: $ 149 single/double Deadline: September 10, 2008
RESERVATIONS: 1(800) 345-5251 and identify yourself as a TARA attendee.
 
 
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highlights
booth
package
Golf Tournament $6000

Golf Hole @ $275 each $4950

Welcome Dinner Happy Hour $2500

Welcome Dinner $7500

Welcome Dinner Entertainment $1500

Saturday Horse Races $7500

Continental Breakfast (Monday) $3000

Exhibit Hall Lunch $6000

Registration $1500

Ice Cream Break $1000

Coffee Break Exhibit Hall $1000

Hospitality Suite $750

Monday Night Football $1000

Great Deal ….Table, 2-chairs, electrical outlet and wireless internet included in all
booth prices!!

Dealers from surrounding states invited

Booth price $600-$850 before August 30, 2008 or $700-$1000 after

Buying Show Hours — 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

MOVE-IN HOURS (please plan for Monday move-in!!)
Monday, October 13th 8:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. move-in

VIEW EXHIBIT HALL FLOORPLAN

 The exhibit booth fee includes the following:
  • One 6’ table and two chairs
  • One electrical outlet
  • Wireless Internet Access inside the Exhibit Hall
  • Standard booth drapery
  • One 7”x44” identification sign
  • Complimentary listing of contact information in convention program
  • Complimentary online trade show listing on the TARA website
  • Exhibit Hall is carpeted.
 

Exhibit Space Fees
Associate Member Dues (required)
  $ 120
10x10 Booth – only 5 available
  $ 1000
** 10x10 Booth (paid in full by Aug. 30th)
  $ 850
Table Top Booth
  $ 700
** Table Top Booth (paid in full by Aug. 30th)
  $ 600
payments & contracts
   

Included in the registration process is the Contract for Exhibit Space. Please complete the contract and return it to TARA with full payment. All booths will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. To obtain your first choice of booth assignment, YOUR CONTRACT AND PAYMENT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Payments are to be paid within 10 days of contract or booths will be resold. All remaining balances must be paid in full by September 30, 2008.

Make payments payable to:
TARA
P. O. Box 476
 Austin, TX 78767-0476

Please call with any questions: 512-477-1991
special events
A NIGHT AT THE RACES!!!

 

Lone Star Park-Grand Prairie
Saturday, October 11, 2008
6:30p.m.—11:00 p.m.
$20 per person

Enjoy the evening at the horse races in our private suite.
Full buffet and open bar included.

There will be a shuttle available from the hotel.
Departs hotel for Lone Star Park at 5:30 p.m.
Departs Lone Star Park for hotel at 10:30 p.m.

  
Non-Golfer? Go Sunday Shopping!!
 

Enjoy Grapevine Mills Mall and shop some great outlets.

FREE shuttle available from the hotel.
Departs hotel at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Picks up at the mall for return at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Please make reservations for the shuttle in advance.
  
24th Annual TARA Golf Classic  
 

Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club

$60 per golfer

Sunday, October 12, 2008
Tee Time: 8:00 a.m.

Shuttle will depart the hotel at 6:30 a.m.
Lunch is provided at the conclusion of the tournament.

Hole Sponsorships available @ $275 per Hole

  
Monday Night Football Party
 

13th after the show!!
NY Giants at Cleveland kickoff at 8:30pm

Sheraton’s All-Star Sports Bar

Hosted Appetizers and Beverages

  
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