GLF Exhibitor News

Over 35 MGT members and GLF exhibitors heard updates about the Green Living Festival from MGT Program Manager, Dr. Kerrie Saunders, and learned more about green exhibiting from Jerry Neale, publisher of Natural Awakenings magazines. Many exhibitors took the opportunity to share about their green/wellness products and services. Afterwards, several shared a nice meal at the meeting location - Rochester Mills. The MGT Meeting Power Point presentation is linked here. We're planning to schedule another team meeting before the festival

Friday the 13th will be bad luck for exhibitors wishing to register for the Green Living Festival at a lower price, but who don't get around to it by the end of the day. Prices will be increasing on all exhibit spaces.  Register before this Friday to get the lowest available pricing, still much lower than comparable events.

MGT Meeting with GLF News, Green Exhibitor Workshop & Networking

Thursday April 26th, 10am-12noon
Rochester Mills Beer Co, 400 Water Street, Rochester, MI 48307 

Get the latest Green Living Festival (GLF) news, updates & materials from GLF event managers, hard-hitting advice for maximizing your green consumer events participation from local marketing / media / event experts, and preferred access to other green/wellness business and community leaders, at the MI Green Team Meeting. The meeting will be held in the private lounge of the Rochester Mills Beer Co. (RMBC) restaurant in downtown Rochester - Water & Fourth Streets. There is no fee for registered and prospective GLF participants, but space is limited. Register today!

1. free annual membership in Michigan's premier green/wellness network with many promotional and educational member benefits, including year-round listing on MI's leading green/wellness website (www.migreenteam.com)
2. free on-line exhibitor listing on 60,000+ visitor event website (www.miglf.com)
3. free event guide exhibitor listing inserted in 25,000+ Oakland Press/Macomb Daily  newspapers and 5,000+ distibuted at the event
4. on-line interactive, smartphone-enabled maps for exhibit location and information
5. lower pricing than comparable shows, discounts for early registration and for locally-crafted product producers (farmers & artists)
6. discounted display advertising opportunities including Oakland Press event guide 
7. greater community service and participation - exhibit fees support participation by 20+ non-profit organizations, free educational programming, and many free activities
8. improved layout and foot traffic - exhibit and program venues are closer and more convenient for attendees than street fairs
9. expanded educational programming - a full schedule of presentations and activites at four educational venues, by  leading healthy and green living experts, including Dr. Michael Greger
10. better publicity and media coverage - local coverage includes media partnerships with Fox-2, Oakland Press, Macomb Daily, WJR, Radio Disney, Natural Awakenings, Greening Detroit and more 
11. a truly green event with on-site electric production, recycling, carbon offsets for participant travel, and reduced paperwork thru on-line registration
12. celebration - a variety of free fun activites for all ages, plus many special events including the VIP Preview Party, MI Green Hall of Fame awards, a parade & pep rally, tours and the Party for the Planet beer garden and extended hours music program

Oops that's a dozen and there's many more...

As of today, 60 exhibitors had registered for the GLF. This represent a 100% increase over registrations at three months before the event last year. With 153 exhibitors in 2011, and under 200 exhibit spaces available this year, we are on pace to sell out well before the event. Make sure to reserve your spot - register today. Thanks to the early registrants and to our first Primary Sponsor Pure Eco Environmental Solutions, and Activity Sponsor Blue Care Network. 

The bad weather discount offered to last year's exhibitors is expiring today. General exhibitor marketing is beginning today and the price of exhibit fees will be increasing as of 5pm.