Exhibitors & Sponsors

Please join us in welcoming the following corporate supporters to the Expo. We are
working with other companies to confirm their participation, so please watch this website
for updates!

The Expo will be open the following times:

Sunday, March 21
1:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Expo time, with afternoon soda break
Monday, March 22
8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Optional one-on-one meetings with exhibitors
9:30 a.m.-Noon
Expo time
11:45 a.m.
Expo finale with drawing for prizes –
must be present to win

Looking for information from the 29th Annual Conference?

Laureate Level Sponsor

Unique Venues is a marketing and membership organization committed to bringing together one-of-a-kind venues like colleges and universities with meeting planners who are ready for something new. We understand the challenges of making your campus stand out in a crowd of big names. We work hard to help you create revenue streams through meetings and events. Visit Unique Venues in the Exhibitor Area. Become a member or upgrade your current membership at the ACCED-I Conference and receive a 20% discount. 
www.uniquevenues.com / (814)255-4052

Ph.D. Sponsor

PMSI-Professional Marketing Services Inc. has been the premier promotional item resource center in the meeting, conference, association and collegiate marketplace for almost 25 years. PMSI offers the newest promotional items at the lowest prices guaranteed and is staffed by highly trained sales production coordinators.  NEW GREEN MEETINGS DIVISION and Event Mobile technology. Proud sponsor of ACCED-I for over 10 years.
www.callpms.com / (888)999-0484 

Master's Level Sponsors

BBJ Linen would love to “cover” your special events! We do linen s and only linen s and we do them well.  Our showrooms and sales representatives are in 25 cities. Sustainability choices - Take a peek at our Botella cloths in natural and white made with 100% recycled plastic bottles. See our new website we now have a virtual design center to assist you with decision making. 
www.bbjlinen.com / (414)788-6587

TripBuilder offers print & mobile solutions that drive home your marketing message.  Choose from award-winning printed products, including TripBuilder MiniMaps, CityGuides and 100% custom TripBuilder iFoldz.  Mobile solutions include TripBuilder CollegeMobile, EventMobile and CVBMobile.
www.tripbuilder.com / (800)525-9745

Bachelor's Level Sponsors

Innovation, Efficiency, Balance – Accomplish More, Consume Less. CollegeNET improves efficiencies and communication for higher education with advanced web-based technologies that support admissions, class and event scheduling, space and resource management, course evaluation, commencement, alumni relations, and IT change management. See us at ACCED-I to learn more about our exceptional online services.
www.corp.collegenet.com / (503)973-5200

CynerGreen is proud to be the provider of environmentally safe, stainless steel, reusable water bottles, programs and meeting products for the hospitality and meetings industry.  Its proprietary Bottle Free ™ programs have been successfully adopted by hotels, resorts, conventions and organizations across the country to dramatically reduce their footprint.  The company gives back through its dedicated website www.cgkidz.com, educational seminars and water bottle donations at schools across the country.
www.cynergreen.com / (501)605-0197

Universal Cheerleaders Association and Universal Dance Association provide summer instructional camps for cheerleaders and dance teams across the country. UCA and UDA instruct more than 200,000 participants annually on more than 250 university and college campuses.
www.varsity.com / (800)947-3101
Associate Level Sponsors

Aesop automates the event staff scheduling process, gives you management reporting, and provides employee self-service portals through internet, phone, and text messaging technologies. Instead of manually making phone calls, sending emails or posting paper-based schedules, event professionals can now use Aesop to automate their scheduling processes. Aesop’s Automated Event Staff Scheduling Service is provided by Frontline Placement Technologies, Inc.
www.AesopEvents.com / (888)246-1706

SCVNGR (pronounced "scavenger") is a location-based mobile gaming platform.  Our technology allows organizations to build, implement and execute innovative campus-wide hunts, games, and events for students and conference attendees to play on their cell phones via SMS, mobile web, and iPhone and Android applications. Our clients -- including 250+ universities and conference centers -- use SCVNGR to build games, interactive activities, and team building events.   We are giving away a custom-designed, campus-wide SCVNGR mobile adventure that will lead teams around on a high-energy tour of your campus or surrounding community.  These high-tech adventures send location-based clues and riddles to players' cell phones via text message or iPhone or Android application.
www.scvngr.com / (401)316-5271.

Ungerboeck Software is the premier, fully integrated  software used by world renowned colleges & universities in their operations as event planners, conference and camp organizers, and venue managers.  With over 25,000 users worldwide, Ungerboeck Software covers the entire spectrum of event planning & execution including Registration, Housing, Event Management, Membership, Speakers, Surveys, Space Booking & Scheduling, and Budgeting & Financials (AP/AR/GL).
www.ungerboeck.com / (800)400-4052

Certificate Level Sponsors

At ARAMARK Higher Education, an award-winning leader in facilities and dining, we offer the highest level of expertise and execution in areas that enhance campus aspirations. Through comprehensive resources and a broad range of services, we provide noticeable, measurable results that allow our clients to realize their potential and achieve their aspirations. We are a trusted partner, currently serving more than 500 colleges and universities.
www.aramark.com / (800) ARAMARK

Certain Software is the leading provider of event management solutions for the global meetings and events industry.  We deliver innovative software solutions to meeting and event professionals to streamline processes, reduce expenses, delight attendees, and improve overall value of meetings and events. We serve over 1,800 customers in 50 countries, processing more than 8 million registrations annually.
www.certain.com / 1-888-certain

Event Management Systems (EMS) Software offers a full suite of solutions for online master calendaring, meeting/event management and academic scheduling. EMS software is used by over 900 colleges and universities to book academic and event space, to manage services and resources, and to maintain a web-based master calendar.
www.dea.com / (800)440-3994

Make Event Signs YOURSELF...in minutes! Our all-weather, REUSABLE Sign Systems are designed for speed, convenience and a "first-class look".  Simply create your own Event Sign on 11"x 17" (or larger) paper and insert it into ANY of our many models of indoor/outdoor Event Frames.  It's that simple!  Wind, rain and now even harsh temperatures have been considered in our latest, improved designs.  In fact, our products now carry a full 1 year replacement warranty!
www.eventsigns.biz / (800)358-7600

Goldman Promotions/Lee Wayne Corporation offers a wide range of merchandise solutions designed to meet your promotional marketing needs.  Our capabilities include world-class product selection and sourcing, branding and decorating, minimum-cost purchasing, warehousing, fulfillment and distribution, on-line and off-line catalog development, dedicated customer service, and continuous management and cost containment.
www.jackwilson.leewaynecatalog.com / (720)203-6878

Harbor Linen has been servicing the linen needs for ACCED-I members now for over 25 years!!  We manufacture quality bath linen, bed linen, table linen and other textile products for the hospitality, healthcare, cruise line, foodservice, government and other markets. Harbor's products invite your close and thorough inspection. Our goal is to provide you with the highest return on every dollar you invest with us.
www.harborlinen.com / (800)257-7858

PC/NAMETAG is the world’s largest distributor of meeting and registration supplies. A great variety of nametags, lanyards, badge stock, STACK-A-RIBBON awards, padfolios, tote bags, badge organizers, and more.  Fast service, great prices, high quality.  All backed with the best return policy in the industry and a customer service staff that can help you pick the best products for your meeting’s attendees.   Our high level of service helps planners relax by reducing the stress of registration.
www.pcnametag.com / (608)845-1851

We invite you to take a fresh look at the world of recognition awards and gifts. We are committed to elegant designs, vibrant colors, and unique materials. When you've worked with us, you'll understand our complete commitment to our customer service. We look forward to helping you make your next recognition event or ongoing award program a resounding success!
www.rivannadesigns.com / (434)244-3447

Seattle Technology provides software exclusively to colleges and universities to manage their summer guest operations. Conference Programmer is used by 150 universities in the US and Canada. CP allows you to reserve guestrooms, coordinate meeting space, generate invoices, arrange catering and meal plans, and provide summary information to other university departments. We also provide Iris. Registration, our optional web registration product to collect participant and payment information online.
www.seattletech.com / (206)324-4492

SICO is the leading manufacturer of quality mobile products that are a perfect fit for multi-purpose venues for Education, Arenas, and Convention Centers. The SICO product line includes mobile, folding tables for catering and meeting rooms, staging, mobile buffet system, and portable dance floors.
www.sicoinc.com / (866)702-8308

Exhibitors

Acteva offers solutions for events of all sizes and any budget. Founded in 1998, Acteva is an event registration service provider for event organizers. Acteva automates the entire event registration process and brings it online where it can be easily accessed anytime of the day or night.   Acteva’s event registration services are easy to set up and require no specific technical knowledge to use successfully. If you can get online and fill out a form, you can use Acteva.
www.Acteva.com / (877)933-4730

Active Data Exchange has been providing web-based event management/marketing, facilities scheduling, online event registration, and e-mail and text message broadcasting solutions to educational institutions since 1999. Active Data Calendar helps the higher education industry drive admissions, alumni participation, community outreach, and student activities with a fully integrated event marketing, registration management and facilities/resource scheduling calendar.
www.activedatax.com / (610)997-8100

ActiveEvents, part of the Active Network, is the # 1 provider of online registration software and event management software.  Our tools are used by 150,000 organizations for business conferences, schools, seminars, corporate meetings, memberships, and much more. Learn how your organization can benefit from Active’s online event registration software.
www.activeevents.com / (800)661-1196

Save big on imprinted products with Bagmasters.  You’ll find great deals on bags, badgeholders, drawstring packs, and just about every other promotional item on the market today.  We know how to import.  We have 85 years experience in manufacturing.  And we know how to make your job easier.
www.bagmasters.com / (800)843-2247

Marketing, communication, and recruiting for higher education! BookWear® delivers your message so it’s remembered. Your photos, graphics and text are on the “book” cover. Inside is a Flash Drive, T-shirt, mini-pack or other gift printed with your logo. People remember the surprise and your message! Mail BookWear® like a postcard. 
www.bookwear.com / (800)332-3131

EventPro Software provides a user friendly system for event management and scheduling. Among its versatile features, the software includes a graphical timeline and calendar, automatic reminders, conflict control, comprehensive reports and communication and task logging.  Since 1997, EventPro Software has been committed to integrating the evolving needs of its users and creating software that fulfills every facet involved in event management for educational institutions and event venues.
www.eventpro.net / (306) 975-3737

Kinetic Software offers collegiate conference professionals a powerful hospitality and accommodation solution.  Inquiry to invoice, Kinetic Software manages the entire lifecycle of a conference, camp and meeting.  With 20 years experience in the conference industry, Kinetic’s trusted team can help improve your operation.  Ask about our latest web products including attendee registration. 
www.kxsoftware.com / (888)539-6020

Loews Hotels offers the ultimate travel experiences in 16 cities across the US and Canada. With headquarters located in New York, Loews has grown to include destinations that satisfy both the business and leisure traveler. At Loews Hotels, we provide a four diamond AND MORE experience. AND MORE to us is a supremely comfortable, vibrant and uniquely local experience.  We constantly look for ways to delight our guests.
www.loewshotels.com / (202)862-1600

New Service Concepts of Zanesville, Ohio was formed in May, 2001 by Bob Carpenter and Tim Andrews, and offers rental and laundering services for linen, mats, and uniforms, as well as a direct sales program. Starting with two accounts – Denison University and Kenyon College – New Service Concepts now supplies over 150 accounts.  New Service Concepts attributes their steady growth to the high quality of their products and their emphasis on great customer service.
www.newserviceconcepts.com / (740)453-4876

PS Furniture™ manufactures and distributes commercial-grade portable furniture products including folding tables and seating, mobile tables, banquet seating, portable dance floors, lecterns, carts and other portable furniture products for college and university customers with multi-purpose space and for those that rent portable furniture. 
www.psfurniture.net / (800)762-0415

Act of Caring Sponsors

Beijo handbags are original designer pieces with a very unique, trend setting look. This line is like no other.  They are fun, fashionable, and affordable!  Beijo was recently featured in Cosmopolitan, Us and People magazine.10% of all sales will be donated to the 2010 Act of Caring.
Kim Johnson, Independent Regional Sales Director www.beijobags.com / (502)773-2933

Silpada Designs is the industry leader in the highest-quality .925 Sterling Silver Jewelry. Featuring handpicked natural materials, sprinklings of fabulous cubic zirconia, custom-cut colored glass, and gatherings of Freshwater Pearls embossed in earrings, necklaces, rings, belts, and watches!  Silpada Designs has been featured in Empowering Women, Glamour, Instyle, Better Homes and Gardens, and “O” Magazines as well as The Today Show, The View, and Rachael Ray. 10% of all sales will be donated to the 2010 Act of Caring.
Nicole Owens Wilson, Silpada Designs Independent Representative, Star Leader
nicolesterlingstar@bellsouth.net / (502)426-6079

Expo Services
Markey’s Exposition Services commitment to quality product and service is very desirable for all events. We travel coast-to-coast in servicing our clients. Our extensive inventory includes:
• Pipe & drape
• Entrance units
• Registration counters & kiosks
• Tables & chairs
• Table coverings & skirting
• Carpeting
• Material handling
• Installation/dismantlement for displays
• Graphic/sign capability
www.markeys.com / (317)780-3948

Photographer Mike Abbott provides conference and event photography services at several universities and provides specialized services, which includes the following:

  • Group photography with scenic backgrounds representing your campus
  • Event photography ranging from speakers and presentations to receptions
  • Marketing photos for website and print materials
  • Food and display photography
  • Photo gallery shots and slide show sequences
  • Conference and event guest photos featuring online purchasing for revenue sharing with ACCED-I membership venues

Mike earned his photography degree at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, and works throughout the US and Canada.  
www.mikeabbott.net / (415)269-8984