2010 State Convention & Exhibit will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, California, from June 13-16, 2010.  Exhibit dates are June 14-16.  Exhibit Booths are now available.

The Exhibit Prospectus includes complete exhibit details and the exhibit booth space agreement as well as sponsorship opportunities. 

Use the Exhibit Area Floor Plan to select your booth space and to see a list of the companies currently signed up to join CHIA in 2010.    

Have other questions? Contact Debi Goehring, Finance Manager and Meetings Coordinator, at CHIA at (559) 251-5038 or Exhibit@CaliforniaHIA.org.

Information for the Exhibitor
CHIA is pleased to offer a diverse array of exhibits that will showcase health information management products and services. The Exhibit Area and will be located in the Sacramento Convention Center and will feature up to 95 Exhibit Booths. The convention host hotel is the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento, California.  Exhibit dates are June 14 - 16, 2010.

Exhibit Prospectus
The prospectus includes a form to sign up to exhibit or to sponsor an event/activity at the CHIA State Convention & Exhibit. Exhibit Booth contract may be e-mailed to Debi Goehring, Finance Manager and Meeting Coordinator, at the CHIA Executive Office Exhibit@CaliforniaHIA.org, or faxed to the CHIA Executive Office at 559.251.5836.

Exhibit Floor Plan
The Exhibit Floor Plan will be updated often, so do please check back.

Value Added Opportunities
There are opportunities to gain greater exposure! Choose one or participate in ALL!

Sponsorships/Recognition
Benefit from maximum recognition by sponsoring CHIA convention events and activities. Any vendor who sponsors/hosts any part of an event will receive recognition in the State Convention & Exhibit program and on-site while the event is occuring. Special ribbons for booth personnel will be provided acknowledging you as a sponsor. At convention time and after, acknowledgement of sponsors will be featured in the CHIA Journal and on this ever popular CHIA Web site. In addition, all Exhibitors host the Exhibitor-Sponsored Luncheon which encourages informal networking between Exhibitors and registrants. This lunch is complimentary to all registrants and Exhibitors. Any Exhibitor prizes may be awarded at this function. Click Here to get the Sponsorship Opportunities page.

CHIA has created Sponsorship Recognition Categories that recognizes the degree of participation by the various sponsors of the CHIA State Convention & Exhibit. To get details as to how you can position your company as a leader in the field, and get the visibility no advertising dollar can buy, please Click Here.

Convention Advertisement
A great opportunity to advertise your company and encourage visitors to your booth! Place an advertisement in the convention on-site program. The Advertising Reservation Form, ad specifications, deadlines, etc. can be obtained by Clicking Here 

Preliminary Marketing Program: One Ad space is available on the back cover, next to mailing address. Order this space and BE SEEN FIRST!! Ad space will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Deadline to order is January 15th. The Advertising Reservation Form includes specifications. The Prelminary Program is mailed in early March.

One-on-one Demonstrations
Four complimentary Exhibit Guest Passes for non-registrants to visit your booth will be issued upon request, prior to the convention to any Exhibitor (Contact Debi Goehring, Finance Manager and Meetings Coordinator, Exhibit@CaliforniaHIA.org). Additionally, Exhibit Passes will be issued to all Exhibitors on-site to enable you to make appointments with convention attendees to visit your booth at special hours. This is your opportunity to spend focused time with potential clients, the convention attendee or a non-registrant of your choosing.

Leads
CHIA will furnish a computer list of registrants with addresses for each vendor at the State Convention & Exhibit post convention. Prior to the State Convention & Exhibit, a mailing list of registrants may be obtained for the personal invite to your booth! See the Advertising Reservation Form to order.

Silent Auction
A traditional favorite of convention attendees! The auction supports the Foundation for Active Members Education (FAME) and the Scholarship Fund in CHIA. This adds excitement to convention activities. You can join our Component Local Associations, CHIA Board of Directors and Executive Office by donating a product, service, or gift to the auction. You can even bid on the items offered! In exchange, you’ll gain added exposure; registrants peruse the auction offerings on site. To make a donation, contact Kristin Goehring, Office Technician, at CHIA at 559-251-5038 or e-mail Donate@CaliforniaHIA.org. Donation reservations that are received by June 1, 2010, will be posted to the CHIA Silent Auction page on this Web site, noting the donor/sponsor's name, description of item and estimated value. Click Here to get your 2010 CHIA Silent Auction Reservation Form.

Continuing Education Units
Exhibitors registered to work in their company's booth space may attend general sessions at no charge. A full or single day pass will need to be purchased for those wanting to attend the afternoon path sessions.

Sponsor Student Scholarships
Each year CHIA is able to award scholarships to deserving CHIA students. Introducing a scholarship is another way to earn priority points. Scholarships will be announced during the convention activities, providing recognition to your company and acknowledged on the CHIA Web site. Reference Sponsorships/Recognition above.

CHIA Partners
Attendees can participate in product demonstrations; talk with industry leaders; make valuable contacts; zero-in on a preferred vendor. The Exhibits are a valuable source to find just the right vendor for the products and services needed to meet today’s health information challenges. The attendee can set aside time to visit the Exhibits and come away with solutions from the very best resources in health information management.