Conferences & Learning
Conference Exhibitor Information Midwest Association of Independent Inns Conference & Trade Show
December 3rd, 2024 – December 5th, 2024
(Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
*Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar – Monday, December 2nd, 2024*
More information on the Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar can be found HERE
Holiday Inn & Suites Bien VenU Event Center
7400 Hudson Road
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Holiday Inn & Suites Bien VenU Event Center Website
For up-to-date information on the conference, see the conference page of our website.
Vendors, we invite you to take the opportunity to introduce yourself and showcase/sell your products and services to conference attendees from across the Midwest! This newer hotel is conveniently adjoined to the state-of-the-art 14,000 square foot Event Center, making it perfect for comfort and convenience of the trade show and multi-day meetings.
Our Conference format & centrally-located Cedar Falls, IA location is our commitment to you for increased attendance to bring you valuable connections and business.
All Exhibitors have the opportunity to choose one of the following:
General Exhibitor – $500
Silver Sponsorship – $1,250
Gold Sponsorship – $2,250
Platinum Sponsorship – $3,500
Booth Only (no representatives in attendance) – $215
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Benefits
Schedule won’t allow for you to attend but you would like the visibility and to support the new MWInns?
See our Booth Only option!
- Booth only – no representation needed in attendance
- Company sign and information on table
- Your provided brochures, samples, business cards, etc. on table
- Company information, description and logo on our website and Frictionless Guest App
Conference Schedule Outline*
- Monday, December 2nd – Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Tuesday, December 3rd
- 11:00am-5:00pm -Registration Opens
- 1:00pm-3:00pm – Hands-On Personalized Vendor Workshops
- 3:00pm-5:00pm – Welcome and Round-tables (Innkeepers & Vendors)
- 5:00pm-6:30pm – Vendor Marketplace and Opening Cocktail/Appetizer Reception
- 6:30pm – Dinner on Own
- Wednesday, December 4th
- 8:30am-12:00pm – Speakers
- 12:00pm-1:30pm – Vendor Marketplace/Lunch
- 1:30pm-5:00pm – Speakers
- 5:30pm – Off-Sight Event (Transportation to/from hotel, “Taste of Iowa” buffet dinner, entertainment)
- Thursday, December 5th
- 9:00am-12:00pm – Speakers
Refreshment Break at Vendor Marketplace - 12:00pm-1:00pm – Vendor Presented Giveaways/Goodbyes
- 9:00am-12:00pm – Speakers
*Subject to change
Flights
- Cedar Rapids, IA – Located 1 hour away from the hotel and event center – Eastern Iowa Airport
- Waterloo, IA* – This is a small regional airport with limited flights to/from Chicago. See their website or call for information. – Located 6 minutes away from the hotel and event center – Waterloo Regional Airport
- Des Moines, IA – Located 2 hours away from the hotel and event center – Des Moines International Airport
Overnight Accommodations
We are pleased to have chosen Holiday Inn & Suites Bien VenU Event Center! Onsite amenities include on-site restaurants, sports bar, an indoor pool, free wi-fi, and many activities in the local area to enjoy!
Special Conference Room Rates at Holiday Inn & Suites
$129.00/night – breakfast included; tax & gratuity not included
Room choices include: One King Bed Premium or Two Queen Beds Standard
Please use the booking link below to book your stay* at Holiday Inn & Suites:
Book Your Stay at Holiday Inn & Suites*
*You must start the booking process and input your reservation dates in order for the group rates to appear. Group rates should automatically apply through this link and show “Group Rate” under “Rate Preference” after you input your reservations dates. If it does not, you can input the group code “INN” under Group Rate to pull up the correct prices.
Room Block Closes on November 4th, 2024
Make your reservation today!
*All exhibitors and sponsors are responsible for their own overnight accommodations. If you need a handicap accessible room, please make the reservation online and then call the hotel at 1-877-666-3243 to ask to be moved to a more accommodating room.
Payment Options
Payment for attending the conference is accepted via PayPal/Credit Card with completed registration. You do not need a PayPal account to pay by credit card (via PayPal).
Please note that you must go through the registration process in order to be placed on our website and marketing/advertising materials and for sponsors to secure speaking engagements and topics. If special payment arrangements are needed, please contact Kerri directly at the MWInns offices and we will do our best to accommodate.
Midwest Association of Independent Inns Conference Cancellation Policy
Should a conflict arise, you may cancel your registration with full refund up to 7 business days prior to the conference or November 22nd, 2024. After that date, refunds are not possible. You must put your cancellation in writing to the MWInns offices directly at info@mwinns.com.
