GLAVF08

Welcome to the Greater Los Angeles Vendor Fair!

The fair begins Tuesday, March 25, 2008.
Los Angeles Convention Center (West Hall B)
1201 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015.
Click Here for Directions!

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Participate in the Greater Los Angeles Vendor Fair — the largest contracting and procurement expo in the region! This premiere networking event is hosted jointly by the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, Metro and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.  Fifteen years strong, the fair continues to contribute to economic development in the region by creating a venue for businesses to learn of contracting opportunities, and network with each other and public agency buyers.

Come as an exhibitor, a sponsor or a workshop attendee! You will find that no other event in Los Angeles offers so much business resources – all under one roof, in one single day!


New this year:



Business Matchmaking



Get your 10 minutes of one-one-one face time with the public agency buyer or contract manager that can give your company your next contract! 

From 2:00-3:30 p.m., a Business Matchmaking event will be held at One-on-One Networking area at the back of the exhibit hall.  Simply sign-up for your appointment on the day of the fair.  No advanced reservations.

The Business Stage


A stage on the exhibit floor will host mini-workshops, raffles, and an opportunity for you to pitch your business to all fair attendees. 


Host Agencies:

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The Greater Los Angeles Vendor Fair is brought to you by the four largest public agencies in the Los Angeles region. To learn about contracting opportunities with these agencies, and to register to be part of the agencies’ vendor databases, click on the logos:

City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Los Angeles Metro Metropolitan Water District

About the Fair:

The Greater Los Angeles Vendor Fair is a business owner’s one-stop shop for enterprise resources.

An expo floor with more than 200 exhibitors, including buyers and contracting representatives from the different public agencies, presents the unique opportunity to find your niche in public contracts.   Workshops conducted by valuable speakers from the different agencies arms attendees with the know-how on public contracting and procurement, and all other opportunities. 

A collaborative effort of the largest public agencies in Los Angeles, the event draws a growing number of attendees in this annual event that brings all the resources that you need to grow your business.
           
Over the last 14 years, the GLAVF promotes access to opportunities, contract administrators, certification experts, and buyers.  The GLAVF returns on its 15th year to offer these and more!
Click here for more

 


Featured Video:



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Watch video footage of 14th GLAVF 2007, and get the virtual experience of attending one of the most successful fair events. Watch video now.
Viewing Requirements: Window Media Player 10; download player here.




Program Book:


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Full page ad, black & white (8.25" x 10.75") $500.00
Half page ad, black & white (8.25" x 5.25") $350.00

Acceptable files: Adobe Illustrator CS3 or lower; Adobe Photoshop; CorelDraw X3
• All Graphics MUST be saved at 300 DPI, CMYK
• All Fonts MUST be OUTLINED page (length-wise only)
• All Black TEXT MUST BE 100% BLACK (NO CMYK)
• Acceptable Formats: .eps, .cdr, .pdf.
Note: The ad resolution/quality will be the advertiser's full responsibility.

Please send your ads in a CD to the following address NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, February 21, 2008
P.O. Box 86251, Los Angeles, CA 90086
Attn: Program Book Committee
For Information, please email info@lavendorfair.com.








Times:

  • Fair opens at 8:00 a.m.
  • Fair closed for luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
  • Fair reopens at 1:15 p.m.
  • Fair closes at 4:00 p.m
  • Attendee Registration

    Full access: $100 includes participation in Luncheon program

    Limited access: $25 access to floor exhibits only (Onsite Registration only)

    Exhibitor Registration:

    Single booth: $750
    Corner booth: $1050
    Double booth: $1150
    Double corner booth: $1350
    Attendee only (with lunch): $100



    Exhibitor Services:

    If you are a registered exhibitor, click here for Move-In and service information.


    14th Annual Videos:

    Watch video footage of 14th GLAVF 2007, and get the virtual experience of attending one of the most successful fair events.

    KLCS TV News Brief - Tour of LA Vendor Fair

    LA City View Channel 35 - L.A This week


    OTHER RELATED LINKS:



    - 2008 Exhibitor List
    - Floor Plan
    - Photo & Video Galleries
    - Location map & directions
    - Contact Us
     

    Marketing Opportunity Greater Los Angeles Vendor Fair Program and Buyers Guide offers your company an opportunity to advertise

    Photo and Video Gallery View some of the best moments in GLAVF History; watch archive footage!

    2008 Exhibitor List See the list of businesses that will participate in the GLAVF's 15th year.

    Website Developed by:
    Advanced Information Technologies, Inc. (SBE)
    Sponsor Registration Exhibitor Registration Attendee Registration


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