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Hobie has been a POMA Corporate Partner since last summer (2009). Quite honestly, when we first joined, I was not sure how it would work out for a fishing-oriented company like Hobie, but thought that it would be worthwhile to try. Have I ever been pleasantly surprised!
For starters, staff is easy to communicate with and is diligent with follow-up. We all know how important that is. POMA listens to its Corporate Partners. The frequent correspondence with members is useful without being frivolous.
When there was an issue with the expense of the conference for things that Hobie and other supporting members would not be taking advantage of, POMA found a way to work with Corporate Partners and restructure the fees so that they worked well for everyone involved.
As important, we really appreciate the fact that your 2010 summer conference will have water access so that we, along with other "water" products, will have the opportunity to showcase our boats in their own environment. No matter how much we say about our product, there is absolutely nothing like actually letting writers try for themselves.
The most important benefit, though, for Hobie has been the quality of writers that belong to the group. We met some of them at last summer's conference, others via email correspondence, and now look forward to meeting even more at the 2010 conference. The bottom line for all Corporate Partners is "ink" and I think that POMA will prove to be a very valuable conduit to help us do this. The responsibility for exciting members about our product, following up etc. is totally on our shoulders, but POMA gives up the platform.
Thanks for your efforts and I look forward to continuing Hobie's involvement.
Ingrid Niehaus
Hobie PR Director
Ingrid Niehaus
Hobie PR Director
Hobie PR Director
Conference Fees
Each individual, corporate entity and corporate representative planning to attend POMA's 5th Anniversary Business Conference must complete an individual registration form. The registration form automatically calculates fees based upon the pricing below.
POMA Media/Individual Member Fees & Member-Sponsored Guest Fees
- Early-Bird Full-Conference Fee $155 (Through March 24)
- Regular Full-Conference Fee (March 25 thru June 30) $185
- Late Full-Conference Fee (July 1 on) $200
Student Fees
- The first 25 students to register have their registration paid through the POMA<35 Program
Non-Member Company, Full Registration $1,300
Includes participation in all events, including product displays. No ala cart option available to non-member companies.
Non-Member Guest Individual $240
Corporate Partner Conference Fees
Full Conference Participation Fee
- Early-Bird Full-Conference Fee $455 (Through March 24)
- Regular Full-Conference Fee (March 25 thru June 30) $485
- Late Full-Conference Fee (July 1 on) $500
- Includes the first company representative
- Additional Company Representatives $55 (Regardless of reservation date)
Full Conference Fees Include (Event/Actual Value)
- 12 Sessions ($25 each)
- All Sponsored Meals ($150)
- Product Showcase ($200)
- Tent/set up, table, chairs, space & media transport
- Shooting Day ($200)
- Tent/set up, table, chairs, space & media transport
- Inclusion in Corporate Partner Bible ($20)
Two Evening Gatherings ($50) - Total Value = $920
Ala CartE Fees FOR REGISTRATIONS SUBMITTED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2010
- Registration, two company representatives, $185 (Includes Corporate Partner Bible Insert and Sessions)
- Product Showcase with Tent** Space $200
- Product Showcase no Tent** $100
- Shooting Day Firearms Station $200
- Shooting Day no Station/Tent** $100
- Additional Company Representatives $55 (Regardless of reservation date)
- Ala Carte Registrations After July 1, Add $50
If all events were selected the total cost would be $585 (one company with one representative), $100 more than the full conference registration price. So, CPs who attend the full conference receive a good price break. And, CPs who choose to participate and attend one CP event realize savings of $100 - $200 over full registration price.
** If no tent is selected, POMA will not make arrangements for a tent and will not set up a tent. POMA will supply a table and chairs.
Registration Refund Policy: Cancellations received by June 15, full refund. Cancellations by July 1, 75-percent refund. Cancellations by July 15, 50-percent refund. Conference no shows & cancellations after July 15, no refund.