Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the 2012 Higher Education Consultants Association Annual Conference in Florham Park, NJ.
HECA continues to grow in membership and early indicators suggest that a record number of consultants will attend the 2012 Conference to be held at a state-of-the-art facility, The Hamilton Park Hotel and Conference Center in Florham Park, NJ.
In addition to offering college and vendor representatives an opportunity to network with conference attendees at our traditional College/Vendor Fair & Reception on June 19 from 3:30-6:30 pm at Drew University, HECA will now offer a limited number of Two-Day Exhibitor opportunities at the Hamilton Park Conference Center during conference sessions from 8 am until 4 pm on Tuesday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 20.
- This beautiful site is especially designed so that the traffic flow for conference sessions and morning and afternoon breaks will draw our approximately 200 conference attendees to your Two-Day Exhibitor tables to learn about your college programs or your company's services and products.
- Lunch and snacks are included so Two-Day Exhibitors will have the opportunity to join us in a collegial setting for follow-up conversation.
- Two-Day Exhibitors are also invited to join us at Drew University for the
College/Vendor Fair & Reception on Tuesday, June 19 from 3:30-6:30 at no extra charge.
- Two-Day Exhibitors will receive email addresses of attendees for one-time use.
- To arrange for accommodations at the Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center contact in-house reservations at 973-301-9717. Be sure to reference HECA group #3AB2YF to receive the HECA conference discount.
IMPORTANT HOUSING UPDATE:
As we predicted, this year's annual conference will be our most popular ever! The headquarters hotel, Hamilton Park is already sold out for Monday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 19. There are still plenty of rooms for Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.
We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone who wants to attend to have a room at a nearby hotel, and to also have convenient and free transportation back and forth. Rooms are currently available at the Best Western Plus, a lovely hotel that is a 7 -15 minute shuttle from Hamilton Park.
Best Western Plus
270 South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-540-1700
Although HECA does not have a contracted rate, currently published rates are $143 - $160 (non-refundable) and $179 - $189 (refundable). We suggest phoning for a reservation, and personally asking for discounts such as AAA.
If you have any issues, please let us know by emailing: richardporth@optimum.net. There are other hotels in the area, but we are trying to bundle at the Best Western Plus to facilitate easy and convenient transfers to Hamilton Park.
We will post additional information on this web page if/as the housing situation changes, so please be sure to check often. Our goal is to provide up to date information that makes the process easy for you.
Reserve your Two-Day Exhibitor space now.
Early bird discount for Two-Day Exhibitors registering before December 15!
Note: When you register as a Two-Day Exhibitor, space will automatically be reserved for you at the College/Vendor Fair & Reception.
Options for Colleges and Vendors
Two-Day Exhibitors opportunities will be available at the Hamilton Park Conference Center during conference sessions on Tuesday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 20 from 8 am - 4 pm. The site is designed so that session breaks will draw approximately 200 conferences attendees to your table. Two-Day Exhibitors may attend the College/Vendor Fair & Reception at no extra charge and will receive the email addresses of conference attendees for one time use.
College/Vendor Fair & Reception will be held at nearby Drew University on Tuesday, June 19 from 3:30 - 6:30 pm. Attendees will be transported by courtesy shuttle to Drew. College/Vendor Fair representatives will receive the email addresses of conference attendees for one time use.
Program Ads are available in the "Cultivating Opportunities in the Garden State" HECA 2012 Conference Program. To advertise, you must register by May 15. To purchase advertising space, click here for non-profits or click here for for-profit organizations.
Sponsorship Opportunities include conference bags, snacks, meals, receptions, lanyards, badges and other items with your logo. View or purchase a sponsorship now or contact us at nj2012@hecaonline.org to discuss your idea.
Non-profit exhibitors include not-for-profit colleges and non-profit gap year programs.
Other exhibitors include businesses and other for-profit organizations.
Accommodations To arrange for overnight accommodations at the Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center contact in-house reservations at 973-301-9717. Be sure to reference HECA group #3AB2YF to receive the HECA conference discount.
Pricing
Two-Day Exhibit Pricing and Registration
HECA 2012 Two-Day Exhibitor Fees
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Non-Profit Exhibitors
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Other Exhibitors
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Second Person at Exhibit Table
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Two-Day Exhibitor only
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$500* |
$600* |
$100 |
| Table + 1/4 Page Advertisement (register by May 15) |
$500*+$50
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$600*+$50
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$100 |
| Table + 1/2 Page Advertisement (register by May 15) |
$500*+$100
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$600*+$100
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$100 |
| Table + Full Page Advertisement (register by May 15) |
$500*+$200
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$600*+$200
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$100 |
* Receive a base-price discount of 15% when you register before January 31,2012.
Reserve your Two-Day Exhibitor space now.
When you register as a Two-Day Exhibitor, space will automatically be reserved for you at the College/Vendor Fair & Reception.
College/Vendor Fair Pricing and Registration
HECA 2012 College/Vendor Fair & Reception Fees
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Non-Profit
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Other
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| Table only |
$95 |
$150 |
| Table + 1/4 Page Advertisement (Register by May 15) |
$95 + $75
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$150 + $75
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| Table + 1/2 Page Advertisement (Register by May 15) |
$95 + $150
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$150 + $150
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| Table + Full Page Advertisement (Register by May 15) |
$95 + $300
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$150 + $300
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Reserve your College/Vendor Fair & Reception space now.
Ad-Only Pricing and Registration
HECA 2012 Conference
Program Ad Only |
Non-Profit Advertisers |
Other Advertisers
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1/4 Page Advertisement
(register by May 15) |
$125
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$175
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1/2 Page Advertisement
(register by May 15) |
$250
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$350
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Full Page Advertisement
(register by May 15) |
$500
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$700
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Reserve your NON-PROFIT AD SPACE in the conference program here.
Reserve your FOR-PROFIT AD SPACE in the conference program here.
Please note: The deadline for registering with an ad purchase is May 15, 2012. Representatives may still register for a table at the College/Vendor Fair & Reception after that date, but ad space will no longer be available. Space for Two-Day Exhibitors will be limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
About the Higher Education Consultants Association
We are very proud that the HECA 2012 Conference will be held at the Hamilton Park Hotel and Conference Center near the campuses of both Drew and Fairleigh Dickinson Universities, with easy access by train to New York City. Early surveys indicate that a record number of independent counselors (150-200) plan to attend the Conference. With pre-conference events, workshops, college tours and more, this promises to be an exceptional learning experience for independent consultants nationwide to learn more about the wonderful colleges in the area. Since many students wish to study in and around New York City, HECA members are eager to learn more about the programs and opportunities offered by colleges in the region in order to best advise their students.
The Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) is a professional organization focused exclusively on the practice of independent college admissions consulting. Since 1997, HECA has been dedicated to advancing professional standards for the higher education consulting field, while supporting our members as they expertly guide students through the transition from high school to college. Our members:
- Serve the college planning needs of more than 15,00 high school seniors annually.
- Have many families with the resources to consider the full range of college opportunities.
- Actively assist low-income students through volunteer service.
- Work with international students as well as graduate students.
- Assist thousands of families each year with college and financial aid decisions.
- Demonstrate a commitment to their own professional development by staying current with trends in college admissions and by visiting and researching individual colleges.
- Are small business owners who are the primary purchase decision makers for their businesses
- Are experienced and successful professionals (88% in business more than two years; 52% in business more than five)
- Are highly educated (all members hold a bachelor’s degree; 73% hold a master’s degree or higher)
- Abide by HECA Standards and Ethics and NACAC’s Statement of Principles of Good Practice
