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We are looking forward to hosting you at the 2023 MMA Annual Convention at the Grand Hotel Marriott in Point Clear, AL from June 14-16!

REGISTRATION

Registration fee includes general sessions, Wednesday and Thursday receptions, and Thursday and Friday breakfast buffets.

Registration Fee: $499 per person
Spouse/Partner: $199
Child: $50 per child ages 3-17 (ages 2 and under are free) — Includes breakfast buffets, reception food

The last day to register is Friday, June 9.

AGENDA
Here are the topics for this year's convention. To view a detailed agenda, click this link!

Thursday, June 15:

CONNEX Mississippi: Supply Chain Optimization for Manufacturers

Transportation Today: Market Trends & Strategies to Optimize Your Shipping Function

Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann

Friday, June 16:

A Healthy Workforce: Programs & Policies That Work for You

Developing the Workforce of the Future

Recognition of Speaker Phillip Gunn

Breaking Down the 2023 Elections

ACCOMMODATIONS

We have a block of rooms reserved at the Grand Hotel. A Main Lodge Single Queen is $239 per night, while a Spa Resort View King is $259 per night. Please click here reserve a room! When you reach the reservation page, select the 'ATTENDEE' option in the drop-down menu.
If you would like to stay off the property, there are a number of hotels in the area. To see what's available, click here.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Golf Tournament
4-person scramble. Boxed lunch included. Transportation not included.
Cost: $165 per person
Date: Thursday, June 15
Time: 12:00 p.m. Box Lunch; 1:00 p.m. Tournament
Location: Lakewood Golf Club 5910 Lakewood Dr, Fairhope, AL 36532 251-990-6312

Kids' Night
Pirate Adventures
Pirate Bandanas, Eye Patches, Walk the Plank Musical Chairs, Treasure Box Fun, Pirate Masks, and more! Click here for a flyer!
Cost: $50 per child. Open to children ages 5-12.
Date: Wednesday, June 14
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Registration by May 26 is required!

EXHIBITORS*

With a large variety of MMA 's influential and active members expected to participate in the convention, becoming an exhibitor is an ideal way for companies to display their products and services to this targeted audience.

ALL EXHIBIT SPACES ARE FULL. WAIT LIST IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.

Each exhibit booth measures 8 feet x 8 feet. The booth space includes a display table, garbage can, and one chair. It also includes one convention registration. Additional employees from an exhibitor company must pay the registration fee.

MMA Member Exhibitor: $1,200 (includes one registration)
Nonmember Exhibitor: $1,500
Registration Fee: $499 per additional person from the same company
Spouse/Partner: $199 per spouse
Child: $50 per child ages 3-17; ages 2 and under are free — Includes breakfast buffets and reception food.

If Exhibitors need any additional services a nd/or are shipping their booth, these forms must be filled out and returned to the hotel no later than Friday, May 26, 2023:

Exhibitor Order Form - click here
For a list of Drayage Instructions and Pricing, click here

Please email a high-resolution JPEG or PNG file of your company’s logo to TJ Werre at tj@mma-web.org no later than Friday, May 26, 2023, to be listed in the program and slideshow.

*If exhibit booth space is full, and you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please contact Barbara Hopkins at barbara@mma-web.org or (601) 292-1125.

SPONSORSHIPS**

There are several ways for companies to become a sponsor of the MMA convention! All sponsors will be listed in the program and slideshow that plays at both receptions.

LEVEL SPONSOR:
• Platinum: $2,500 (includes two convention registrations)
• Diamond: $1,500
• Gold: $1,000
• Silver: $750
• Bronze: $500

EVENT SPONSOR:
In addition to being listed in the program and slideshow, event sponsors also receive four convention registrations and special recognition.

• Board of Directors’ Lunch: $5,000
• Wednesday Reception: $5,000
• Thursday Breakfast Buffet: 5,000
• Thursday Break: $5,000
• Thursday Reception: $5,000
• Friday Breakfast Buffet: $5,000
• < strong>Business Sessions: $5,000
• WiFi: $5,000

**Commitments must be made by Wednesday, May 31, to be listed on signage. Email your company's high-resolution JPEG or PNG logo to TJ Werre at tj@mma-web.org.

Sponsorship Questions?
Please contact Shannon Hillman at shannon@mma-web.org or (601) 292-1127.

DONATE A DOOR PRIZE

Door prizes from MMA member companies are always well-received by convention attendees. Make sure your company’s gift is included this year!

If you would like to donate a door prize, please let us know! We will list your company name in the program and announce it during convention events. To be listed in the program, please notify Morgan Stokes at mor gan@mma-web.org by Friday, May 26, 2023.

Please ship your door prizes to MMA, Attn: Morgan Stokes, 720 N President St., Jackson, MS 39202, to arrive at the MMA office by Friday, May 26, 2023. Cash contributions are also appreciated and will be used to purchase special gifts. These contributions should be sent by Friday, May 26, 2023, to: MMA, Attn: Morgan Stokes, P.O. Box 22607, Jackson, MS 39225-2907. Please do not ship your prizes to the hotel.

If your company would like to donate a prize or make a cash contribution, please contact Morgan Stokes at morgan@mma-web.org or (601) 292-1114.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO REGISTER/EXHIBIT/SPONSOR
- In order to register, exhibit, or sponsor, you must sign in with your username and password. If you do not have a username or password, you will need to create a new account.