: Conference Information for Associate members :

2011 FALL CONFERENCE

September 14-17, 2011

Your Invitation to Exhibit

• Be there for these business owners looking for new products and services that will make them more productive, profitable and competitive in the industry
• Enjoy the informal atmosphere of members and suppliers together throughout this unique, members-only conference.
• Strengthen client relationships by participating in cooperative events that will help you get those return follow up calls
• Quality time with multiple buyers at a price that maximizes your trade show budget

TempNet is excited to invite you to participate in our O3 Business Meetings. This returning dynamic component of the Fall Conference will provide you an intimate environment in which strategic decisions can be made and relationships developed. Our goal is to help you meet with as many companies as possible. Members who participated the last 3 years are still seeing benefit from this opportunity. O3 Business Meetings are a private, sit-down, pre-arranged, and mutually selected opportunity to discuss business. The purpose of the O3 Business Meetings is to provide you and our members an opportunity t

• Participate in a one-on-one presentation
• Develop industry contacts
• Advance current initiatives
• Improve Business Processes
• Retain current clients

From the TempNet membership list, you will provide us with a ranking of your top ideal prospects or current clients. We will approach, on your behalf, any key clients or potential clients with your interest in meeting with them at this event. At the conference, you will receive an itinerary with the company & contact names, as well as the scheduled times.

Exhibit tables will be located with receptions, breakfast, lunch, and breaks, so you will gain that most valuable time before, during, and after the meetings to connect with your clients and meet new ones. Your tabletop display will be in view during the entire program.

Your representatives will be introduced during the general session, and you will be invited to remain a part of many sessions and contribute to discussions.

The Friday evening dinner event will include team building activities that will help you Òbreak the iceÓ with a potential client, or spend quality time with a current one. WeÕll keep in touch with you on the theme and activities so you can coordinate your marketing efforts.
It's a great program in an inexpensive city that has become a TempNet favorite!

Reservations need to be made by August 18th by calling 1-800-233-1234 to receive the TempNet rate of $179.

Complete the exhibit agreement form and return with your payment to

TempNet
525 SW 5th Street, Suite A
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-282-8192
Fax: 515-282-9117

Exhibit tables may be chosen when you arrive to the Hyatt the room is located on the second level, Regency E-F. All tables are of equal visibility. The room will be open at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, and you may request electricity from staff on-site. This is a tabletop show with 6 foot skirted tables placed around the perimeter of the room, so there will be wall space for your backdrop or display, but it must be contained within an 8 foot area. You may ship your booth materials directly to the hotel-no intermediary shipping company is necessary. All packages should be sent to arrive no earlier than September 12th. You will be responsible for any shipping charges. Your shipping invoice should be sent as follows:

Your Name
C/O TempNet Event September 14-17
Hyatt Regency State Capitol
1 South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(800) 233-1234

DETAILS RESERVE YOUR SPACE
HOTEL INFORMATION & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

Check the TempNet web site for links to golfing, shopping, touring, family entertainment, and nightlife close to the Indianapolis Hyatt Regency.

HOTEL PARKING
Overnight Rates
Valet...$30 plus tax
Hourly Valet
0-8 hours...$20 plus tax
Hyatt Self Park (Limited availability)
Overnight $22 plus tax

There are many cost effective ways to participate and provide your information directly to this market. Since we are now totally members-only conferences, you do not have to attend the meeting to sponsor an event or promotional item.

Why should you sign up now? We'll start advertising your sponsorship in our meeting promotion NOW!

Your sponsored event is one occasion where ONLY your company will have the stage. Bring your banner, have your company logo or power point shown on the screen, use your table tents as centerpieces. You may also give a short introduction of your company at your event. You plan it and we will help you execute it!

BENEFITS INCLUDE: mention in the TempNet newsletter, recognition in all meeting materials, signage at the conference, and recognition at the General Session. You will also be entitled to a full-page ad in our meeting materials, and promotion in the conference program.

BONUS COST SAVINGS: Bonus cost savings - sponsor any of these events and receive a complimentary second registration for your company member or guest, for a savings of $525

CONFERENCE GIFT - MEETING PORTFOLIO
(Covers both meetings)
Have the registrants carry their conference materials with your logo prominently displayed. We will put your company marketing materials inside the binder so that each attendee is sure to read your product or service descriptions. New members not able to attend the conference will also receive your portfolio. It is a requested item that needs to be replaced - members are using it daily in their offices!
$3,000

BEVERAGE TICKET SPONSOR
What is the most fun and attention-getting sponsorship? You know if you've been to a TempNet conference. It's the drink tickets! We'll print them up in your name and distribute, or you can hand them out at the reception.
$1200 and exclusive option to purchase additional for your promotion

SPEAKER SPONSOR
A representative of your company may introduce the speaker and give a short update on your company. Ed Lenz is booked for the September conference, and we are looking for a sponsor - good photo opportunity for you!
$1,000

EXHIBITOR AGENDA

10:00AM-2:00PM

TempNet Board Meeting

5:00PM-5: 30PM

New Member /Board Reception

7:00AM-4:00PM

Registration open

TempNet welcomes Ed Lenz, chief counsel and head of public affairs for ASA, to discuss key legislative challenges and opportunities for our industry, and current industry trends. He'll also share view of the 2012 elections and the potential impact on the staffing industry.

Before joining ASA in 1989 as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Ed was Vice President in charge of regulatory affairs at Kelly Services and chaired the ASA legislative committee. He is author of the widely cited ASA textbook on co-employment and is nationally recognized authority on the legal and public policy aspects of staffing.

10:30AM-11: 45AM Owner Session*

"TempNet Think Tank: Unemployment Strategy"

A panel of owners will focus on positive strategies they are using to control costs. What can we do to improve the situation for our industry?

Come prepared to share your strategies, and leave with ideas that you can immediately implement in your business.

11:45AM-12: 30PM Owner Session

"Annual Financial Operations Survey - Questions and Observations"

Facilitated by Rich Wenzel

New twist this year! Results of the overall survey will be shared with participating attendees in advance of the meeting, so that your session time can be spent asking questions and offering your thoughtful discussion on results. This makes it vitally important that you return your survey by June 30!

10:30AM-12: 30PM Manager/Staff Session*

"New Strategies for Managing Your Applicant Flow"

Applicant flow is sure to continue on the increase as the economy gets better and we expand our search ability through social media resources. Learn from TempNet members how they are distinguishing themselves from the competition and successfully managing applicant traffic.

1:30PM General Session

"What's Working for You"

7:00am-3:00pm

Registration open

8:30AM-10:00AM General Session*

"Creating a Vision for Your Organization" with Sharlene Massie

10:30AM-12: 30PM Owner Session

CEO Net round table topics

Moderated by Maedon Coburn

Back by popular demand, CEO Net will feature rotating roundtable topics you have requested - with owner presenters sharing their ways to keep you ahead of the competition.

10:30AM-12: 30PM Manager/Staff Session

Manager Net

Moderated by Trisha Atwater

Managers can expect to be asked for input in advance, and be ready for active discussions that address your needs and concerns this year.

1:30PM-3:00PM General Session*

TempNet Panel - "What is Your Social Media Marketing Presence?"

Moderated by Brad Hughes with Jamie Higdon, Susan Larkin,

Chris Massie, and other requested member experts

You know you need to be involved, and most of you already are. But where are the best places to focus your marketing and recruiting efforts? A TempNet panel of our most successful members will show you WHAT they are doing and HOW to do it! They will answer your questions on how they have increased their bottom line through innovative use of social media.

TempNet has the balcony floor reserved at the Slippery Noodle, where we'll have a traditional midwestern prime rib buffet dinner. Live bands begin at 9pm and we can stay on the balcony for some of the best seats in the house.

The Slippery Noodle is walking distance from our hotel, and shuttle transportation will be provided throughout the evening. Your registration fees cover dinner, entertainment and transportation. Everyone is invited. Don't miss this night of great food followed by live music!

9:00AM-9: 30AM

Breakfast

9:30AM-11: 30 AM General Session*

"How to Manage Your Advertising Dollar"

A panel of experts will help you get more value from one of your major expenses. These consultants will discuss strategy, not try to sell you a system or product.

This is another session that you wouldn't want to attend in the same room with one of your competitors! Stay over for this morning session - the strategies you will learn at this one session could easily cover your cost of registration.

11:30AM-11: 45 AM

Conference wrap up with Jeff Thalmayer

*These sessions eligible for Continuing Education credit

DRESS CODE
Casual business attire is acceptable for meetings and events; please dress comfortably. In September, average temperatures in Indianapolis are generally in the mid-upper 70's during the day. Because meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely, we recommend you bring a sweater or jacket to meeting sessions. We have no outdoor functions planned, but so much of the city is within walking distance, you should be prepared with comfortable shoes and a light jacket for evening.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION (From Airport):
There are a few choices...

Shared Ride Service - Approximate cost is $16.00 each way. Reservations suggested. On demand service available at Ground Transportation Center across from baggage claim

Public Transportation - IndyGo Green Line Express: (serves all major hotels in the downtown area)

• Cost is $7 per person each way
• Buses run 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., approximately every 20 minutes
• Bus stops in front of Hyatt Regency Indianapolis on Washington Street

Board the Green Line at the Ground Transportation Center, Zone 6. For ticket information, call 317.635.3344 or visit indigo.net. (No reservations necessary)

All ground transportation services at Indianapolis International Airport are located on Level 1 of the Parking Garage. The GTC is a one-stop shop for rental cars, taxi and limousine service, commercial bus and shuttle service and public transportation via IndyGo. For information, call 317.487.7243 or indianapolisairport.com and click on Parking & Transportation.

Getting Around Indianapolis

• Pedicabs - A unique, fun and practical way to get around our city. These three wheeled "bike taxis" are an environmentally friendly option for downtown transportation. Visit circlecitypedicabs.com or indypedicabs.com for more information.
• Taxi Service - $5 regional fare within downtown. The regional center for taxis contains the area lying east of the White River, South of 12th Street, west of I-65, and north of I-70.
  

AIRPORT AND TRANSPORTATION
From Indianapolis International Airport to Hyatt Regency Indianapolis (8 miles):

Take I-70 East to downtown. Exit at Illinois St. North (79B). Proceed to Washington St. Turn left. Go one block to Capitol Ave. Turn left. Hotel is on left.