NOBLE’s mission is to ensure equity in the administration of justice in the provision of public service to
all communities, and to serve as the conscience of law enforcement by being committed to justice by
action.
NOBLE has established a reputation for providing effective solutions to critical law enforcement issues;
influencing policy decisions impacting the administration of justice; conducting substantive research;
providing scholarship opportunities; professional development opportunities; and involvement in
numerous community outreach and service programs.
1. National Organization of
Black Law Enforcement Executives
36th Annual Training Conference and Exhibition
Little Rock, Arkansas
July 21-25, 2012
Partner Information Packet
Exhibitors
Conference Journal Advertisers
Conference Sponsors
Blazing New Trails: Building on the Legacy of “Justice by Action”
2. NOBLE’s Mission
NOBLE’s mission is to ensure equity in the administration of justice in the provision of public service to
all communities, and to serve as the conscience of law enforcement by being committed to justice by
action.
NOBLE has established a reputation for providing effective solutions to critical law enforcement issues;
influencing policy decisions impacting the administration of justice; conducting substantive research;
providing scholarship opportunities; professional development opportunities; and involvement in
numerous community outreach and service programs.
Benefits of Exhibiting
• Access to more than 1,500 top law enforcement executives and their families who are looking for a
wide variety of products and services to enhance the overall production of their agencies as well as
enrich everyday living
• Sharing the exhibit floor with the NOBLE Membership booth and the Annual Silent Auction booth, both
of which increase traffic to the exhibit hall
• **NEW** Food concession stands will be open during lunch to attract attendees to the exhibit floor
• Multiple social networking opportunities
• Two tickets to the Opening Luncheon and Host City Night
• Discounted fee to place an ad in the Annual Conference Journal
• **NEW** Opening on Saturday at Noon to provide greater visibility
• **NEW** Authors Pavilion and Demo Area
PLUS, complimentary to each Exhibitor
• Booth pipe, drape and identification sign
• One 6’ draped table, two chairs and wastebasket
• Company listing in the Annual Conference Journal
• Two exhibitor personnel per booth
UPGRADES
• Digital Signage
Exhibitor Schedule
Friday, July 20, 2012 Monday, July 23, 2012
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration and Booth Setup 8:00 am – 10:00 am Opening Plenary Session
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open
Saturday, July 21, 2012 7:00 pm – Midnight Host City Night
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration
8:00 am - 11:00 am Booth Setup Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Noon – 6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open
Noon – 2:00 pm Opening Awards Luncheon
Sunday, July 22, 2012 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Exhibits Dismantled
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration and Exhibit Hall
Open
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Exhibitor Reception (All
Delegates)
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3. Exhibit Space Application
Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. By signing this application, you agree to
the Rules and Regulations set forth in the Exhibitor Prospectus. All information must be complete in order for
the application to be processed. Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a $275 cancellation
fee and must be received in writing no later than June 18, 2012. There will be no refunds honored for
requests received after June 18, 2012. Refunds will be issued via mail after the close of the conference.
Company Name: _________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: _________________________________________________ Title: ____________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP, Country: __________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Web Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Cost per 10x10 booth space:
In Line Booth: $1,700.00 Corner Booth: $2,000.00
Government/Nonprofit Rate: $1,600.00 Independent/Small Vendors: $1,200.00
Companies selling non-law enforcement items
What will be displayed? ____________________________________________________________________________
Preferred Booth #’s: 1st Choice _________ 2nd Choice __________ Size/Number of Booth(s) Requested _________
Payment Information
Check #____________ PO #_______________ Mastercard Visa Amount to Charge $___________________
Card Number: ______________________________________________________ Exp: _________________________
Billing Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Cardholder Signature: __________________________________ Print Name:_________________________________
All Purchase Orders must be signed by an authorized agent of the exhibitor and a copy must accompany the application.
For office use only
RETURN APPLICATION ALONG WITH PAYMENT TO:
NOBLE - 2012 Exhibition,
Date Rcvd: __________________________
PO Box 824554, Philadelphia, PA 19182-4554
Phone: (703) 658-1529/Fax: (703) 658-9479
Booth Assigned: ______________________
Email: exhibits@noblenatl.org
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4. Exhibit Rules and Regulations
An application for exhibit space must be signed by a duly authorized agent of the exhibitor. A signed application constitutes a
contract subject to the following terms and conditions:
NOBLE reserves the right to determine eligibility of any company or product of inclusion in the exhibition. No live ammunition shall
be available in connection with any exhibit.
1. SPACE ASSIGNMENTS - Request for space will be date-stamped rules and regulations as may be established by the U.S. Internal
as received at NOBLE Headquarters and assigned based on stated Revenue Service and state and local government.
preference and availability. NOBLE shall have no responsibility for
information provided or products exhibited during the conference as 8. INSURANCE and LIABILITY – Neither NOBLE’s members,
part of the Exhibit Program. officers, representatives, employees, nor the
State House Convention Center (Little Rock, Arkansas) officers,
2. EXHIBIT FEES and PAYMENT FOR SPACE – The charge for each representatives or employees, are responsible for any injury, loss or
booth is reflected on the Application and Contract enclosed with this damage that may occur to the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s employees
brochure. Applications not accompanied by proper payment, will not be or property from any case whatsoever, prior to, during or subsequent
processed, nor assigned, until such time as your payment is received. to the period covered by the exhibit contract.
3. CANCELLATION POLICY – All cancellations are subject to a $275 9. SECURITY – Reasonable security will be furnished, but the
cancellation fee and must be received in writing no later than June 18, furnishings of such watchmen shall be deemed to affect the non-
2012. No refunds for cancellations will be made after June 18, 2012. liability of NOBLE and its members, officers, representatives and
Refunds will be issued via mail after the close of the conference. employees, the official service contractors, or the State House
Convention Center (Little Rock, Arkansas), its officers, representatives
4. SPACE CONSTRUCTION/DESIGN LAYOUT – Booths indicated on and employees. It is recommended that exhibitors take individual
the Official Exhibitor’s Brochure are measured on the back dimension precautionary measures such as securing easily portable articles of
from the center of the rail. A complete exhibit layout will be mailed by the value and their removal to a place of safe keeping after exhibit hours.
Exhibit Company directly to each exhibitor. In order to allow unobstructed
view of neighboring islands, exhibitors are not permitted to have their 10. SPECIAL VISUAL and SOUND EFFECTS – Audio-visual
backdrops exceed eight feet (8’) in height, nor may they protrude more equipment and other sound and attention getting devices must
then forty-eight inches (48”) from the back wall. Furthermore, no exhibit be conducted or arranged so that they will not annoy or disturb
along the side of the island may exceed thirty-six inches (36”) in height neighboring exhibitors. All projection must be in accordance with the
from the floor in the front half of the island. requirements of the fire prevention authorities.
5. SPECIAL NOTICE – For maximum attendance at the exhibits and 11. CARE OF BUILDING and EQUIPMENT – No tacks, nails or
business sessions, exhibitors are not permitted to sponsor any social screws may be driven into the walls, floors, columns or other parts of
functions or hospitality suite activity during hours which would conflict the building or furniture.
with official NOBLE events.
12. WEAPONS - No weapons or simulated weapons shall be handled
6. SUBLETTING OF SPACE – Exhibitors are not permitted to assign by persons under the age of 18. No photographs shall be taken
or sublet any part of the space allotted to them. Nor shall they exhibit, posing with such items.
or permit any merchandise or advertising materials which are not part
of their company’s regular products. 13. AMENDMENTS – NOBLE reserves the right to interpret, amend
and enforce these contract conditions/rules and regulations. Written
7. SELLING OF PRODUCTS and TAKING ORDERS FOR SHOW notice of any amendments or interpretations shall be given to each
DELIVERY – NOBLE provides display space for suppliers to exhibit exhibitor. Each exhibitor, for himself, his agent and employees agrees
and demonstrate products on the basis of their potential information to abide by the contract condition/rules and regulations set forth
and commercial value. All exhibitors are required to adhere to such herein, or by any subsequent amendments and interpretations.
An Exhibitor Service Manual will be provided to each exhibiting company. The service manual will include information on shipping, furniture and
booth accessories, labor and drayage rates, utility specifications and charges. Additionally, order forms and schedules of rates will be available
in the exhibitor service manual. Freeman Company is the official decorator of the 2012 Exhibition.
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5. Past Exhibitors:
2011 NOBLE Conference, Lexington, Kentucky
5.11 Apparel FLIR Integrated Solutions Seton Hall University
Amtrak Office of the Inspector FSU ShotSpotter
General G.R.E.A.T Sig Sauer
Avrio Galls, Inc. Southern Police Institute
Baton Rouge City Constable’s Glock Ti Training Corp
Office Haix Top Ten Regalia
Blackinton Harris Corporation U.S. Transportation Security
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, U.S. Department of Health and Administration
Firearms & Exposives Human Services - Office of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Cassidian the Inspector General Commission
Center for Disease Control Bureau of International University of Kentucky
Centers Narcotics and Law U.S. Customs and Border
Chrysler Group LLC Enforcement Affairs (INL) Patrol
Central Intelligence Agency Internal Revenue Service U.S. Department of Energy
Cisco Leo Program U.S. Department of Justice -
Cobra Software Lexington Police Division of Community Oriented Policing
Columbia Southern University Police Services
Commission on Accreditation Little Rock Convention Center U.S. Marshals Service
for Law Enforcement and Tourism U.S. Secret Service
Agencies Michael’s Clothes Verizon Wireless
Concerns of Police Survivors Muhammad Ali Center Walden University
Department of Criminal Justice National Law Enforcement Whelen
Department of State: Bureau Officers Memorial Fund
of Diplomatic Security National Police Athletic League
Designs in 3D National White Collar Crime
Double Star Corp Center
Drug Enforcement New World Systems
Administration NOBLE National
DuPont NOBLE Nomination Committee
Eastern Kentucky University NOBLE Silent Auction
U.S. Enironmental Protection Committee
Agency Panasonic
Fayette County Attorney’s Paul Miller Ford
Office Pentagon Force Protection
Fechheimer Agency
Federal Law Enforcement Promonet-Worldwide Origins
Training Center Radiant Systems
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6. Advertising Application
The on-site conference journal is the reference guide to all conference related events. The Conference Journal gives
detailed information on all of the workshops, networking events, the exhibit hall and much more! It serves as the map to your
conference experience! It is also carried home by attendees and utilized as a reference for months following the conference.
Advertising Materials and Payment Deadline: June 1, 2012
Company Name: _________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: _________________________________________________ Title: ____________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP, Country: __________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Web Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Ad Rates and Sizes
Journal Location Size Standard Rate Exhibitor Rate Chapters and Regions Rate
Back Cover 9 x 10-7/8 $ 2,600.00 $ 2,000.00 N/A
Inside Front Cover 9 x 10-7/8 $ 2,300.00 $ 1,950.00 N/A
Inside Back Cover 9 x 10-7/8 $ 2,300.00 $ 1,950.00 N/A
Full Page Color 8 x 10 $ 1,600.00 $ 1,350,00 $ 300.00
Full Page B/W 8 x 10 $ 1,300.00 $ 950.00 $ 300.00
Half Page Color 8x5 $ 1,000.00 $ 800.00 $ 200.00
Half Page B/W 8x5 $ 775.00 $ 575.00 $ 150.00
Business Card $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00
Patron (one line) $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00
Digital Signage (located
$ 500.00 $ 400.00 $ 200.00
on the conference floor)
* No bleed for inside ads. Digital files preferred, CMYK Compatible in EPS, PDF or TIFF. All fonts must be converted.
Minimum 300 dpi.
Size of ad: ___________________________________________ Cost: $____________________________
Payment Information (Payment can be made online at www.noblenational.org.)
Check #____________ PO #_______________ Mastercard Visa Amount to Charge $___________________
Card number: __________________________________________________________ Exp: _____________________
Billing Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Cardholder Signature: __________________________________ Print Name:_________________________________
All Purchase Orders must be signed by a duly authorized agent of the advertiser and a copy must accompany application
Send application with payment to: NOBLE - 2012 Conference Journal, PO Box 824554,
Philadelphia, PA 19182-4554 -- Phone: (703) 658-1529/Fax: (703) 658-9479
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7. Conference Sponsorship
Conference sponsorship comes with additional exposure for your company, in addition to showing your
support of NOBLE.
Companies may choose to sponsor an event at the conference, a conference item, such as the conference
bags, or simply assist in the overall conference expenses. There are several levels of sponsorship
opportunities based upon the level of support that your company is interested in providing.
Some of the benefits of becoming a NOBLE Conference Sponsor are listed below.
Benefit Diamond Sponsor Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
$45,000 and above $30,000 - $44,000 $15,000 - $29,000 $14,000 - $11,000 $10,000
Seated on dais at one x
meal event
Remarks given at one x
meal event
One year corporate x x
membership
Digital Signage at x x x
conference
Reserved table at meal x x x
functions
Logo placement x x x x x
promoting company to
membership
Listing as corporate x x x x x
sponsor in Conference
Journal
Reserved seating at x x x x x
meal functions
Marketing collateral in x x x x x
conference bag
Complimentary booth x x x 50% discount 25% discount
space
Complimentary Journal Full page color Half page color Full page B/W 1/2 page B/W 1/4 page B/W
ad
Complimentary Up to 10 Up to 5 Up to 3 Up to 2 Up to 2
Registration
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Marketing Collateral in Conference Bag $500
If you would like additional information on becoming a Conference Sponsor or Sponsor Opportunities,
please contact the NOBLE National Office at (703) 658-1529.
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8. Host Hotel
The Peabody Little Rock
Three Statehouse Plaza
Little Rock, AR 72201
For Reservations: Call (800) 732-2639
Online Reservations: Block Code is 203638
Hotel Phone: (501) 906-4000
Rate: $159.00 / Club Level $194.00
Overflow Host Hotels
Wyndham Riverfront
#2 Riverfront Place
North Little Rock, AR 72114
For Reservations: Call (866) 657-4458
Online Reservations: Block Code - National
Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
Hotel Phone: (501) 371-9000
Rates: $124.00
Doubletree Hotel
424 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
For Reservations: Call (800) 937-2789
Online Reservations: Block Code is BLE
Rate: $159.00 USD ($181 for Executive Level Room)
Hotel Phone: (800) 222-8733
Future Conference Locations and Dates
2013 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania August 3 – 7, 2013
2014 Grand Rapids, Michigan July 12 – 16, 2014
2015 Indianapolis, Indiana Date TBD
For additional information contact the Conference
Coordinator at:
NOBLE National Office
4609 Pinecrest Office Park Drive, Suite F
Alexandria, VA 22312
Phone: (703) 658-1529/Fax: (703) 658-9479
Email: conferences@noblenatl.org
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