Glass Expo Midwest 2011

Thursday, April 7

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-In
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Coffee Break sponsored by JLM Wholesale
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Seminars & Workshops
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Seminars & Workshops
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Glass Expo Midwest™ 2011
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Welcoming Cocktail Party on the trade show floor.

Friday, April 8

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Seminars & Workshops
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Glass Expo Midwest™ 2011
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-Out

* Schedule subject to change.

Attendees at Glass Expo Midwest Include:

Architects and specifiers;
Architectural glass and metal company owners and managers;
Architectural glass service providers and suppliers;
Computers and software;
Construction supplies and services;
Customer service representatives;
Equipment and machinery manufacturers;
Fenestration manufacturers;
Film and tint applicators;
Glazing supplies and service providers;
Installers and technicians;
Manufacturers and fabricators of glass, windows and related products;
Metals and metal finishing suppliers;
Retailers and dealers of architectural glass;
Shower doors, doors, windows and related hardware installers; and
Many more!

Glass Expo Midwest™ 2011
April 7-8, 2011
Indianapolis Marriott East
Indianapolis, Indiana

Now in its 17th year, Glass Expo Midwest is returning to Indianapolis, Ind., for top-notch education, training and networking opportunities close to home at affordable prices. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the latest industry trends and services all close to home. Indy, “America’s most walkable city,” has some of the most beautiful architecture in the Midwest and with the event location close to downtown there is something for everyone. So come on out and experience the educational benefits that only Glass Expo Midwest™ 2011 can offer!

Spring into Action and Pre-Register Today!
Pre-registration saves youmoney with reduced registration fees and alleviates long lines on show days. Pre-registration also helps us plan proper roomsizes and seating, adequate food and beverage and other items for your enjoyment and comfort. You must pre-register by the end of business on Friday,March 11, 2011. PLUS, members of the co-sponsoring associations or subscribers of USGlass or DWM magazines who register by March 11, 2011, will receive a free attendee registration (an $89 value) at no charge—for all employees of your company. You must be pre-registered to take advantage of this great deal. Any registration received after this date will be considered on-site registration. This offer is not valid for industry suppliers.

Pit Stop in Indy
The Indianapolis Marriott East is offering a discounted room rate of $99 per single/double, plus tax. To book your room by phone, call 800/228-9290 or 317/352-1231 and be sure to mention you are with Glass Expo Midwest. You also can book online at www.indianapolismarriotteast.com using group code “GLSGLSA” for the discounted rate. This discounted room rate offer will end on March 11, 2011.

Located just minutes from downtown and with complimentary parking, the Indianapolis Marriott East offers all the amenities essential for a relaxed stay. It is also located near the Indy Motor Speedway, home of the Indianapolis 500 and Allstate Brickyard 400 and MotoGP, so get your motors runnin’.

Let Us Welcome You – Come Out and Network with the Industry
Join us Thursday night at 6 p.m. for the Welcoming Cocktail Party on the trade show floor. It’s our way of saying welcome and is an excellent opportunity to relax and network with other attendees. Catch up with an old colleague over drinks and talk shop. Whatever your desire, don’t stay away or you could miss out on inside tips from your glass industry peers!

Indy Offers So Much
Indianapolis is home to much more than just the Indy 500, though it’s certainly a favorite to race fans. It’s a place where you can have an incredible meal and take in the latest exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art—one of the country's 10largest and oldest general art museums. Cultural events, such as the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performing at Hilbert Circle Theatre or a visit to Indiana Repertory Theatre to experience the best in professional regional theatre in the heart of downtown Indy can be enjoyed on any given evening. Foodies can appreciate the options in Indianapolis, such as the award winning Goose The Market, ranked by Bon Appetit as one of their Top 10 U.S. sandwich shops to St. Elmo Steak House home of the hottest meal in the world, as declared by the Travel Channel. There is something for everyone in Indy.

Gifts Just For Attending
At Glass Expo Midwest, a door prize will be given away every other hour, on the hour, during the trade show hours on the show floor. You must be present to win and some of the items being given this year are:

Big-screen TVs;
Cameras;
iPods;
Cargo Van Glass Carrier and
So much more!

Be sure to be present on the Glass Expo Midwest show floor during trade show hours of 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Friday.

Courtesy of F. Barkow, one lucky attendee will walk away the winner of a BARKOW Cargo Van Glass Carrier. F. Barkow donated the all-aluminum glass carrier, which holds a $1,520 value, as part of its efforts to support Glass Expo Midwest. Also an exhibitor at the event, the company will show its complete line of products in booth #200.

Door prizes will be given out:
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 8, 2011 - 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.

Co-sponsored by the Indiana Glass Association, the Illinois Glazing Association, the Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Glass Associations, Detroit Glass Dealers Association and the Association of Glazing Contractors, USGlass, Door & Window Manufacturer, Architects' Guide to Glass and Window Film magazines.