Trade Show Procurement Vendors Sponsorship - Central Gulf Coast Chapter of NIGP

HomeReverse Trade Show

18th Annual Reverse Trade Show

May 14, 2026

Tom P Haney Technical College

3016 FL-77

Panama City, FL 32405

What is a Reverse Trade Show?

Unlike a traditional tradeshow, where suppliers set up booths and attendees visit them, our Reverse Tradeshow flips the script. Here, the agencies and procurement professionals host booths, while suppliers move from booth to booth, presenting their products and services with business cards & brochures. This unique format allows suppliers to gain a deeper understanding of the procurement needs and processes of various agencies, while procurement professionals have the opportunity to discover new solutions and innovations directly relevant
to their work.

Can I attend the event without sponsorship?
Yes, General Vendor Admission is available for $150

What do I need to bring?
Yourself, Business Cards, and 1 pager or Brochure with your business
offerings consider including any co-operatives you do business with.

Please visit our Charity Choice Table at the RTS.

RTS benefits our Charity Choice: Habitat for Humanity of Bay County

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

$1000 Diamond Sponsorship
Early Entry 8:30am - Networking Breakfast
10 attendees to RTS and Meet-n-Greet Reception
Company Logo on CGCC's website (homepage) for 12 months
Full page directory ad

$750 Gold Sponsorship
Early Entry 8:30am - Networking Breakfast
8 attendees to RTS and Meet-n-Greet Reception
Company Logo on CGCC's website (home page) for 9 months
Half page directory ad

$500 Silver Sponsorship
6 attendees to RTS and Meet-n-Greet Reception
Company Logo on CGCC's website (homepage) for 6 months
Quarter page directory ad

$250 Bronze Sponsorship
4 attendees to RTS and Meet-n-Greet Reception
Company Logo on CGCC's website (homepage) for 3 months
Quarter page directory ad

Lunch Sponsorship $1000
Signage placed during Lunch hour
Ad in Directory
Announcement of sponsorship

Meet-N-Greet Reception Sponsorship $500
Signage placed during the reception
Ad in Directory
Announcement of Sponsorship

Breakfast Sponsorship $250
Signage placed during breakfast
Ad in Directory
Announcement of Sponsorship

Beverage Sponsorship $150
Signage placed during the RTS
Ad in Directory
Announcement of Sponsorship

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

MEGA RAFFLE

ITINERARY

EVENT CONTACTS

Hotel Room blocks are reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn Panama City and the Courtyard by Marriott Panama City.

Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Courtyard by Marriott Panama City
You MUST book before MAY 1st. Book your group rate for NIGP 18th Annual Tradeshow
Use this link to reserve your room:

18TH ANNUAL CGCC-NGIP REVERSE TRADE SHOW

Travel Basket Raffle Buy tickets online or at the Reverse Trade Show (Cash, debit or credit)
includes:
2 Gift Certificates from Panhandle Helicopter Valued at $200!
1 Men's Leather Toiletry Travel Bag
1 Women's Large 3pc set Toiletry Travel Organizer
2 Travel Black-Out Eye Masks
2 Travel Memory Foam Neck Pillows
Total Value $300+

If you purchase tickets online, ticket pickup will be at the RTS registration table.

May 13th 10:00am - 3:00pm $50 Vendor Class: How to do Business with Government Entities
Location: Tom P Haney Technical College
Instructors: Cindy Norton, CPPB, CPP-NIGP Santa Rosa School District, 26 years of Procurement experience
James Walters, CPM, ACM, FCCN, City of Niceville, Procurement Services Director
Chip Wells, Apex, Government Contracting Consultant, Associate Director

May 13th 5:30pm - 7:20pm Meet-N-Greet Reception Included in Registration
Location:  Courtyard by Mariott Panama City, 905 East 23rd Place, Panama City, FL

May 14th 9:00am - 1:00pm Reverse Trade Show Lunch Included

Courtney Lee 850-435-1837 clee@cityofpensacola.com
James Walters 850-279-6436 jwalters@nicevillefl.gov
DeRita Mason 850-689-5960 dmason@myokaloosa.com
Cindy Norton 850-324-9217 nortonlj@santarosa.k12.fl.us

If you are a vendor, when registering choose "non-member" and quantity "1".
The next page will list all registration/sponsorship options.
Please make sure you choose the correct option.

There is an option for the Vendor Class that is already chosen. If you do not wish to attend the class, please put quantity as "0".
Then choose your registration or sponsorship package and submit.

The co-operative option is for attendees that are a representative of a procurement
co-operative. Not a vendor representative.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to networking with you.

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