Current Exhibitors (as of August 15, 2010)
Join this list of exhibitors who have already signed up to be a part of the WECA conference:

• AFSCME-Child Care Providers Together: Resources for providers to connect around the state and learn how to advocate for changes in the Family Child Care profession.
• Autism Society of Wisconsin: Autism-related materials and products.
• Barefoot Books: Children's books, puppets, puzzles, and activities that focus on diversity and beautiful artwork.
• Building Blocks Child Care: 715-532-3866. New parent orientation binders.
• Children's Therapy Network LLC: A therapy clinic with training expertise for the child care and preschool population.
• CJ's Puzzles and Crafts: 715-868-2411. Wooden puzzles, storage boxes, blocks, rocking boats, card holders, eye-hand boards, table top sandbox.
• Constructive Playthings: Birth-Kindergarten learning materials.
• Discovery Toys: Toys, books, CDs, and games for children of all ages and abilities. Lifetime guarantee.
• Good Friend, Inc.: Providing DVDs and services for staff and students, early childhood-8th grade, that create autism awareness, teach acceptance, and foster empathy.
• HopeWithBooks.com (Usborne Books and More): Provides beautiful educational books for children, along with full service book fairs, reading incentive programs and matching grants.
• Kaplan Early Learning Company: Early learning educational materials and classroom supplies for birth to eight years old.
• LifeWays of North America: Natural dolls, books, toys and art materials.
• Northside Music--Colleen and Uncle Squaty: Music CDs, Dvd's, Rhythm instruments, Storytelling aids & Music activity books.
• Stuart Stotts: Recordings and books.
• The SoyNut Butter Company: I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter, a nutritious substitute for peanut butter.
• The Toy Express: 608-836-5459. High-quality, gently used educational toys from birth through 12 years of age with overwhelming selection to choose from.
• Tootsie's Tidbits: Handmade early learning games, organizational items for classroom and child care, and promotional items. Handmade for teachers, by teachers!
• Triphan Crafts: Wooden toys and educational games
• UW-Milwaukee Center for Early Childhood Professional Development and Leadership: Higher education programs.
• UW-Platteville: Child care education; online training; Registry Credentials.
• UW-River Falls: 715-425-3256. Academic and professional development programs.
• Wisconsin Child Care Information Center (CCIC): Matching resources to situations. Utilize brochures, articles, books, videos, and referrals to appropriate experts.

This year the exhibit hall will offer both full and half booth options for those wishing to sell items and/or share product or service information. Please see the attached floor plan.

Hallway display tables are available for organizations wishing to share resources-no sales, please.

Our audience is composed of early childhood professionals who work with children ages birth through age eight, and their families. They come to learn, play and SHOP! They are looking for fun products, the next big thing, information, and entertainment. Attendance at last year's conference was around 700 professionals.

Schedules
Conference Schedule:
Thursday, Nov 11: (Preconference) 9am-5pm
Friday, Nov 12: 8am-6pm
Saturday, Nov 13: 7:30am-4pm
Schedule is subject to change

Exhibit Hall Schedule:
Set up: 8:00 to 11:30am Friday Nov. 12, 2010
Friday open hours: 11:30am to 6:00pm
Saturday open hours: 7:30am to 3:00pm
Tear down: 3:00pm Saturday
Hours are subject to change

Interested in becoming an Exhibitor?
Apply online here or print out a request here.

Click here for details on pricing, specs, & deadlines!

Special advertising and sponsorship opportunities!
Advertising space is available in several printed and web-based communications: the preliminary brochure, Summer and Fall newsletters, monthly professional development eNews, and the final conference program.

Sponsorship opportunities: WECA will thank sponsors at all levels in all printed materials and on the website. We rely on your support for giveaways, coffee breaks, and receptions.

Questions?
Please contact Andrea Murray at 608.729.1053 or via email if you have questions, and for details about sponsor and advertising opportunities.