Midwest Member Chapter
Vendor Fair
Tuesday, 9 September 2025 • Avalon Manor • Merrillville, Ind., USA
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The vendor fair is FREE to attend. A complimentary buffet dinner is included.
Hourly door prize drawings starting at 4 p.m. Spouses and guests are welcome.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Noon - 3 p.m. Exhibitor Set-up
3 - 8 p.m. Vendor Fair
3 - 7 p.m. Beer with Cash Bar
4 - 7 p.m. Free Buffet Dinner
EXHIBITOR PRICING
Members US$525
Non-members US$645
Booth Includes:
8' x 10' space, Blue and silver back drapes and side panels, Identification sign (7"x44"), 1 - 6'x2' skirted display table, 2 - folding chairs
*Non-member rate includes AIST membership through 31 December 2026
Booth assignments will be made on 26 August 2025. If you participated in previous years, every effort will be made to give your company the same booth assignment. If you register after booth assignments are made or have never participated in the vendor fair, you will be notified with your new booth location.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Door Prize Sponsor - Donate US$100 toward hourly raffle prize drawings. Available at registration.
QUESTIONS?
Contact: Kurt Schmiegel, +1.219.405.3440
Bring Your Own Young Professional (BYOYP) Program
AIST recently launched the Bring Your Own Young Professional (BYOYP) program to encourage our members to help boost the next generation’s involvement in AIST and the steel industry. If you are an AIST member and are bringing a Young Professional (age 30 and under) to the conference, you can receive a free gift. All you have to do is enter their contact information on the registration form when you sign up for the conference. Find out more information about the program here.