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Vendors - 2025 MAGPPA Annual Conference and Vendor Expo

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Date and Time

Sunday, October 26, 2025, 10:00 AM until Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:00 PM Central Time (US & Canada) (UTC-06:00)

Location

MS Gulf Coast Convention Center
MS Gulf Coast Convention Center
2350 Beach Blvd
Biloxi, MS 39531
USA

Event Contact(s)

Suzanne Gill
Vendor Exposition Chair

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2025 MAGPPA Annual Conference & Vendor Exposition

MAGPPA cordially invites you to join us October 26-27, for the MAGPPA Conference & Vendor Exposition in the beautiful Mississippi coastal city of Biloxi!

The Vendor Exposition will be held on Monday, October 27^th, at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Center at 2350 Beach Blvd. This is a full day dedicated to our vendor community, with a showroom floor full of vendor booths, and a networking lunch for all. On this day, our attendees visit your displays with no classes, seminars, or other distractions scheduled. MAGPPA anticipates 300+ delegates from various Mississippi government entities (State, counties, municipalities, school districts, higher education, as well as many other public entities) and approximately 85+ vendor booths. So, register today and join us at the most anticipated MAGPPA event of the year!

All other conference activities will take place at the IP Casino Resort Spa, 850 Bayview Ave., Biloxi, Mississippi 39530.

Contact Information:

Suzanne Gill, Vendor Expo Chair
suzanne.gill@dps.ms.gov

Event breakdown for Exhibitors is as follows at the MS Gulf Coast Convention Center:

Exhibitor (Vendor) set-up and registration or check-in is 1:00 – 5:00 PM CST on Sunday, October 26, 2025, and again 7:00 – 9:00 AM CST on Monday, October 27, 2025.
If you have a vehicle, it must be in place at the Convention Center no later than 10:00 AM CST on Sunday, October 26th.
Exhibitors should arrive in sufficient time to drop off all booth materials, set up booths, and secure free parking prior to the beginning of the Expo.
Opening Ceremony will occur between 9:00 – 9:30 AM CST on Monday, October 27, 2025.
The Exhibit Floor will open to Attendees promptly following the Opening Ceremony.
Exhibitors should have staff available at their tables from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM CST (the end of the event).
Our networking lunch for Exhibitors and Attendee is from 12:00 – 1:00 PM CST.

Why attend the Vendor Expo?

Exclusive access - Meet and interact with representatives and key decision-makers from state, county, city, municipal, education from school district to the higher levels, and various other public entities from all over Mississippi – all in one place, at one time, and on one day!
Networking – Build valuable connections with other vendors and public entities; Maintain existing relationships or make new contacts during our networking lunch.
Opportunities – Showcase your products and services!

For all who purchased a sponsorship that included an advertisement or who purchased an advertisement separately, please email your advertisement/design to jsgray@mdot.ms.gov with subject MAGPPA Conference Program Advertisement. This email must be received by 5:00 PM CST on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, for inclusion in our Conference Program booklet. All submitted artwork must be high resolution, meaning in .pdf, .tiff, or .jpg format.

If you need any assistance regarding event details, sponsorship, advertisements, and/or registering, contact info@magppa.org.

Sponsorships Opportunities

Enhance your presence at this event and make a lasting impression on conference attendees with our sponsorship opportunities. MAGPPA has various levels available as well as add-on opportunities. We have several levels available, and each includes a premiere or preferred exhibit location and your company logo on the home page of our website.

Exhibitor fees for standard booths are only $750.00 for a 10' x 10' booth space and include a 6’ skirted table, two chairs, one name sign, and 2 lunch tickets. Additional lunch tickets are available for purchase, if required.

Vendor registrations must be completed before 5:00 PM CST on Friday, October 17^th.

Conference Program Booklet Advertisement Available for Purchase Separately from Sponsorships

Get your ad in the hands of public entities across Mississippi with the purchase of an advertisement in the Conference Program Booklet. These may be purchased separate from (in addition to) the advertisements included with sponsorships.

Ad Type	Size	Price
Full Page Color Ad	7.50” x 10.00”	$200.00
Half Page Color Ad	7.50” x 4.75”	$150.00
Quarter Page Color Ad	3.62” x 4.75”	$100.00

*All accounts that include advertisements should be in paid status no later than the Conference Advertisement deadline to be included in the Conference Program Booklet.

The deadline for Ad submittal is COB on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. No cancellations nor refunds after this date.

In order to make this an enjoyable experience for everyone, please remember the following MAGPPA rules regarding the Vendor Expo:

Displays must fit within the assigned space.
“Suit casing” is not allowed. All Exhibitors must legitimately acquire booth space and must remain in that space to conduct business. Social interaction with other Exhibitors and Delegates, outside of the booth space is allowed as long as it does not disrupt the flow of traffic on the exhibit floor.
All displays, personnel, and activities are to be tasteful and appropriate for a business-casual environment. Fun and games are encouraged but must be appropriate for all audiences.
MAGPPA is a Chapter of NIGP – the National Institute for Public Procurement. As such, we adopt the NIGP Participant Cost of Conduct, as is applicable to our event(s).

2025 MAGPPA Conference Vendor Information (Q&A)

What is the theme of the conference? The theme for the conference is Re-Discovering MAGPPA’s Treasure! Help us celebrate MAGPPA by decorating your booth with your favorite pirate, nautical, and/or maritime theme. You can have games but be mindful of your booth size. Have fun with this theme!

When can I move in? If you have a vehicle, it needs to be in place at the Convention Center by 10:00 AM CST on Sunday, October 26^th. Please see the attached sheet for detail requirements for vehicles. Move-in for all others will be Sunday, October 26^th from 1:00-5:00 PM CST or Monday, October 27^th from 7:00-8:00 AM CST. The trade show will commence following the Opening Ceremony at 9:00 AM CST, Monday, October 27^th. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Center requires all vendors to use the loading docks at the back of the building for unloading and loading. Vendors will be prohibited from entering through the lobby area during the vendor set-up and registration. Security will be provided overnight.

Who do I contact about carpet/electricity for my booth? Convention Display Services (CDS) will send you an exhibitor kit that will have information about any extras added to your booth. You will pay them directly for your extra added booth items.

Can I give away my own door prizes? We ask if you have door prizes to give away that MAGPPA be allowed to include them with other door prizes that have been donated. Your company name and the prize will be announced before the winning ticket is pulled out and the winner announced. Door prizes will be given away at 3:00 PM CST.

What is the Best Booth Competition? MAGPPA has a best booth competition each year voted on by the members. The prize is ½ off a regular priced booth for next year’s conference. The Best Booth award will be announced during the door prize giveaway. The 2024 winner was Guarantee Restoration.

What are the hours of the show? The vendor show will open on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM CST to noon and again from 1:00- 3:00 PM CST. Lunch will be served from 12:00-1:00 PM CST during which the doors will be locked and security provided. Breakdown of your booth will begin at 3:00 PM CST.

What conference events can I attend? You are welcome to join us for the Social Reception on Monday night.

Don't forget the MAGPPA Golf Tournament that will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM CST until at The Oaks Golf Club on 24384 Clubhouse Drive in Pass Christian. As the Golf Tournament is a separate, add-on experience (meaning it's a self-supporting event outside of the Annual Conference & Vendor Expo), it will require separate registration(s) and/or sponsorship(s) to cover all expenses.

A. RJYoung

C. NASPO ValuePoints
D. CSpire
1. Cannon Motors of MS

2. Ben Nelson Golf & Outdoor

3. Kirk Auto Group

4. Sherp of Louisiana

101. Gifting for Growth

102. Endeavor IT

103. Langdon's SpotOn Cleaning

104. Topps Private Investigation

105. MS Dev. Authority, Minority & Small Business Resources

106. MAGCOR

107. First Quality

108. MMCAP

109. Kwalu

110. FSM Filing & Storage of MS

111.United Rentals

112. Southern Computer Warehouse

113. Guarantee Restoration Services

114. OMNIA Partners, LLC

117. Lawrence Printing Company

118. ServiceWear Apparel

119. US Bank

120. Business Interiors

121. Howard Technology Solutions

122. Wheeler's Janitorial Supplies

123. Staffers, Inc.

124. Sunbelt Rentals

125. Anderson Design Center

126. Custom Products Corp.

127. Beacon Bid

128. Advance Auto Parts

129. Model1

201. Thomas Scientific, LLC

203. NAPA Auto Parts

205. MS Industries for the Blind

207. MNJ Technologies

209. Office Furniture Solutions

211. CINTAS Corp.

213. CINTAS Corp.

217. Auto Zone

219. Corpay

221. Red Bug Supply, Inc.

223. Magnolia Shredding LLC

225. Supplemental Health Care

227. Forestry Suppliers, Inc.
229. RPT Commercial

302. MultiTech Office Machines

304. MultiTech Office Machines

306. Office Innovations Corp

308. Toshiba Business Solutions

310. GovDeals

312. ESI Supply

314. O'Reilly Auto Parts

318.

320.

322. Sylvester

324. Mannington Commercial

326. PH Bidding Group

328. Workplace Solutions-Barefield

401. Monterey, Inc.

402. Taylor Construction Equipment

403. Old River of Richland

404. Fastenal Company

405. Certified Labs

406. The Southern Connection

407. Patcraft

408. Engine

409. Tupelo Convention & Visitor Center

410. Computer Sales & Services

411. Brother International

412.Enterprise Mobility

413. CSI Batteries

414.

417. Corplay

418.

419. TZMO USA, Inc.

420. TempStaff

421. ODP Business

422. Canon U.S.A., Inc.

423. Intrinsic Media LLC

424. Office Products Plus, Inc.

425. Purple Wave Auction

426. Jackson Newell Paper Company

427. MSC Industrial Supply Co.

428. Southern Tire Mart, LLC

429. Truckworx

501. Thomas Scientific, LLC

503.

505.

507.

509.

511.

513. Ben Nelson Golf & Outdoor

517. PH Bidding Group

519.

521.

523.

525.

527.

529. Landers Auto Group

Activities/Items (Click the down-arrow to view details)

Base Vendor Registration for 2025 MAGPPA Conference & Vendor Expo

Captain Sponsor (Social Reception on Monday)

Buccaneer Sponsor (Welcome Reception on Sunday)

Privateer Sponsor (President's Reception on Tuesday)

First Mate Sponsor (Wednesday Breakfast & Closing Ceremony)

Salty Sea Dogs Sponsor

Jack Tar Sponsor

Jolly Roger Sponsor (Oversized/Large Machinery Vendors Only)

Swashbuckler Sponsor (Vehicle/Large Machinery Vendors Only)

Lookout Sponsor

Mateys Sponsor

Jewels (Golf Tournament Sponsor)

Doubloons (Photography Booth Sponsor)

Sutler (MAGPPA Conference Swag Sponsor)

Extra Full Page Conference Booklet Ad Purchase Separate from Sponsorship, $200

Extra Half Page Conference Booklet Ad Purchase Separate from Sponsorship, $150

Extra Quarter Page Conference Booklet Ad Purchase Separate from Sponsorship, $100

Gift Card for Door Prize, $100

Gift Card for Door Prize, $50

Gift Card for Door Prize, $25

Gift Card for Door Prize, $15

Gift Card for Door Prize, $10

Extra Vendor Expo Lunch Ticket

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