UNITE! Exhibitor & Sponsorship Info

Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor at UNITE! 2024 in DULUTH

September 25 & 26, 2024  |  Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC)

UNITE with Realtors® from around Minnesota at our annual convention on the shores of Lake Superior in beautiful Duluth.  You’ll have opportunities to get in front of potential clients from around our great state!

We are accepting submissions for sponsors/exhibitors at the 2024 Unite Convention.  Please contact Amy Vannurden with any questions at avannurden@mnrealtor.com

If you'd like to become a sponsor or exhibitor please fill out the form in the button below.

Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

Convention Schedule

September 25

9:00 am | Registration Opens

10–11:15 am | Keynote address from David Horsager

11:30 am–1 pm | Awards Luncheon

1:15–2:15 | Breakout sessions

2:30–3:30 pm | Breakout sessions

3:45–4:45 | Closing session with Sean Carpenter

6–8 pm | Reception

September 26

8 am | Registration Opens

9–10 am | General session with Juan Bendana

10:15–11:15 am | Breakout Sessions

11:15 am–1:15 pm | Expo & Lunch

1:30–2:30 pm | Breakout Sessions

2:45–3:45 | Closing session with James Dwiggins

*Schedule is subject to change

Sponsorship Levels

Minnesota Realtors® will unite in September for our annual convention in Duluth, MN!  We have limited sponsorship opportunities and 45 exhibitor booths available.  This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Please note that contract, artwork, logos and payment are due by August 23, 2024

Sponsor/Exhibitor Commitment Form

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Convention Sponsor: $10,000

What’s included:

  • Premier Exhibit Booth 8’x 20’ (double size premier location in expo hall)
  • Promotion in Convention App
  • Logo & Link on convention website
  • Listing on Platinum Level Signage at DECC (Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center)
  • Four (4) full convention passes which you can use or giveaway to clients
  • MNR Magazine recognition—November/December Issue*
  • Company recognition is listed in most email promotions to members
  • Recognition at Opening Session & Lunch on September 25
  • Three minutes of stage time at opening session on September 25 and during expo kick off on September 26

Gold Convention Sponsor: $5,000 (Choose what you’d like to sponsor)

  • Digital Program (Exclusive sponsor)
  • Wednesday Awards Lunch (Two sponsorships available) 
  • Wednesday Reception Sponsorship (Two sponsorships available)
  • Thursday Expo Lunch (2 sponsorships available) 
  • B2wins Entertainment Sponsor (Exclusive sponsor)

What's included:

  • 8’x10’ Booth
  • Promotion in Convention App
  • Logo & Link on convention website
  • Listing on Gold Level Signage at DECC (Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center)
  • Two (2) Full Convention Passes
  • MNR Magazine Recognition—November/December Issue*
  • Recognition at Opening Session

Silver Convention Sponsor: $3,000 (Choose what you’d like to sponsor)

  • Wednesday Continental Breakfast Sponsor (Two sponsorships available) 
  • Wednesday Afternoon Refreshments (Exclusive sponsor)
  • Grand Prize Drawing (One sponsorship available)
  • Thursday Continental Breakfast Sponsor (Exclusive sponsor) 
  • Convention Lanyard Sponsor (Exclusive sponsor) SOLD!

What's included:

  • 8’x10’ Booth
  • Promotion in Convention App
  • Logo & link listed on convention website
  • Logo included on signage
  • Two Thursday Only convention passes
  • MNR Magazine Recognition—November/December Issue*

Bronze Convention Sponsor: $1500 

  • Name Badge Sponsor (Exclusive Sponsor) SOLID!
  • Sustainability Breakout Track Sponsor (Exclusive Sponsor) SOLD!
  • Wi-Fi Sponsor (Exclusive Sponsor) SOLD! 
  • 8’x 10’ Booth
  • Promotion in Convention App
  • Name listed on convention website
  • Name included on signage
  • One Thursday only convention pass
  • MNR Magazine Recognition—November/December Issue*

Exhibitor Level Only: $750 

  • 8’ x 10’ Booth
  • Promotion in Convention App
  • Name listed in program.
  • Name listed on convention website. 

Sponsorship levels can be tailored to fit the goals of your business. If you would like to discuss specific options or have an idea you want to address, please contact Amy Vannurden at avannurden@mnrealtor.com.

*MNR Magazine circulation reaches over 22,000 Realtors®

Exhibit Space Details

Exhibitor Amenities — $750

  • One (1) 8 ft. X 10 ft. exhibit booth
  • One (1) 8 ft. skirted table, two chairs, and two complimentary convention registrations
  • Pipe & drape (8 ft., back drape and 3 ft. side dividers)
  • Lunch for two exhibitor attendees!
  • Listing in the UNITE! convention digital program
  • Listing on the UNITE! convention website
  • Exhibit ID sign

Options with Additional Fees

  • Electricity
  • Internet
  • Up to two additional registrations at $200 each (two are included with your booth fees)

Permitted at Exhibit

  • Education sales literature
  • Food items in booth will need to be cleared with the event center
  • Sales premiums, souvenirs, handouts, etc.
  • Instruments and/or equipment that is self-supporting and set on the table
  • Table drapes (i.e., company banner)

Prohibited at Exhibit

  • Large display materials over 8 ft. high or that exceed the 6 ft. table dimensions
  • Solicitations, interviews, and/or distribution of literature outside of the confines of the exhibitor’s individual exhibit area
  • Cooking or other food preparation
  • The serving of alcoholic beverages
  • Audio presentations of speech and/or music
  • Flammable materials and pyrotechnics

Booth Assignment and Sublease—Minnesota Realtors® will assign all exhibitor space. Confirmation of specific space will be made once all exhibit requests have been received and in the order that Minnesota Realtors® receives paid contracts. The exhibitor shall not sublet booth, or any equipment provided by Minnesota Realtors®, nor shall exhibitor assign this lease in whole in party. Payment must be received before booth space is confirmed.

Prize Drawing — Exhibitors are encouraged to have prize drawings. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor and sponsor to provide the convention participants with proper forms. All prizes are to be picked up in the individual booths or the exhibitors can mail the prizes directly to the winners.

Cancellation of Booth Space — Deadline for a full refund requires a written notice of cancellation. Failure to notify Minnesota Realtors® of the intent to cancel by August 28, 2024 will result in the loss of the full exhibit fee paid.

Hotel Information

Book Your UNITE! Stay at One of These Hotels with an MNR Group Rate

Pier B Resort

Note: One-night deposit is required at the time of booking per hotel policy.

Canal Park Lodge

  • 250 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN 55802
  • Rate: $229–259
  • Reservation instructions
    • Call (218) 279-6000 and provide Group Name: REALTORS UNITE
  • Group Rate Deadline: September 10, 2024

Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park

  • 310 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN 55802
  • Rate: $229–249
  • Reservation instructions
    • Call (218) 720–3000 and provide Group Block Name: MN REALTORS
  • Group Rate Deadline: August 26, 2024

Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown Duluth

Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview

The Inn on Lake Superior

  • 350 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN 55802
  • Rate: $249–$294
  • Reservation instructions
    • Call (218) 726–1111 and provide Group Name: MN REALTORS UNITE
  • Group Rate Deadline: August 25, 2024

Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza

  • 325 Lake Avenue S, Duluth, MN 55802
  • Rate: $179–304
  • Reservation instructions
    • Call (218) 727–4663 and provide Group Name: Realtors UNITE 2024
  • Group Rate Deadline: August 10, 2024

Past Convention Booth Photos