In August, the temperature isn’t the only thing HOT in New Orleans. Your prospects are HOT—more than 4,000 of them. And the city itself is HOT—cultural riches, sensual indulgences and unparalleled service that define the New Orleans experience are flourishing once again. The most celebrated and historic core of the city—including the French Quarter, Central Business District, Warehouse and Arts District, Magazine Street, Garden District, Audubon Park and Zoo and St. Charles Avenue—are all HOT and thriving.

Download the exhibit prospectus and the exhibit contract and start the process to become an exhibitor today!


HOT Leads. With more than 4,000 public works professionals eager to visit New Orleans, APWA is your platform to generate new business, to close deals, and to reinforce existing client relationships. Delegate attendance in 2007 was the most since 1999, and we anticipate 2008 to be even bigger.

Economic Impact. You will be a part of pumping approximately $5.3 million back into the local New Orleans economy, helping the community continue its renewal efforts.

Community Service. APWA will be offering community service opportunities and fundraising programs for everyone involved in this Congress—this is your company’s opportunity to make a difference to a city rich in history and charm.

Green Impact. APWA will be making every effort to make this a “green,” eco-friendly Congress.



50% of Congress & Exposition attendees are public works directors or department heads.

More than half (54%) of Congress & Exposition attendees are from cities with populations greater than 25,000.


51% of Congress & Exposition attendees have $25 million or more to spend on the products you sell.

81% of Congress & Exposition attendees are involved in most budget allocations in their agency.


Meet directors, department heads, managers and operations professionals from the following areas:

Public Works
Engineering/Construction
Operations
Streets/Roads
Fleet Services
Water/Wastewater
Solid Waste
Traffic/Transportation
Facilities
Emergency Management
Parks and Grounds
Snow/Ice Control
Utilities and Right-of-Way
Stormwater/Flood Control


All aspects of public works are represented, and our attendees come specifically to evaluate public works products, services and solutions in all categories, including:

Asphalt Graders	Grounds Maintenance
Associations	Hydraulic System and Equipment
Bridges	Joint Sealing Materials and Equipment
Buildings	Lighting Systems
Castings	Location Equipment and Service
Certification	Magazines and Publications
Cleaning	Manhole Service and Equipment
Coatings	Manufacturing
Compressors	Mapping
Computers and Software	Pavement
Concrete Materials and Equipment	Pipe
Construction	Pumps
Consulting Services	Recycling
Debris Management	Research
Demolition	Roads
Disaster Recovery	Safety
Drilling Equipment and Services	Sewers
Education	Snow and Ice Control
Engineering	Spreaders
Environmental Equipment and Services	Storage
Equipment	Sweepers
Fleet	Trenching
Fuel	Vehicles
Grinders	Water/Wastewater

In 2005, APWA promised its members and the New Orleans community that APWA would return to New Orleans quickly. Three years later we are fulfilling our promise.

The 2008 APWA Congress will have an economic impact of approximately $5.3 million on the local New Orleans economy.

Reserve Your Space Today to Be Part of the Best Show in Public Works!
Call Christine von Steiger at 800-687-7469, ext. 207, or 703-706-8207 or e-mail apwasales@ntpshow.com.



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