2025 Trade Show

Important Exhibitor Information

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There has been a change to the admission policy for associate members (VENDORS) of the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association. If you are not an exhibiting company and are not a sponsor of the trade show, you will not be admitted onto the trade show floor. All staff of our property owner and management companies are free to attend. Complete policy is below:

It has been determined that in order for the significant investment in booth space or sponsorships to be of the highest value and integrity to the exhibitors and sponsors, that Associate Members, their employees and staff, who are not otherwise exhibiting at the Trade Show or a sponsor of the Trade Show, shall not be permitted on the Trade Show floor at any time during the Trade Show. This policy does not apply to any attendance for any Primary or Honorary member of the GCNKAA. The Associate Council requests that exhibiting vendors, GCKNAA Members and staff who witness persons employed by any company who is not a GCNKAA Member, or an Associate Member who is not a sponsor or exhibitor with a proper exhibitor or sponsor name tag, to report such actions to the GCNKAA admission table at the entrance to the Trade Show floor. Any violation of this policy, will result in an invoice to the non-exhibiting, non-sponsoring Associate Member equal to the fee of one (1) 8 x 10 booth submitted to the offending Associate Member Organization. The offending individual or company shall also be banned from all future GCNKAA activities, meeting, or other events, until said invoice is paid in full to the GCNKAA and posted.

This policy, in fairness to all, is extended to all Primary Members, such that the Primary Members are specifically requested not to violate this policy by bringing as guests of the Primary Member any person employed by a non-exhibiting/non-sponsoring Associate Member or any other business without the express written approval of the Associate Council.

Both sessions will be 2 - 4 PM

This year we have two great fair housing sessions! Specialized to give the information that is most applicable to your job! Click below to see the session best of for you or learn about our speakers.

Don't FREAK OUT About Fair Housing! - A Service Tech's Survival Guide

Hot Topics & Cold Hard Truths About Fair Housing - Leasing & Office

Meet your instructors! 

Presented by Rick Ellis, CAM, CPM

2 - 4 PM, Conference room [insert #]

Tired of tiptoeing around Fair Housing laws? Join Rick Ellis, the hilarious and informative Mr. Monday, for a no-nonsense crash course on how to avoid those yikes moments. This seminar is just what you need to keep your maintenance team on the straight and narrow. We're talking about real-world scenarios, practical tips, and a whole lot of laughs. Because who says compliance can't be fun?

What You'll Learn:

• Fair Housing 101: Learn the basics without all the boring legal jargon. We're talking about the golden rule, but with a twist: treat everyone like a neighbor, not a number.
• Maintenance Mayhem: We'll cover everything from dealing with picky residents to handling service animals without losing your cool. 
• Compliance Hacks: Learn how to handle requests like a pro, document everything (without going overboard), and avoid those discrimination complaints.
• Risk Management: We'll show you how to spot red flags and report issues without making a mountain out of a molehill.
• Do's & Don'ts of Documentation: Learn how to document everything (yes, everything) in a way that'll protect you in case of a Fair Housing claim
• Maintenance-Specific Scenarios: Address common pitfalls such as inconsistent maintenance practices, differential treatment during repairs, and appropriate responses to resident inquiries.

Rick Ellis

CPM, President, Principal

"Since 1980, Mr. Ellis has been involved in the management and operation of apartments and other residential rental real estate, handling a portfolio as large as 6,000 units in four major markets. In addition to his management experience, he is also recognized as an industry expert in apartment marketing, property positioning, and evaluation of rental markets and sub-markets throughout the country. A strong public speaker, Mr. Ellis makes hundreds of presentations each year on topics from basic apartment leasing and resident retention to the “Economics of Apartments.” His ongoing consulting contracts include national and regional management companies and several Dallas-based REITs with nationwide portfolios.

Mr. Ellis received a Bachelor of Science in 1977 and a Masters of Art in 1979 from Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas. He holds the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management. EPMS has earned the prestigious Accredited Management Organization (AMO) designation from that same association. Mr. Ellis is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Texas as well as an Eagle Scout."

Katie Rigsby

Mult-Family Maven

"I have worked in residential property management since 2000 as a Leasing Professional, Property Manager, Multi-site Supervisor and as the Senior Executive of a portfolio consisting of 3,000 units, two shopping centers, two hotels and over 200 employees. I have obtained the Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor, the Certified Apartment Manager and the National Apartment Leasing Professional credentials from the National Apartment Association where I am currently a member in good standing. I have experience with disaster recovery and crisis management (Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Fire, Death, etc.) and have assisted with the development and implementation of property management policies and procedures.

I am the President of Katie Rigsby Inspires, LLC where I provide consulting services, keynote speeches, corporate training and facilitation services for organizations nationwide. As the Sales Editorial Director for Rent & Retain Magazine, I provide written content on an array of topics relating to sales and marketing. I am active in the Apartment Association of Greater New Orleans where I served on the Board of Directors beginning in 2007, held an officer’s position from 2009-2015 serving as President in 2013 and 2014. I am a faculty member of the National Apartment Association Education Institute and a licensed Louisiana Realtor." 

GEOFENCE SPONSOR: $1000 

Send your targeted advertisement across multiple digital channels to all your customers as they enter the area surrounding the facility the day of the event. For exhibitors only. Deadline: February 11, 2025.

ATTENDEE LANYARD SPONSOR: $1000 

Limit of 1. Your logo on the lanyard with your company colors. This lanyard is given to all attendees of educational seminars and trade show. For exhibitors only. Deadline: February 11, 2025.

PHONE CHARGING STATION SPONSOR: $300 

Limit of 1. Your company name and logo on signage at Phone Charging Station located at the Concierge Area near entrance/exit of trade show floor. For exhibitors only. Deadline: February 11, 2025.

WEBSITE POP-UP AD: $500 

Get a pop-up banner ad displayed on www.gcnkaa.org for the three weeks leading up to the trade show. This is a one-time pop up for all visitors to the website. For exhibitors only. Deadline: January 28, 2025.

WINDOW DECAL SPONSOR: $250 

NEW THIS YEAR! Get your name out in front of all attendees as they enter and exit the facility for the trade show and education seminars. Ad is 24” x 30” and will be placed on up to 2 exterior doors. For exhibitors only. Deadline: February 11, 2025.

TRADE SHOW FLOOR EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR SPONSOR: $200-$700

Limit of 2. Your opportunity to sponsor and present a 20-minute presentation about your product or service to a limited crowd (up to 40 people) at a mini-seminar on the trade show floor. Includes signage and pre-event marketing. $200 for exhibitors. $700 for non-exhibitors. Deadline: January 14, 2025.

FORUM SPONSOR: $500

Limit of 3. Forum sponsor will receive logo inclusion on forum invites, signage, and pre-event marketing. Sponsor will also have the opportunity to introduce themselves to attendees as well as introduce the moderator. Primary or associate members. Deadline: January 28, 2025.

BEVERAGE SPONSOR: $500

Beverage Sponsors will receive inclusion on promotional pieces and signage at the 2024 trade show. For primary and associate members. Deadline: February 11, 2025.

EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR SPONSOR: $350.

Limit of 2. Sponsor will have the opportunity to speak prior to educational seminars and introduce the speaker. May also distribute promotional material to seminar attendees. Also includes signage and pre-event marketing. Deadline: February 11, 2025.

FOOD SPONSOR: $300

Returning to the 2025 trade show is free food from 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm. Food Sponsors will receive inclusion on promotional pieces and signage at the 2024 trade show. For primary and associate members. Deadline: February 11, 2025.

LOGO SPONSOR: $300

Due to its success, we will once again be distributing the GCNKAA Tote Bag to the first 500 attendees. Logo sponsors receive inclusion on promotional pieces and company logo on this bag. For associate members only. Deadline: January 28, 2025.

BAG SPONSOR: $500

Bag sponsors will receive inclusion on promotional pieces and your company logo on the event ‘swag bag.’ For primary members only. Deadline: January 28, 2025.