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TRADERS MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

2025 Information

November 5-7, 2025

Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City, MO

About Traders Market

Traders Market is the intersection of industry experts and emerging professionals in the forest products industry. With unparalleled opportunities to connect with leading buyers and suppliers, there is no other event like Traders Market! This years 2025 Traders Market takes place November 5-7 in Kansas City, MO!

NAWLA is excited to welcome all of you back this fall to Kansas City, MO. Find out more about this year’s exhibitions, education sessions, and networking opportunities for you to grow your connections within the industry — no other lumber tradeshow provides this under one roof.

Sign Up for a Traders Market Sponsorship

Sponsor Opportunities

Custom Sponsorship

Custom sponsorship opportunities are available upon request.

Please contact Jim Conlon, Sales Director, at 312-673-4865 or via email at jconlon@nawla.org to talk about options of how you can make a unique impact at the 2025 Traders Market.

Private Meeting Rooms

Standard Package – $6,000

  • (1) six-foot standard table
  • (6) standard chairs
  • Company logo featured on meeting room door

Premium Package – $8,000

  • (1) conference table
  • (6) pro executive black vinyl swivel chairs
  • Company logo featured on meeting room door
Diamond Sponsorship ($17,500)

Benefits Include:

  • Recognition on signage, NAWLA website, and the NAWLA mobile app
  • Sponsor Recognition at your booth
  • Sponsor ribbons for company personnel
  • Traders Market registration badges (3)

Select One:    

Mobile App — Sold Out

Provide attendees with any-time access to event information by sponsoring the Traders Market mobile app. Includes sponsored splash page graphic and banner graphic within mobile app.

Wednesday Welcome Party

Welcome attendees as we open Traders Market with your branding throughout our reception space.

Thursday Networking Reception

Create an opportunity for attendees to network with exhibitors and NAWLA members while enjoying food and beverage at the Thursday evening reception on the tradeshow floor.

Platinum Sponsorship ($15,000)

Benefits Include:

  • Recognition on signage, NAWLA website, and the NAWLA mobile app
  • Sponsor Recognition at your booth
  • Sponsor ribbons for company personnel
  • Traders Market registration badges (2)

Select One:

Badge Lanyards — Sold Out

Place your company’s name or logo on the lanyard that attendees receive and wear at Traders Market.

Thursday Lunch Sponsor 

As the exclusive Lunch Sponsor, your brand will be front and center during one of the highest-traffic times of the day. This midday meal draws a captive audience of attendees, providing the perfect platform for brand visibility, relationship-building, and meaningful engagement.

Sponsorship Includes:

  • Recognition in event signage and digital agenda
  • Branded napkins or table signage (provided by sponsor)
  • Dedicated sponsor recognition in pre-event promotions and onsite materials

Exhibit Hall Escalator Clings & Runners 

Showcase your branding with the main escalators that lead into the entrance to the exhibit hall!

Conference Registration Bags

Each attendee receives a conference bag with your company’s logo and the NAWLA logo when they check in at registration.

Friday Exhibit Brunch

Sponsor a Mimosa or Bloody Mary Bar on the exhibit hall floor. Recognition in pre-show promotions and onsite signage.

Hotel Key Cards

Place your company’s logo and message in all attendees’ hands upon check-in at both NAWLA host hotel(s).

Open Bar Sponsorship

Host an open bar near your booth on Thursday during show hours for the opening evening reception.

Gold Sponsorship ($12,500)

Benefits Include:

  • Recognition on signage, NAWLA website, and the NAWLA mobile app
  • Sponsor Recognition at your booth
  • Sponsor ribbons for company personnel
  • Traders Market registration badges (1)

Select One:      

Bar Tasting

Attract traffic to your booth by featuring a bar tasting for attendees. Can be sponsored by multiple companies for attendees to navigate between stations throughout the show floor.

Directional Footprints

Lead attendees to your booth with large footprints featuring your customized artwork that start at the entrance to the tradeshow floor.

Thursday Morning Sponsor

Showcase your branding at our morning breakfast, opening remarks and education session before the show floor opens on Thursday!

Sponsorship Includes:

  • Branded signage
  • Verbal Recognition during opening remarks
  • Optional: Sponsor may provide 1-2 minute video or host a 2 minute live introduction on stage

Headshot Lounge Sponsor

Sponsoring the Headshot Lounge gives your company high-impact, long-lasting visibility. Attendees will line up to receive complimentary, high-quality professional headshots—an in-demand perk at any event. Your brand will be prominently featured throughout the lounge, creating a natural space for interaction, visibility, and goodwill.

Sponsorship Includes:

  • Watermark branding on headshot lounge photo site
  • Presented near booth or in high traffic area on the floor.
  • Sponsor can have (1) staff member in this area to network with attendees or provide any collateral
Silver Sponsorship ($9,500)

Benefits Include:

  • Recognition on signage, NAWLA website, and the NAWLA mobile app
  • Sponsor Recognition at your booth
  • Sponsor ribbons for company personnel

Select One:

Portable Charging Units

Your company brand or logo will be featured on portable power banks that will be available for attendees to grab and carry around the event as they network and attend sessions

New! Digital Wayfinders

Brand our digital touch screen monitors for attendees to navigate the show floor and our schedule during Traders Market. These will be placed strategically throughout NAWLA’s event space and wrapped with your branding.

Morning or Afternoon Break Sponsor (One Thursday Morning Break and One Thursday Afternoon Break)

Be the brand that brings attendees a moment of energy and connection. As the exclusive sponsor of a morning or afternoon refreshment break on the trade show floor, your company will be front and center as guests grab coffee, snacks, and a quick recharge between sessions or meetings.

Sponsorship Includes:

  • Branded signage near snack areas          
Bronze Sponsorship ($5,000)

Benefits Include:

  • Recognition on signage, NAWLA website, and the NAWLA mobile app

Select One:

Exhibit Hall Banner Hang

Place your brand and message high in the air. Your 4’ x 8’ banner will be displayed in a high impact area within the exhibit hall showcasing your brand and directing traffic to your booth.

Digital Monitor

Make your mark by displaying your company’s branded message on a monitor placed in a high traffic area.

Bar Coasters

Feature your company logo or artwork on the coasters at the bar, hosted at one of the NAWLA hotels after the tradeshow has closed for the day.

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