Industry Partners
Industry Partners
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The Heart of America Association serves more than 250 school districts across the Kansas–Missouri region, delivering essential support for Child Nutrition programs and fostering valuable networking opportunities. This important work is made possible through the generous support of our industry partners, and we are deeply grateful for your continued participation and commitment to our organization.
Industry Partner Membership
Industry membership with the Heart of America Association (HOA) is complimentary.
Once enrolled, members remain on the HOA distribution list indefinitely—no need to renew or resubscribe.
Sign up here to join HOA and receive industry partner communications.
Industry Partner Sponsorship
A variety of affordable sponsorship opportunities are available annually to Vendor Expo exhibitors (see sample offerings here).
Sponsors receive recognition across all printed and digital event materials, as well as on the HOA website.
For additional information, please contact info@heartofamericak12.org.
Local Meetings
Industry partners in the Kansas City area are invited to attend any of our three annual lunch-and-learn meetings (see calendar for schedule).
Each meeting is coordinated by a district host, who selects the program, and an industry host, who provides the venue and lunch.
To express interest in hosting, please contact info@heartofamericak12.org
February | Kansas City
HOA partners with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) to host a two-day event featuring:
An evening networking social
Educational training sessions
A large vendor show and commodities expo
The event consistently attracts more than 250 attendees from across the region.
Industry partners are encouraged to exhibit and participate in networking events.
Sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Vendor registration opens annually in September.
Booth fees are competitively priced, and the event is strategically scheduled to align with bid-planning cycles.
Sign up here to receive event updates and the vendor registration packet.
If you have additional questions regarding this annual event, please contact info@heartofamericak12.org.
*Commodity processors in Missouri are required to exhibit at this show.
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