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august 26-28 charlotte convention center CHARLOTTE EXHIBITOR KIT WWW.SOUTHERNWOMENSSHOW.COM Southern Women’s Show Charlotte page 2 WELCOME Dear 2016 Exhibitor, We are delighted to welcome you to the 2016 Southern Women’s Show in Charlotte! We are excited about the plans for this year’s show and are thrilled about our exciting new home at the Charlotte Convention Center in Uptown Charlotte. We want to make sure that you and your business are fully prepared and highly successful. Included in this kit is everything you need to prepare for the show, including general show information and Rules & Regulations. Also included are helpful tips to maximize your participation and boost your results at the show. You will be competing with other exhibitors for the attention of the same show guests, so it is very important for you to stand out and get the exposure you deserve. You’ve made the right choice to exhibit and we want to ensure that you capitalize on your participation and generate the best return on investment by standing out in the crowd! Please take the time to review these materials and be in touch if you have any questions or concerns. Let us know how we can help you succeed! Tish Atkins Executive Show Manager Shanna Stewart Assistant Show Manager Geneva Greene Assistant Show Manager P.O. Box 36859 Charlotte, NC 28236 | T 704.376.6594 800.849.0248 | F 704.376.6345 | www.SouthernShows.com | A Southern Shows Inc. Production Southern Women’s Show Charlotte page 3 GENERAL INFORMATION SHOW DATES SHOW CONTACTS August 26-28, 2016 Tish Atkins, Executive Show Manager 704.494.7540 800.849.0248 x110 SHOW LOCATION [email protected] Charlotte Convention Center Shanna Stewart, Assistant Show Manager 501 South College Street 704.376.3425 800.849.0248 x106 Charlotte, NC 28202 [email protected] SHOW DAYS & HOURS Geneva Greene, Assistant Show Manager Friday, August 26: 10am – 8pm 704.494.7549 800.849.0248 x121 Saturday, August 27: 10am – 7pm [email protected] Sunday, August 28: 10am – 5pm 1. MOVE–IN: Wednesday, August 24: 3pm – 7pm Thursday, August 25: 9am -7pm PUBLIC SHOW ADMISSION Adults $12 at the Door 2. MOVE–OUT: Youth (6-12) $5 Sunday, August 28: 5pm – 10pm Under 6 FREE with Paying Adult Move out or dismantling is prohibited prior to 5pm on Sunday. EXHIBIT SPACE RATES 3. EXHIBITOR CREDENTIALS: $10 per square foot 100 square feet of exhibit space – 8 badges and 10’ x 10’ = $1000 5 complimentary tickets 10’ x 20’ = $2000 200 square feet of exhibit space – 12 badges and Exhibits 300 continuous sq. ft. or larger = 5% discount 10 complimentary tickets Corner space $100 extra not to exceed $200 300 or more square feet of exhibit space – 14 badges (with Floor covering is required for all exhibits (not provided). 2 extra badges for every additional 100 square feet) and All unfinished tables are to be draped to the floor. 5 complimentary tickets for each 100 square feet SPACE RENTAL INCLUDES 4. RULES FOR BADGE USE: • 8’ high draped backdrop Exhibitor badges may be picked up at the show office. • 3’ high draped booth dividers Each badge gains admission for one exhibitor. • Standard sign (7” x 44”) All exhibit personnel MUST wear a badge while on the • General exhibit hall security show floor. • Listing in official show program and on official show website When leaving the show, exhibit personnel may return badges • Badges for staff to the show office for safe keeping to be used again that day • Discounted admission tickets or another day. Lost badges will not be replaced. Additional badges must EXHIBITOR DOCUMENTS ONLINE be purchased for $10. Badges may only be worn by individ- The following documents are available online at uals working in an exhibit. www.SouthernWomensShow.com • Exhibitor Kit 5. EXHIBITOR GUEST TICKETS: • Decorator forms Boost traffic to your exhibit space! Take advantage of the opportunity to promote your participation by distributing • Forms for electrical, telephone, internet and other utilities guest tickets to your existing customers, prospects, friends • Information for creating your exhibitor website and employees. Each exhibitor receives 5 complimentary • Show program advertising information admission tickets and additional tickets can be purchased at • Show floorplan a discounted exhibitor rate. P.O. Box 36859 Charlotte, NC 28236 | T 704.376.6594 800.849.0248 | F 704.376.6345 | www.SouthernShows.com | A Southern Shows Inc. Production Southern Women’s Show Charlotte page 4 Exhibitor guest tickets are available for $5 each. 14. CARPET/DRAPE COLORS: Tickets admit one person, one time only. Teal Carpet, Black Drape TICKETS ARE NOT TO BE SOLD. 15. TAXES: 6. SECURITY: All exhibitors making sales at the show are required to have General security and door guards are provided in the exhibit a NC Retail Sales License and pay a North Carolina and areas from the beginning of Move-In to the completion of Mecklenburg County combined rate of 7.25%. Do not apply Move-Out. if you have an active number. If you do not have a North Carolina Sales and Use license, 7. AISLE SPACE: you will need to need to obtain one. To obtain a North Aisle space may not be used for exhibit purposes or for gen- Carolina Sales and Use Tax number, please visit the eral solicitation of business. North Carolina Department of Revenue web site at http://www.dornc.com/business/index.html. 8. FIREPROOFING: • The necessary form to complete is the NC-BR. This All exhibits must conform to the Fire Marshal’s regulations. form can be completed either by registering on-line or Exhibit equipment must be flameproof and flammable liquids completing the web fill-in version of the form. and gases are subject to special regulations. • Most applicants registering electronically will receive Food that produces grease laden vapors or cooking grease their account number instantly. must be approved by the Fire Marshal in advance. • Answers regarding questions about the Sales and Use Tax License can also be found at the North Carolina Any exhibitor cooking at the show must have a fire extin- Department of Revenue web site: guisher in their exhibit space. http://www.dornc.com/faq/sales.html 9. NOT ALLOWED: • Once NC Retail Sales License is obtained please com- Helium balloons, popcorn, stickers, enclosed exhibits or tent plete the Required Sales and Use License Number form. coverings larger than 8’ x 8’ area, straw, combustible mate- 16. ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONS: rials. WSOC-TV 10. VEHICLES: Time Warner Cable Any vehicle in the exhibit hall must conform with fire regula- WLNK-FM tions. WKQC-FM Battery cables must be disconnected. Gas tanks must be WNKS-FM taped shut or have a lockable gas cap, and must contain no WQNC-FM more than a quarter tank of fuel. WPZS-FM Exhibitors must work with Show Management to coordinate WGSP-FM Move-In and Move-Out. Exhibitors are responsible for all WRCM-FM spotting fees levied by the show decorator. WBTV 11. ACCOMODATIONS: The Charlotte Observer Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott 201 South McDowell Street Charlotte, NC 28204 888.608.7502 12. PARKING: Parking Lots and Rates are inlcuded in this kit. 13. FOOD SERVICE: Food Court and Concession Stands are located in Hall A. P.O. Box 36859 Charlotte, NC 28236 | T 704.376.6594 800.849.0248 | F 704.376.6345 | www.SouthernShows.com | A Southern Shows Inc. Production Southern Women’s Show Charlotte page 5 DIRECTIONS TO THE CHARLOTTE CONVENTION CENTER 501 South College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 704.339.6000 FROM I-85 FROM I-77 Driving south, take Brookshire Freeway (Highway 16 Driving north, take the 1-277 loop (John Belk Freeway), Exit South), Exit 36. Merge right onto the I-277 loop (John Belk 9B. Take College Street, Exit 1E. The Charlotte Convention Freeway). Take Stonewall Street, Exit 1E. Turn left on Center will be on your right after you cross Stonewall Street. Stonewall Street and proceed 3 blocks. The Charlotte Driving south, take the 1-277 loop (John Belk Freeway), Convention Center will be on your right after you cross Exit 9. Take College Street, Exit 1E. The Charlotte Convention Brevard Street. Center will be on your right after you cross Stonewall Street. Driving north, take Little Rock Road, Exit 32. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp. Turn right at the first traffic light. FROM HIGHWAY 74 Turn left at the 2nd traffic light onto Wilkinson Boulevard Driving west: Follow Independence Boulevard (Hwy 74 West) (Hwy 74 East). Follow Wilkinson Boulevard as it becomes and merge left onto the I-277 loop (John Belk Freeway). Take the I-277 loop (John Belk Freeway). Take College Street, Stonewall Street, Exit 1E. Turn left onto Stonewall Street and Exit 1E. The Charlotte Convention Center will be on your proceed 3 blocks. The Charlotte Convention Center will be on right after you cross Stonewall Street. your right after you cross Brevard Street. Driving east: Follow Wilkinson Boulevard (Hwy 74 East) as it becomes the I-277 loop (John Belk Freeway). Take College Street, Exit 1E. The Charlotte Convention Center will be on your right after you cross Stonewall Street. ENTRANCES There are two entrances to the Charlotte Convention Center, one is located on College Street, and a second on East Martin Luther King Jr, Blvd. The NASCAR Hall of Fame parking deck, located on South Brevard Street is also connected to the Charlotte Convention Center via a convenient over-street walkway. P.O. Box 36859 Charlotte, NC 28236 | T 704.376.6594 800.849.0248 | F 704.376.6345 | www.SouthernShows.com | A Southern Shows Inc. Production Southern Women’s Show Charlotte page 6 P.O.