Exhibit Information
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Join us November 17-19, 2010 at the Phoenix Convention Center to source new sales leads, engage in industry discussion, hear perspectives on current issues, and network with your existing and potential new distributors and purchasing influencers. This three-day event, timed to start the prime specifying season, is the perfect place to showcase new products, hold sales meetings, and bring the full sales team for training and recognition.
The Exhibit Marketplace
Products exhibited at this show include bleachers, lockers, scoreboards athletic fixtures, classroom seating, computer furniture, preschool furniture, preschool furniture, flooring, audio-visual equipment, lab equipment, building materials, lighting, plumbing fixtures, security systems, maintenance equipment, construction materials, playground equipment and much more.
How to Reserve Exhibit Space
In order to reserve your booth space, you will need to complete an exhibitor contract form and fax to (301) 495-7386 or email it to the NSSEA Show Management.
On or before 5/14/2010 |
After 5/14/2010 |
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Member |
Non-Member |
Member |
Non-Member |
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| Exhibit Space Fees (per 10’x10’)* | $1,500 |
$2,100 |
$1,600 |
$2,300 |
*Fees must be sent with your application. Please note that a company must be an NSSEA Supplier or Service Provider Member at the time of application through November 20, 2009 to qualify for the member price.
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation or decrease of exhibit space by the Exhibitor must be in writing to Show Management at memberservices@nssea.org or fax to 301-495-7386. The fee for cancellation or decrease of exhibit space is based on a percentage of the total rental fee as follows:
10% - By August 27, 2010
50% - Aug. 28–Oct. 1, 2010
100% - After Oct. 1, 2010
The above fees will apply whether or not the space is resold. Refunds will be due and payable 30 days after the close of the show. If the Exhibitor does not occupy the exhibit space by 5:00 PM the day prior to the opening of the show, then Show Management shall have the right to use the exhibit space as it may deem in the show’s best interest with no refund of rental fee or other liability to Exhibitor.
New Exhibitor Service: Product Purchaser Focus Groups
Get inside the minds of buyers and truly understand the issues facing school purchasing officials and architects on a daily basis. By providing a platform where key purchasing influences can come together and voice their concerns and opinions in a structured environment led by an independent, professional moderator, the School Equipment Show Product Purchaser Focus Groups will help open doors at the buying level in organizations and assist with building solid, meaningful relationships between buyers and sellers.
- Gain a better understanding of brand loyalty
- Generate new ideas for improving distribution
- Assess the probable success of new product introductions
The program offers three distinct pricing options, to offer you flexibility. The deadline to reserve space is September 24, 2010. These sessions will fill up quickly, so don't delay. Click here for full details.
Questions, please contact Adrienne Dayton at 800.395.5550, ext. 1031.
What’s included with your Exhibit Fee
- A Show Program listing of your company name, booth location, and the products you will be displaying
- Listing in the Product Index in the Show Program
- Drapery booth and identification sign with your company’s name and booth number for linear booths
- Aisle carpeting
- 24-hour perimeter guard service
- Attendee pre-registration list and final post-show list
- Listing and link on the NSSEA Web site
- Admission to all educational sessions
- Admission to all NSSEA networking events (by exhibitor badge)
- Complimentary morning coffee in Exhibitor Lounge
- Continental breakfast provided on show days
- Electronic promotional materials to invite your customers to the show
- The opportunity to make hundreds of business contacts
- 2 complimentary exhibit registrations (for your booth personnel) with each 10’ x 10’ space
- A list of member dealers (for NSSEA members only)
Save Money by joining NSSEA!
You can save $600-$700 per 10' x 10' exhibit space by joining NSSEA at the same time you reserve your exhibit space. Simply check the membership box on the booth space application and include your dues payment along with your exhibit space payment. By joining NSSEA at the same time you reserve your space, you not only save $600-$700 per booth, but the $100 application processing fee is waived as well!
Space Assignment
Priority exhibit space assignment will be made after May 14, 2010, according to the NSSEA Points System, Two (2) points for each year of continuous NSSEA membership since 1996.One (1) point for each year of exhibiting at the School Equipment Show within the past nine years. One (1) point for each equivalent paid 10' x 10' booth at the preceding School Equipment Show. Companies with the most points will be assigned first, followed by companies in decreasing order of points. Companies with equal points will be assigned in booth size order and, if equal size, then by date of receipt of contract with payment. Every effort will be made to keep competitive products separated. Companies whose preferences are not available during assignment will be assigned the closest available space to preferences listed on the application. No space will be confirmed without receipt of the entire booth fee and contract.
Show management will try to accommodate exhibitor requests to be assigned near or next to each other. If all companies within the group consent to being assigned space based on the company with the fewest points, then there will be a greater probability of accommodating the request. The integrity of the priority point system cannot be compromised so that individual companies with fewer points gain the higher points of another company. Show management must receive this request in writing from all parties involved prior to the assignment date. NSSEA reserves the right to make a final determination of booth space in the best interest of the show. Exhibit space confirmations will be forwarded electronically to the contact listed on the application.
Exhibitor Services
In order to run the most professional tradeshow possible, NSSEA contracts with Exposition Management, Inc. (EMI), to help manage the tradeshow and assist exhibitors with questions and problems. Exhibitors with any questions about space assignment, their booth, freight, security, installation/dismantle, or sales meetings should contact NSSEA’s exhibit management staff:
Joe Tucker and Chris Pauley
800-395-5550, ext. 1041/1043
nssea@expomanage.net
Booth Personnel Registration
Exhibiting Companies receive two (2) complimentary registrations per paid 10’x10’ booth for use by their booth personnel only. If you have more than two booth personnel per 10’x10’, please see applicable fees below:
On or Before 9/24/10 |
After 9/24/10 |
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Member |
Non-Member |
Member |
Non-Member |
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| Two Exhibit Booth Personnel | FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
| Additional Booth Personnel | $25 |
$50 |
$50 |
$75 |
To qualify for the NSSEA member rate, your company must be an NSSEA member at the time of registration through the time of the show.