Showroom Info
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In support of your preparations for the upcoming International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™, September 12-15, 2011, we would like to advise you of the following information.
1. We are expecting very heavy truck traffic prior to the Market. You are encouraged to arrange for early shipments of your product and to make reservations for dock space/labor in advance. Please pre-order your dock labor, which will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday (first-come, first-served). Contact our Dock Office at 312.527.7559 to arrange for this service.
2. The casual furniture showrooms have access to the dock entrance and elevators on a daily basis. Hours for permanent showrooms are as follows:
- Monday through Friday – 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Dock Office closes at 4 p.m.)
- Saturday – 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Dock Office Closed)
- Sunday – Closed
3. Please have your work completed by Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Dock preference will be give to the temporary Market Suites beginning Thursday, September 8
4. Please remember that large deliveries (those requiring carts and dollies) are not permitted to floors participating in the Market during show hours, as established by the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA)
- Monday, September 12 through Friday, September 15, 2011
- Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Wednesday and 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday
5 Many showrooms have utilized building property (such as carts, dollies, chairs, tables, magazine racks etc.) and may have inadvertently retained such items. Due to our operational needs, beginning at 10 a.m. on September 5, we will canvas the floors to recover such items from your spaces and would appreciate your cooperation. In order to facilitate this, the equipment may be left in the hallway for pick up.
SHOWROOM EVENTS DURING MARKET
If you plan on hosting an event in your showroom during the September Market please review the 2011 Tenant Special Events Guidelines to view the Tenant Special Events Guidelines or contact Dace Lilo at 312-527-7065 or dlilo@mmart.com. Additionally, you can submit your showroom event for listing on the Casual Market website and in the On-Site Directory by completing the 2011 Showroom Event Submission Form.
CATERING
Artisan Cellar
312.527.5810
Wine, beer, water and specialty sandwiches (daily delivery available)
Au Bon Pain
312.419.7573
Continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, baked goods, salads and sandwiches
Behind the Scenes
773.880.8044
Lunch, dinner, cocktails, entrees, salads and sandwiches
Chopping Block
312.644.6360
Lunch, dinner, cocktails, entrees, salads and sandwiches
Foodstuffs
847.328.7710
Lunch, dinner- salads and sandwiches
Gourmet To Go
312.321.0240
Lunch Service
Holiday Inn
Mart Plaza
312.836.5000, x.5890
Full service catering for any type of meeting or event
Nick's Fishmarket Grill & Bar
312.621.0211
Full service catering
Potbelly
312.836.1007
Breakfast, lunch, dinner – sandwiches, baked goods
Jewel Events Catering
312.829.3663
Lunch, dinner, cocktails, entrees, salads and sandwiches
Quizno’s Subs
312.527.0407
Lunch - sandwiches, full service catering
Starbucks
312.661.0443
Gourmet coffees, continental breakfast, fresh-baked goods
PLANTS/FLORAL
To order plants for your Showroom, please refer to the Floral Exhibits order form under “Forms” on ExhibitorInfo.com.
To order specialty flowers, please call Kabloom at 312-329-1500.
LEAD RETRIEVAL
A lead retrieval system is available. Please refer to the Lead Retrieval order form under “Forms” on ExhibitorInfo.com.
MEETING ROOMS
If you are interested in renting an onsite meeting facility during the 2011 International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market, please contact Nora Morales, Meeting & Special Event Planner, at 312.527.7977. Space is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
RENTAL DELIVERY SERVICE
The following companies can assist you with your special needs:
Tables/chairs: Halls Rental at 847.982.9200
Flowers/Plants: Kabloom at 312.329.1500
Linens: Classic Party Rental at 708-485-8010 x8575
Party Supplies: Doolins at 312.666.8070
Ice: HomeCityIce at 773.235.9323
Refreshments: Binny’s at 312.332.0012
SECURITY
Showrooms can hire the services of a guard by contacting the official International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market Security Company:
Andy Frain Security Services
Mr. Harry Payne
761 Shoreline Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
312.755.1701 or andyfrain@ameritech.net
To provide further security of merchandise in your Showroom, we advise you to staff your Showroom at all times and not to leave valuables unattended.
SHOWROOM RENOVATIONS
A newly renovated showroom can make an impressive statement at the 2011 International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market. The Mart Service Center and Construction Services Department can help make it easy for you. The Mart Service Center can assist you directly with smaller projects and maintenance upkeep such as decorating, carpentry, painting, repairs, part ordering and electrical work. Please call the Mart Service Center at 312.527.6000.
SMOKING
Please remember that The Merchandise Mart is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the building, including showrooms, hallways and stairwells. Mart Security will be enforcing this policy so we ask that you please ask your staff and guests to step outside to a designated smoking area.
UPS/FEDERAL EXPRESS/SMALL PACKAGE SERVICES
Federal Express services are available on the second floor of The Merchandise Mart. UPS and Federal Express will deliver directly to your showroom.
