Exhibiting Information

OVERVIEW OF WHAT EXHIBITORS GET

DRAYAGE
Also known as “materials handling,” drayage is the labor to receive freight during move-in, delivering it to your booth, removing empty containers, storing and returning them after the show, and loading materials for outbound shipping. Each booth is allotted a certain amount of complimentary drayage based on the size of your booth and calculated by the total weight of your shipments. Please refer to your contract for the Chicago Men’s Wear Collective for freight/drayage charges.

BOOTH EQUIPMENT
Exhibit space includes a grey carpet, a 120 volt, a 150 watt duplex electrical outlet, and a 1’x4’ fluorescent ceiling fixture. Each exhibitor receives one wastebasket and the Basic Equipment Package.

BOOTH CLEANING
MMPI ensures that all booths will be vacuumed prior to the show at no charge.

WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
Available through AT&T Wireless for a nominal daily charge, wireless Internet access is available throughout the show floor for the convenience of exhibitors.

BOOTH IDENTIFICATION SIGN
All exhibitor spaces will be identified with a clean, simple booth sign that includes gallery name, city, and booth number. As necessary, multiple signs will be available for large spaces to help attendees navigate the show floor.

Schedule

REGISTRATION

EXHIBITOR BADGES
For your convenience, there are no forms to mail or fax. Instead registration for Exhibitor Badges is done either online at the address listed below or by Self Registration Onsite. You will receive a bar coded confirmation online which you must bring to the show to receive your exhibitor badges. Exhibitor badges will only be issued on-site during move-in at Exhibitor Registration. Badges will not be mailed in advance of the show. Avoid the self-registration lines at the show by registering online before the deadline.

To Register, please visit www.chicagocollectiveonline.com

Click the "Registration" tab and click the "Register Now" link. When you have finished completing the form, click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page and your Mart Card Barcoded Confirmation page will appear. Please print this page. Bring your barcoded confirmation, along with your business card, to Exhibitor Registration. The 2-D barcode contains all your registration information. When scanned, it will immediately print your badge.

This new registration process will better serve you with shorter lines and quicker service. If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Customer Service at 800/677-6278 or 312/527-7600.

CONTRACTOR BADGES
The Exhibitor Service Desks, located on the 8th floor, will issue temporary badges, valid only for set-up and dismantling, to contractors on a daily basis.

BOOTH EQUIPMENT & SERVICES

BOOTH CLEANING
As part of our service, MMPI ensures that all booths will be vacuumed prior to the show at no charge. If you require additional cleaning services, please complete the Booth Order Form and we will gladly respond to your request.

BOOTH CUSTOMIZATION
If you would like to have MMPI customize your booth in any way that involves construction, painting, or flooring, please return the Customization of Booth Request Form. MMPI will provide a quote that must be approved by the Exhibitor before the production of the custom work starts. Alternatively, you may contract an installer to do such work for you, consistent with the rules regarding Exhibitor Appointed Contractors.

BOOTH EQUIPMENT
Please see below for the lighting that comes with your booth space. Each exhibitor also receives booth identification signage, one chair and one wastebasket and the Basic Equipment Package. Please note that your booth will not have any equipment unless you specified quantities on your contract for the Basic Equipment Package. See Order Forms for a listing of additional equipment and services available. For questions regarding these services, call (312) 527-7902. In order to more quickly facilitate your on-site requests, we ask that all exhibitors submit the Method of Payment Form by July 11, 2008.

BOOTH FLOORING
Booths and corridors are carpeted in gray. If you would like to install custom flooring, please submit the Customization of Booth Request Form.

BOOTH LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Each 10’ x 10’ space is equipped with a 1’x4’ fluorescent light fixture, and a 150 watt duplex outlet. All electrical services will be provided and installed by The Merchandise Mart. To order additional lights, please see the Booth Order Form. Questions regarding the acceptability of your electrical set-up may be directed to (312) 527-7902.

BUSINESS SERVICES/SERVICE DESK
The Exhibitor Service Desks, located on the 8th floor, offers business services, including photocopying and faxing. The Service Desk can also respond to questions about shipping, materials handling, and billing, and will be happy to assist you in placing orders for booth services or equipment.

VENDORS AND SERVICES

AUTOPOLES AND WALLCOVERING
If you are interested in renting Autopoles for display purposes and/or seemless paper for wallcovering, please contact Distinctive Display at 718/272-7273.

BOOTH STAFFING, DRESSERS & STEAMER HELP
For your temporary booth staffing needs, including dressers and steamer help, please refer to the Expo Temps, Inc. Order Form.

CATERING
A number of food-service providers conveniently located within The Merchandise Mart are prepared to meet your catering requests. Please see most-used catering contacts below. For additional providers, please call (312) 527-7902.

CUSTOM SIGNAGE
Custom signs including vinyl lettering and other special requests can be ordered from Katherine Frank Creative at www.katherinefrank.com/martsignage.htm or call Michael at (630) 620-7720. Please see the Forms section of the manual for more information.

FLORAL
The preferred vendor for floral arrangements is Kabloom, located on the 2nd floor of the Merchandise Mart. Please call (312) 329-1500 to place an order. Plants can be ordered through Northern Greenhouses at (312) 666-9177 or (800) 638-6625 or fax (312) 666-8978.

MODELS
If you are interested in hiring models or dressers for your Market Suite, we suggest the following agencies:

Elite Chicago at (312) 943-3226 Contact: Alyssa
Ford at (312) 243-9400 Contact: Nancy

PEDESTALS
To rent pedestals for your booth, please complete the form for the Art Source Group in the Forms section of this manual.

PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOTAPING & BROADCASTING
Photographing, videotaping, filming, or sound recording is prohibited without the prior written consent of Show Management.

SECURITY
Show security will be on duty 24 hours a day from move-in to move-out, but cannot and should not be counted on to provide more than a presence to inhibit theft. To help provide for the security of merchandise in your booth, we advise you to staff your booth at all times and not to leave valuables unattended. Any exhibitor requiring special guard services may request such services with the approval of Show Management.

Andy Frain Security Services
Phone: (312) 755-1701
Email: hpayne@andyfrain.com

STEAMER RENTAL
A limited amount of steamers are available on a first come first serve basis at the Exhibitor Service Desk. The rental charge is $20.00/hour

TABLE DRAPES
The Merchandise Mart does not provide draping for tables. You can make arrangements for table draping by contacting Carousel Linens at (847) 432-8182. Please see the Forms section of the manual for more information.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
For your convenience, wireless Internet service is available through AT&T WiFi for a nominal charge. Please visit their website at www.attwifi.com. Hard line dial-up telephone service is not available.

GRATUITY
All members of the MMPI staff are a team. Show Management requests that exhibitors do not offer gratuity for labor.

TRAVEL
Please contact Mart Center Travel at (800) 528-8700 to reserve the lowest available airfare and discounted rates at Chicago’s finest, most conveniently located hotels. You will receive a discount on the lowest published price on United Airlines flights, the official carrier for Chicago Collective (some restrictions apply). Please refer to the travel section of this manual.

WATER SERVICES
Bottled water services can be ordered through Hinckley Springs by call (773) 586-8600

STORAGE

EMPTY CONTAINER STORAGE
Due to City of Chicago Fire Ordinances, packing materials may not remain on the show floor while the show is open. Flammable containers must be removed from the floor.

When your containers are empty, obtain "EMPTY" labels from the Exhibitor Service Desk. Use the labels to mark your crates, boxes and containers with your company name and booth number. Leave the containers in the aisle; for your convenience, these empty labeled containers will be picked up by MMPI staff and returned to you at the end of the Show. Please remember that you will not have access to these containers during the show.