EXHIBITING INFORMATION

SCHEDULE

FREIGHT DELIVERY HOURS
Advance Shipments to the Warehouse: ($57.25 per cwt)
Monday, April 28 – Friday, May 23 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.*
*Shipments will not be accepted on weekends during this period.

Direct Shipment to the Dock: ($60.75 per cwt)
Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 6 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.*
*Please note: Delivery times are in the evening.

SET-UP HOURS
Monday, June 2 – By Appointment - Only Please call (312) 527-7902
Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7 - 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 8 - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

SHOW HOURS
Monday, June 9 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 10 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 11 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

DISMANTLING HOURS
Wednesday, June 11 - 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Return of Empties and Packing Only.

Thursday, June 12 - 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Packing Only – All bills of Lading must be turned into the freight desk by 3:00 p.m.

Friday, June 13 - 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Targeted Freight Pick Up – 8th Floor
Carriers must be checked in by 2:00 p.m. The floor will remain open until 4:00 p.m. for packing.

Monday, June 16 - 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Targeted Freight Pick Up – 7th Floor
Carriers must be checked in by 2:00 pm.

REGISTRATION

Exhibitor Registration/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. Avoid the self-registration lines at the show by registering online before the deadline.

To Register: www.merchandisemart.com

BADGES WILL NOT BE MAILED IN ADVANCE OF THE SHOW!
Register by visiting us online at the address listed above. Under the Trade Show Heading, click the link labeled "NeoCon." Click the "Registration" tab and click the "To Exhibit Register here" button. 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. Print this page out. Bring your barcoded confirmation to Exhibitor Registration, along with your business card. 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 Desk will issue temporary badges, valid only for set-up and dismantling, to contractors on a daily basis.

BOOTH EQUIPMENT & SERVICES

BASIC MARKET SUITE & EQUIPMENT
A typical booth is approximately 10' deep by 10' wide. Each booth varies with location. Back walls and sidewalls are 7’10” in Market Suites on 7 and 8. Dimensions may be requested by calling (312) 527-7902.

Each booth includes gray carpet; a 120 volt, 150 watt duplex electrical outlet; a 1'x4' fluorescent ceiling fixture; four 75-watt halogen track lights, and an 8 ½ ” x 14” sign.
NOTE: Any booth design that may block the site line of another booth must be approved in advance by Show Management.

BOOTH CLEANING
All Booths will be vacuumed prior to the show at no charge. If you require additional cleaning services, complete the Booth Order form.

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. A quote will be provided by MMPI that must be approved by the Exhibitor before the production of the custom work starts. You may contract an installer to do such work for
you, consistent with the rules regarding Exhibitor Appointed Contractors.

BOOTH EQUIPMENT
Please see above for the lighting that comes with your booth space. Please note that your booth is not equipped with any tables and chairs. See “Order Forms” for a listing of 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 May 2, 2008. No services, including freight delivery, will be provided without this information. See the Order Forms section of this manual for more information.

BOOTH EVENTS/MEETINGS
Any exhibitor planning to host a party or business meeting in their booth space must notify Show Management in advance. Parties and business meetings must be held during the posted move-in and show hours. Please note, any meeting being held on Sunday, June 10 must conclude no later than 4:00 p.m. All exhibitors must leave the floor at this time. As a reminder, all exhibitors and sales representatives must have a badge before being allowed on the show floor. Please use Booth Event/Meeting Notification Form to advise Show Management of any events you will be hosting in your booth.

BUSINESS SERVICES/ SERVICE DESK
The Exhibitor Service Desk offers business services including photocopying and faxing. The Service Desk can also respond to questions about shipping,

VENDORS AND SERVICES

AUDIO VISUAL
For audio visual rentals please reference the AV Chicago Form in the Order Form Section of this manual or contact:

AV Chicago
Contact: Jerry Bernacchi
Phone: (312) 943-9822
Email: jerry@avchicago.com
Website: http://www.avchicago.com

BOOTH STAFFING
For your temporary booth staffing needs, please refer to the Expo Temps, Inc. form.  Please refer to the Labor Section of this manual to order set-up labor for your booth.

CATERING
A number of food-service providers are located within the Mart to meet your catering requests. For a list of these providers please call (312) 527-7902.  Please be sure to acquire permission and proper insurance if you plan on serving alcoholic beverages in your booth.

COMPUTER RENTAL
Computer Rentals are available through the official NeoCon® vendor, Rentfusion.  Refer to Computer Rental Form.

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 by calling (630) 620-7720.

CORT TRADE SHOW FURNISHINGS
Additional furniture rentals are available through Cort Trade Show Furnishing.  Please visit their website at www.corttradeshow.com for additional information.

DISPLAY CASES
A variety of glass display cases are available for rent through VU Case Rental.

INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT/CUSTOM BROKERS
R.E. Rogers is the official customs broker and international freight forwarder for NeoCon® World's Trade Fair 2008.  Click here for additional information.

FLORAL
The preferred vendors for plants and floral arrangements are Northern Greenhouses or Kabloom, located on the 2nd floor of the Merchandise Mart 312/ 329-1500.

LEAD RETRIEVAL
A lead retrieval system is available from the official NeoCon® vendor, Dietze Enterprises.  Refer to Exhibitor Lead Retrieval Order Form.

PEDESTALS
To purchase pedestals for your booth set-up, please see the Easy Pedestal Form.

PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOTAPING & BROADCASTING
Photographing, videotaping, filming, or sound recording is prohibited without the prior written consent of Show Management.  Please call 312/ 527-7902 for additional Information.  Permission should also be obtained from individual exhibitors prior to the filming of their exhibit. 

Exhibitors who are interested in having professional pictures while at the show can make arrangements with Oscar Einzig Photography.

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.  Any exhibitor requiring special guard services may request such services only and with approval from Show Management. 

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

To further 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.

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

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Wireless Internet service is available through AT&T WiFi.  Please visit their website at www.attwifi.com.  Hard line, dial up telephone service is not available.

TIPPING
Show Management requests that exhibitors do not tip 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 NeoCon® World’s Trade Fair (some restriction apply). Please refer to the travel section of this manual.

WATER SERVICE
Bottled water service is available through Hinckley Springs.