EXHIBITING INFORMATION
SCHEDULE- For 7th & 8th Floors Temporary Move-in
| FREIGHT DELIVERY HOURS | |
| Advance Shipments to the Warehouse: ($68.00 per cwt) | |
| Monday, April 30 – Friday, May 25 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.* |
| * Shipments will not be accepted on weekends during this period. | |
| Direct Shipment to the Dock: ($72.40 per cwt) | |
| Monday, June 4 – Friday, June 8 | 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.* |
| * Please note: Delivery times are in the evening. | |
| SET-UP HOURS | |
| Monday, June 4 – By Appointment Only Tuesday, June 5 – Saturday, June 9 Sunday, June 10 |
Please call (312) 527-7078 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| SHOW HOURS | |
| Monday, June 11 Tuesday, June 12 Wednesday, June 13 |
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| DISMANTLING HOURS | |
| Wednesday, June 13 Return of Empties and Packing Only. Thursday, June 14 |
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 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 15 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 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 28 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 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: http://www.martreg.com/reg/eneocon/eneocon.cfm
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. Please print this page. 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 for contractors on 7th & 8th floors. Valid only for set-up and dismantling, to contractors on a daily basis.
BOOTH EQUIPMENT & SERVICES- For 7th & 8th Floors
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) 527-7078.
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 1/2 " 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) 527-7078.
In order to more quickly facilitate your on-site requests, all exhibitors must submit the Method of Payment form by May 4, 2012. 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, materials handling, and billing, and assist you in placing orders for booth services or equipment.
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. This cost will be billed at the show at the posted rates as stated in this manual.
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 Bernachi
Phone: (630) 943-9822
Email: jerry@avchicago.com
Website: 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) 527-7078. Please be sure to acquire permission and proper insurance if you plan on serving alcoholic beverages in your booth.
COMPUTER RENTAL, VIDEO WALL, AND LARGE DISPLAYS
Computer Rentals, Video Walls and other large displays are available through the official NeoCon® vendor, Rentfusion. Refer to Computer Video Display 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. Access the Custom Signage Form.
CORT TRADE SHOW FURNISHINGS
Additional furniture rentals are available through Cort Trade Show Furnishing. Please visit their website at http://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® 2012. 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, Expo Data Capture. Refer to Exhibitor Lead Retrieval Order Form.
MODULAR BOOTH DISPLAYS
Nimlok offers several alternatives to portable and modular tradeshow display/exhibit systems. For more information refer to their form in this manual.
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. Please call (312) 527-7078 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 Classic Party Rental at (708) 485-8010 or see the Order Forms section of the manual for more information.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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) 643-6074 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®(some restriction apply). Please refer to the travel section of this manual.
WATER SERVICE
Bottled water service is available through Hinckley Springs.
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
Available through Boingo Wireless for a daily charge, wireless Internet access is available throughout the show floor for the convenience of exhibitors.
