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Design, Create, Shop, Learn, Be Inspired!
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Exhibitor Frequently Asked Questions |
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How do I become an Exhibitor? What is the difference between a booth and an artisan table? How big is a booth/artisan table? What comes with a booth/artisan table? What doesn't come with a booth? When is the show / What are the show hours? Where is the convention center located? Where can I park? When is move in/setup? Move out information Vendor Check In Information How do I advertise in the show program? Who is the decorator? How do I order tables? How do I order electricity? Does the Hall receive wireless/phone service? Where/when do I ship my freight? What is the sales tax? Is there a hotel room block? How can I get information on obtaining a visa for travel to the U.S.? How do I become an Exhibitor? To become an exhibitor at Bead Expo Portland you must download, complete and submit a booth contract via fax to 610-232-5750 or postal mail to 300 Chesterfield Parkway Suite 100, Malvern PA 19355. Download a 2008 Contract. Contact John Iannucci with any questions. Back to Top What is the difference between a booth and an artisan table? An artisan table is for those who have hand made at least 75% of their product. Artisan tables must be staffed by the maker of the products sold. They are furnished with one 8' draped table, a chair and a wastebasket. All products must be sold off of the table. A booth is a 10'x10' space that may be configured to the desires of the Exhibitor. They are furnished with one 8' draped table, a chair and a wastebasket although more items may be brought or purchased by the Exhibitor. Back to Top How big is a booth/artisan table? One booth is a 10'x10' space that comes with one 8' draped table (although more tables can be purchased or bruin from home.) An artisan table is one 8' draped table with 3' of body space behind it to sit, stand, vend, store boxes etc but NOT SELL. All selling must be done from the table provided. Back to Top What comes with a booth / artisan table? Our booths come with one(1) 8' draped table, one chair, and a wastebasket. Wastebaskets can be emptied in the large blue container at the end of the night or Porter Services can be purchased. Artisan tables consist of one(1) 8' draped table, one chair and a wastebasket. Back to Top What doesn't come with a booth? You must purchase your own Carpeting, Electricity, Telephone, Internet and extra furniture. Click on the highlighted text above to download order forms. Back to Top When is the show / What are the show hours? Bead Expo Portland is Thursday through Sunday, March 27 - 30, 2008. HOURS Thursday, March 27, 2008 Wholesale/Preview Night, 5 - 9 pm Friday, March 28, 2008 - Noon - 7 pm Saturday, March 29, 2008 - 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, March 30, 2008 - 11 am - 5 pm Back to Top Where is the convention center located? The Oregon Convention Center is located at 777 NE ML King, Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97232. You can contact them toll free at 1-800-791-2250. View our travel page for Door-to-door directions. Back to Top Where can I park? A limited number of parking spaces have been reserved for vendors, located only a few steps from the loading dock, in & out privileges, $7/per space/per day. (Convention Center parking is $8/day, NO in & out privileges.) Purchase parking passes at Vendor Check-In. Back to Top When is Move In/Setup? Move in is: Wednesday, March 26, 2008: 5 pm - 9 pm (vendor check in until 7 pm) Thursday, March 27, 2008: 9 am - 4:30 pm (vendor check in until 2 pm) You will most likely not have access to the facility prior to these posted hours. Should you arrive early, you may need to wait before granted access to the facility. Back to Top Move out information: Move out is: Sunday, March 30, 2008: 5 - 8 pm Booths are to remain open and staffed at all times. Any violations will result in a penalty fee and incur risk of losing booth space and/or position at any or all future events. Back to Top Vendor Check In Information: Vendor check-in location: outside the bazaar entrance You will receive your welcome letter, badges, and any other pertinent information. Back to Top How do I advertise in the show program? Please download and complete an Advertising Opportunities form and send it back to us. Contact John Iannucci with specific questions. Back to Top Who is the decorator? DWA Trade Show & Exposition Services 3720 NW Yeon Avenue Portland, Oregon 97210 Phone: 503-228-6800 Fax: 503-228-6808 Back to Top How do I order tables? Tables must be ordered through the decorator. Download a form, complete and submit with payment. You may bring your own tables and furniture. Back to Top How do I order electricity? Electricity is contracted through the Convention Center. Please fill out their order form and submit with payment. Back to Top Does the Hall receive wireless/phone service? We are checking with the convention center and will post an answer as the information is made available. Back to Top Where/when do I ship my freight? Download a Freight & Shipping Form Last day for shipments to arrive at the warehouse without surcharge is March 24, 2008 Advanced Shipping Address: Bead Expo Portland YOUR COMPANY NAME YOUR BOOTH NUMBER C/O DWA Trade Show & Exposition Services 3720 NW Yeon Portland, Oregon 97210 First day for shipments to arrive at the exhibit site is March 26, 2008 Direct to Expo Hall: Bead Expo Portland YOUR COMPANY NAME YOUR BOOTH NUMBER C/O DWA Trade Show & Exposition Services Oregon Convention Center 777 NE ML King, Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97232 Back to Top What is the sales tax? There is no sales tax in Oregon! Back to Top Is there a hotel room block? Red Lion Hotel 1021 NE Grand Ave Portland, OR 97232 Phone: (503) 235-2100 Rates: $99.00 night plus lodging tax, one king or 2 queen beds. Group rates apply up to three days prior to our start date, subject to availability Back to Top How can I get information on obtaining a visa for travel to the U.S.? You can apply for a visa by visiting http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov Back to Top |
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