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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 or Bead Expo Phoenix 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 here for the forms to purchase extras for Bead Expo Portland. Click here for the forms to purchase extras for Bead Expo Phoenix Back to Top When is the show / What are the show hours? Bead Expo Portland is Thursday through Sunday, March 27 - 30, 2008. Bead Expo Phoenix is Friday through Sunday, May 2 - 4, 2008. HOURS FOR PORTLAND Friday, May 2, 2008 - Noon - 7 pm Saturday, May 3, 2008 - 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, May 4, 2008 - 11 am - 5 pm HOURS FOR PHOENIX 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? Bead Expo Portland is at 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. Bead Expo Phoenix is at the Phoenix Convention Center is located at 100 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. You can contact them at 602-262-6225. View our travel page for Door-to-door directions. Back to Top Where can I park? Bead Expo Portland: 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. Bead Expo Phoenix:Check Back for more information Back to Top When is Move In/Setup? Portland: 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) Phoenix: Thursday, May 1, 2008: 3 pm - 9 pm (vendor check in until 7 pm) Friday, May 2, 2008: 7:30 am - 11:30 am 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: Portland: Sunday, March 30, 2008: 5 pm - 8 pm Phoenix: Sunday, May 4, 2008: 5 pm - 9 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: Portland vendor check-in location: outside the bazaar entrance Phoenix vendor check-in location: TBA 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 for Portland or a form for Phoenix and send it back to us. Contact John Iannucci with specific questions. Back to Top Who is the decorator? Portland: DWA Trade Show & Exposition Services 3720 NW Yeon Avenue Portland, Oregon 97210 Phone: 503-228-6800 Fax: 503-228-6808 Phoenix: TBA 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 the order form for Bead Expo Portland or fill out the order form for Bead Expo Phoenix and submit with payment directly to the center. Back to Top Does the Hall receive wireless/phone service? We are checking with the facilities and will post as soon as the information becomes available. Back to Top Where/when do I ship my freight? The shipping address and times will be posted when available from the decorators/facilities. Back to Top What is the sales tax? There is no sales tax in Oregon! Phoenix does have a 6.3% sales tax Back to Top Is there a hotel room block? We have hotel room blocks for both Bead Expo Portland and Bead Expo Phoenix. Please view the hotel page for Portland or the hotel page for Phoenix for further informaiton. 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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