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Exhibitor Information
BOOTH RESERVATION:
Booth selection is on a first come, first served basis with exhibitors who sponsor the show receiving preferred selection.
Map of Showspace
Booth Assignments
All exhibitors will be asked to give a business description, during the registration process, to be included in the Buyer's Guide. Please email any changes or updates directly to Chad Ziegler. Once registered, exhibitors will receive an information kit with event space details.
Exhibitor Kit
SET UP: 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the day of the event.
RULES: No freestanding displays will be allowed. Tabletop displays cannot exceed 5 feet above the top of the table. NO tables will be assigned unless vendor has paid charges in advance. NO frying or open flames permitted.
CANCELLATIONS: If a written cancellation request is received prior to 3/12/2012, half (50%) of the reservation fee will be refunded.
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Section Suppliers Night Meetings must be limited to tabletop displays.
1. A tabletop is standard four-, six-, or eight-foot tables, draping optional. Pipe and drape booths are optional.
2. The exhibit consists of all tables arranged side-by-side in rows with suitable aisles between the rows as needed for traffic flow.
3. Permitted at table top displays:
a. Educational sales literature
b. Samples of ingredients, additives, or food products;
c. Sales premiums, souvenirs, handouts, etc.; and
d. Instruments and/or equipment (if they can be self-supporting and set on the
table).
4. Prohibited at table top displays:
a. Free-standing floor displays;
b. Table top displays that exceed five feet above the table (this allows
exhibitors use of Downing-type displays); and
c. Solicitation, interviews, distribution of literature, etc. outside the confines
of the exhibitor's individual tabletop area.
5. Only Section-provided exhibitor standard identifications signs are allowed.
6. Company may contract for a maximum of three “linked” booths, $25 charge each booth.
7. By completion of the Suppliers' Night space allocation form, the exhibitor agrees
to conform to the rules of the exhibition.
The IFT, Regional Sections and its agents and employees assume no risk, and by the
acceptance of this agreement the exhibitor expressly releases them of and from any and
all liability for damage, injury or loss to any person or goods, from any cause whatsoever.
QUESTIONS: Chad Zeigler G&K Sales 1-800-336-1333 email us at stlsuppliersnight@gmail.com
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Location Information
We have moved locations this year to the beautiful Renaissance Hotel in downtown St. Louis! We hope you will take advantage of our proximity to the many downtown restaurants to reconnect with colleagues over a delicious meal. We have reserved a block of rooms at the Renaissance for your convenience. These hotel rooms will only be available at this rate for a limited time! The deadline for reservations is: March 22, 2012
Reserved Hotel Rooms
Parking Information
Downtown Trolley Map
Map of Downtown St. Louis
Restaurants Within Walking Distance
Sponsorship Information
Bronze ($100.00): 1/4 page color advertisement in Buyer’s Guide, booth location selection.
Silver ($250.00): 1/3 page color advertisement in online Buyer's Guide, booth location selection.
Gold ($500.00): 1/2 page color advertisement in online Buyer's Guide, booth location selection.
Platinum ($750.00): Full page color advertisement in online Buyer's Guide, booth location selection.
General Sponsorship ($300): There are three general sponsorships available which include a sign at one of the three food stations with your company logo.
Advertising deadline: March 12, 2012
Email ad files to: stlsuppliersnight@gmail.com
Accepted File Types –.pdf, .indd, ..psd, eps, .jpg, .pub
Resolution- 300 dpi or higher
4-color Process Ad Files must be CMYK (color model)
The Institute of Food Technologists, St. Louis Section is a non for profit organization. Tax ID information is available upon request.
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