What is included with our booth?
All linear booth spaces include 8’ drape along the back of your booth and 3’ drape along the side of your booth and a Booth ID Sign.
Does our booth space include carpet or furniture?
No. Unless you have space in the Supplier Section or in the Professional Center, your booth space does not include carpet or furniture. All linear booth spaces include 8’ Back Drape, 3’ Side Drape and
Booth ID Sign.
Are exhibitors required to have carpet in their booth space?
Yes, carpet or other approved flooring is required. Exhibitors may order carpet through Metropolitan Exposition Services or they can bring their own carpet or flooring as long as it covers the entire floor space of their booth. If an exhibitor requires labor to lay their own carpet or floor covering, they should contact Metropolitan Exposition Services for an estimate.
Is electric included in our booth?
No, electrical service is provided through the Los Angeles Convention Center. An electric order form is included in the Setup Manual.
Are discounts available for show services (carpet, furniture, electric, etc.)
Most of the vendors provide a substantial discounted rate on their services provided you submit your order forms to them by a specific date. The deadline dates listed on all order forms refers to the date the discounted rates expire. All services are available after the deadline dates and on site but at a higher cost.
Are there height restrictions for our booth display?
Linear booth spaces: The back section cannot exceed eight (8) feet and any sidewall in the front half of the booth may not be higher than four (4) feet.
Island booth spaces: Island booths (those with aisles on all sides) have a maximum exhibit height of 30 feet. However, exhibits, booths, signs, partitions and display properties exceeding 12 feet in height, or platforms more than 30” above the floor require a building permit.
Is there a cost for Exhibitor Badges and is there a limit to the number of badges I can order?
No, there is no cost for exhibitor badges and there is no limit. However, no more than three representatives of the exhibitor may work per 100 sq. ft. of rented space at any one time.
When is Exhibitor Set Up and Move Out?
Exhibitor Set Up is Thursday, Nov. 6th from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Exhibitor Move Out is Sunday, Nov. 9th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and Monday, Nov. 10th from 8:00am to 11:00am.
When and where do I ship my show materials?
You can either send your freight to the advance shipping warehouse or directly to the convention center. Please refer to the On Line Exhibitor Manual for shipping and material handling rates and how to address your shipments.
Advance Shipments to the Warehouse: Freight may
start to arrive at the advanced warehouse on October 9, 2008 but no later
than 4:00pm on October 29, 2008. If you ship to the warehouse your freight
will be delivered to your booth at the convention center by Thursday morning,
Nov. 6th. Material handling fees are higher if shipped to warehouse.
Direct Shipping to the Convention Center: Direct shipments to the LACC can arrive on Thursday, Nov. 6th from 8:00am – 5:00pm. Shipments delivered directly to the convention center will be delivered to your booth as they are received.
Do I need to use a specific shipping company?
Exhibitors are welcome to use any carrier they choose. However, QW Express is the preferred shipper for the West Coast Franchise Expo. Ground Shipping is also available through Roadway Express.
Can I set up my own booth or do I have to hire labor?
Exhibitors can install and/or dismantle their own display providing the total time for installation does not take any more than thirty (30) minutes for one person to complete without the use of tools.
Can I bring in my own material?
One person, in one trip, may hand carry items onto show floor. Exhibitors may move a “pop-up” display, equal or less than 10’ in length, if capable of being carried by hand, or a 2 wheel baggage cart, by one full-time employee of the exhibiting company
Is there security on the show floor?
Show security guards will be on duty 24 hours a day from move in to move out. However, show security should not be relied upon to provide more than a presence to inhibit theft. Show Management, its agents, vendors and the convention center do not offer nor accept responsibility for exhibitors’ property. As an additional safeguard, exhibitors may hire security service to provide exclusive security for their booth. Check with your insurance provider for information on an inexpensive Show Exhibiting Insurance Rider.
Are there exhibitor events planned during the weekend?
Exhibitor Breakfast*: Continental breakfast is available to all exhibitors each show morning from 8:30am to 9:30am in the Supplier Section of the Show Floor
Exhibitor Party*: All Exhibitors are invited to join us at a private cocktail reception on Saturday evening from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at J Restaurant & Lounge
*Invitations for both events will be sent to all Exhibitors
Which items in the Exhibitor Manual apply to all exhibitors?
Badges (Exhibitor Badges for Booth Personnel)
Booth Design
Booth Identification Sign
Booth Set Up Procedures & Regulations
Carpeting
Conference Program/Registration
Decorator Services / General Contractor
Dismantling Procedures
Due Dates
Exhibitor Breakfast
Exhibitor Lounge
Fire Regulations
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First Aid
Guest Passes
Material Handling / Drayage
Press Office
Promotional Opportunities
Rules & Regulations For Exhibiting Booth Personnel
Security
Set-Up Procedures
Shipping
Show Colors
Show Directory
Show Office
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What are some other items that apply to most exhibitors?
Air Travel / Car Rental
Electric
Furniture
Hotels
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Internet
Lead Retrieval
Labor / Exhibitor Appointed Contractors
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Will the Exhibitor Manual also be mailed?
No. A hard copy of the Exhibitor Manual will not be mailed. The Exhibitor Manual is available on-line only.
If you have additional questions, please contact Cheryl Giordano at cgiordano@mfvexpo.com or 201-881-1612.
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