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Frequently Asked Questions: Exhibitor

General

When is the show?

Wednesday, February 5th

Seminars
Expo
Registration

9:00 am – 3:00 pm
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday, February 6th

Seminars
Expo
Registration

9:00 am – 3:00 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, February 7th

Seminars
Expo
Registration

9:00 am – 3:00 pm
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Who is eligible to exhibit?
Growers, manufacturers or service companies involved in producing or marketing equipment, products, and/or services for the horticulture industry are eligible to exhibit at New England Grows.

How do I become an exhibitor?
It’s easy! Just click here to begin the process.

Can you give me an idea of what the tradeshow floor looks like?
Yes. This page offers several vantage points of our tradeshow floor and other areas of the show.

What is the cost of a booth?
$1595 per 10’ x 10’ booth/$1395 for 6 or more booths

What does a booth include?

What if I need to cancel or downsize my booth?
In the event that a company cancels their exhibit space contracted, they must do so in writing and are obligated to pay New England Grows a cancellation fee of 50% of their total booth fee on or before November 15, 2013. No refunds will be issued after November 15, 2013.

How high can I build my booth?
Click here for more information

Can I hang a sign?
Yes, you may hang a sign over your booth location. You must order rigging service through the convention center .

Can I sell merchandise from my booth?
Exhibitors may sell merchandise from their booths, under the following conditions:

For the benefit of all New England Grows participants, exhibit booth displays and their content must remain fully intact and may not be sold for delivery until the official close of the exposition on Friday at 3:00 p.m. Booth Content Sales Agreements and Materials Donation forms must be completed prior to the close of the exposition. These forms are available at Exhibitor Headquarters at the BCEC.

***According to state regulation, New England Grows cannot permit any vendor to sell taxable items during the exposition unless the vendor is registered with the state and has supplied New England Grows with their vendor registration number.***

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What is Exhibitor Headquarters and where can I find it?
Exhibitor Headquarters is located in the East Lobby just outside Exhibit Hall B. This is where questions may be answered regarding booth sales, move-in/out and freight tracking, furnishing orders, shipping, crate storage, electricity, water, etc.

Do you offer overnight truck parking?
Arrangements for overnight truck parking must be made in advance. Please call (508) 653-3009. New England Grows is not responsible for vehicles left in any overnight parking lots.

Is there food available during move-in and move-out?
Sam Adams Pub at the BCEC is open daily

How do I update my contact information on your website?
From the home page, click on the For Exhibitor button to the right of the page. This will take you to the Exhibitor section of the website. Notice the tabs top of the page, click on Update Online Profile and log in with your unique login code that you received in your booth space confirmation letter, or contact us for your login information.

If I need furnishings or carpet for my booth, whom should I contact?
To place orders, you will contact one of our official contractors found in our list of Official Service Providers.

When is Move-In?
For more information and helpful hints on preshow procedures and move-in, please go to www.freemanco.com/preshowFAQ

Monday February 3 8:00 AM - 12:00 N Display equipment, vehicles and spaces over 400SF
    12:00 N - 5:00 PM Booth spaces 200SF & larger
       
Tuesday February 4 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM All booths but LIFO's*
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM *LIFO's and all booths
       
Wednesday February 5 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Limited Move-in; NO unloading

(*) Last-in / First-out Exhibitor (LIFO) Please note, if your booth contains an asterick (*), you are located in a Last-in/First-out booth. If you are in one of these locations, you may begin setting up your booth at 5:00 PM on February 5th. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Kane at 508-653-3009.

What if I can’t move-in during my given (appointed, set) time?
Contact Lori Kane at lkane@newenglandgrows.org or call (508) 653-3009 during regular business hours (8 am – 4 pm ET) and we can assist you.

Exhibitor Registration

How do I register my booth personnel?
Just click REGISTER, select your company’s name in the drop down menu, and enter your password. If you do not have your registration password, please contact us at info@NewEnglandGrows.org or call 508.653.3009

Will I receive confirmation?
Confirmation will be sent to the e-mail address you provide. You will also be able to view a full list of registered booth personnel if you log in to your Exhibitor Registration page.

Once I’ve used all my complimentary booth personnel registrations, how do I order additional badges?
Additional booth staff badges may be purchase at a cost of $20 each. Log into your exhibitor registration page and select the link to purchase additional booth staff badges.

What is the difference between an Exhibitor badge and a Guest pass?
Exhibitor badges allow access to the show floor during move in/out and early hours. Guest passes allow access to the exposition floor on show days and during published show times only. Both passes allow access to seminars and expo for all 3 days.

How do I access my complimentary guest passes?
Log into your Exhibitor Registration page for access to hardcopy guest passes, online guest invitations and online guest registration. You will need to create a Guest Pass Code to begin the process.

How do I invite my customers?
To invite customers to attend, you will need to log in to your Exhibitor Registration page and click "Invite a Customer."

My question is not here. Who can I contact?
Please email us at info@NewEnglandGrows.org or call 508.653.3009 during regular business hours (8 am – 4 pm ET) so we can assist you!

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