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Welcome to Retail theRapy, pResented by GRand RiveR shoWs! This exhibitor package will help you make the most of your Retail Therapy, presented by Grand River Shows, experience. Please contact us if you have any questions, or concerns.
Show hourSSaturday, June 3rd, 10am – 5pm
Move in: Saturday, June 3rd, 8am – 9:30am
Move out: Saturday, June 3rd, 5:01pm – 7pm
Failure to set up by 9:30am on Saturday, June 3, 2017 may forfeit the exhibitor’s right to exhibit at future shows.
Exhibitors can only load through Door F (Back of building) Load into Forbes Family Hall
We can provide additional services if needed at an additional cost, by request. Please notify us before the show to reserve additional items.
Please note that your confirmed table number may not be changed at any point once all tables are assigned to exhibitors.
NO TEARDOWN UNTIL AFTER 5:01
Under no circumstances may exhibitors dismantle their booths before 5pm on June 3, 2017. Failure to comply will forfeit your right to exhibit at future shows.
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F r e e A d m i s s i o nRim park@
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ParkingRim Park provides free parking to exhibitors and guests.
DrawS, ConteStS & CoMPetitionSAll such activities and specifications must be approved through show management, who must be advised in writing as to the nature of the activity.
exhibitor agent regiStrationAll exhibit staff entering the show during show hours must check in with show management at front cash. Each exhibitor will be provided with 2 exhibitor badges with the business name.
SeCurityPick up your exhibitor badges on arrival at the registration areas at the Front Entrance of Rim Park during set up times only.
inSuranCeNeither Show Management nor The City of Waterloo/Rim Park or their officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, or contractors will be held responsible for injuries to persons, loss or damage of any products, exhibits, equipment or decorations by theft or fire or any other cause. It is the responsibility of the exhibitors to provide adequate insurance for their exhibits and materials.
StorageThe City of Waterloo/Rim Park will not be responsible for storage of any items.
exhibitor inforMation anD ConDuCtExhibitors may not at any time distribute samples, flyers, promotional material or any such product in any other area of the show grounds and premises, other than their designated table space (unless negotiated with show management prior).
Subletting is prohibited. No Exhibitor shall assign, sublet or apportion the whole or any parts of the space allotted, or have representatives’ equipment or materials from other than its own firm in the said space without the written consent of Show Management.
Items not allowed in your booth pertain to any materials that belong to other businesses that are not participating in the show i.e. business cards, flyers, posters, signs, pens or any promotional materials. Under no circumstances can someone from another business be in your booth talking to show attendees or distributing materials. This policy is designed to protect exhibitors who have made an investment to be in the show. It is also in place to protect the show viability and we appreciate your respect and cooperation in this matter. Show Management reserves the right to cease any activity it deems to be a violation of the terms and conditions and to follow the directive of Show Management. In addition any exhibitors who do not comply with this policy risk participation in future shows that we produce.
Please note that exhibitors may not make use of any tape, staples or nails on the drapery or floors at Rim Park. In the case of excess garbage left behind by exhibitors, the exhibitors will be billed for this cost through The Waterloo Region Record.
terMS anD ConDitionSIf you have not signed the terms and conditions a copy will be available for you to sign at the show.
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froM LonDon:• Take Highbury Ave N heading South• Take the exit onto ON-401 E toward Toronto• After 88.7km Take exit 278B for King St E/Regional Road 8 toward
Kitchener-Waterloo • Stay on right lane to merge onto ON-8 W via the ramp to
Kitchener/Waterloo• Use the right 2 lanes to take the ON-85 N/ON-7 E exit toward
Guelph/Waterloo• Take the University Avenue E exit and merge• after 3.9km Turn right onto Park Rd• Turn Left onto Millenium Blvd and left into destination
froM gueLPh:• Take Woolwich St. heading Northwest, will become ON-6 N• Turn left onto Marden Rd/Wellington County Rd 30
(signs for Willington Road 30/Maryhill)• Turn right onto Wellington County Rd 86• Turn left onto Ariss Valley Rd/Township Rd 52• Turn left onto Katherine St S/Waterloo Regional Rd 23• Immediately after,Turn right onto Sawmill Rd/
Waterloo Regional Rd 17• Turn left onto Glasgow St S• Turn right onto Millenium Blvd - Straight through roundabout• Turn left to stay on Millennium Blvd• Destination will be on the right
froM StratforD:• Take Ontario St/ON-7/ON-8 E heading East, towards Kitchener
• Continue onto Conestoga Pkwy/ON-85 N• Take the University Avenue E exit and merge• after 3.9km Turn right onto Park Rd• Turn Left onto Millenium Blvd and left unto destination
froM waterLoo:• Make your way to University Ave E/Waterloo Regional Rd 57• Turn onto Park Rd• Turn onto Millenium Blvd and one more turn unto destination
froM toronto:• Check Google maps “Directions” for best current route!
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Advertise your involvement in Retail Therapy, presented by Grand River Shows, in advance!
Contact your customers and prospects to let them know you’ll be at the show.
Share our Facebook Event Page!
Place our colourful flyers on your counter tops, or pass on to friends.
Include a link to the Grand River Shows website www.grandrivershows.com on your website.
Use lively displays. Consider: themes, colour, lighting, props, shelving etc. to enhance your products.
Use clean, professional tablecloths, displays and signage.
Design your table so consumers can easily browse through your products. Avoid obstacles.
Include lower priced teaser products in your booth. Opportunities will arise for you to present more valuable items to consumers.
Attract consumers to your booth with interactive demonstrations, giveaways and samples.
Be friendly and explain everything there is to know about your products or service.
Avoid defensive body language like crossing your arms or turning your back from potential clients.
Create a special promotion for the show to create business after the show! Your goal is to get consumers to remember you and your product and or service for years to come.
Provide a special promo flyer or coupon that offers discounts or incentives for people to use your product and or service.
Consider holding an event of your own at your business after the show. Use the show as a means
to promote this workshop/open house/sale.
Bring business cards and flyers. Post show sales are very lucrative.
Build a prospect list at the show and follow up with potential clients afterwards.
Join the Grand River Shows Facebook Page and follow us on Twitter @GrandRiverShows, #QLS, be sure to invite your friends!
Marketing SuggeStionS/tiPSYou play a crucial role in creating a lively environment. Consider how you will stand out and draw people into your booth. A little thought can go a long way! Here are some tips to keep in mind as you plan your involvement in the show:
The more exciting we make the show, the higher our attendance will be in years to come, which means more long term business for you! Good luck from the Grand River Shows team!
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Show aDMiSSion: free ProMotionaL MateriaLWe strongly recommend that you use the promotional ma-terial mailed in your promotional package to communicate your attendance at the show. You should have:
Two posters
Flyers
We will use the following media to advertise the show: the Waterloo Region Record, Hamilton Spectator, Guelph Tribune, Grand Magazine, Guelph Life, radio & television, our websites, www.grandrivershows.com, www.therecord.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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eLeCtriCaL Safety CoDeThings to consider when planning your booth:
Electrical Equipment connected to one power outlet must not exceed: for 120 volts – 15 amps; for 200 volts – 30-50 amps (if you require higher voltage, please contact us).
Electrical equipment should bear certification marks acceptable under the Ontarion Regulation 438/07. Equipment without these marks will not be approved. See attached table.
All electrical equipment is well maintained and in good condition. Check for the following: • frayed electrical cords • missing ground pins • missing box connectors
Extension cords should be taped to the floor to avoid tripping hazards.
Only use extension cords or power bars for portable lamps and appliances that are within the allowable amperage for the size and type of power bar.
All clamps on portable spot lights should be protected from metal to metal contact by electrical insulating pads permanently attached to the clamp.
DO NOT: Do not use open clip sign socket, latex or lamp cord
wire in displays, 2 clamp-on fixtures. Do not use zip cords or two wire cords; they are not
grounded.
Please note:The Electrical Safety Authority Inspector has the right to cut equipment cords or remove equipment if their standards are not met.
2-022 Sale or Other Disposal and Use:• No person shall use, advertise, display, sell, offer for sale or other disposal any electrical equipment unless it has been approved in accordance with Ontario Regulation 438/07• If a certification report or a field evaluation report in respect of any approved electrical equipment requires that a notice indicating the proper and safe manner of use of the electrical equipment be affixed to the electrical equipment or be provided with it, no person shall use, advertise, display, sell, offer for sale or other disposal of the electrical equipment without affixing or providing the notice in the manner required, as required by section 5 (3) of Ontario Regulation 438/07• Despite subsection (1), electrical equipment does not require approval under Rule 2-024 or Ontario Regulation 438/07 if:- it is displayed at a trade show or is activated in a demonstration of its use - permission to display or activate it is given by the Inspection Department• Where a certification report in respect of any approved electrical equipment requires that a notice indicating the proper and safe manner of use of the equipment be affixed thereto or furnished therewith, no person shall sell or otherwise dispose of the equipment without affixing or furnishing the notice in the manner required by the certification report• Notwithstanding Subrule (first point), unapproved electrical equipment shall be permitted to be displayed at trade shows when permission is given by the Inspection Department
For more information please visit www.esasafe.com
Certification Marks Acceptable Under the Ontario Regulation 438/07
Field Evaluation Marks Acceptable Under the Ontario Regulation 438/07
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Door PrizeSThank you to everyone who plans to donate a door prize to Retail Therapy, presented by Grand River Shows! Door prizes are a great draw for guests and make the show more exciting! Complete the door prize form and submit it to Retail Therapy, presented by Grand River Shows by May 29th, 2017. Door prizes are collected during set-up and registration on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Show ProDuCerSGrand River Shows presents Retail Therapy is produced by Grand River Shows:
Bonnie FrankSpecialty Publishing and Events Manager Grand River Shows | Metroland West Media Group Ltd.Tel: 519-895-5561Cell: 519-573-1853Fax: 519-894-3912email: [email protected]
Christine TaylorShows CoordinatorGrand River Shows | Metroland West Media Group Ltd.Tel: 519-895-5590Cell: 519-577-7065Fax: 519-894-3912Email: [email protected]
Jessica BauerExhibitor and Sponsorship Coordinator Grand River Shows | Metroland West Media Group Ltd.Tel: 519-895-5577 Cell: 226-339-6622Fax: 519-894-3912Email: [email protected]
eMergenCy CaLL nuMberS:Bonnie: 519-573-1853
Christine: 519-577-7065
