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Show Hours:
Tuesday, October 14th, 2003 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15th, 2003 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
* Keynote speaker on both days will be at 10:00 a.m.
Contact:
Brian J. Starrs, Show Manager 800/968-9668, ext 3936
bstarrs@mramail.org
Move In:
Monday, October 13th, 2003 Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Final Touches
Tuesday, October 14th, 2003 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Move-Out:
Wednesday, October 15th, 2003 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location:
Novi Expo Center
43700 Expo Center Drive
Novi, MI 48375
phone (248) 348-5600
Exhibit Specifics:
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The booths and aisles will be carpeted in black. (no additional charge).
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Booth carpet will be cleaned daily for free.
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Each booth is ten foot by ten foot in size.
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Each exhibiting firm occupying a perimeter or in-line booth will receive:
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8' high burgundy & black back drape, 3' draped burgundy side rail,
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a listing in the Show Program and a booth identification sign.
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Unlimited free parking, compliments of The SYSCO Companies of MI.
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Complimentary MRA website vendor product listing.
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Opening Day Reception from 6-8 pm., Tuesday, October 14, 2003, compliments of Gordon Food Service.
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Free refrigeration and freezer truck storage will be available at the Loading Dock, courtesy of Gordon Food Service and The SYSCO Companies of Michigan.
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A lounge with comfortable seating and small conference tables will be located in the South area of the Main Hall, across from the Chef Theater. Registration
Be sure to Pre-Register your staff that will be working at the Show. Each exhibiting firm is entitled to register up to six (6) people per 10'x10' booth. No one under 17 years of age will be admitted on the Show floor during set up, tear down or on Show days - no exceptions.
Free Tickets
Each exhibiting firm is entitled to 100 complimentary attendee free admission tickets per 10'x10' booth space. Your customized/complimentary tickets are included with your Exhibitor Kit. Please distribute them as soon as possible. If you need more complimentary tickets - contact Penny at 800/968-9668 or pennyp@mramail.org General Services
NEC Expo Services is the official General Service Contractor. NEC Expo Services is responsible for inbound and outbound handling of exhibitor displays, equipment and materials. Contact NEC directly at (248) 380-0843.
Show Power Plus:
Show Power Plus is the official General Service Contractor for electric, gas, water, phone, Internet and other services you may require. Contact Show Power Plus at (248) 380-3000. Show Forms
There are a number of forms pertaining to the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Show that have been mailed out to exhibitors in their "Exhibitor Kit." Some forms can be downloaded below.
Loading & Unloading
Exhibitors may hand carry materials to and from their booth. Limited truck dollies are available on a first come, first serve basis. Truck docks outside of Hall A are available. Ground level access to the Main Hall is through the South Freight Entrance and South Exhibit Hall A entrance. Free drayage will be provided during official move-in and move-out hours - Monday, October 15, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. New Products
New products will be showcased in Michigan Restaurateur magazine, with circulation to all 18,000+ restaurant owners in the state. If you wish to be included, please e-mail 25-words or less along with graphics or photos to bstarrs@mramail.org Health License
The Michigan Restaurant Association must purchase a temporary health license for companies offering food product on the Show floor. No fees are charged to the exhibiting company. The health inspectors will visit the Show floor on Tuesday, October 14th.You will need to make time for the inspection. The Oakland County Health Department requires a health license for each company offering food samples on the Show floor. The license will be provided free of charge from the Michigan Restaurant Association. Deadline for application for this license is Friday, October 3, 2003.
Dishwashing Area
A sanitary dishwashing area will be available on the Show floor near the Culinary Theater area in the South area of the Main Hall.
Beverage Sampling
Beer (5 oz.); Wine/mixed drink/mixed spirit drink (3 oz.); Spirits (1 oz.)
Refrigeration & Ice
Complimentary refrigerated storage will be available by the Hall A Loading Dock and personnel will be there for you to sign in and sign out your product. Direct freight shipments of perishable goods will be placed in exhibitors' assigned booth spaces. Exhibitors are responsible for arranging the movement of their freight to the refrigerated storage area. Hours available will be: Monday, October 13th (noon-8 p.m.); Tuesday, October 14th (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.); and Wednesday, October 15th (8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Also, Cash and Carry Ice will be on sale at the refrigerator truck for $5 per 25 pound bag.
Insurance
While all possible care will be exercised by Michigan Restaurant Association and its agents, you are responsible for insuring the safety of your personnel and your exhibit materials from theft, damage, accident, fire and other causes. Exhibitors who desire to carry insurance must do so at their own expense (a rider on your existing coverage may be sufficient). All property of the exhibitors is understood to remain in their own care, custody and control in transit to and from the confines of the exhibit hall as well as when it is on the floor.
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