Frequently Asked Questions: Exhibitor
General
Who is eligible to exhibit?
Growers, manufacturers or service companies involved in producing or marketing equipment, products and/or services for the green industry are eligible to exhibit at New England Grows.
What are the conference and exposition hours?
Wednesday, February 4
Conference: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Exposition: 12:00 N – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 5
Conference: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Expo: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, February 6
Conference: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Expo: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
How do I become an exhibitor?
It's easy! Just click here to begin the process.
What is the cost of a booth?
$1395.00 per 10 x 10 booth
What does a booth include?
• 8' high back drape & 3' high side rail
• 2-line generic booth identification sign
• 3 booth staff registrations
• 3 guest passes
• Up to 500 promotional postcards per company
• Discount on show guide advertising
• Company listing on New England Grows web site
• Three company listings in show guide
What are the hours of move-in/out?
Move-In Hours:
Monday, February 2nd - 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, February 3rd - 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 4th - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (very limited and only with prior permission).
Please see Target Schedule.
Move-out Hours:
Friday, February 6th - 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 7th - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
All labor services performed after 4:30 PM on Friday and all day Saturday will have overtime charges applied.
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 will be obligated to pay New England Grows a
cancellation fee of 50% of their total booth fee on or before November 15,
2008. No refunds will be issued after November 15, 2008.
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?
Exhibiting companies are not allowed to sell merchandise from their booth.
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/move-out, furnishings, carpet, shipping, crate storage, electricity, water, etc.
Registration
How do I register my booth personnel?
Just click REGISTER, select your company's name in the drop down menu, and enter your registration. If you do not have your registration password, please contact us at info@NEGrows.org or call 508-653-3009.
Once I've used all my complimentary booth personnel registrations, how do I order additional badges?
Additional booth staff badges may be purchased at a cost of $25.00 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?
Guest passes allow access to the exposition floor on show days and during published show times only.
Will I receive confirmation?
Confirmation will be sent to the e-mail address you provide.
Hotel & Travel
Where can I stay? What are the rates? What is the discount deadline for a room? Is there any penalty for canceling a reservation? Will shuttle service be provided during the show? Where can I park?
Do you offer overnight truck parking?
There is an open air lot located at 391Congress Street that can accommodate large vehicles overnight. Please contact Peter Furtado at 781.443.3770 or via email at pfurtado@lazparking.com to make arrangements. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. New England Grows is not responsible for vehicles left in any overnight parking lots.
Is there food available during move-in and move-out?
Dunkin Donuts kiosk – Open daily
Sam Adams Pub – Open daily
My question is not here. Who can I contact?
Please e-mail us at info@NEGrows.org or call (508) 653-3009 during normal business hour (8 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET) so we can assist you!
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