Welcome and Thank You for choosing to be a participant in our Toronto Fall, National Franchise & Business Opportunities Show. Please take a moment to read the exhibitor manual, which will provide you with all of the necessary information to help make your participation in the Show more profitable and enjoyable. The Show Office will be set up at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Hall C, at 8 am and management will be available to assist you for the duration of the Show.
National Event Management
#105 - 60 Renfrew Dr.
Markham, ON
L3R 0E1
Tel: (905) 477-2677 or (800) 891-4859
Fax: (905) 477-7872
EXHIBITOR MANUAL QUICK LINKS
1. Check List
2. Show Location
3. Dates & Times
4. Move-in Instructions
5. Shipping to/ from Show
6. Move-out Instructions
7. Decorator forms(Furniture & Display Rental)
8. Electrical order form
9. Internet connection
10. Telephone line
11. Hotel
12. Booth Cleaning
13. Parking
14. Audiovisual Rentals
15. Food Sampling
16. Exhibitor Badges
17. Customs Broker
18. Insurance
19. Rules & Regulations
SHOW SERVICES/FORMS
For savings please note the preshow deadline on each of the forms
Please return by fax to the number on the form.
Please print a copy of this checklist to assist you in planning for the Show. To take advantage of "early booking discounts" please note booking deadlines.
Check List
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The Metro Toronto Convention Centre
North Building - Hall C
255 Front St., West.
Toronto ON M5V 2W6
Tel: (416) 585-8000
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Saturday, January 9, 2010 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, January 10, 2010 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN TIMES
Friday, January 8, 2010 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
For safety reasons, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre prohibits children under the age of 16 from being in the exhibit hall during move-in or move-out.
Exhibitors will not be permitted to set up during show hours. All exhibits must be set up by Friday at 6pm unless alternate arrangements have been made with show management.
Please read the enclosed "Notice to Exhibitors"
Notice to Exhibitors
LOADING DOCKS
You will be using the East docks for move-in & move -out. Access to these docks is off of Lower Simcoe St. Lower Simcoe runs between the Lakeshore Blvd. and Front St.
If you require a forklift to off load your material, one will be available at no charge and materials will be loaded into the freight elevator and taken to the show floor in Hall C.
If you have excessive forklift requirements please speak with your sales representative to discuss your needs. A charge may apply.
The marshalling yard (located at # Bathurst St. is only used for large trucks).
Map to marshalling yard
Booth Installation & Dismantling
Should you require assistance setting up or dismantling your booth, Stronco can provide this service. See attached sheet for rates.
Installation & Dismantling Order Form
VEHICLES ON THE SHOW FLOOR:
If you plan on having a vehicle in your booth, vehicles will have to be brought in on Thursday January 7, 2010 between 7am & 9am. You will enter from the loading ramp located at the corner of John St, and Front St. on the west side of the North Building. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Karen Heffer.
Your vehicle will not be able to be removed on Sunday until after 10 pm or perhaps Monday am. The move out time will be verified closer to the show
If you do plan on having a vehicle in your booth you must adhere to the following rules.
- Motor vehicles or gasoline-powered equipment on display must be equipped with lock on type gasoline tank caps and batteries are to be disconnected. Gasoline tanks must not be filled beyond the ¾ mark in order to allow for expansion of product. Vehicles unable to be equipped with lock-on type caps must have caps sealed in a manner acceptable to the Fire Department.
- Running of display vehicles during exhibit is prohibited unless approved by the Fire Department.
- Shows requiring vehicles to run as part of a performance or contest must fill vehicle outdoors from approved safety containers.
- Propane charged cylinders are not permitted on self-propelled vehicles or trailers on display inside buildings.
- If at any time an Inspector deems that equipment is being operated in a manner dangerous to public safety, he shall cancel the privilege of the exhibitor concerned.
Moterized Vehicles Regulations
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If you require product shipped to or from the show, YRC Reimer is the official show carrier.
Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Tel: 1-800-387-6987
after business hours, weekends & holidays
Tel: 1-800-531-EXPO
Reimer Order Form
NOTE: The Metro Toronto Convention Centre will NOT accept shipments prior to the Show move-in time.
SHIPPING DIRECT TO SHOW ON JANUARY 8, 2010
You may ship your materials directly to the show during move-in hours. During move in hours, show management will accept shipments on your behalf. These will be left on the dock until you arrive.
Address to:
The Franchise & Business Opportunities Show
Exhibitor Name
Booth Number
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
North Building Hall C
255 Front St., West.
Toronto ON M5V 2W6
PRE SHOW SHIPPING (Shipping prior to move-in day, January 8, 2010)
We recommend that you use Reimer if you need to ship prior to the show. As the official show carrier they will warehouse your materials for up to 30 days prior to the show and deliver to the show on move - in day.
Be sure your shipment is labeled clearly.
The Franchise & Business Opportunities Show
Exhibitor Name
Booth Number
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
North Building Hall C
255 Front St., West.
Toronto ON M5V 2W6
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Sunday, January 10, 2010 5:15 pm - 10:00 pm
Booths may not be dismantled before 5 pm. Please make your travel arrangements accordingly.
Items left on the show floor after move-out is completed, will be forced off the floor and a charge will be incurred. To avoid this, all materials must be removed by 10 pm. Sunday, January 10, 2010.
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Carpet, 8ft back drape and 3 ft side drape is supplied for your exhibit space. If you require tables, chairs or additional booth supplies, these items can be rented from
Stronco Show Services.
Stronco Show Services
Tel: (905) 270-6767
Fax: (905) 270-6771
Show Colours
Booth Drapes - blue
Booth Carpet - grey
Aisle Carpet - blue
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Power is not supplied to your booth. If you require an electrical outlet please complete the enclosed form and fax to
Showtech Power & Lighting.
Showtech
Tel: (416) 585-8109
Fax: (905) 283-0551
Electrical Order Form
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If you require Internet service to your booth please complete the attached form and fax to
MTCC.
MTCC
Tel: (416) 585-3596
Fax: (416) 585-8275
Internet Order Form
Bell Internet Stick
As a preferred exhibitor and supplier partner, Bell is pleased to offer the National Franchise Show exhibitors a preferred Mobile Internet rate.
From the tradeshow floor to hotels to anywhere your work takes you, with a 3G Turbo Stick from Bell, you can access the Internet on your laptop wherever you use your mobile phone. Simply plug the 3G Turbo Stick into your laptop’s USB port and you’ll enjoy wireless 3G Internet.
Our new Mobile Internet plan is designed to work with you. Depending on your monthly data usage, your rate automatically adjusts up or down to give you the best rate.
3G Turbo Stick $0
$0 pricing is applicable on a minimum 2-yr. term ($174.95 no term)
Mobile Internet plan $30/MO.
For more information, contact Mark Hutchison
Tel: 1 888 457-7312
mark.hutchison@bell.ca
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If you require Telephone service to your booth please complete the attached form and fax to
MTCC.
MTCC
Tel: (416) 585-3596
Fax: (416) 585-8275
Telephone Order Form
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For your convenience we have chosen the
Intercontinental Hotel Toronto as the show hotel.
The rate is $155.00. The hotel is attached to the MTCC so you may leave your car parked at the Convention Center. The hotel is a very short walk indoors from the show floor. Please phone the number below for reservations.
The cutoff date to be guaranteed this rate is December 17, 2009
Intercontinental Hotel Toronto
225 Front Street , West
Toronto ON, M5V 2X3
To make a reservation please call: (416) 597-1400 or ( 800) 235-4670 or click here to reserve online.
Please mention you are booking for the National Franchise Show.
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A discounted parking pass is available if you are parking two consecutive days or more. Please complete the form and return to
MTCC.
We recommend that you pre-order your pass. Onsite passes can be purchased, only until the show opens, at the service desk. After that, NO PASSES WILL BE SOLD. Passes pre-ordered that are not picked up will be left at the parking office in the North Lot. Exhibitors coming into the parking lot without their pass should have at least a photocopy of their order form because once the lot is full; nobody can enter without a pass. Spaces will be held for pre-ordered passes either in the north or south lots but you will not be allowed to enter by simply telling the attendant that you have a pass. We highly recommend that you make the effort to get the passes to the individuals who will be using them, in advance.
Tel: (416) 585-8387
Fax: (416) 585-8388
Parking Order Form
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If you require any audiovisual equipment in your booth,
AV Canada can supply this.
AV Canada
Tel: (905) 566-5500 or (866) 667-2345
Fax: (905) 566-5511
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Name badges, will be available for your staff, providing we receive the names by December 28, 2009. If we do not receive them by this date your badges will contain only your company name. Please email the names to
badges@nationalevent.com.
We ask that you limit the number of staff in a 10x10 booth to 4 at any one time. Badges will be available for pick up at the Show Office during move-in and they must be worn at all times to gain admittance to the Show.
If you require extra free tickets for colleagues, family members, etc., please contact Rosemary Lanni at rlanni@nationalevent.com. These will be left for pick up at the show.
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Livingston Event Logistics is the customs broker for the show.
Livingston Event Logistics
Tel: (416) 863-9339 Ext 233
Fax: (416) 863-0301
Click here for more information or contact Immigration at 1-888-242-2100.
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National Event Management Inc. will not assume responsibility for losses or damages incurred from pilferage or any other causes. Exhibitors should take all possible precautions to protect their own property, including insurance for liability within your booth space.
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No exhibit may exceed a maximum height of 8 ft. Side panels 8 ft. high, must not exceed a depth of 4 ft. extending from the back of the display.
The remainder of the 6 ft depth from the front of the booth, must not exceed a 4ft. height. Any exception to this must have pre-approval from Show Management.
Prefab booth partitions must be finished on both sides. If they are not, please request drapes prior to the show.
No signage or material may be extended above the 8ft height at the back of your booth nor hung from the ceiling or across the aisle, without approval from Show Management.
Displays, demonstrations or distribution of advertising materials, are not permitted outside the confines of your booth. The use of microphones is not permitted without prior management approval.
National Event Management is obligated to abide by the Fire Code regulations in each city. We therefore retain the right to refuse any material or object that does not confirm to code. If you have a question or need information re the Fire Code please contact Lynn McVey at (905) 477-2677 or (800) 891-4859 ext 224.
Fire Regulations
Fire Safety Reply
Written permission must be given to use helium balloons in your booth.
Animals, with the exception of working dogs, are not permitted in the MTCC except as an approved exhibit requiring the use of animals, in which case an animal authorization form must be completed.
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