Welcome and Thank You for choosing to be a participant in the 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 International Centre, Hall 6, on Friday September 10th, 2010 at 8 am and management will be available to assist you for the duration of the Show.
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. Telephone / Internet connections
10. Hotel
11. Booth Cleaning
12. Parking
13. Audiovisual Rentals
14. Food Sampling
15. Exhibitor Badges
16. Customs Broker
17. Insurance
18. 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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Toronto International Centre - Hall 6
6900 Airport Rd.
Mississauga, ON
L4V 1E8
Tel: (905) 677-6131
Fax: (905) 677- 3089
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Saturday, September 11, 2010 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, September 12, 2010 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN TIMES
Friday, September 10, 2010 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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.
If you plan on having a vehicle or trailer in your booth as part of your display, you must arrive for move-in between 8:30am & 9:30am on Friday September 10, 2010.
LOADING DOCKS
The loading docks are located at Door 64, on the south side of Hall 6 (off Airport Rd.) Dock level access is available.
VEHICLES ON THE SHOW FLOOR:
If you do plan on having a vehicle in your booth you must adhere to the following rules.
1.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.
2. Running of display vehicles during exhibit is prohibited unless approved by the Fire Department.
3. Shows requiring vehicles to run as part of a performance or contest must fill vehicle outdoors from approved safety containers.
4. Propane charged cylinders are not permitted on self-propelled vehicles or trailers on display inside buildings.
5. 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.
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
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The most cost effective way to ship your items to the show is to arrange delivery for Friday September 10, 2010, during move in hours. You can use our show shipping company (YRC Reimer - see details below) or your own preferred shipper.
PLEASE NOTE that the facility WILL NOT receive shipments prior to Friday September 10, 2010.
Show Management will sign for the delivery on your behalf on Friday September 10, 2010 between the hours of 8am - 6pm. Your materials will be left at the dock until you arrive. To move your items to your booth space, pump trucks and dollies will be available at no charge. Should you require assistance or the use of a forklift, please contact your sales rep as charges may apply.
Address your items as follows...
The Franchise & Business Opportunities Show
Company name
Booth number
Toronto International Centre
Hall 6
6900 Airport Rd.,
Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8
PREFERRED CARRIER
If you must ship pre show, we recommend that you use YRC Reimer. As the official show carrier they will warehouse your materials for up to 30 days prior to the show at no charge and deliver to the show on move - in day.
To arrange a shipment contact : Joy Mallouk at (866)506-3976 or email: joy.mallouk@yrcw.com
Reimer Information
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Sunday, September 12, 2010 5:15 pm - 10:00 pm
Booths may not be dismantled before 5 pm. Please make your travel arrangements accordingly.
All material must be removed by 10:00 pm
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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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An electrical outlet is not supplied to your booth. If you require an electrical outlet please complete the enclosed form and fax to
Showtech Power & Lighting.
Showtech Power & Lighting
Int'l Centre site office: (905) 677-9546
Fax: (905) 283-0551
Electrical Order Form
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If you require a telephone or internet line in your booth, please complete and send this form directly to
International Centre Telecommunications.
International Centre Telecommunications
Tel: (905) 678-5615
Fax: (905) 678-5614
Telephone/Internet Order Form
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We have chosen the
WESTIN BRISTOL PLACE TORONTO AIRPORT, as the show hotel this year.
The rate is $111.00. Please phone the number below for reservations.
WESTON Bristol Place, Toronto Airport
950 Dixon Rd.,
Toronto, ON
M9W 5N4
Tel: (416) 675-9444 or 800-937-8461
Reservations must be made by 5pm on August 19, 2010 to be guaranteed this rate.
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You are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of your booth space. If you require nightly vacuuming
Caldas Building Services can provide this service.
Caldas Building Services
Tel: (905) 672-2304
Fax: (905) 672-5670
Booth Cleaning Form
Use Of Proper Floor Tape
RECYCLING
The International Centre has implemented a recycling program. We ask for your support by separating your cardboard from the rest of your garbage. During move-in, cleaners will be going around each aisle picking up the garbage and cardboard. By having it separated it will help to clear the aisles faster.
Recycling Program
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If you require any audio visual equipment in your booth,
AV Canada can supply this.
AV Canada
Tel: (905) 566-5500 or (866) 667-2345
Fax: (905) 566-5511
AV Order Form
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If you are planning on sampling or selling a food or beverage product in your booth, please complete the attached form and fax to (905) 677-3089 by August 11, 2010.
For more details call (905) 678 - 5624 ext 135 and speak with Breann Allard.
Sampling Form
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Name badges, will be available for your staff providing we receive the names by September 3, 2010. 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 . Be sure to include company name and contact. You will receive notification of receipt.
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 email your company logo to sofie@nationalevent.com. We will create a customized Free Admission e-coupon that you can forward.
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Livingston Logistics is the customs broker for the show. If you are coming to the show from outside of Canada, please print a copy of the attached letter for presentation to Canada Border Services Agency Officials at the time of entry into Canada. Please visit
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp for more information or contact Immigration at 1-888-242-2100.
Livingston Logistics
Tel: (416) 863-9339
Customs Information
Customs Letter
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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.
The International Centre's policy prohibits the presence of animals. The exception is for a Seeing Eye dog. A release and indemnification form must be completed in consideration of the International Centre allowing any such animal(s) to enter the site and the building(s) of the International Centre and the exhibition space, licensed by National Event Management.
Please contact your account manager.
Lighter-than air balloons are prohibited within the building unless tethered to a fixed object and may be no larger than 36 inches in diameter.
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