Expo Opportunities

Prepared Foods’ Applications Seminar will feature a supplier Tabletop Expo. The Expo is an excellent opportunity for both processors and suppliers to continue their dialogues, initiated during the sessions.

The Expo will be located in the ballroom, home to all meals and social functions to insure good traffic flow and networking. A limited number of Tabletops are available, so reserve your space today.

Tabletop Display Costs

The space rental fee for a tabletop is $600.00 (net) with payment in full by August 8, 2008. After August 11, 2008, the space rental fee is $700.00 (net). Rental fee does not include registration.

Registration is a separate fee. Please refer to the Seminar's exhibitor registration policy document. Exhibitors are responsible for any additional display furnishings beyond those outlined. An exhibitor kit will be mailed in June.

Exhibit Space Allocation

All tabletop space assignments are considered in the order of receipt of contract and payment.

Tabletop Features

• 8’ high pipe and drape backing
• Carpet
• 6’ skirted table
• 2 chairs
• 7” x 44” sign with registered company name
• Complimentary list of attendees (available at the seminar)

Electrical and any other decorator expenses will be billed separately.

Expo Hours

• Monday, October 20, 2008
  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
  10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
  12:00 - 1:00 p.m
  3:55 - 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 21, 2008
  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
  10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
  12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
  3:55 - 5:00 p.m.

Note: The Expo area will remain open throughout the entire seminar.

Installation and Dismantle

Set-up will be on Monday morning, from 6:00 -7:15 a.m. Tear down will take place Tuesday from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Reserving Your Tabletop

Please download, complete and sign the Contract for Tabletop Space and return it with full payment to Marge Whalen, Seminar Manager, Prepared Foods’ R&D Applications Seminar, 1050 IL Route 83, Suite 200, Bensenville, IL 60106. Or, you can fax your contract direct to 248-786-1440.

Once the contract and payment have been received, space will allocated according to availability. Confirmation of you Tabletop Space will be sent to the key contact listed on the contract.

For more information contact Marge Whalen at 630-694-4347 or whalenm@bnpmedia.com

• CLICK HERE to download the Contract for Tabletop Space (PDF document)
• CLICK HERE for Exhibitor Registration Policy (PDF document)

Cancellation of Tabletop

In the event of a cancellation of your tabletop space, a written request is required. The request must be received by September 8, 2008. The rental fee will be refunded, less a $100.00 cancellation fee. No refunds after September 8, 2008. Tabletops are not transferable and cannot be sold, rented or given to another company by the original contracting company.

Tabletop Display Rules

The Expo is sponsored by Prepared Foods and shall, at all times, be conducted under the direction of Prepared Foods. Prepared Foods reserves the right to make final space assignments. We will make every attempt to avoid placing you next to a direct competitor.

All displays, demonstrations, sales activities, etc. must be contained within the reserved tabletop space. Distribution of printed matter, promotional materials, souvenirs or other articles is strictly limited to the confines of the exhibitor’s contracted space. No firm or organization not assigned space in the Expo, except R&D Applications Seminar Sponsors, will be permitted to solicit business within the Expo area or anywhere at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa.