2014 exhibitor prospectus final
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FireShowsReno exhibitor and show information for 2014TRANSCRIPT
Annual Conference and Exposition
Sponsored by Nevada Fire Chiefs Association
and
Fire Service Manufacturers and Vendors Association
www.fireshowsreno.com
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
October 21-23, 2014
Reno, NV
Exhibitor Prospectus
2014
Hotel Rate: $65.00 | Deluxe Tower Room
Resort fee of $12 per day + 13% Room Tax
Group Code: SFIRE14
Cut-Off Date: Monday, September 29, 2014
3800 S. Virginia Street | Reno, NV 89502
● Free hotel parking
● Unlimited local and 800/Toll Free Calls
● In-room coffee service
● Boarding pass printing services
● In-room wired or wireless high speed internet
● Complimentary shuttle service available
between the hotel and the Reno-Tahoe
International Airport from 4:30 am to
12 midnight.
● Complimentary access to the fitness center
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Exhibit Hall Schedule
Location:
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
4590 S. Virginia Street | Reno, NV 89502
1-800-443-1482
Exhibit Hall Dates:
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
8:00 am - Apparatus Move-In
11:00 am - General Exhibitor Move-In
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
7:00 am — 8:30 am — General Exhibitor Move-In
10:00 am — 5:00 pm — Exhibits Open
5:00 pm — 6:30 pm — Networking Reception
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
9:30 am — Exhibit Hall Opens
9:30 am — 2:00 pm — Exhibits Open
2:00 pm — Exhibits Close—Move-out
FireShowsReno offers an excellent opportunity to showcase
your equipment, product or service to fire, rescue, EMS and
HAZMAT personnel on the West Coast. Our primary target
audience for this show is Alaska, Arizona, California,
Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and
Washington.
Hotel
Reservations
1-800-723-6500
6th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Tuesday | Oct. 21 | 5:30 pm | Atlantis
A Great Networking Opportunity!!
Kick off two days of networking, selling,
and deal making at the Annual Chili
Cook-Off. This is a great opportunity for
attendees and exhibitors to mix and
mingle over an award-winning bowl of
chili. Don’t miss this fun and lively event!
Sponsorships are Available
Exhibitor Grand Prize Drawing Sponsored by FSMVA
Up to a $1,000 credit will be given away to a lucky exhibitor. The credit will be applied toward their 2015 exhibit space. Drawing will be held on
Thursday, October 23 at 8:30 a.m. during the annual FSMVA Exhibitor’s meeting at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. All FSMVA members will be
eligible for the drawing and must be present at the meeting to obtain their entry ticket for the drawing. Certain restrictions will apply.
Exhibiting in Reno offers many benefits that can provide a
return on your investment.
Reno is the gateway to reaching 10 neighboring Western states
AK AZ CA HI ID MT NV OR UT WA
The Reno-Sparks Convention Center has easy exhibit hall access
Exceptionally friendly exhibitor move-in and move-out. Drive right
into the exhibit hall to load and unload!
Economical booth prices
Extremely affordable hotels and local amenities
World class entertainment and outstanding dining available in the
Reno-Tahoe area
Easy airport and highway access from most US cities
Key Benefits of Exhibiting in Reno the gateway to 10 Western states
1) Review the floor plan and make your preferred
booth selections.
2) Complete the Exhibitor Space Contract to
confirm your booth space (front and back.)
Contracts can be downloaded from our website
at www.fireshowsreno.com
3) Enclose a check made payable to FireShowsReno.
Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are also
accepted.
4) Mail the completed contract and payment to
FireShowsReno, PO Box 11856, Reno, NV 89510.
You may also fax to 775-331-3637 or email to
5) Upon notification of acceptance, your Exhibit
Space Agreement becomes a contract subject to
the regulations as stated on the Exhibitor Space
Contract.
6) All balances for space must be paid by Friday,
August 22, 2014.
7) For questions, call 1-800-632-7489 or visit our
website at www.fireshowsreno.com.
Standard Booth Package Includes
Exhibitor Registration and Badges
Exhibitors may receive up to six (6) badges per 10’x 10’
booth. Names for exhibitor badges are due by Monday,
September 29, 2014.
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Show Decorator and Exhibitor Manuals
Our official show decorator will be GES. The official
show colors will be black, red and white drapes and
black sidewalls.
Exhibitor Service Kits will be sent out by GES via
email in August 2014 and will also be available
online.
Orders for special move-in and equipment should be
placed well in advance of the conference to ensure
proper servicing and to avoid additional set up costs.
Special requests and unique problems related to
decoration and drayage should be addressed directly
to our account representative with GES.
GES Account Rep | Theresa “TD” DiJoseph
[email protected] | Cell: 775-745-7612
Show Demographics from 2013
Booking Exhibit Space
Booth Fees
59% of attendees have influence
in purchasing decisions
41% of attendees are
chief officers and
administrative officers
10’ X 10’ booth with back and side draping and
identification sign with company name and booth number.
Booth fees DO NOT include furnishings or electrical.
Special Booth Furnishings Package available for $110.00.
Company listed on the FireShowsReno website.
Free listing in the onsite Official Show Program.
Complimentary networking reception held on Wednesday,
October 22, 2014 from 5:00-6:30 pm.
Enjoyable opportunity to connect with customers
and prospects in a relaxed exhibit hall setting.
Cost per 10’x10’ booth is $895.00
Corner booths are $50.00 extra
Cost per apparatus space is based on the
amount of space needed. The minimum
amount of apparatus space is 500 sq. ft.
Min 500 sq. ft. = $7.95 psf
501-900 sq. ft. = $6.95 psf
Over 900 sq. ft. = $5.95 psf
Pre-Show Research
Attendees recognize
their inventory needs
and research product
options.
On-Site Connection
Attendees follow up
on their research at
the Show and estab-
lish connections with
exhibitors.
Product Search
Attendees seek details
about all product
options available at
FireShowsReno.
Evaluate Alternatives
Attendees review their
information and product
details to reach a buying
decision.
Make a Purchase
Attendees purchase the
product based on
information and specials.
FireShowsReno connects you with industry professionals at every part of the buying process
Fire Service Manufacturers and
Vendors Association
has “a voice” in FireShowsReno
The purpose of the Association is to give all of its
members the opportunity to provide input into its Board
of Directors with regard to the development and opera-
tion of FireShowsReno, a fire equipment, exhibit and
display and educational conference in Reno, NV. The
Association Advisory Board is comprised of companies
that represent many of the product categories that are
found inside the exhibit hall.
FireShowsReno
PO Box 11856
Reno, NV 89510
1-800-632-7489
www.fireshowsreno.com
In building the FSMVA Association membership,
our primary goal is to be able to offer benefits
that bring value back to your company.
FSMVA member benefits include:
Complimentary link from the
FireShowsReno exhibitor listing to
your company’s website
Complimentary Internet service inside
the exhibit hall during the show
An authorized list of show attendees
immediately following the show
Promotional flyers placed in attendee
bags at a substantial discount
The FSMVA member logo appears next to
the exhibitor’s company name in the
Official Show Program
The opportunity to actively participate in
the planning of the vendor exhibition
Ribbon Cutting at the 2013
Exhibit Hall Opening
Left to right: Stacey Giomi, NFCA President,
Dayle Wellbrock, Chairman, and Lee Fishel,
FSMVA President
About the Sponsoring Associations
Fire Service Manufacturers and
Vendors Association
The Fire Service Manufacturers and Vendors
Association was established in 1997 as a vendor
and manufacturer driven association supporting
the fire and EMS communities with manufacturers
and distributors for apparatus, equipment and
services.
Nevada Fire Chiefs Association
The mission of the Nevada Fire Chiefs Association
is to promote and support the fire service of
Nevada. The key goals are 1) To enhance the fire
service by providing training in fire prevention,
fire suppression, emergency medical services,
leadership training and haz-mat; 2) To enhance
communication within the fire service; 3) To
conduct the business of the association and to
address pertinent issues related to the fire ser-
vice; 4) To promote public awareness of the fire
service; 5) Develop position statements and
address issues impacting the fire service;
6) Foster a professional and personal relationship
among fire service personnel.
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2014 Exhibit Floor Plan
Reno-Sparks Convention Center Oct 21-23, 2014
Reserve an Exhibit Space Today!! 1-800-632-7489
FSMVA Membership Benefits