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2018 MBA Home Building & Remodeling ShowJanuary 12-14, 2018

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EXHIBITOR PACKETMETROPOLITAN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

2018 MBA HOME BUILDING & REMODELING SHOW

JANUARY 12-14, 2018

Exposition Centerat Wisconsin State Fair Park


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION(S) Event Overview 3Exhibit Hall B/C Floorplan 4Important Contact Information 5

EXHIBIT INFORMATIONBooth Construction: Requirements and Illustration 6Booth Judging and Awards 7

OTHER IMPORTANT INFOCerti�cate of Insurance Sample 8Move-In/Move-Out Information 9Exhibitor Parking and Map 10Industry Reception Invitation 11Nearby Hotel Accommodations 12

Valley Expo & Display Exhibitor Services Letter 13(See link to full kit available at MBAHomeShow.com)

Expo Center at WI State Fair Park Forms 14(See link to full kit available at MBAHomeShow.com)

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EVENT OVERVIEW

SHOW LOCATION

Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI

DATES & TIMES Wednesday, January 10 8:00 am - 6:00 pm | Exhibitor Move-In

�ursday, January 11 7:00 am - 4:30 pm | Exhibitor Move-In 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Industry Night Reception

Friday, January 12 7:00 am - 11:00 am* | Exhibitor Move-In Completion11:00 am - 12:00 Noon | Exhibit Booth Judging12:00 Noon - 8:00 pm | Show Open to Public

Saturday, January 13 10:00 am - 8:00 pm | Show Open to Public

Sunday, January 14 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Show Open to Public5:00 pm – 9:00 pm* | Exhibitor Move Out

Monday, January 15 7:00 am – 4:00 pm*| Exhibitor Move Out*Exhibitors must check in by the following times:

January 12 - no later than 10:00 am January 14 - no later than 7:00 pm January 15 - no later than 2:00 pm

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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATIONPLEASE NOTE: �e MBA O�ce is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

�e MBA O�ce will be closed on 11/24 and 11/25 (full-days), 12/23 (a�ernoon) and 12/26 (full-day).

QUESTIONS ON… CONTACT THE OFFICE LISTED BELOW…

EXHIBIT SERVICES (NON-MBA) Electrical, Plumbing, Gas, Exposition Center at WI State Fair Park | Exhibitor ServicesCable TV, Internet, Florist Phone (414) 266-7300 Sign Hanging, Catering E-mail [email protected]

Booth Set-Up/Installation Valley Expo & Display | Exhibitor ServicesBooth Design, Furniture Rental Phone (877) 332-4292 Shipping, Forkli� Services Fax (815) 873-1544Sign Design/Production Website www.valleyexpodisplays.com E-mail [email protected]

SHOW ENTRY/ADMISSIONTicket Orders & Wristbands Deb Crawford (262) 522-4721 | [email protected]

GENERAL SHOW MBA O�ce (262) 436-1122 | www.MBAhomeshow.com

EXHIBIT SPACE Booth Locations and Cost Amanda Dombrowicki (262) 522-4720 | [email protected]

BOOTH COMPLIANCE Booth Size/Height Restrictions Amanda Dombrowicki (262) 522-4720 | [email protected] & Regulations

ADVERTISING Ad Contracts Summer Sobush (414) 224-2984 | [email protected] Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Ad Contracts Nancy Kaeppel (262) 513-2625 | [email protected] Conley Publications

TV Towers Ads Taylor Woods (262) 436-1127 | [email protected]

MOVE-IN/OUT Amanda Dombrowicki (262) 522-4720 | [email protected]

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BOOTH CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS AND ILLUSTRATION

2016 MBA Home Building & Remodeling Show Exhibitor Packet

BOOTH CONSTRUCTION

BOOTH CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS*

• The standard booth configuration is 10 square feet and multiples thereof. • The height restriction for all exhibits or portions thereof, including signs, is eight (8) feet

-- Expo management, in its sole discretion, may make exceptions to the height restrictions. -- Height variances must be applied for before the show opens through Amanda Dombrowicki – via e-mail: [email protected] or via fax: (262) 436-1110. -- The height variance fee for requests made of MBA Show Management and granted prior to show opening will be $75.00. If a high variance is assessed during the show, without prior application and approval, a fee of $125 will be incurred by the exhibiting company in question.

• Sidewalls adjoining booths may carry the background height out to within two (2) feet of the front line -- Exhibitors in violation of sidewall restrictions will be assessed a penalty of $1,000.00. • The front two (2) feet of the space must not have equipment or display material over 42 inches in height.

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Aisle Horizontal Bold Line is the Back Wall, Vertical Bold Lines are Sidewalls 2 feet sidewall restriction cannot exceed 42 inches in height–

EXHIBIT DESIGN TIPS • Does the exhibit look inviting or forbidding? • Does the exhibit force the prospect to make a commitment by walking under a ceiling or up onto a platform? • Does the exhibit resemble a museum or a retail store? • Are bright colors used up high to attract attention and neutral colors used at eye level to prevent eye fatigue? • Is there a logical traffic flow through the exhibit? *ALL RESTRICTIONS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED

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BOOTH JUDGING AND AWARDSNOTICE: Judges for the 2018 Exhibit Booth Awards will visit each show booth on Friday, January 12, 2018, beginning at 11:00 am. Incomplete booths will be disquali�ed.

AWARDS: Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Builder/Remodeler and Associate booths.

Builder/Remodeler DescriptionBuilder/Remodeler members shall be any individual, entity, or employee of a �rm (corporation, part-nership, or limited liability company) who has been in the business of: (I) building or remodeling homes, apartments, schools, commercial, industrial, or other structures normally related and appurte-nant to a community with three homes built and sold; or (II) land development within the jurisdiction of this Association.

Associate DescriptionAssociate member shall be any person, �rm, or corporation engaged in a trade, business, industry or profession related to the home building industry. �e greater part of business activity should consist of the performance of work or labor and the furnishing of materials used in or about the erection, con-struction, repair of buildings or �nancing of the buildings.

JUDGING CRITERIA • Use of space• Customer friendliness of booth• Visibility of product• Visibility of company and/or product brand names• Uniqueness of design and layout• Product display • Special Product Promotion• Overall visual impression

AWARD WINNERS RECEIVE • Award certi�cate and sign to display in exhibit booth• Announcements made in the Exhibit Hall during the 2016 show• Recognition in the MBA eNews• Recognition on the MBA website• Recognition at the 2016 Achievement Awards Dinner

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SAMPLE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

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MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUTMove-in/move-out assignment will be based on booth size and floor placement. THE FINAL MAP AND SCHEDULE SHOWING ASSIGNED MOVE-IN AND MOVE-OUT DATES AND TIMES WILL BE RELEASED ON DECEMBER 1, 2017. IF, AFTER REVIEWING THE FINAL SCHEDULE, YOU WOULD LIKE TO RE-QUEST A VARIANCE, YOU CAN DO SO BY COMPLETING A MOVE-IN/-OUT VARIANCE REQUEST FORM AND SUBMITTING IT TO AMANDA DOMBROWICKI VIA E-MAIL ([email protected]). PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES FOR MOVE-IN/-OUT.

• Entrance to the Marshaling Yard and Exhibitor Setup Parking Area is at Gate #1 at 79th Street and Green�eld Avenue.• Arrive at the identified Marshaling Yard 15 minutes prior to your assigned time and check-in with a Valley Expo representative (see attached map).• Vehicles MAY NOT remain in the loading area during booth set-up. There are NO exceptions to this rule. All vehicles must be unloaded and immediately moved. You will be able to park for FREE in the designated marshalling yard parking area on January 10 until 6PM, January 11 until 7PM and January 12 until 11AM. • No motorized forklifts, carts, etc. are allowed to transport product and/or booths. Anything that can-not be carried in by hand or on a non-motorized cart will be subject to drayage fees.• Hand carts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.• Trailers and large trucks may require the use of extra space. If you will be using a trailer and will re-quire time in addition to what has been reserved for your company on the �nal schedule, please submit a variance request form, so enough time/space is reserved for your vehicle.

TOOL DROP-OFF AND PICK-UPPlease arrange for all tools to be dropped o� and picked during the times listed below:

Tool Drop-O�: 7:00 am – 8:00 am Tool Pick-Up: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• All other equipment pick-up and drop-offs must be scheduled in advanced with the MBA.• Please check in with the Marshaling Yard representative. Space is available strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.

MISCELLANEOUS DROP-OFFSMany exhibitors have a need to drop o� brochures, accessories, fresh �owers, etc. to complete their booth. Load-ing docks will be open from 8:00 am – 11:00 am on Friday, January 12. Please check in with the Marshaling Yard representative and spots will be made available on a �rst-come, �rst-serve basis.

PLEASE NOTE – Dock time, especially on Monday immediately following the Show, is in high demand! If you show up on the wrong day or at a time that was not assigned to you, you WILL NOT be allowed access to the loading docks/ramps. Ramps/Docks close at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 12. All move-ins on January 12 must arrive by 10:00 AM.


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EXHIBITOR PARKING MAP


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INDUSTRY NIGHT SAVE-THE-DATE

2018 MBA Home Building & Remodeling Show

INDUSTRY NIGHT RECEPTIONEnter through West entrance. Reception to be held on the show floor in Halls B/C.

EXPOSITION CENTER AT WISCONSIN STATE FAIR PARK

HALLS B/C

Thursday, January 11, 20174:30 pm to 7:00 pm

EXPOSITION CENTER AT WISCONSIN STATE FAIR PARK

HALLS B/C

Thursday, January 11, 20174:30 pm to 7:00 pm


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NEARBY HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS For the convenience of exhibitors traveling in from out of town, we have included a list of nearby hotels along with contact information. Please contact the hotels directly to make your reservations for hotel accommodations.

Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee West Hotel8201 W. Green�eld Avenue

West Allis, WI 53214Phone 414-436-2300

Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West10499 W. Innovation Drive

Wauwatosa, WI 53226Phone 414-475-9500


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VALLEY EXPO & DISPLAYS COVER LETTEREXHIBIT SERVICES

Dear 2018 MBA Home Building & Remodeling Show Exhibitor:

Valley Expo & Displays is pleased to have been selected as the Official Service Contractor for the upcoming 2018 MBA Home Building & Remodeling Show, being held at, Exposition Center at Wis-consin State Fair Park , January 12 - 14, 2018. Included in this service kit are forms for ordering various services and equipment for your event. Please read each form carefully and return to the address provided on the order form. Refer to the enclosed General Show Information pages for vital facts and information about this event. If you have any additional questions about Valley Expo & Displays services, please do not hesitate to call or email Valley at the information provided below.

Order early and take advantage of the advance pricing to receive discounted rates. Ship early to avoid delays. Shipments arriving late at show site will incur an additional cost and

delays may occur. All correspondence, including final invoices, will be sent to the contact listed on the Recap of

Cost & Payment form. Valley Expo & Displays will not accept orders without payment in full.

For your convenience Valley Expo & Displays offers online ordering. You can order your Valley services, view show schedule, review previous and current account information, and print invoices.

To place online orders you will be required to register with Valley Online:

If you received this Exhibitor Service Kit in the “Ordering Open” email, a direct link and your temporary password to online ordering were included within that email. Click on the link to be directed to our website and begin ordering. (https:valleyexpodisplays.boomerecommerce.com)

If you did not receive an email, visit, www.valleyexpodisplays.com. Click on “Register and get your Password Here” to request your online credentials. Fill out the required information and submit. Once your request is processed you will receive an email with your login information. It may take up to two hours to generate your credentials. If your request is made on a holiday or weekend your login will be generated the next business day. We appreciate your patience in advance.

Please contact our Exhibitor Services Department at 877.332.4292 or email: [email protected] with any

questions you may have.

Exhibitor Services Kit

Thank you for your business and we look forward to seeing you at the show!

4950 AMERICAN ROAD · ROCKFORD, IL 61109 · PHONE: 815.873.1500 · FAX: 815.873.1544

Valley Online

Ordering

HelpfulHints

Ordering Information

Valley Expo & Displays does not take orders over the phone. All pre show orders must be entered online at (https://valleyexpodisplays.boomerecommerce.com), faxed to (815-873-1544), or emailed to ([email protected]) by January 2, 2018. After this date orders must be placed at the service desk at the show site during exhibitor move-in. Items ordered at show site are subject to availability.

Dear 2017 MBA Home Building & Remodeling Show Exhibitor:

This Exhibitor Service Kit details important information to allow Valley Expo & Displays, Show Decorator, to help ensure your success at the 2017 MBA Home Building & Remodeling Show, at the WI State Fair Park Exposition Center, January 12 - 15, 2017.

VALLEY ONLINE ORDERING

For your convenience Valley Expo & Displays offers online ordering.

You can order your Valley services, view show schedule, and review your account information.

To place online orders you will be required to register with Valley Online.

If you received this Exhibitor Service Kit in the “ordering open” email, a direct link and your temporary password to online ordering were also included. Click on the link to be directed to our website and begin ordering. (https://valleyexpodisplays.boomerecommerce.com)

If you did not receive an email, visit, www.valleyexpodisplays.com. Click on “Register and get your Password Here” to request your online credentials. Fill out the required information and submit.

Once your request is processed you will receive an email with your login information. It may take up to two hours to generate your credentials. We appreciate your patience in advance.

HELPFUL HINTS

Order early and take advantage of the advance pricing to receive discounted rates.

Ship early to avoid delays. Shipments arriving late at show site will cost you money, time and business.

Please read each form carefully, and return them to the address shown on each form. Other suppliers may be used for some services (i.e. electrical) and orders with payment should be sent separately to them for those services.

Valley Expo & Displays does not take orders over the phone. All orders must be entered online (https://valleyexpodisplays.boomerecommerce.com) faxed (815-873-1544) or, emailed ([email protected]) by January 5, 2017.

Valley Expo & Displays will accept no orders without payment in full.

Please contact our Exhibitor Services Department at 877.332.4292, with any questions you may have.

Exhibitor Services

Thank you for your business and we look forward to seeing you at the show!

4950 AMERICAN ROAD · ROCKFORD, IL 61109 · PHONE: 815.873.1500 · FAX: 815.873.1544


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EXPOSITION CENTER AT WISCONSIN STATE FAIR PARKEXHIBIT SERVICES

Exhibitor Order Forms / Rates for the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park can all be found online at

http://wistatefair.com/wsfp/exhibitor-order-forms-rates/

New! Order online. It’s fast, easy, and secure.

Exhibitors can now order services online (electric, IT, etc.) for shows in the Exposition Center.VISIT THE LINK ABOVE TO GET STARTED.

What you need to know:• Company information• Credit card• Email address• You’ll create a user name (your email address) and password that sets up an account for you to use for all future shows.• Advance rates apply up to 14 days prior to show opening.• Online ordering is available until 5 days prior to show opening.

Questions? Call 414-266-7300 or email [email protected].

Exhibitor Services Order FormUse the forms at the web page above to order Electrical, Telephone, High Speed Internet, Gas, Water/Drain and Compressed Air. SERVICES MUST BE ORDERED AT LEAST 14 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF SHOW OPENING DATE TO RECEIVE ADVANCE PRICING.

Sign and Banner HangingAll banners and sign hanging needs will be coordinated through the Wisconsin Exposition Center. �ey will coordinate and provide the necessary labor to perform this service at prevailing rates. Services must be ordered at least 21 days in advance of show opening date to receive advance pricing. Order forms can be accessed at the link above.

Parking PassesSingle-use parking passes are available for purchase from the Exhibitor Services O�ce at the Exposition Center. �e cost is $6.00 each. �e passes may be purchased during show move-in only. �ere is no charge for parking during move-in or move-out.

If you have any questions, please call them directly at 414-266-7300. Please fax order forms to 414-266-7119 or mail to: Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 South 84th Street West Allis, WI 53214 Attn: Event Services.

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