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Frequently Asked Questions

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When will exhibitor registration open?
How do I make hotel arrangements?
Pre-Show marketing: What resources are available to exhibitors?
What time can exhibitors get on the floor during Show days?
How do I order carpet, drayage, electricity and labor?
How do I submit a third-party contractor (Exhibitor Appointed Contractor)?
What is the renewal deadline to retain rights to my 2009 booth space?
Can I use a credit card to pay for my booth space?
Where do I mail my application and deposit?
When does the booth assignment process take place?
Do you do anything to recognize Minority Owned Businesses?
I exhibited in the 2009 Show, can I still rent an attendee list?


When will exhibitor registration open?
Exhibitor registration will open in the fall.
How do I make hotel arrangements?
Book your hotel arrangements through the NRA Show Travel Desk.
Pre-Show marketing: What resources are available to exhibitors?
Exhibitors receive the Exhibitor Success Guide in January which is a planning tool used to prepare and announce an exhibitor's presence at NRA Show 2010. It provides valuable strategies and information about getting an exhibitor's products and services seen at the Show.

Exhibitors will be able to order NRA marketing materials (i.e., postcards, stickers) at no charge through the Exhibitor Information Manager beginning in January. You will need your company's username and password.
What time can exhibitors get on the floor during Show days?
Exhibitors are allowed on the Show floor during the following times if wearing an exhibitor* badge:
Saturday, May 22 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 23 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 24 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

*A person wearing an attendee badge is not allowed in the hall outside of official Show hours. Manufacturer's representatives who have obtained their own (attendee) badges will not be allowed in the hall early.

How do I order carpet, drayage, electricity and labor?
We will send out the Exhibitor Services Kit in January which will include all the information you need to order booth services.
How do I submit a third-party contractor (Exhibitor Appointed Contractor)?
Information will be announced later regarding third-party contractors.
What is the renewal deadline to retain rights to my 2009 booth space?

The renewal deadline is August 14th, 2009. Booth assignments are done on a first in, first served basis.

Can I use a credit card to pay for my booth space?

Yes; we now accept all major credit cards (American Express, Visa, Mastercard). There is an area on the 2010 application for you to fill out your credit card information.

Where do I mail my application and deposit?

For mailings through the United States Postal Service, please send to:

 

National Restaurant Association

Convention Department

24281 Network Place

Chicago, IL 60673-1242

 

If you are using a carrier, please send to:

 

JPMorgan

Attn: National Restaurant Association Lockbox 24281

131 S. Dearborn

6th Floor

Chicago, IL 60603

When does the booth assignment process take place?

We begin calling exhibitors in September, and the renewal process can go through February 2010. Booth assignments are done on a first in, first served basis. You must have your deposit and a completed application in to be considered a 2010 exhibitor.

Do you do anything to recognize Minority Owned Businesses?

Yes. We list our Minority Owned Businesses in the Exhibit Guide & Program. If you are a Minority Owned Business, send in your certificate with your application and deposit and we will note you as such.

I exhibited in the 2009 Show, can I still rent an attendee list?

Yes, 2009 exhibitors are able to rent '09 attendee lists until September 1st, 2009. Login to the Exhibitor Services section of the Web site using your 2009 username and password. The link can be found in the 2009 service kit.