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1. 2 ioe eee 2 Floor Stands Mixer 1 Wired Handheld Microphone Advance CI Shelf For Plasma LCD Floor Stand ome fae 42 Monitor Cart with Skirt 60 75 m 54 Monitor Cart with Skirt 60 75 Company Name Booth Number Sub Total Audio Visual Video and Computer Services Phone 410 649 7314 E Mail exhibits projection com Ba Fax 410 649 7061 WV Baltimore PROJECTION p Projection is the preferred in house audiovisual provider of the Baltimore Convention Center When onsite please visit us in our Pratt Street lobby office on the 300 level Rates published are for the entire length of the event Exhibit Information Company Name Onsite Contact Booth Onsite Contact Cell Phone Delivery Date Ordered By Delivery Time E Mail Address 8A 10A 10A 12P 1P 3P SP 5P A representative of your company MUST BE PRESENT at the time of delivery for set up instructions and delivery verification Please note that equipment will not be left in an unattended booth peso Contact Name amp Cell Phone pe Email Address EE Instructions amp Other misa MRNA Totals 1 EQUIPMENT TOTAL 2 DELIVERY amp DRAYAGE 15 of line 1 3 EQUIPMENT SET UP amp DISMANTLE 1596 of line 1 or 120 00 whichever is greater 4 ORDER SUB TOTAL 5 STATE SALES TAX 6 of line 1 6 TOTAL DUE Payment Information Company Name Credit Card Billing Address City A
2. EXHIBIT HALLS OPEN VNLA RESEARCH RECEPTION AND CHARITY AUCTION Tir Na Nog Irish Pub in Harbor Place Shuttle buses run from Lot C to BCC Annual Meeting Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association Pre registration required thru VNLA Sheraton Inner Harbor Annual Meeting West Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association Room 330 PRATT amp CHARLES REGISTRATION LOBBIES OPEN EXHIBIT HALLS OPEN Shuttle buses run from Lot C and H to BCC Shuttle Bus runs from Lots H to C to BCC PRATT amp CHARLES REGISTRATION LOBBIES OPEN EXHIBIT HALLS OPEN The Show Management Office on the 2 floor of the Pratt Street Lobby opens to exhibitors daily at 7 15 a m For your convenience during show hours the business center located in the Pratt Street Registration Lobby is available for copier and fax and internet services Food service is available throughout the show in the exhibit halls and in the Charles Street Lobby Wireless Internet hot spots are located at Starbucks next to3rd floor registration and the 3 floor coffee shop located above the Charles Street Lobby 16 Exhibitor Pre Registration Instructions for Registering On Line For exhibitors who wish to register booth staff and guests on line for MANTS 2012 1 Go to www mants com and select the Exhibitor tab at the top of the page 2 Select the Register an Exhibitor tab 3 Select your Company name from the drop down list 4 Enter the Primary Contact s E mail Address
3. 0 500 WATTS 5 AMPS 93 00 140 00 above as your password 501 1000 WATTS 10 AMPS 114 00 171 00 ISLAND BOOTHS 1001 1500 WATTS 15 AMPS 133 00 200 00 Material charges may apply If you require 1501 2000 WATTS 20 AMPS 160 00 240 00 c uo ae All additional distribution is done by 208 VOLT SINGLE PHASE ALL AREAS Edlen electricians on a time amp material basis 20 AMPS 275 00 330 00 30 AMPS 320 00 448 00 208V amp HIGHER VOLTAGES Material charges may apply If you require Misc 208V Services Call for quote TS services not listed on this form please call for a quote 208 VOLT THREE PHASE ALL AREAS 20 AMPS 305 00 427 00 30 AMPS 450 00 630 00 Misc 208V Services Call for quote DEDICATED OUTLETS Dedicated outlets require a 20 amp outlet PLUMBING SERVICES AOU SERVICES FILL amp DRAIN SERVICES Electricity will be turned on within 30 minutes of show opening and off within 0 100 Gallons 139 00 139 00 30 minutes of show closing show days only If you require power at any other time 10 00 tonos ME order 24 hour power at double the outlet Each Additional 200 Gallons 50 00 50 00 rate Misc Services Call for quote PLACE YOUR TOTAL PAYMENT HERE All foreign checks must be drawn on U S Banks Only Edlen reserves the right to correct orders figured incorrectly SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY PAYMENT METHOD AMOUNT RECEIVED RECEIPTED BY SIGNATURE PRINT NAME EMAIL ADDRE
4. Center Hotel iss ss see ee ee see esse 152 00 I0 Hyatt Regency Baltimore ese REEDE EG GE EDE EE IE OE EG EO 155 00 S v S Os bd fall a e S E a aft S zr Mulberry St E Ss i 5 o 7 E 2 yo Ui g Lexingto U Market Fayette St Hippodrome 5 Performing Arts Center z ae d i N Bromo 1 Seltzer Y Tower D g B z Geppi s Ll Entertainment Ww Museum N e 5 Camden St Sports Legends x S at Camden Yads S LI lt T alle j ES Ridgley s Delight Camden Station Marc Trains to Washington D C Howard St g RS c S E 3 M amp T Bank Stadium Ost Nd c Mariner Arena oo Hamilton St Franklin St Baltimore Basilica Saratoga St Park Ave 1st Hopkins PI E N o Em N Baltimore Convention Center L Conway St Otterbein 2 H o i S o S T Lee St WY Hughes St o 2 C oO ETE South Baltimore u Centre St Us E S Re a s 2 To me E G C ua U E Sx e d Orleans St E x E e De 5 A SUO c E EIE Municipal a 3 E Center Center p Saratoga St T 2 j NY Be PN N o eue St Lexington St n vay 2 NEM mD Fayette St NY Shot Tower ce Baltimore St Q9 D e Power Plant p Redwood St ES Historic Water St Reginald F Lewis Jonestown Water St sags Museum is col Lombard St oe A 9 E a ie
5. Floor Manager Charlie Blocher a MANTS floor staff representative or come to the show office Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and benefits everyone Thank you Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Fire Marshal Regulations Below are the Fire Marshal s Regulations for the Baltimore Convention Center that pertain specifically to setting up an exhibit at MANTS Exhibitor compliance with these regulations is mandatory Please be advised that the law in Maryland and in Baltimore City gives broad discretionary powers to the Fire Marshal MANTS will strictly enforce these regulations and any decision by MANTS or our designated representatives regarding these 1s binding and non negotiable We appreciate your cooperation understanding and compliance with these regulations 1 No cut trees While this obviously applies to Christmas trees the fire marshal also warns against landscape material being cut instead of balled as per section 31 1 4 5 of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code furnishings or decorations of an explosive or highly flammable character shall not be used Natural cut trees as well as other Christmas decorations wreaths garland etc are strictly prohibited Living trees in a balled condition with roots protected by an earth ball may be permitted provided they are maintained in a fresh condition and are not allowed to become dry 2 Balled Christmas trees may have lights upon them 3 Corn stalks straw hay Spanish moss wood
6. Updating Your Online Exhibitor Profile OEP The MANTS Online Exhibitor Profile OEP has two purposes 1 To allow exhibitors to update their contact information at any time When you have a demographic change 1 e contact person or phone number has changed log on to your profile and make these changes Any contact information can be changed in real time by you with the exception of a company name Company name changes must be initiated by show management You can also log on and retrieve your booth number if you ve forgotten it To add detail to how your company is viewed when attendees use the interactive floor plan to search for exhibitors products and services desired Currently MANTS offers exhibitors the opportunity to select from a list of generic products and services With the OEP you can add a detailed paragraph description about your company Keywords from your detailed description will be linked to attendee searches for specific products and services To access your OEP 1 Log on to the MANTS website www mants com 2 Select the Exhibitor tab 3 4 You will see a menu bar on the left side of the screen and an alphabetical exhibitor list Select Update Online Exhibitor Profile in the center of the page Select the Profile Editor link in the top left hand corner Log on with your user name e mail address and password same as used to pay your online invoice If you forget or lose your logon infor
7. and the password If you do not know your password select Forgot my Password and it will be sent to your e mail address MANTS does not keep a list of passwords 5 Pre register through December 2 2011 for 10 00 Registrations received after are 15 00 Registrants processed before Friday December 2 will receive their badges in the mail registrants processed after 12 2 will pick up their badges in the 3d floor Pratt Street registration lobby during the show 6 Remember also to e Complete and confirm your decorating and shipping orders with Five Star e Make your hotel reservations e Complete your utility and A V order forms e If you are flying to MANTS book your discounted shuttle service on the exhibitor page at mants com e Register for the VNLA Research Auction e Visit www baltimore org for restaurant coupons and information on local attractions plan to come early or stay late and take advantage of everything Baltimore has to offer e Have a great holiday and know that we look forward to seeing you in January 2012 Use Form on Page 18 If You Do Not Wish To Register On Line zd EXHIBITOR PRE REGISTRATION FORM FOR MANTS 2012 ONLY Use This Form Only If You Do Not Wish To Register On Line PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT Company Name Primary Contact Name please list all show registrants below and note that primary contact must also be listed if attending Company Address City State Zip E mail
8. chips bamboo lumber and similar materials may be permissible only if treated with a fire retardant and pre approved by the Center and Fire Department A certificate of flammability must be provided upon request of the fire prevention captain 4 Crates boxes excess literature etc may not be stored in the hall or behind exhibitors booths these must be stored in the loading dock areas Contact the Five Star Decorating service desk in Hall D or contact a MANTS show representative for assistance 5 All draping materials must be fire resistant and a certificate of flammability must be provided upon request of the fire prevention captain No exits may be blocked by draperies no combustible materials merchandise or signs shall be attached to hung or draped over fire resistant side and rear dividers of booths or attached to table skirting facing aisles unless fire resistant Any exhibitor who places a canopy over his booth must have a fire extinguisher in the booth 6 No open flames for demonstration or decorative purposes will be allowed No flammable and combustible liquids such as gasoline kerosene cleaning solvents and other petroleum based materials or liquefied petroleum gasses shall be used or admitted inside the building No compressed flammable gases such as acetylene hydrogen or propane may be used Cylinders or non flammable compressed gasses shall be secured in a vertical or horizontal position depending on tank use and desig
9. for the gateway and one for each node using the gateway Hub Switch required N Hub Switch Rental These are typically 4 to 8 port unmanaged 10 100BaseT devices 100 o sus D Hub Switch Rental These are typically 16 port unmanaged 10 100BaseT devices 200 225 EE NG Patch Cables Patch cables are available in lengths from 25 to 50 feet These are Category 5 10 100BaseT patch cables 35 9 NN E 1 Cable Television Connection Services provided by Comcast 295 450 rc Technical Support for issues not related to the physical connectivity of ordered services will be charged at a rate of 65 per hour with 65 minimum one hour charge Per Hour EXTENDED IOTALS Every effort will be made to have service s available for use at least 4 hours prior to the date and time indicated in the Services First Required block located in the top right corner of this form Lines will be installed using the most logical placement unless a detailed diagram is provided by the customer with this form Disconnection will generally occur Subtotal within 1 hour after published close of event 6 PSC Taxes Special Instructions Tax Exemption Cert Grand Total CHECK OR CREDIT CARD PAYMENT INFORMATION MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER PAYMENT AMOUNT ENCLOSED CHECK NUMBER f Applicabl AMEX visA MASTERCARD ee CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION
10. lead management allows an exhibitor to take advantage of tools to help them learn more about each attendee company that visits their booth Lead Retrieval helps exhibitors gather useful buying demographics from sales leads Lead Retrieval systems are available in a variety of options some of which allow for customizing the data that they collect Lead Retrieval systems provide exhibitors the ability to measure results and CDS offers several options to help you meet your objectives There are two ways to order a lead retrieval unit through CDS Go to www mants com click on Exhibitor and scroll down to Lead Retrieval to access the ordering page for MANTS Please enter the show code MANTO12 to enter the site Or you can access the ordering page by going to www xpressleadpro com and enter the show code MANT012 to proceed If you have questions want more information or just wish to speak with someone in person about Lead Retrieval a CDS representative may be contacted at 800 746 9734 All lead retrieval sales and on site distribution and service is coordinated by Convention Data Services CDS may be contacted on site by visiting them in the Pratt Street Registration Lobby which 1s located on the third floor of the Baltimore Convention Center 19 Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Hotel Information amp Rates As a courtesy MANTS provides exhibitors in good standing their registration and hotel booking information before attendees Mak
11. received without a credit card guarantee or check deposit will be returned Please fill out the credit card information entirely or mail a check payable to the Visit Baltimore Housing Bureau HOTEL ROOM CANCELLATIONS While hotel rooms may be booked up until Wednesday January 4 2012 the hotel room cancellation policy goes into effect on Friday December 16 2011 HOTEL ROOM CANCELLATION POLICY Hotel room reservations cancelled after the Friday December 16 2011 will be charged a 50 cancellation fee Cancellations made after Wednesday January 4 2012 will forfeit the one night s room plus tax deposit to the hotels Rebooking at another hotel does not change the cancellation policy No shows will also forfeit the deposit to the hotels Reservation Form on Page 23 _22 USE THIS FORM FOR MAILING OR FAXING ONLY PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER ROOM MAKE COPIES AS NEEDED DO NOT SEND THIS FORM TO THE MANTS OFFICES Please provide the information requested below Arrival Date Departure Date Hotel Selection List three choices in order of preference First Second Third Reservations are processed on a first come first served basis If all three requested hotels are unavailable do you want this reservation processed according to Comparable room rate Proximity to conference site Room Type Adults to occupy room beds requested in room List all room occupants if children list names and ages Non smoking room r
12. 0 Overnight Rate 60 per day night 24 hour cycle this rate is calculated using the daily rate of 25 plus an additional 35 00 per night for a total of 60 Directions to Lot C see map on Page 27 Lot C is located on West Lee Street between Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M amp T Bank Ravens Stadium and Parking on Lot C 1s available 24 7 To enter the lot please follow instructions at the entry gate in order to obtain a ticket and once on the lot please park your vehicle on the southern most portion of Lot C closest to M amp T Bank Stadium Any violators of this will be ticketed and are subject to being towed at owners expense In order to exit the lot you must either pay the attendant if still on duty pay at the exit with a credit card only or pay at the Pay On Foot machine located by the entrance of Lot C via cash or credit card Central Parking of Maryland may be contacted during business hours and ahead of your scheduled arrival date at 410 347 9330 For GPS Users Oriole Park at Camden Yards 333 West Camden Street Baltimore Maryland 21201 256 jens IG al ERE da ds l AN BE PRE I LN 5 di w ize ac i M l z iv tng Sy meng ITA E x MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW DIRECTIONS TO STAGING LOT H AT M amp T BANK RAVENS STADIUM For GPS Users the address for M amp T Bank Stadium is 1101 Russell Street Baltimore Maryland 21230 Daily and Overnight Parking rates directio
13. 00 250 Please Indicate Table Top Stand Wall Mount 24 LCD Resolution 1920 X 1200 ss ses Please Indicate Table Top Stand Wall Mount e Advance Standard Video Equipment amp Flat Panel Display UE ETE DVD Player with repeat plays NTSC only aM 100 125 Co Code Region Free DVD Player with repeat plays PAL SECAM NTSC M 150 200 EE Blu ray Player with repeat a 250 300 pf 26 LCD with Built in DVD Player no repeat not for use with computers Resolution 1366 X 768 Internal Speakers 375 425 Please Indicate Table Top Stand Wall Mount me Computer Video Flat Panel Displays DET IE JETER 32 HD LCD a Resolution 1920 X 1080 Internal Speakers 500 600 Please Indicate Table Top Stand Wall Mount Floor Stand soo sooo 42 HD LCD Resolution 1920 X 1080 Internal Speakers 700 800 Please Indicate Table Top Stand Wall Mount Floor Stand emo 52 HD LED Resolution 1920 X 1080 Internal Speakers emm Please Indicate Table Top Stand Wall Mount Floor Stand 60 Plasma Resolution 1365 X 768 Attachable Speakers Included fem jem Please Indicate Table Top Stand Wall Mount Floor Stand Wireless UHF Mic Kit lola Please Indicate Lavaliere Headset Handheld BE Small Booth Sound System d 300 375 Includes 1 Speaker 1 Floor Stand Mixer 1 Wired Handheld Microphone Large Booth Sound EE ed eee 400 500 0 Includes
14. 21 84 Landscape Architect 255 labels 40 80 61 20 Landscape Contractor Maintenance 1022 labels 163 52 245 28 Landscape Distribution Center 178 labels 28 48 42 72 Landscape Interiorscape Designer 380 labels 60 80 91 20 Lawn Maintenance 281 labels 44 96 67 44 Non Profit Gov t Organization 124 labels 19 84 29 76 Nursery Grower 840 labels 134 40 201 60 Press Media Garden Writer 26 labels 4 16 6 24 Professional Grounds Maintenance 209 labels 33 44 50 16 Transportation Services 25 labels 4 00 6 00 PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING Print Labels Alphabetically or 1 by Zip Code If A Selection Is Not Made Labels Will Be Sorted By Zip You must complete all of the contact and payment information section below in order to receive your labels Company Name Contact Person PLEASE PRINT Address City State Zip Telephone Fax Email Address Please charge my credit card for our MANTS Order Master Card Visa Enclosed is a check for the amount of for our MANTS Order Credit Card No Expiration Date Security Code 3 digits on back of Visa or MasterCard Card Billing Address if different from above Signature Print Name Please fax this form with your credit card info to 410 296 8288 Or mail it with your check or credit card info to MANTS Address Labels P O Box 818 Brooklandville MD 21022 All Label Orders are shipped postage paid 25 MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW Establishing and
15. 24 25 26 27 MANTS Exhibitor Package Table of Contents Table of Contents Exhibit Specifications and General Show Information Exhibitor Guidelines Post Show Cleaning Instructions Fire Marshal s Regulations Five Star Convention Decorating Shipping Handling and Storage Freight Policy Ordering Utilities and Audio Visual Equipment Move In Staging Guidelines Move Out Staging Guidelines Schedule of Events On Line Instructions for Exhibitor Pre Registration Exhibitor Pre Registration Form Lead Retrieval Ordering Hotel Information and Rates Hotel Map Hotel Reservation Information Hotel Reservation Form Sponsorship Form Parking Information for Lot C Daily and Overnight Rates Parking Map for Lot C Continued on Page 2 MANTS Exhibitor Package Table of Contents Continued from Page 1 Page s 28 29 Directions to Staging Lot H from 95 395 amp 83 30 Directions to BCC from Staging Lot H 31 Directions from BCC to I 95 and I 83 32 Selling and Buying Booths Some Suggested Guidelines 33 Plant Material Donation Form 34 Envelope Stuffer Order Form 35 Show Label Order Form 36 37 On Line Exhibitor Profile Instructions ATTACHMENTS ABF Freight Form Electric Order Form Telecom Order Form Wireless Internet Order Form AV Equipment Rental Order Form Envelope Stuffer sample Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Show Information and Exhibit Specifications Show Dates January 11 13 2012 Move I
16. CVC Code NAME ON CREDIT CARD from back of card Exactly as it appears on credit card AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Must be signed in ink My signature also authorizes any unpaid balance be charged to this credit card Company INDIVIDUAL PLACING ORDER Required Address Name City Email Address State Zip Contact Phone No N O T E S rev 091001 Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Wireless Internet Order Form 2012 Wireless Internet Service is now available on the show floor directly through MANTS as we were able to negotiate substantially lower rates than in the past The cost has decreased by 650 and is now available at 150 per connection Please use this faxable order form to order wireless internet access in your exhibit space Should you have any questions regarding wireless internet service please call us at 800 431 0066 or email mantsincQ aol com ALL FORMS must be filled out completely neatly and legibly and mailed to the address at the bottom of the form or faxed to us with your credit card billing information at 410 296 8288 Please print the information requested below neatly and legibly except for the signature Company Information Exhibiting Company Booth Number s Contact Person E mail Address Contact Phone Authorizing Signature Payment Information Fax this form with credit card information to 410 296 8288 Payment Type N one Amex MC VISA Name on card Credit Card N
17. Cars ONLY Monday Friday up until 10 00 a m is 8 00 and 10 00 after 10 00 a m Monday Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday For Oversized Vehicles which must be parked on Lot C Daily and Overnight Parking Rates are 25 00 Daily and an additional 35 00 Overnight per night for a total of 60 per day night 24 hour cycle Rates may change without notice MANTS runs a shuttle service during staging hours 10 00 a m until 6 30 p m on Monday January 9 and 7 00 a m until 8 00 p m on Tuesday January 10 The shuttle runs a circular route from the Staging Lot lot H to the Baltimore Convention Center Security Loading Dock Entrance and onto our daily and overnight parking lot C The shuttle will run this same route from 7 00 a m until 8 00 p m or as needed during move out on Friday January 13 14 Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Move In and Move Out Continued from Page 14 Move Out ALL Vehicles must report to the Staging Lot lot H at M amp T Bank Ravens Stadium on Move Out Day NO EXCEPTIONS 1 On Friday January 13 the staging lot opens and the shuttle begins running at 7 00 a m As in previous years MANTS closes at 2 p m and Move Out begins after our aisle carpet is rolled up and empty containers are returned roughly 2 3 hours after the show closes Please DO NOT make travel arrangements within hours of show closing as it takes several hours to disburse all the show traffic Having immediate travel ar
18. E BADGES 850 oo GUEST BAG SPONSOR 850 SILVER SHOW SPONSOR 850 INTERIOR PLANTINGS SPONSOR 850 Recognition in Main Registration and Lower Pratt Lobbies SHUTTLE BUS SPONSOR 350 includes recognition on all buses and all other sponsor recognition oo BENCH SPONSOR 250 first year 50 each additional year oo CARVILLE M AKEHURST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR 150 I MIGHT HAVE AN IDEA amp WISH TO DISCUSS IT 0 no charge for creative thinking We appreciate creative thinking and are happy to discuss any unique sponsorship ideas you may have Payment Information Enclosed is a check for the amount of for our MANTS Sponsorship Please charge my credit card for our MANTS Sponsorship Master Card Visa Credit Card No Expiration Date Billing Address of Card 3 Digit Security Code Signature Print Name Please return this form with your check or credit card info to MANTS Sponsorships P O Box 818 Or fax your credit card info to 410 296 8288 Brooklandville MD 21022 24 Benefits of being a MANTS Sponsor In addition to the published name recognition listed below our MANTS Charles Street Lobby Internet Caf amp Gold Sponsors receive A complimentary full page color ad with preferred placement in the MANTS Floor Plan Book Company Logo listed on the MANTS website Prominent listing on Sponsor Page in MANTS Floor Plan Book A complimentary hyperlink from the MANTS sponsorshi
19. EAVING FROM THE rn BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER M A N le l GOING TO I 95 N amp S and I 83 N DIRECTIONS TO I 95 NORTH AND SOUTH Exit the Tunnel from the Baltimore Convention Center you will be on Conway Street heading East toward the Inner Harbor e Stay on Conway Street and go to your second light which is Light Street e Take a Right onto Light Street e Go past the InterContinental Harbor Court Hotel and through the light at West Lee Street both of which are on your right e Merge into the left hand lane e Turn Left onto the Key Highway which looks nothing like a highway and passes through a commercial and a high rent high rise district There is a gas station and convenience store along this route e Follow the Key Highway to I 95 North and South e By using this route you may also access Routes 395 295 195 695 and 97 by getting onto I 95 south and following the directional signs DIRECTIONS TO I 83 NORTH Exit the Tunnel from the Baltimore Convention Center you will be on Conway Street heading East toward the Inner Harbor Stay on Conway Street and go to your second light which is Light Street Take a Left onto Light Street Get into the Right Lane immediately the Inner Harbor Pavilions will be on your right Bear Right onto Pratt Street and move to the center lane e You will crossover Calvert Street South Street Commerce Street and S Gay Street The Inner Harbor ESPN Zone and Hard Rock Caf will rema
20. If you sell or giveaway your booth please pass this information onto your buyer MANTS cannot and will not be responsible for anything that is left unattended after the show closes e Asa service to our exhibitors MANTS provides colored ribbon and tags with wire which exhibitors must use to designate whether a booth has been donated green ribbon or sold orange ribbon and to whom specific goods belong write name and tag each item These ribbons and tags are available at the Five Star Convention Decorating booth at the back of Hall D beginning at 12 00 pm on the last day of the show e Important Reminder NO BOOTHS MAY BE WRAPPED in colored ribbon prior to the 2 00 pm close of the show on Friday MANTS show management reserves and has previously exercised the right to remove exhibitors from future shows for non compliance We regard early departure from the show as a very serious and unnecessary violation of show rules e Regarding Move Out and the coordination of the staging lot at M amp T Bank Stadium MANTS makes every effort to get exhibitors over and into the convention center to move out before buyers and those who pick up donated green goods Vehicles are moved to the center as space becomes available at the loading dock and in the halls on the show floor which is why there is a wait involved at the lot We take this responsibility very seriously and while no system 1s perfect please know that we are making every effort to service our
21. MSS a 9 N a E qd T2 ES z g o E c z 4 o S T ie n Little The Pratt St A Italy Gallery 27A P cde 2 Harborplace B 2 f v e cant am 2 g E i f s 5 5 d National e JA t am Aquarium AL x DES in Baltimore n Baltimore 3 Visitor Inne J 2 Center D x WEET ler wc E Fleet St LL N Harbor uoo EE E M East E g eo c E w Maryland Science Center Rash Field IMAX Key Hwy E Amel Montgomery St Federal e Visionary Federal Hill Art Museum 4 Churchill St Park 2 Hill l Henrietta St E T Warren Ave EE Cross St To the Baltimore Etes Use Museum of Industry arket c amp the Fort McHenry S National Monument West St O Downtown Partnership of Baltimore MANTS Hotels and Rates for 2011 amp 2012 m Days Inn Inner Harbor Hotel BD Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel B Holiday Inn Inner Harbor m Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore Hotel E Hampton Inn at Camden Yards Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor Hotel at Camden Yards Renaissance Harborplace Hotel EH Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel Dm Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel 10 Hyatt Regency Baltimore Convention Center ACC REAK Baltimore MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW Baltimore Maryland January 11 13 2012 HOTEL RESERVATION FORM Housing for the MANTS meeting will open on September 13 2011 RESERVATIONS To reserve a room for MANTS choose ONE of t
22. SS oso vsa ME osconer 11 1111111 eem CARD HOLDER SIGN PRINT NAME CREDIT CARD BILLING ADDRESS If different from address above 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 VERY IMPORTANT TERMS amp CONDITIONS Order with payment amp floor plan for island booths or any booth requiring distribution of electrical services must be received prior to the deadline date on the front of this form for advance payment rates to apply Orders faxed or mailed without payment and required floor plan will not be guaranteed advance rates Orders received after the deadline date will be charged at the regular rate A purchase order or photocopy of a check are not considered valid forms of payment for securing advanced rate In the event that the totals are calculated incorrectly on the front of this form Edlen reserves the right to make the necessary corrections and charge the corrected amount Exhibitors will be notified by fax of any such corrections Outlet rates listed include bringing the services to one location at the rear of all in line or peninsula booths All services provided to island booths require labor and material for distribution If floor plan showing main power location is not submitted prior to Edlen move in date Edlen will bring the main power to a convenient location at Edlen s discretion Please refer to item 6 Outlet rates listed do not include the connection of any equipm
23. Telephone Number Please register the following persons Children 17 and under and accompanied by their parent are free but you must give us their names and indicate their age Total Number of Registrations Total Registration Fee Over two per booth 10 00 after December 15 00 VLNA Research Auction Tickets January 11 Total Fee at 70 each Total Registration and Reception Fees Submitted Payment Type N one MC VISA Personal Check Credit Card Number Expiration Date Security or 3 digit Code from back of card Signature as 1t appears on card Please fax credit card payments to 508 743 9658 Or mail registration forms with payment to MANTS c o CDS 107 Waterhouse Road Bourne MA 02532 Sorry No Telephone Registrations No Refunds On occasion show management takes promotional photos of event related activities Your registration at MANTS is considered permission for us to use your likeness in such photos 18 Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Lead Retrieval Information About Ordering Lead Retrieval from CDS Convention Data Services CDS is the exclusive provider of on line and on site registration services to MANTS which includes the rental of Lead Retrieval units Lead Retrieval is a means to capture and follow up on sales leads generated at MANTS Industry data shows that sales leads that are not followed up on are mainly due to an ineffective lead management system Effective
24. al on the same pallet Pallets that contain combined plant and non plant material will be considered all non plant and the whole pallet subject to freight handling weight 2 Should your product be of considerable weight such as concrete pavers or pottery contact Five Star as a freight handling discount may be applicable 3 Exhibitors are encouraged to complete their freight handling forms and pay in advance to receive the most cost savings Paying for freight handling in advance of the show is a cost savings over ordering and or declaring your freight needs onsite Our manual pricing policy and deadlines e For items and services ordered and paid by September 15 2011 take a 15 early bird discount from the published pre tax prices e For items and services ordered and paid between September 16 and November 15 2011 pay the fees published in this manual e For items and services ordered and paid after November 15 2011 add 20 to the pretax fees published in this manual 4 Freight handling fees are based on the total weight of your non plant shipment and will be charged at the minimum rate of 100 or 75 00 per 100 pounds for round trip service and handling of all empty containers D Extended Fork Life Service Exhibitors that require extended time in freight handling or fork lift service 1 e a more elaborate display in the lobby or prolonged need for positioning of display material will be charged for freight handling of e
25. ase note that Mylar balloons are strictly prohibited The complete Baltimore Convention Center BCC Fire Department Regulations may be found on page 12 of the BCC Service Manual You may download a copy at http www bccenter org downloads files service manual pdf or request a copy from the Baltimore Convention Center by calling 410 649 7000 Offer expires Nov 15th Save 20 on your Decorating Order by reading below Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Five Star Convention Decorating About Ordering Items and Services from Five Star Five Star Convention Decorating Inc is the exclusive provider of decorating services to our MANTS exhibitors You may order tables chairs carpet and other miscellaneous items not included on our exhibitor specifications list at the top of page number 3 of this exhibitor package as well as order in booth cleaning service Any services that you want to order for your exhibit space must be acquired directly from Five Star Five Star s decorating services package 1s available on line at www fivestarcd org Click on Vendor Manuals and then MANTS to download the entire package or the order forms you require You may also access this link from the exhibitor tab at www mants com To request a paper copy of the decorating package call Five Star Convention Decorating directly at 410 239 0606 or send an e mail to info fivestarcd org and they will be happy to send you one SAVE 20 Please
26. ces you offer IMPORTANT Keyword searches performed by attendees will pick up the words that you use in this product and service description For example instead of being just a Grower you have the opportunity to specify what types of plants you grow like azaleas box woods Christmas trees etc You have 1 000 characters to differentiate yourself from other exhibitors And you may type it directly into the notes box provided or copy and paste your description into the box from an existing Word document c When you have finished with this page select Save Profile 8 Next preview your profile page by selecting the View my Profile link at the top of the page under the General Information header We recognize that there is a learning curve in learning to use this system so if you have any questions regarding the online exhibitor profile OEP please call us at 410 296 6959 rather than e mail A real conversation will probably offer a faster resolution to your question 22374 Convention T un us Try te Decorating Inc i E EE The Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Five Star Convention Decorating and ABF Freight System Inc has teamed up to assist MANTS exhibitors with their shipping needs The MANTS Show in Baltimore is almost upon us And if you have not yet made arrangements for the transportation of your exhibit materials now is the time to arrange your company s hassle free exhibit
27. e if cancelled in writing amp received by Edlen within 14 calendar days prior to show opening Edlen will not refund overpayment except sales tax in amounts less than 50 00 unless specifically requested in writing Claims will not be considered or adjustments made unless filed in writing by Exhibitor prior to the close of the event Exhibitor holds Edlen harmless for any and all losses of power beyond Edlen s control including but not limited to losses due to utility company failure permanent power distribution failure power failure caused by vandalism faulty Exhibitor equipment or overloads caused by Exhibitor It is agreed that in the event it becomes necessary to turn this matter over to an attorney for collection or to file a lien or foreclosure or otherwise Exhibitor will pay Edlen its attorney fees or applicable agency fees A service charge of 1 596 per month on any unpaid balances will be assessed starting 10 days after date of invoice A 25 00 service charge will be assessed for all returned checks and credit cards Exhibitor agrees to reimburse Edlen for all applicable rental taxes By signing this form exhibitor hereby agrees to all terms and conditions on this order form COMMONLY ASKED QUESTION WHERE WILL MY OUTLET BE LOCATED Outlets are located as depicted below for inline amp peninsula booths All other locations require labor on a time amp material basis Exhibitors with hard wall booths must make arrangement
28. e your reservations on line at www mants com by clicking on Exhibitor by using the Housing Bureau Reservation form Page 23 or by calling the Housing Bureau at 1 800 282 6632 In either case just follow the instructions for reserving your room In order to be guaranteed your hotel of choice at the prices listed below hotel reservations for MANTS should be made as soon as possible and must be made through the Visit Baltimore Housing Bureau Hotel Room Cancellation Policy Please see the map on page 21 for a list of our MANTS registered hotels The number preceding each hotel name identifies the location of the hotel on the map The reservation form with instructions can be found on Pages 22 and 23 Hotel Flat Rate Single or Double l Days Inn Inner Harbor iese sees ee ee ses se ee ee ee ee ee cece essen ee 102 00 2 Sheraton C ID CMe resessie Ee AE EE De Se DE GE cise 104 00 3 Holiday Inn Inner Harbor ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 107 00 4 Radisson Plaza Hotel 0 ccc cece cece cece eee sesse ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ees 107 00 5 Hampton Inn Camden Yards c eese 109 00 6 Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor esse esse ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 125 00 ff Renaissance Harbor Place Hotel NEW 2012 RATE 129 00 was 139 00 8 Sheraton Inner a DOE cocecceeeet eret ES DR EES ER DE DR GEE ei Ee ere 150 00 9 Hilton Baltimore Convention
29. ent special wiring distribution of electrical services or labor Distribution from the power source to all other locations in a booth space regardless of booth type requires labor and is performed on a time and material basis Exhibitors are invited to contact the local Edlen office to discuss any additional costs that may be incurred A separate outlet must be ordered for each location where an electrical service is required 5 amps or 500 watts is the minimum amount of power that can be ordered for any one location Power must be ordered according to peak amperage ratings Labor rates are based on current wage scales and are subject to change in the event of a wage increase after rates have been published A minimum charge of 1 hour labor will apply for all installation work The removal of this work will be charged a minimum of 1 2 hour or 1 2 the total time of installation In the event 1000 watt overhead quartz lights cannot be mounted to existing catwalks in the convention hall lift and labor charges will be applied to hang the lights as requested Please contact our office to determine if any additional charges will apply Edlen employees are authorized to cut floor coverings when essential for installation of services unless otherwise directed Edlen is the exclusive provider of all material amp equipment used in the distribution of temporary electrical services throughout the exhibit hall including the exhibitors booth space This materia
30. epayment basis only If any finance charge hereunder exceeds the maximum rate allowed by applicable law the finance charge shall automatically be reduced to the maximum rate allowed and any excess finance charge received by PROJECTION shall be either applied to reduce the principal unpaid balance or refunded to the payer Agreement I HAVE READ AND AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS Signed Company Name Booth Number
31. equested Special Needs Send Confirmation To Last Name First Name E mail Address Daytime Phone Fax If number is not within the US please provide the ENTIRE number the US will need to dial to reach you Company Institution if applicable Address City State Province Zip Postal Code Country Deposit Information All hotels require a credit card guarantee or check deposit of one night s room and tax with each room requested A separate form and check payment is required for each hotel being used Payment Information Credit Card please check one American Express MasterCard Visa Other Account number Expiration Date Name of Card Holder 3 Digit Code Please make checks payable and fax to 410 659 8398 Or Mail your form s and payment to Visit Baltimore MANTS Housing 100 Light Street 12 Floor Baltimore MD 21202 oa Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Sponsorship Form January 11 13 2012 YES I We wish to become a sponsor or renew our MANTS Sponsorship for 2012 The benefits associated with each of our sponsorship categories are listed on the back of this page Company Name Contact Person PRINT Address City State Zip Telephone Fax Email Address Company Website Address Sold CHARLES STREET LOBBY CSL SPONSOR includes up to 900 sq ft of exhibit area amp sponsorship __ INTERNET CAF SPONSOR 2 Available 2 500 each GOLD SPONSOR 1 350 oo HOTEL KEY CARD 850 oo LANYARDS FOR NAM
32. ered in this Exhibitor Package or you require additional information please visit our website at www mants com or contact us at Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Phone 410 296 6959 or 800 431 0066 P O Box 818 Fax 410 296 8288 Brooklandville MD 21022 E Mail mantsinc aol com AFTER FRIDAY JANUARY 6 2012 DO NOT PHONE E MAIL or FAX the MANTS OFFICE YOUR MESSAGE WILL NOT BE RECEIVED BEGINNING MONDAY JANUARY 9 2012 YOU MAY ONLY CONTACT MANTS AT THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER SHOW OFFICE 410 649 7480 Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Exhibitor Guidelines All of us at MANTS wish to thank you for cooperation patience and teamwork in observing the following guidelines E Exhibitors are not permitted to place booth materials outside their respective booth boundaries placing merchandise in the aisles is against show rules and violates Baltimore City Fire Code All booth and exhibit materials must remain inside your allotted booth space repeated warnings may lead to expulsion from the show Displays and or products are not permitted to extend above the side curtains further than five 5 feet from the back of the booth This enables everyone to have a line of vision to all neighboring booths Exhibitors having an end cap must have the backdrop at least 5 feet in towards the center of their booths from each aisle Exhibitors are not permitted to work outside their purchased booth space The a
33. exhibitors first e Please report IMMEDIATELY any issues regarding move out toa MANTS show representative or floor crew so that we are aware of and may address the situation as quickly as possible do Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Plant Donation Form I We wish to donate the plant material listed below to one of the MANTS approved non profit agencies I understand that only plant material and no hardscape goods may be donated I will provide a receipt to the donee Removing Oversized Nursery Stock MANTS can no longer assume the responsibility for removing over sized plant material from the show upon move out However for those exhibitors who wish to bring over sized plant material but do not wish to take it home from MANTS one of our exhibitors has stepped forth and requested to be permitted to procure the over sized material and that he will take responsibility for removing it from the show If you wish to work out an arrangement with this exhibitor please let me know by the end of November and I ll connect the two of you Thank you for your understanding and compliance Please Print accurately and legibly Firm Name Contact Person Mailing Address City State Zip Telephone E mail Approximate number of plants evergreens shrubs trees being donated Contents being donated My Booth Number s Authorizing Signature by signing this form I verify that I have read and will comply with the informati
34. following signs to F G H Stadium Lots and get into left lane e Turn Left at stop sign dead end which is Ostead Street but not marked e Proceed over bridge to a light and Turn Left onto South Sharp Street e Go one block to West Street and Turn Left into staging lot Continued on Page 29 28 MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW DIRECTIONS TO STAGING LOT H AT M amp T BANK RAVENS STADIUM Continued from Page 28 For GPS Users the address for M amp T Bank Stadium is 1101 Russell Street Baltimore Maryland 21230 Daily and Overnight Parking rates directions and a map may be found on Pages 26 amp 27 From the South on 1 295 Baltimore Washington Parkway Russell St e Take I 295 Russell Street north past the ballparks e Turn right onto Camden Street and continue until it ends Howard St Turn right onto Howard St keep right and continue to the next traffic light Conway St e Turn right into the ballpark at Conway St Bear Left and go to second stop sign e Turn Right go through flashing red light and get into left lane e Turn Left onto Russell Street and get immediately into right lane Look for signs to Stadium Lots and F G H Lots CLS Electric Supply and Staples are on your right e Go through light at Hamburg Street and Bear Right following signs to F G H Stadium Lots and get into left lane e Turn Left at stop sign dead end which is Ostead Street but not marked e Proceed over bridge to a light and Tur
35. g Event At 0 25 Min Telephone Handsets Required If yes enter Qty of lines needing Handsets Single Line Handsets Provided As Needed At No Addi Charge am s ADVANCED 1STANDARD EXTENDED RATES RATES TOTALS High Speed Internet Access HSIA An internet connection is required for any exhibitor requiring internet service The internet connection includes one 10 100BaseT shared media port and one IP address If additional nodes will be connected additional IP Addresses must be 995 1 325 purchased Wireless Internet Access Provides 802 11G internet access for one wireless client requires unique username amp password If additional wireless clients will be connected additional username amp passwords must be purchased 795 1 095 Dedicated T1 8 Additional IP Addresses A 1 5Mb of dedicated bandwidth between exhibitor amp BCC Internet Service Provider NEW gt gt Dedicated 3Mbps thru 30Mbps also available Please call for pricing and availability Mens Tone Additional IP Addresses are for all additional users of each HSIA base connection Exhibitors must purchase one IP address for each node uset also using internet service No proxy server Network Address Translation NAT or any other type of gateway or IP sharing device may be used to provide access for multiple nodes through the purchase of a lesser number of IP addresses In the event such a device is used 125 150 one IP address must be purchased
36. he following methods By Internet go to www mants com select Exhibitor and then On line Hotel Reservations By Telephone Call the Housing Bureau at 800 282 6632 toll free or 410 837 4636 for international calls Housing bureau hours are Monday Friday 8 30am 5 30pm E S T By Fax Complete the Housing Form Page 23 of this manual and fax it to 410 659 8398 toll free CONFIRMATIONS The Visit Baltimore Housing Bureau will send you a reservation confirmation Review it carefully for accuracy If you do not receive a confirmation via e mail fax or mail within 14 days after sending your request contact the housing bureau directly at the numbers listed above ROOM RATES TAXES In order to take advantage of the special MANTS rates be sure to book your reservation by Wednesday January 4 2012 After that date the official MANTS blocks will be released and the hotels may charge significantly higher rates All rates are per room night and are subject to a 15 5 tax subject to change Some hotels may charge additional fees for rooms with more than one occupant When using the faxable Housing Form Page 23 of this manual to make reservations please provide your room and bedding preferences in the Special Request section The hotels will assign specific room types upon check in based upon availability DEPOSITS All hotels require a credit card guarantee or check deposit of one night s room and tax with each reservation request Requests
37. how closes Exhibitors and Attendees are Prohibited from walking through the exhibit halls to distribute literature to other exhibitors or leaving literature in unoccupied booths Further selling of any product item or service in the exhibit hall aisle ways is also prohibited If you see anyone in violation of these rules please report this activity to the MANTS show office immediately Third party or after the fact reports make enforcing compliance very difficult Pre Registration and Hotels MANTS exhibitors receive their Housing and Pre Registration materials ahead of attendees and other groups Last year we welcomed over 10 400 paid registrants and booked almost 5 000 room nights Be an early bird book your hotel of choice and pre register all of your attendees on line at www mants com Business Center Fax photocopying internet access and UPS and Federal Express shipping will be provided by the Convention Center Business Center located in the Pratt Street Registration Lobby Food Service Exhibitors may offer complimentary food service in their booth However all food service must be provided by Centerplate the Convention Center Caterer Please note that no alcohol sales or consumption is permitted in the exhibit halls at MANTS Centerplate s representative for MANTS is Marsha Pratt and she may be reached by calling 410 649 7009 or by e mailing her at marsha pratt centerplate com Need More Information If your questions are not answ
38. ight onto Russell Street CAUTION an immediate right will put you on Interstate 395 so cross over this entrance ramp before turning right onto Russell Street e Get into right lane and drive past Oriole Park and West Camden Street e Turn Right onto Pratt Street and stay in right lane e Turn Right onto Charles Street Charles Street is after Eutaw Howard Sharp and Hanover Streets e Turn Right into Convention Center Security DIRECTIONS TO STAGING LOT H FROM THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER For GPS Users the address for M amp T Bank Stadium is 1101 Russell Street Baltimore Maryland 21230 e Turn Right onto Charles Street out of Convention Center Security e Turn Right onto Conway Street and get into right lane e Go through second light across Howard Street and over the rail tracks into Oriole Park at Camden Yards e Bear Left and go to second stop sign e Turn Right go through flashing red light and get into left lane e Turn Left onto Russell Street and get immediately into right lane Look for signs to Stadium Lots and F G H Lots CLS Electric Supply and Staples are on your right e Go through light at Hamburg Street and Bear Right following signs to F G H Stadium Lots and get into left lane e Turn Left at stop sign dead end which is Ostead Street but not marked e Proceed over bridge to a light and Turn Left onto South Sharp Street e Go one block to West Street and Turn Left into staging lot 30 DIRECTIONS L
39. in on your right e After you Pass Commerce and Gay Streets Merge into the Left Turn Lanes there are two e Take a LEFT onto President Street and you will be three blocks from 83 North Drive Safely and Thank You for Visiting MANTS NT The Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Guidelines for the Selling and Buying of Booths The selling and buying of booths containing green goods at green industry trade shows including MANTS has long been a common practice It 1s an opportunity that benefits both the seller and the buyer However in recent years there has been an increase in complaints primarily from buyers about the unauthorized or accidental removal of purchased green goods from designated and properly tagged lots of purchased items We have long maintained that MANTIS is not and will not be held responsible for any plant material that is removed by mistake or perceived to be stolen from booths during move out So for the benefit of all concerned below are the recommended guidelines that show management and our contracted partners suggest you follow in order to protect the integrity of the booth selling buying process e The buying and selling of booths and their contents 1s a transaction between the seller and buyer only Therefore the responsibility for the goods being sold and bought lies solely with these two parties e We strongly recommend and encourage exhibitors to have someone remain with sold booths until they are moved out
40. isle space belongs to the show There will be no selling in the aisles The show reserves the right to determine the acceptability of sound light and smell Exhibits may extend above the eight foot 8 back drop but must be finished on each side so that as not to create an eyesore for surrounding exhibitors Double sided signs may not be used Exhibitors may not begin tearing down or removing items from their booths until the show is officially closed at 2 p m on Friday Move out begins after the aisle carpet is rolled up and empty crates are returned to exhibitors approximately 2 hours after the show closes No hard goods may be donated nor may they be left behind for MANTS to remove All exhibitors are responsible for their exhibit materials MANTS reserves the right to remove non compliant exhibitors from future shows or invoice any company for removal or cleaning services related to hard good products left behind at Move Out 10 At the close of the show every effort is made to move out exhibitors prior to buyers who have purchased items from the show If you see a buyer removing items from the floor please report this activity to a show floor representative or the show office 11 Non Compliance with any of these Exhibitor Guidelines or Fire Marshal Regulations Page 7 may result in an exhibitor s removal from the show Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Post Show Cleaning Instructions Help us save you some m
41. ive Star Manual For Move In Five Star will transport all deliveries to the Baltimore Convention Center and finally to your assigned exhibit space on Monday January 9 Do not ship your product without reading the instructions and do not ship any items directly to MANTS All exhibits must be set up on Monday January 9 from 10 a m to 6 p m or Tuesday January 10 from 8 a m to 6 p m For Move Out Exhibits may be removed after the carpet has been rolled up and empty shipping containers returned on Friday January 13 approximately 2 hours after the close of the show We must allow Five Star Decorating time to prepare the show floor before we begin to move out Move out must be completed by 11 59 p m on January 13 Labor for loading 1s provided at no extra charge to help with move in and move out during the show However this does not include the labor costs associated with shipping your exhibit materials and having them delivered to and from your booth drayage or your pre arranged display and packing labor 10 MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW Freight Policy 2012 A Exhibitors who Hand Carry Their Display Material 1 There will be no freight handling charges for an exhibitor to hand carry his display on to the show floor This type of exhibitor would be a walk in arriving via Pratt Street or Charles Street lobby entrances not via convention center security Hand carry does not include use of nursery carts dollies or other
42. ive Star preferred freight carrier and warehouse is ABF you may select any carrier you wish for the delivery and or pick up of your materials but you must follow the shipping instructions in the Five Star manual regardless of which carrier you choose If you choose ABF we have included a form in the back of this package for your convenience Please note when calling to schedule the delivery or pick up of your freight you must use the 800 on this form in order to receive the MANTS special shipping rate ABF will again offer special shipping rates for industry shows that follow MANTS and will have a customer service representative at the freight desk to assist you with your shipping paperwork during move out ABF now has a small package rate 1 to 150 available at a flat shipping cost to save you time and the need for additional paperwork on the floor You may use another carrier if you like however please note other carriers may charge additional fees for pick up since it is a one night move out and shipments are not available until after 6 PM Please be sure to get all the facts on pricing from your outbound carrier our intent with using ABF is to avoid those additional fees and make shipping out easy for our vendors VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE Do Not Ship Anything Without First Reading The Five Star Convention Decorating Manual Do Not Ship Anything Directly To The Baltimore Convention Center Unless it Meets the Instructions in the F
43. l 2 Move In is Monday and Tuesday January 9 amp 10 The staging lot opens by 6 00 a m As you enter the staging lot a MANTS representative will identify your vehicle by booth number and direct you to the appropriate staging lane Every driver of every vehicle 1s required to accurately complete the MANTS Staging and Loading Dock Security Pass which will be provided by a MANTS representative For security reasons once this pass 1s checked and initialed by MANTS this pass must be displayed on the dashboard of your vehicle at all times This pass and a valid driver s license must be presented to security when you reach the Baltimore Convention Center Security requires us to issue vehicle occupants a temporary MANTS badge which must be worn to enter and remain inside at the Convention Center This is strictly enforced by security Directions to Staging parking and the Convention Center are on pages 26 31 Very Important For vehicles allowed on the show floor once you enter the Convention Center you must unload quickly and move your vehicle s to an outside public parking lot we recommend lot C at Oriole Park where the rates are lowest and our shuttle runs during staging hours Vehicles may not remain on the show floor or be left unattended while you set up your booth register or pick up your badge This will be strictly enforced Daily and Overnight Parking Costs and Information for Lot C Daily Parking Cost for
44. l is provided on a rental basis ONLY and remains the property of Edlen It shall be removed only by Edlen employees Any extension cords or power strips ordered on the front of this form should be picked up at the service desk Standard wall and other permanent building utility outlets or sockets are not part of booth space and may not be used by exhibitors unless electrical services have been ordered through Edlen All equipment regardless of source of power must comply with federal state and local codes Edlen reserves the right to inspect all electrical devices and connections to ensure compliance with all codes for which labor charges can be incurred Edlen is required to refuse connections where the Exhibitor wiring or equipment is not in accordance with electrical codes All electrical equipment must be properly tagged and wired with complete information as to the type of current voltage phase cycle horsepower etc required for operation All Exhibitor s cords must be a minimum of 14 gauge 3 wire and grounded Two 2 wire extension cords are not allowed All exposed non current carrying metal parts of fixed equipment which are liable to be energized shall be grounded Payment in full must be rendered during the event Exhibitors ARE NOT billed for services provided Services may be interrupted if payment is not received Credit will not be given for services installed and not used All orders are subject to a 25 cancellation fe
45. mation select the options at the bottom of the page to have this information e mailed to you Check the box in front of Edit account after logon and select Sign in to Account Review all of your contact information and make any changes or corrections necessary If you have a change to your company name contact MANTS show management at 410 296 6959 a YOU WILL want to add your website address if it 1s not already listed make sure to include the www to establish a hyperlink b YOU WILL want to upload your logo in the Account Photo option c YOU WILL want to select the products and services that your company offers from the drop down boxes d Once you have finished on this page select Save Changes You may return to this page anytime throughout the year to update your profile Continued on Page 37 36 MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW Establishing and Updating Your Online Exhibitor Profile OEP Continued from Page 36 Once you have reviewed and or made changes to your company information you will proceed to a screen titled Exhibitor Profile Editor Here you select the information that you want attendees to see about your company 1 Once on the Exhibitor Profile Editor page you should a Select your exhibitor name from the pale blue bar in the middle of the page b The next screen allows you to type a more comprehensive description about your company and the products and or servi
46. ment damaged while in EXHIBITOR S care custody and or control In no event shall EXHIBITOR permit any equipment to be used and or possessed by other exhibiting parties other than the named EXHIBITOR without prior consent of PROJECTION in each instance Cancellation Cancellation of equipment rental and services must be received 72 hours prior to delivery date to avoid a minimum one day charge on equipment If equipment and services have already been provided at the time of cancellation a handling charge and a minimum one day charge on equipment will apply PLEASE NOTE ALL PAYMENT INCLUDING APPLICABLE TAX IS DUE AT THE TIME SERVICES ARE ORDERED PURCHASE ORDERS ARE NOT CONSIDERED PAYMENT Payment Terms Full payment including any applicable tax is due at the time services are ordered All payments must be in U S dollars Orders received without advance payment or after the deadline datwill incur additional charges as indicated on the order form All materials and equipment are on a rental basis for the duration of the event and remain the property of PROJECTION except where specifically identified as a sale It is the EXHIBITOR S responsibility to advise our Exhibit Service Personnel of any problem with any order and to check invoices for accuracy prior to the close of the exhibit If you are exempt from payment of sales tax PROJECTION requires you to forward an exemption certificate for the state in which the services are to be used Resale ce
47. n pending written approval by the Fire Prevention Captain Continued on Page 8 2 r4 Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Fire Marshal Regulations Continued from Page 7 1 Hazardous chemicals such as pool chemicals pesticides corrosives herbicides poisons etc are prohibited 2 All vehicles or machinery brought into the building for purposes of display shall have no more than five gallons of fuel in the tank fuel tanks must be locked or effectively sealed and battery cables shall be disconnected from the ignition system Keys to all such vehicles must be kept in a common accessible location for removal from the Center in the event of an emergency Vehicles that run on propane are prohibited in the center for display purposes with the tanks attached You may display the vehicles without the tanks as long as they can be brought in under manual power or by gasoline The propane tanks empty or full are strictly prohibited 3 Balloons Helium balloons are permitted for display purposes but must remain tied down and secure at all times Exhibitors who display balloons that do get away for any reason are responsible and will be billed for the time and related costs for the removal of all balloons that do not descend from the ceiling by their own means Exhibitors using helium must also comply with Fire Regulation 6 listed on page 7 regarding the storage of cylindrical containers and non flammable compressed gasses Ple
48. n January 9th and 10 Move Out J anuary j3 after show closes Location Baltimore Convention Center One West Pratt Street Baltimore Maryland 21201 Show Office Phone beginning Monday January 3 410 649 7480 All MANTS Exhibitors are furnished with 8 high backing drapes and 3 high exhibit dividers drape colors for booths numbered 1 2027 are royal blue and white booths numbered 2100 3200 are hunter green and white Two 2 free registrations for each booth purchased Carpeting of all exhibit hall aisles Exhibit booth sign which includes firm name and booth number s One 1 waste basket for each booth MANTS provides security in the exhibit halls at night and during show hours Five Star Convention Decorating Inc www fivestarcd org 1s the exclusive provider of decorating services to MANTS exhibitors and the Baltimore Convention Center www bccenter org contracts for all utility power water Telecom and AV Rental services to MANTS exhibitors Please see page 9 of this package for decorating information and page 13 for utility and A V ordering information Exhibitors Shall NOT mark paint drill into or in any way mar or deface any part of the Baltimore Convention Center hereafter referred to as the Center NOT display or erect any lettering signs pictures notices or advertisements upon any part of the outside or inside of the Center NOT make any alterations or improvements in or to the Center or any
49. n Left onto South Sharp Street e Go one block to West Street and Turn Left into staging lot Staging Lot Shuttle MANTS runs a shuttle service during move in from 10 00 a m until 6 30 p m on Monday and 7 00 a m until 7 00 p m on Tuesday the shuttle runs a circular route from the Staging Lot lot H to the Baltimore Convention Center Security Loading Dock Entrance and onto our daily and overnight parking lot C The shuttle will run this same route from 7 00 a m until 8 00 p m during move out on Friday Parking Information for Staging Daily and overnight parking rates for cars and over sized vehicles as well as directions and a map to Lot C at Oriole Park at Camden Yards may be found on pages 26 and 27 of this manual The best rates we have found are on Lot C at Oriole Park at Camden Yards located right across the street from the Baltimore Convention Center Please note that parking rates are subject to change without notice 29 MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW DIRECTIONS FROM STAGING LOT H TO THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER For GPS Users the address for the Convention Center is 1 West Pratt Street Baltimore Maryland 21201 e Go Straight out of the lot onto West Street e Turn Left onto Leadenhall Street at the first intersection e Turn Left onto West Hamburg Street at second stop sign e Go Straight on West Hamburg Street over the bridge Ravens Stadium will be on your left and get into your Right Lane Turn Right at l
50. n and up to a 25 foot cord EQUIMENT RETURN All equipment and cabling that is damaged or is not returned to the Baltimore Convention Center will be billed to the responsible party RATE CHANGE All rates are subject to change without notice STANDARD RATE The Standard Rate see below will be applied to all orders not received 21 days TELEPHONE SERVICES Single Analog Telephone Line Unlimited local dialing and incoming calls 295 395 PBX Switched Dial 9 phone line with public number Best suited for standard Incoming amp Outgoing Voice Communications Per Line Per Event Per Line Per Event Dedicated Analog Telephone Line Unlimited local dialing and incoming calls 325 425 Per Line Per Event Per Line Per Event Standard Direct Dial phone line with public number Best suited for Outgoing Credit Card amp Modem Service Multi Line Digital Telephone Line Unlimited local dialing and incoming calls 395 475 Per Line Per Event Per Line Per Event 645 968 PBX Switched Dial 9 phone line with public number Best suited for standard Incoming amp Outgoing Voice Communications Per Line Per Event Per Line Per Event ISDN BRI Client must provide their own ISDN Router sage charge will be dilled at 0 03 for local per MIn and 0 28 for long Long Distance Capability If yes enter Qty of lines needing LD A credit card must be provided below to receive LD capability Any LD Usage Will Be Billed Followin
51. nce of requests over 250 sheets will be filled as quantities allow and after all initial orders have been fulfilled Attendee brochure quantities are also limited so please when ordering order only what you think you will need Thank you Please Print accurately and legibly Firm Name Contact Person Mailing Address City State Zip Telephone E mail Please send us the following Sheets 4 cards per sheet of MANTS Envelope Stuffers MANTS Attendee brochures that I may personally distribute Authorizing Signature Please Print Signed Name above Mail this form to MANTS c o Envelope Stuffers P O Box 818 Brooklandville MD 21022 Or Fax this form to 410 296 8288 Questions Please call us at 800 431 0066 34 Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show 2011 Address Label Order Form Please send me the sets checked below on labels or disk for attendees at the January 2011 Show Category Total LABELS DISK All Firms Attending January 5 7 3082 labels 493 12 775 00 Allied Supplier 265 labels 42 40 63 60 Arboriculture 92 labels 14 72 22 08 Consulting Services 154 labels 24 64 36 96 Education 126 labels 20 16 30 24 Equipment Dealer 31 labels 4 96 7 44 Equipment Manufacturer 25 labels 4 00 6 00 Financial Services 16 labels 2 56 3 84 Garden Center 790 labels 126 40 189 60 Greenhouse Grower 365 labels 58 40 87 60 Human Resource Services 6 labels 0 96 1 44 Irrigation Specialist 91 labels 14 56
52. note that Five Star s 20 discounted prices are those listed in the manual These prices are available until November 15 2011 Any orders received after midnight on Monday November 16 will incur a 20 surcharge to the listed price sheets Sorry but no exceptions so please help us help you by ordering now Regarding Shipping Handling and Freight For companies who pre ship exhibit materials of any kind to the show please refer to pages 11 and 12 of this exhibitor package for complete shipping instructions or visit the Five Star Convention Decorating website referenced above Shipping and freight items are important to the success of the show please give these items the attention they deserve and make the most of your show participation Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Shipping Storage amp Handling 2012 Five Star Convention Decorating is the exclusive decorator for MANTS and as such handles all aspects of freight shipping storage and handling for move in and move out Pre shipping is encouraged and a great way to just walk in and set up Please consult the shipping information in the Five Star Convention Decorating Manual available on line at www fivestarcd org by clicking on Vendor Manuals and then MANTS You may download the entire manual or just the information and forms you require If you prefer a paper copy please call Five Star directly at 410 239 0606 or e mail info fivestarcd org While the MANTS and F
53. ns and a map may be found on Pages 26 amp 27 From the North or South on I 95 Follow signs on I 95 for Exit 53 I 395 North Downtown e Once on 1 395 North keep in right two lanes follow sign for Russell St MLK Blvd e Take the Russell St exit e Turn Left at flashing light bottom of exit ramp and get into left lane e Turn Left onto Russell Street and get immediately into right lane Look for signs to Stadium Lots and F G H Lots CLS Electric Supply and Staples are on your right e Go through light at Hamburg Street and Bear Right following signs to F G H Stadium Lots and get into left lane e Turn Left at stop sign dead end which is Ostead Street but not marked e Proceed over bridge to a light and Turn Left onto South Sharp Street e Go one block to West Street and Turn Left into staging lot From the North on I 83 Take I 83 southbound into the city to the 3rd traffic light Lombard St e Turn right onto Lombard St and continue to the 10th traffic light Howard St e Turn left onto Howard St and continue until the 3rd traffic light Conway St e Turn right into the ballpark at Conway St Bear Left and go to second stop sign e Turn Right go through flashing red light and get into left lane e Turn Left onto Russell Street and get immediately into right lane Look for signs to Stadium Lots and F G H Lots CLS Electric Supply and Staples are on your right e Go through light at Hamburg Street and Bear Right
54. on below Please Print Signed Name above Mail this form to MANTS Or Fax this form to 410 296 8288 c o Plant Donations P O Box 818 Brooklandville MD 21022 Questions Please call us at 410 296 6959 As a service to our exhibitors MANTS provides colored ribbon and tags with wire which exhibitors must use to designate whether a booth has been donated green ribbon or sold orange ribbon and to whom specific goods belong write name and tag each item These ribbons and tags are available at the Five Star Convention Decorating booth at the back of Hall D beginning at 12 00 pm on the last day of the show Important Reminder NO BOOTHS MAY BE WRAPPED in colored ribbon prior to the 2 00 pm close of the show on Friday MANTS show management reserves and has previously exercised the right to remove exhibitors from future shows for non compliance We regard early departure from the show as a very serious and unnecessary violation of show rules and we appreciate your cooperation 33 Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Envelope Stuffer Order Form A sample of the envelope stuffer may be found in the back of this exhibitor package but attendee brochures were not ready at press time Please note that Envelope Stuffer quantities are limited and will be mailed to exhibitors as orders are received There are 4 cards per perforated sheet for your convenience and initial orders will be limited to a maximum of 250 sheets per company The bala
55. oney by reading below Exhibitor Compliance with the following request is essential MANTS has long partnered with our exhibitors and accepted the responsibility for the cleaning of the halls MANTS still contracts at considerable expense to have the halls swept and cleaned and continues to rely on our exhibitors to assist us in keeping cleaning expenses controlled by using the large dumpsters for trash placed in the halls during move out Please police your area as you wait to move out and if you are amongst those who drop and run when the doors close please use the trash cans in your booth and the surrounding areas to assist with this clean up effort The MANTS show staff has forklifts available to haul anything heavy to the dumpsters You can help us by putting any loose items on pallets MANTS has and will bill non compliant and or negligent exhibitors for cleaning services and MANTS reserves the right to deny violators participation at future shows for gross violations of this policy Exhibitors are responsible for e Removing and discarding all unwanted plants and exhibit materials from their booths Do not leave anything behind sell donate take it home or give it away after the show closes but you must make the necessary arrangements or you will be billed and or barred e Removing all concrete and stone items fork lifts are available to assist you e Having someone remain with sold booths until they are moved out MANTS cann
56. ontractor s Name Weight of pieces Company Name Contact Name Shipped from City State Zip Phone Fax E mail MANTS Five Star Convention Decorating and ABF look forward to serving you in January UTILITY ORDER FORM MAIL OR FAX TO CED NI ELECTRICAL EXHIBITION SERVICES Questions Visit www edlen com Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show FACILITY BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER 1 West Pratt Street Baltimore MD 21201 Ph 410 649 7321 Fax 410 649 7327 baltimore edlen com ELECTRICAL SERVICES ELECTRICAL OUTLETS Approximately 120V 208V A C 60 Cycle Prices are for entire event DATES January 11 13 2012 Event Password 012013BA FOR ADVANCE PAYMENT PRICE to apply we must receive your order payment and floor plan showing main power location and distribution points TN QUANTITY QUANTITY ADVANCE REGULAR TOTAL i l lap VOET S TAEI HAEL AG For Show For24hrs PAYMENT PAYMENT COST see item 1 on reverse prior to this AND BALLROOM Hours Only Double price PRICE PRICE DEADLINE DATE OF 0 500 WATTS 5 AMPS 86 00 120 00 e e void Duplication 501 1000 WATTS 10 AMPS 106 00 148 00 If you fax this form with credit card info 1001 1500 WATTS 15 AMPS 128 00 179 00 SO no Uma ie OON OM or ene another form of payment 1501 2000 WATTS 20 AMPS 148 00 207 00 TEE DEE This show is available on line 120 VOLT ALL OTHER AREAS Visit www edlen com Use the event
57. ot and will not be responsible for anything that is left unattended after the show closes or for any material that is removed by mistake or perceived to be stolen from booths during move out If you sell or giveaway your booth please pass this information onto your buyer s e Removing Oversized Nursery Stock MANTS can no longer assume the responsibility for removing over sized plant material from the show upon move out However for those exhibitors who wish to bring over sized plant material but do not wish to take it home from MANTS one of our exhibitors has stepped forth and requested to be permitted to procure the over sized material and that he will take responsibility for removing it from the show If you wish to work out an arrangement with this exhibitor please let me know by the end of November and I ll connect the two of you Thank you for your understanding and compliance Any exhibitor who wishes to donate plants may do so by filling out and sending to us the plant donation form from this exhibitor package These forms are also available during MANTS at the show office and the Five Star Decorating service desk in Hall D MANTS works with many non profit groups who request to participate 1n the plant donation program Make sure you receive a receipt for your donation As in the past this donation applies to plant material only WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY HARD GOODS If you have questions regarding our cleaning policy please see the MANTS
58. p page to your website Silver Level Sponsors receive A complimentary full page black and white ad in the MANTS Floor Plan Book Company Logo listed on the MANTS website Prominent listing on Sponsor Page in MANTS Floor Plan Book A complimentary hyperlink from the MANTS sponsorship page to your website All MANTS Exhibitor Sponsors receive published name recognition including Company Name Listing in MANTS Floor Plan Book 7 750 printed annually Company Name Listing on MANTS Website Sponsor Page Company Name Listed on event signage recognizing MANTS Sponsors Sponsor Sign Recognizing your Company for Inside Booth bench sponsor signs are on bench Sponsorship Name Bade Ribbons 2 per booth with more available upon request MANTS was founded on and remains committed to the philosophy of being exhibitor focused and to that end we invite our current and future sponsors to share any feedback on our sponsorship program If you wish to discuss any of the sponsorship opportunities listed or if you wish to discuss a creative or unique sponsorship idea please call us at 800 431 0066 ALL SPONSORS Please E Mail a JPG of Your Company Logo to MANTSINCQGAOL COM Thank you for choosing MANTS The Masterpiece of Trade Shows SAVE THE DATE FOR MANTS 2013 JANUARY 9 11 at the Baltimore Convention Center 900 Sq Ft exhibit area in one of two lobby locations pending MANTS BCC and Fire Marshall approval Where only one sponso
59. part thereof BRING articles fittings materials and equipment into and out of the premises only at entrances and exits designated by the Center Comply with and understand that the total number and weight of vehicles entering the Center at any one time shall be conclusively determined by the Center NO gasoline acetylene or any other combustibles will be permitted 1n the Center without prior approval of the Center All decorations and other combustible materials must be flame proofed and a flame proofing certificate acceptable to the Center must be furnished Review the Baltimore Convention Center Fire Regulations on Page 7 of this package Continued on Page 4 3 Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Show Information and Exhibit Specifications Continued from Page 3 Trade Shows versus Public Shows MANTS Exhibitors are reminded that Maryland law as in most states draws a distinct difference between Trade Shows and Public shows Trade shows do not require exhibitors to have traders licenses or collect sales tax However exhibitors at trade shows may not sell across the counter Trade show sales are typically those where exhibitors sell for the future delivery of materials in wholesale amounts The sole exemption to this is the on site sale of materials in a booth display at the close of the show Anyone selling or buying the contents of another booth may not remove any contents of the sold or purchased booth until the s
60. rangements creates a lot of stress for everyone 2 As you enter the staging lot a MANTS representative will identify your vehicle by booth number and direct you to the appropriate staging lane GUY Every driver of every vehicle is required to accurately complete the MANTS Staging and Loading Dock Security Pass which will be provided by a MANTS representative For security reasons once this pass is checked and initialed by MANTS this pass must be displayed on the dashboard of your vehicle at all times This pass and a valid driver s license must be presented to security when you reach the Baltimore Convention Center 4 n order to expedite move out and loading some exhibitor vehicles may be permitted to drive onto the show floor However vehicles will not be permitted on the floor until all booth materials are packed and organized for rapid loading Trucks will not be allowed to park on the exhibit floor for long periods as they impede traffic and hinder MANTS floor staff For the convenience of all exhibitors please be prepared to load or be loaded when your time comes We recognize that Move Out may take longer for some than others and therefore ask all exhibitors and drivers of exhibitor vehicles for their cooperation in following these guidelines If you have any questions or an issue arises during move in or move out please see a MANTS staging lot or floor staff representative Staging and loading will run smoothly and be succes
61. rship is available previous year sponsors are given first right of refusal to renew sponsorship and please note that with Hotel Key Cards Lanyards and Guest Bags additional production expenses do apply call for details All monies go directly to the Akehurst Memorial Scholarship at HRI and donors are listed on Scholarship Page in FPB iv Sponsors who are not paid or enroll after Friday October 28 2011 may miss some published recognition v MANTS reserves the right to change or withdraw any listed recognition and in such cases all sponsors will be notified 25 Parking Information for Lot C Daily and Overnight Rates About Parking on Lot C The parking rates on Lot C at Oriole Park at Camden Yards see map next page are the most cost effective parking rates that we could find The rates are set by the lot owners and MANTS has no ability to affect these rates The rates listed are the lot rates at the time this information ts published and may change without notice Lot C is one of the stops along our free shuttle route The shuttle schedule for move in and move out can be found on the bottom of page 14 The shuttle schedule for show hours ts on page 16 For Cars ONLY Daily Parking Rates Monday Friday up until 10 00 a m is 8 00 After 10 00 a m Monday Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday is 10 00 For Oversized Vehicles Daily and Overnight Parking Rates Oversized Vehicles must be parked on Lot C Daily Rate 25 0
62. rtificate are not valid unless EXHIBITOR is rebilling these charges to its customers For International exhibitors PROJECTION requires 100 prepayment of advance orders and any orders or services placed at show site must be paid at the show These payment terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the LAWS OF THE STATE OF VA In the event of any dispute between the EXHIBITOR and PROJECTION relative to any loss damage or claim such EXHIBITOR shall not be entitled to and shall not withhold payment or any partial payment due to PROJECTION for its services as an offset against the amount of any alleged loss or damage Any claims against PROJECTION shall be considered a separate transaction and shall be resolved on its own merits PROJECTION reserves the right to charge EXHIBITOR for the difference between the EXHIBITOR S estimate of charges and the actual charges incurred by EXHIBITOR or for any charges that PROJECTION may be obligated to pay on behalf of EXHIBITOR including without limitation any shipping charges Unpaid Balances Should there be any pre approved unpaid balance after the close of the event terms will be net due and payable in Springfield VA upon receipt of invoice Effective 30 days after invoice date any unpaid balance will bear a FINANCE CHARGE at the lesser of the maximum rate allowed by applicable law or 1 5 per month which is an ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE of 18 and future orders will be on a pr
63. s exhibitor will pay freight handling to Five Star for the remaining catalogs tables and chairs etc that are to be shipped out The minimum freight handling fee for MANTS 2012 will be 100 2 To expedite move out exhibitors who do have out bound shipping are asked to fill out the required freight handling forms from the Five Star service manual Exhibitors are encouraged to complete their freight handling forms and pay in advance to receive the most cost savings Registering and paying for freight handling in advance of the show is a cost savings over ordering and or declaring your freight needs onsite Our manual pricing policy and deadlines e For items and services ordered and paid by September 15 2011 take a 15 early bird discount from the published pre tax prices e For items and services ordered and paid between September 16 and November 15 2011 pay the fees published in this manual e For items and services ordered and paid after November 15 2011 add 20 to the pretax fees published in this manual Continued on Page 12 11 MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW Freight Policy 2012 Continued from Page 11 C Hired Trucks Common Carriers Independent Truck Lines UPS FedEx etc used for Move in and Move out 1 There will be freight handling charges for any common carrier or non exhibitor owned vehicle that stages through the dock for all non plant material Exhibitors should not combine plant and non plant materi
64. s at 410 649 7097 or email Martin Husbands mcdean com Wireless Internet Service is now available on the show floor directly through MANTS as we were able to negotiate substantially lower rates than in the past The cost has decreased by 650 and is now available at 150 per connection Please use the faxable order form in the back of this exhibitor package to order wireless internet access Should you have any questions regarding wireless internet service please call us at 800 431 0066 or email mantsinc aol com Audio Visual Equipment and Service is handled by Projection Presentation Technology Please use the faxable order form which may be downloaded from the BCC website at http www bccenter org downloads files projection_order_form pdf Should you have any questions or need to speak to someone regarding audio visual equipment or service please call Projection Presentation Technology at 410 649 7314 or email exhibits projection com Eos Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Move In and Move Out Move In Monday January 9 10 a m 6 p m amp Tuesday January 10 8 a m 6 p m Move Out Friday January 13 beginning after the show closes at 2 00 p m Staging Information PLEASE Read carefully as this is extremely important All staging for MANTS Move in Move out will be conducted from Lot H at M amp T Bank Ravens Stadium Items listed below apply to ALL exhibitor vehicles No Exceptions Move In
65. s with Edlen to bring power inside the booth on a time and material basis Aisle Aisle 500 A scaled floor plan must GR WEMAN 4ft y m 6p AIN af accompany your order with EO eN 4 oo Aisle main power location add Aisle 4 5 5 ott E i EE 5 amps d 5 amps 5 amps outlet locations amp P Aisle 900 p Aisle 900 a v booth orientation X 5 amps XS amps k ft 12 ft A Adi 02 308 n Aisle __ Aisle 600 Aisle 600 X ISLAND BOOTHS EXAMPLE FLOOR POWER EXAMPLE CEILING POWER BACK TO BACK PENINSULAS FOR OTHER COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS VISIT OUR WEB SITE WWW EDLEN COM OR CALL THE NUMBER ON THE FRONT OF THIS FORM HE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE ORDER FORM Baltimore Convention Center Services Provided by F 1 West Pratt Street For The Most Up to Date Order Form Please Visit M C Dean Inc TT Baltimore http www bccenter org downloads files tele Maryland 21201 2499 ENTER EVENT NAME Today s Date Your Expected Setup Date Requested Date of Connection EXHIBITOR NAME Onsite Event Day Contact amp Phone Booth s or Room s EN TELEPHONE SERVICE Standard phone service includes the one time installation and removal of a single line a handset if needed and up to a 25 foot cord HIGH SPEED INTERNET High speed internet access guarantees a minimum data vate of 512k and includes the one time installation and removal of a single network connectio
66. sful if we all work collaboratively and use good communication patience and teamwork Please DO NOT make travel arrangements within hours of show closing as it takes hours to disburse all the show traffic Having immediate travel arrangements only makes for a stressful situation for everyone Please Note All exhibits must be set up on Monday January 9 from 10 a m to 6 p m or Tuesday January 10 from 8 a m to 6 p m Exhibits may be removed on Friday January 13 after the aisle carpet 1s rolled up and empty shipping containers disbursed We must allow Five Star Decorating time to roll up the carpet before we can move out Move out must be completed by 11 59 p m on Friday January 13 15 Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Schedule of Events 2012 All meetings are held in the Baltimore Convention Center BCC unless otherwise stated in italics TUESDAY JANUARY 10 10 AM 6 PM 11 AM 5 PM WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11 6 30 AM 6 30 PM 7 AM 9AM 8 AM 5 PM 9 AM 5 PM 6 00 PM 8 PM THURSDAY JANUARY 12 7 AM 6 30 PM 7 AM 9AM 8 AM 9AM 8 AM 5 PM 9 AM 5 PM FRIDAY JANUARY 13 7 AM 3 PM 3 PM 8 PM 8 AM 2 PM 9 AM 2 PM Shuttle Bus runs from Lots H to C to BCC PRATT STREET REGISTRATION LOBBY DESK OPEN Shuttle buses run from Lot C to BCC Annual Meeting of the Maryland Nursery and Landscape Association Pre registration required thru MNLA Room 337 PRATT amp CHARLES REGISTRATION LOBBIES OPEN
67. tools to assist in transportation of the display materials This 1s truly a category for an exhibitor who has a small pop up type display who can carry or roll the exhibit case on to and off of the show floor 2 If you need to ship your display from MANTS after the show you will be subject to the policy below Please read part B B Exhibitor s Company Owned Truck used for Move in and Move out 1 There will be no freight charges incurred for any product handling for company owned or personally owned vehicles that drive on to the show floor or stage via the dock unless that exhibitor has items that require shipping at the end of the show Company owned vehicles do include U Haul etc For exhibitors that incur out bound shipping there will be a freight handling fee from the decorator in addition to any shipping costs you incur The decorator will charge a minimum fee of 100 or 50 00 per 100 pounds for this one way freight handling service Some examples of who will incur this type of charge include a An exhibitor who hand carries or brings in his display in his own personal vehicle but then needs to ship that display to another show b An exhibitor who arrives at MANTS is his company truck which contains plants catalogs display props such as tables and chairs etc This exhibitor sells his plants at the end of the show and distributes some of his catalogs but then needs to ship home the remainder of the catalogs and display props Thi
68. transportation needs with ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC ABF is the preferred carrier for the MANTS Show and as such is offering special pricing for CARAVAN SERVICES to the following green industry trade shows after MANTS CENTS in Columbus TPIE Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition in Ft Lauderdale Mid AM Horticultural Trade Show in Chicago New England Grows in Boston Why should your company contact AB F s Trade Show Services Division at 1 800 654 7019 Bycalling you can set up an account apply for credit with ABF obtain quotes schedule your pick up going to and from the show and get expert assistance from a professional knowledgeable Trade Show Coordinator gt ABF can meet any transit or delivery requirement from next and 2 day to whatever your company and trade show needs are Your shipment will be monitored every day to be sure it delivers on the date you require and if needed ABF offers up to 30 days free storage between your shows ABF will have on site Trade Show Specialists at the shows listed above to help your staff with any questions paperwork on your outbound freight and to alleviate any freight worries they may have To Contact ABF please call 800 654 7019 or E mail tradeshow abf com or to obtain a quote regarding transportation complete the information request below and fax it to 800 836 3320 Name of Show Location of show Show Date s Booth s Date Shipment ready for pickup Date of return C
69. umber Expiration Date Security Code The last 3 digits or 4 on AMEX from the signature box on the back of the credit card Billing Address of Card If different from above Signature of card holder Or Mail this form with a check for 150 to MANTS c o Wireless Internet P O Box 818 Brooklandville MD 21022 Audio Visual Video and Computer Services Phone 410 649 7314 E Mail exhibits projection com Fax 410 649 7061 WZ Baltimore PROJEC TIONP Projection is the preferred in house audiovisual provider of the Baltimore Convention Center When onsite please visit us in our Pratt Street tony office on the 300 level Rates publised are for the entire length of the event Advance Standard Computers amp Accessories ole e Laptop Intel Core 2 Duo 2GB Memory 160GB Hard Drive DVD CD R 15 4 Display WIN XP a A66 Ofc 2007 Pro Norton Anti Virus WiFi 10 100 1000 NIC Mouse amp Cable Lock Desktop P IV 3 0Ghz 1GB 80GB Hard Drive DVD CD RW WIN XP 450 550 Ofc 2007 Pro Norton Anti Virus Gigabit Ethernet Mouse amp Keyboard 17 display included CompteSpaerm gee Wireless PC Remote Control 25 35 J J j Keyboard amp Mouse Set ES id Computer Flat Panel Displays ayy Avance zn id prot 17 LCD Resolution 1280 X 1024 150 175 Please Indicate Table Top Stand Wall Mount 19 LCD Resolution 1280 X 1024 2
70. uthorization Signature p cum E L VISA E Wire Transfer Printed Name Card Number Exp Date Remit to Projection One West Pratt Street B Baltimore MD 21201 Fax All Orders To 410 649 7061 Phone 410 649 7314 E Mail exhibits projection com Audio Visual Video and Computer Services Phone 410 649 7314 EL E Mail exhibits projection com Fax 410 649 7061 SP Baltimore PROJECTION Projection is the preferred in house audiovisual provider of the Baltimore Convention Center When onsite please visit us in our Pratt Street lobby office on the 300 level Rates published are for the entire length of the event RENTAL AGREEMENT All equipment rentals are based on Event Rates and apply to event days only Rental prices do not include labor delivery electrical services or removal of equipment from your booth It is understood and agreed that EXHIBITOR is renting PROJECTION equipment for a specified period of time and is responsible for its safe return EXHIBITOR hereby agrees to use all rental equipment with reasonable care to prevent excessive wear and tear and or damage to said property All rental equipment must be returned to PROJECTION in the same condition as it was in at the time of delivery to EXHIBITOR reasonable wear and tear excluded EXHIBITOR will immediately notify PROJECTION of any damage to the rental equipment and EXHIBITOR hereby agrees to be billed for any damage to or loss of rental equip
71. xhibit and non exhibit product The fee will be 225 00 per hour or any portion of an hour ae Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Inc Utility Telecommunication and Audio Visual Service If you require any kind of Utility electrical air water or drain or Telecommunication services in your booth you must order directly from the exclusive contractors associated with the Baltimore Convention Center Audio Visual Service is also available through the center Details on how to order are outlined below Order forms are also available 1n the back of this package Electrical Air Water Drain is handled by Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services To place your order online go to https ordering edlen com and use the password 012013BA to log in Please Note Edlen has created one form for electrical and water service and the pricing has been revised for 2012 Should you have any questions or need to speak to someone regarding electrical or water service please call Edlen directly at 410 649 7321 or email baltimore edlen com Telecommunications except for wireless internet service is handled by M C Dean To place your order online go to https bcc mcdean com bcc pub login oss order by December 16 2011 for discount pricing If you prefer faxing a copy of the telecommunications order form is in the back of this exhibitor package Should you have any questions or need to speak to someone regarding telecom service please call Martin Husband

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