62 nd ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW JANUARY 14-15, 2018

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1 62 nd ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW JANUARY 14-15, 2018 ST CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER ST CHARLES, MISSOURI EXHIBITOR INFORMATION PO BOX Chicago, IL p f rosehillgiftshows.com

2 PACKET CONTENTS Prospective Exhibitor Letter Space Contract Terms & Conditions Show Floor General Information SCCC/St Louis Gift Show Decorator order form Program/Web Site Listing, Badges form Drawing Donation form Hotels, Motels, Directions Food Sampling Rules For additional SCCC information, including receiving and storage, meal delivery and Exhibitor Rules go to

3 NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR 2018 JANUARY ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW AND FEBRUARY LOUISVILLE GIFT SHOW! Dear Prospective Exhibitors: Are you looking to find new customers? Expand your market penetration? Introduce new product(s)? Then look to experience the Rosehill Gift Shows difference. As an exhibitor, you will have the opportunity to showcase your wares and interact face-toface with hundreds of decision-making buyers eager to purchase stock for their businesses in a professional yet relaxed environment. Experience one of the most diverse and unique regional shows in the United States offering both cash n carry and order-writing. Our show is a one-stop show for all kinds of giftware including jewelry, handbags and accessories, framed prints and home décor, hand-crafted and seasonal items, floral wreaths and garlands, country and primitive décor, licensed products, linens and more. For more than 30 years, Rosehill Gift Shows have provided a venue to strengthen current relationships, build new partnerships, and expand your network of buyers. Experience a small business that strives to create an honest, friendly, easy-to-do business environment that brings sellers and buyers together for mutual success. For Frequently Asked Questions see the back of this letter and/or go to to download our exhibitor packets. ST. LOUIS GIFT SHOW 62 nd show: January 14-15, rd show: August 12-13, 2018 Location: St. Charles Convention Center, St. Charles, MO LOUISVILLE GIFT SHOW 66 th show: February 18-19, th show: August 26-27, 2018 Location: Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, Shepherdsville, KY Karl and Cindy Kuhn PO Box Chicago, IL rosehillgiftshows@gmail.com m f

4 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Location How many buyers attend the show? What is the composition of the buyers attending? What is the square footage of the exhibit space? How many vendors do you expect? Do you have separate sections for cash n carry, order writing and/or food vendors? What is included in the space contract? St Louis Gift Show Louisville Gift Show St Charles Convention Center, Paroquet Springs Conference St. Charles, MO. Centre, Shepherdsville, KY. This state-of-the-art facility is This facility is non-union and non-union and offers free offers free parking, easy in and parking, easy in and out, and out, free wireless and friendly exceptional customer service. customer service. Over the past three years, attendance has consistently averaged around 500 attendees for the January show and 600 for the August show. Pre-registration has increased more than 12% in the last three years for the St Louis show, and more than 20% for the Louisville show. Our buyers come from as many as 10 states, primarily Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kansas with little overlap between the two shows. They represent (in rough order) general gift stores, hospital gift stores, apparel/jewelry boutiques, Floral/garden stores, home décor and furniture stores. For many of our buyers, this is the primary show at which they purchase merchandise. Our buyers come from as many as 10 states, primarily Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio with little overlap between the two shows. They represent (in rough order) general gift stores, hospital gift stores, apparel/jewelry boutiques and floral/garden stores. For many of our buyers, this is the primary show at which they purchase merchandise. 27,600 sq ft Est. 17,500 sq ft We typically draw vendors at this show with 70% + being repeat vendors. August tends to attract slightly more vendors on average than the January show. We typically draw vendors at this show with 70% being repeat vendors. Cash n carry and order writing vendors are distributed throughout the show floor. We do try to be flexible and accommodating in finding the right space for each of our vendors. In addition to standard rod and drapes and booth sign, all exhibitors receive one free (bare) table per paid booth, two chairs, wastebasket, a registration/mailing list of attendees within 10 days following show, company listing on the website and in the show program, DIY postings on Facebook page, and exhibitor badges. A complete exhibitor packet with order forms is sent on receipt of your contract. Other questions? Please give us a call at

5 ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW JANUARY 14-15, 2018 ST CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER, ST CHARLES, MISSOURI SPACE CONTRACT APPLICATION ALL BOOTHS - ORDER WRITING OR CASH N CARRY SPACES: #BOOTHS RATES 10 X $ 650 EA. ADD l 10 X $ x 40 or 20 x 20 $2, X 8 $ 550 EA ADD L 10 x $ X 8 EACH $ 70 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: LESS DEPOSIT: ($300 MINIMUM AMOUNT) $ $ BALANCE DUE: 12/15/2017 $ Included in your contract is one free, undraped table per paid booth, two chairs and a wastebasket; listing on web site for one year and in show program book; list of all buyers who pre-registered and/or attended the show. NOTE: MUST INDICATE SIZE AND QUANTITY BELOW TO RECEIVE ONE FREE TABLE (NO STAPLES). 6 x 30 8 X30 Additional tables/skirting, electrical, etc. can be ordered directly from the SCCC (see order form included in Exhibitors Packet) or at Exhibitorsvs@scmocc.com CREDIT CARD CHARGE FORM AMEX MASTER CARD VISA DISCOVER CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE 3 DIGIT CODE AMOUNT TO CHARGE (DEPOSIT) BALANCE DUE 12/15/2017 AMOUNT TO CHARGE (FINAL PAYMENT) PRINT CARD HOLDER NAME I AUTHORIZE THE AMOUNT SPECIFIED TO BE CHARGED TO MY CREDIT CARD FOR BOOTH SPACE AND ANY OTHER SPECIFIED CHARGES FOR THE JANUARY 2017 GIFT SHOW. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Instructions: COMPLETE EACH AREA AND RETURN A COPY WITH YOUR PAYMENT. CONFIRMATION OF SPACE/PAYMENT, EXHIBITOR KIT AND SERVICE FORMS WILL BE SENT TO YOU ON RECEIPT. ALL BALANCES DUE 12/15/2017. NO INVOICES WILL BE MAILED. THIS CONTRACT IS IN THE NAME OF: ALL DOCUMENTS TO BE MAILED TO THIS ADDRESS FIRM NAME: YOUR NAME: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: PH# FAX# CELL# ( ) I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND WILL ABIDE BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS APPLICATION/ CONTRACT. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: PRINT/TYPE NAME TITLE: DATE: / / MAIL APPLICATIONS/CHECKS PAYABLE TO: ROSEHILL GIFT SHOWS P.O. BOX CHICAGO, IL PH: FAX: rosehillgiftshows@gmail.com OFFICE USE ONLY: CO. DEPOSIT AMOUNT: $ CHECK/CC # DATE / / BALANCE DUE $ FINAL PAYMENT CHECK/CC # DATE / / BOOTH (S) #

6 ROSEHILL GIFT SHOWS TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCEPTANCE OF THIS CONTRACT BINDS US TO THE PAYMENTS AS SET ON THE SPACE CONTRACT APPLICATION. DEPOSITS ARE REQUIRED TO HOLD/ASSIGN SPACE AND ARE NONREFUNDABLE. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE WITHIN 45 DAYS OF THE SHOW OPENING DATE. THIS CONTRACT ENTITLES YOU TO ONE FREE, UNDRAPED TABLE PER PAID BOOTH, TWO CHAIRS AND A WASTEBASKET, LISTING IN THE SHOW PROGRAM AND ON THE WEBSITE FOR ONE YEAR, AND A LIST OF ALL BUYERS PRE-REGISTERED AND IN ATTENDANCE AT THE SHOW. SPECIAL REQUESTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL FEES. ROSEHILL GIFT SHOWS, THE ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW, AND THE ST CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER/ HOTELS OR ANY OFFICER OR STAFF MEMBER OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS SUSTAINED BY ANY EXHIBITOR OR ANY OTHER PERSON BY REASON OF FIRE, THEFT WATER, ACCIDENTS, INJURIES OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON, BUT WILL TAKE REASONABLE CARE TO PROTECT THE EXHIBITOR FROM SUCH LOSS. EXHIBITORS REALIZE THAT NO INSURANCE IS PROVIDED BY ROSEHILL GIFT SHOWS, OR THE CONVENTION CENTER. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EXHIBITOR TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT INSURANCE COVERAGE TO PROTECT THEIR SPACE. EXHIBITORS WILL DISPLAY ONLY MERCHANDISE REGULARLY SOLD BY THEM. NO SPACES MAY BE SHARED OR SUBLET. FAILURE TO LIST AND PAY FEES FOR ANY AND ALL DISPLAYS BY EXHIBITORS SHALL BE DEEMED CAUSE FOR CANCELLATION OF SPACE. ROSEHILL GIFT SHOWS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE SPACE BECAUSE OF ANY REASON BEYOND ITS CONTROL, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO THE CONVENTION CENTER/HOTELS, FIRE, FLOOD, GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS OR CONTROLS, STRIKES, THE OCCUPATION OF ANY PORTION OF THE BUILDING BY THE GOVERNMENT OR GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY OR ACT OF GOD OR A PUBLIC ENEMY. EXHIBITS MUST REMAIN INTACT UNTIL THE CLOSING OF THE SHOW. ALL SALES GIMMICKS, PROMOTIONS, AND GIVE-A-WAYS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MANAGEMENT. SOLICITING OF TRADE MUST BE CONFINED WITHIN YOUR OWN EXHIBIT AREA.. YOUR SIGNATURE

7 Created: Mon Oct 02 11:30: St Louis Gift Show January 2018 St. Charles Convention Center

8 JANUARY 2018 ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW GENERAL INFORMATION ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW JANUARY 14-15, 2018 ST CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER, ST CHARLES, MO LOCATION: St. Charles Convention Center NORTH & SOUTH EXHIBIT HALLS One Convention Center Plaza St. Charles, MO HOURS: Saturday, August 13, :00 am - 8:00 pm Move In of Exhibits Sunday, August 14, 2018 Registration 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Exhibits Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, August 15, 2018 Registration Exhibits Open Exhibitor Tear-Down 8:30 am - 4:00pm 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 3:00: pm - 8:00 pm OCCUPANCY: BASIC PACKAGE: HOTELS: PARKING: SHIPPING: Exhibit space must be set-up and ready by 8:00 pm on Saturday, the ONLY set up day. Exhibits must be staffed during show hours. Per the Terms & Conditions, exhibits must remain intact until closing. Violators will be subject to fines. Exhibitor Tear-Down/Exit is from 3 pm 8 pm ONLY. Exhibitors remaining in the hall after 8 pm will be charged $ per hour. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN THE COST OF YOUR SPACE: Standard 8 high dark green & cream backdrop and 8 side drape One (1) ID sign with company name, city & state. One (1) waste basket per contract Two (2) chairs One 6 or 8 UNDRAPED Table per paid booth: MUST BE ORDERED FROM SCCC One (1) registration list of pre-registered and/or attendees in Excel format within 30 days of the show ( ed or mailed on request) Standard listings in the Official Show Program Listing for one year on the show website with a free link to your website Free do-it-yourself posting available on St. Louis Gift Show Facebook page Exhibit kit with service order forms to pre-order additional booth equipment or special services Unlimited customized exhibitor badges Carpet, nightly cleaning of aisles See Hotels Information sheet: MUST REQUEST ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW RATES FREE; Truck Parking is also available FREE All Shipments must be PRE-PAID and must be shipped to arrive at St. Charles Conference Center earlier than five (5) days prior to the opening show date. Immediately upon shipping, send a copy of your bill of lading to St. Charles Convention Center in care of ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW COORDINATOR. See SCCC Shipping & Receiving Sheet for rates. ALL FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT AND RETURNED BY DUE DATES

9 EXHIBITOR SERVICES ORDER FORM ST. LOUIS GIFT SHOW Company Name Booth # Name Phone # Address City State Zip Address Authorized By Credit Card # Security Code Expiration Date ADVANCED PRICING IS VALID WITH FULL PAYMENT RECEIVED 14 CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO MOVE IN Additional Equipment (1) Free Table with Booth Package. This must be ordered with Rosehill directly. QTY 14 day Advanced Standard Rate 8 L x 30 W Exhibit Table (Bare) $10 $15 8 L x 30 W Exhibit Table (Vinyl & Skirted) $25 $28 6 L X 30 W Exhibit Table (Bare) $10 $15 6 L x 30 W Exhibit Table (Vinyl & Skirted) $25 $28 6 L x 24 W Exhibit Table (Bare) Tall or Short (circle one) $30 $35 6 L x 24 W Exhibit Table (Vinyl & Skirted) Tall or Short (circle one) $45 $50 6 L x 30 Table with Tabletop Riser (Bare) $25 $30 6 L x 30 Table with Tabletop Riser (Vinyl & Skirted) $25 $30 30 Round Exhibit Table (Bare) Tall or Short (circle one) $20 $25 30 Round Exhibit Table (Vinyl & Skirted) Tall or Short (circle one) $35 $40 36 Round Exhibit Table (Bare) Tall or Short (circle one) $20 $25 36 Round Exhibit Table (Vinyl & Skirted) Tall or Short (circle one) $35 $40 Bases w/ uprights $15 $20 Utility Services Electric: Watts $74 $90 Electric: Watts $100 $120 Internet, Wireless (per device, per day) # of days # of devices $25 $30 Internet, Wired (per device, per day) # of days # of devices $50 $75 Total Equipment & Services $ Labor Services Move In Day Time: ($ per hour 2 hr minimum) $25 $29 Move Out Day Time: ($ per hour 2 hr minimum) $25 $29 Please make checks payable to: ST. CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER To contact Exhibitor Services: Total Equipment & Services $ x 7.95% Sales Tax Total Labor Services PHONE: FAX: New Subtotal $ Exhibitorsvs@scmocc.com WEB: x 1% Tourism Tax (of New Subtotal) GRAND TOTAL $ TOTAL St. Charles Convention Center One Convention Center Plaza St. Charles, MO StCharlesConventionCenter.com 10/2017

10 JANUARY 2018 GIFT SHOW BOOTH SIGN, BADGE INFORMATION, PROGRAM & WEB SITE LISTING ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW JANUARY 14-15, 2018 ST CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER, ST CHARLES, MO RETURN IMMEDIATELY TO ROSEHILL GIFT SHOWS PO BOX , Chicago, IL COMPANY NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP : PHONE( ) FAX( ) CELL ( ) WEB SITE LISTING* : COM BOOTH SIGN TO READ: COMPANY NAME CITY STATE *For your free listing under Gift Show Exhibitors on the St Louis Gift Show website. LINK YOUR WEBSITE TO Use the space below or submit a separate page for your program and website listing. Print or type a description of the primary lines/manufactures and/or product being exhibited, plus any commentary for the program. We reserve the right to edit to make the copy fit into the program. If nothing is returned, we will list the company name, address, phone and booth numbers. Please list below the booth personnel who will represent your company at the show. Free badges will be provided for all personnel registered. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) AUTHORIZED BY:

11 DRAWING DONATION FORM JANUARY 2018 ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW JANUARY 14-15, 2018 ST CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER, ST CHARLES, MO RETURN BY DECEMBER 14, 2017 TO ROSEHILL GIFT SHOWS PO BOX , Chicago, IL At the St Louis Gift Show, we conduct drawings each day for prizes and gifts that are donated from our vendors. Both the winner and donating company are announced live at the show, and we ask the buyer to go to the donating company s booth to receive their prize. In addition, companies donating prizes are acknowledged in the program book. The drawings add excitement to the show and are an additional opportunity for vendor visibility. If you would like to participate, please fill out the form below and return by the deadline. NAME OF COMPANY CITY & STATE PHONE # CONTACT PERSON CONGRATULATIONS!!!! YOU HAVE WON THE FOLLOWING: PLEASE LIMIT ONE DRAWING PER DAY

12 LODGING AND DIRECTIONS INFORMATION ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW JANUARY 14-15, 2018 ST CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER, ST CHARLES, MO JANUARY 2018 ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW EMBASSY SUITES: 2 Convention Center Plaza St. Charles, MO Attached to the Convention Center. Complementary cooked-to-order breakfast; high speed internet service, 2 TVs, Microwave, Refrigerator. $ Single or Double + Tax MUST REQUEST ROOMS FOR ST LOUIS GIFT SHOW TO RECEIVE SPECIAL SHOW RATE Or, to book a room under the St. Louis Gift Show group rate use this link: /index.jhtml DIRECTIONS TO ST CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER When Traveling From The East (St. Louis/Airport): Take Interstate 70 West over the bridge to St. Charles. Take the second exit after the bridge, 5th Street South (Exit 229A), and go to the first light at Veterans Memorial Parkway and make a right. Go 1 mile to the light at Fairgrounds Road. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left. Make a left onto Fairgrounds Road and enter to the rear of the complex. When Traveling From The Southeast (Clayton / Kirkwood): Take Interstate 270 North to Highway 364 (Page Road). Go West on 364 (Page Road Extension) approximately 6 miles and take the second exit after the bridge (St. Charles). When exiting at the St. Charles exit, stay to the right to get on Highway 94. Highway 94 intersects Veterans Memorial Parkway just before Interstate 70. Turn right and head East on Veterans Memorial Parkway. Go one mile and turn right on Beverly Street. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left. When Traveling From The West (Kansas City): Take Interstate 70 East to St. Charles. Take the 5th Street exit (Exit 229) and veer right at the end of the ramp. Go to the first light at Veterans Memorial Parkway and make a right. Go one mile to the light at Fairgrounds Road. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left. Make a left onto Fairgrounds Road and enter to the rear of the complex. When Traveling From The Southwest: Take Interstate 64/ State Highway 40 to State Highway 94. Go North on Highway 94 to St. Charles. Highway 94 (First Capitol) intersects Veterans Memorial Highway just before Interstate 70. Turn right and head East on Veterans Memorial Parkway. Go one mile and turn right on Beverly Street. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left. When Traveling From The North: Take the Interstate 270 loop to Interstate 70 and head West. Take the second exit after the bridge, 5th Street South (Exit 229A), and go to the first light at Veterans Memorial Parkway and make a right. Go 1 mile to the light at Fairgrounds Road. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left. GPS Directions: St. Charles Convention Center One Convention Center Plaza ST. Charles, MO PH: (636)

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