EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS. ITA TANNINGWORLDexpo SEPT COLUMBUS, OHIO. Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus, Ohio

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1 2015 EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS ITA TANNINGWORLDexpo SEPT COLUMBUS, OHIO Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus, Ohio

2 TANNINGWORLDexpo 2015 TANNINGWORLDexpo Dear Exhibitor, It is our pleasure to welcome you to The Tanning World Expo We appreciate your interest in exhibiting with us and participating in what is sure to be the largest tanning show in We chose Columbus, Ohio for a number of reasons, the first being accessibility for drive in traffic. 60% of the US population is within 700 miles of Columbus. The second is affordability -- the Greater Columbus Convention Center is a world class facility with adjacent hotels and dining and party options that will provide significant savings for exhibitors compared to previous shows. Our goal is to make your experience as positive, cost effective and successful as possible. Finally, there are more tanning salons within 300 miles of Columbus Ohio than any other city in the US. We know that one of the key elements to a successful show is attendance, so a low cost to attend and convenient location is sure to attract more salons. As an exhibitor in the Tanning World Expo, you will be part of an exhibit hall that will accommodate 70 vendors from all facets of the indoor tanning industry. Manufacturers, salon owners, lotions, accessories and attire, parts and repair, and other allied industry sectors will be attending and exhibiting at our event. This year s Tanning World Expo will also bring together the premier industry experts to discuss and educate attendees on today s most pertinent industry topics. Registration for the Tanning World Expo includes access to our Friday night Industry party. This reception will be the perfect time to kick off the show and to interact and network with attendees, exhibitors, and industry leaders in a relaxed and festive atmosphere. Your company is an integral component of the 2015 Tanning World Expo. Our exhibits manager, Bob Thomas, is available to assist you and answer any questions regarding your presence at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. We welcome your participation and look forward to making this year s event a success for all involved. And remember, every dollar of profit from this show will be used to pay for programs that will promote and protect this industry. See you in September.

3 SPONSORS WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT: Tanning Bed Manufacturers Salon Owners and Franchisees Parts, Repair, and Maintenance Lotions and Topical Sales Franchise Opportunities Accessories & Apparel Sunless Supplies CONNECT WITH US: Facebook.com/tanningworldexpo Twitter.com/twe2015 Salon Supplies Bath, Body, and Spa Sales

4 Booth Space Reservations Freight Handling July 31, 2015 July 31, 2015 EXHIBITOR DEADLINES September 7, 2015 August 21 September 18, 2015 September 24, 2015 Service Orders September 7, 2015 Contract completed and payment made in full. Price increases by 20% after this date A 25% deposit is required to hold space. This deposit is non-refundable. Full payment is due by 7/31/15 Exhibitor staff names submitted for badge creation. After 9/7, all additions or changes are made on site. Dates for freight to arrive at the Fern Expo Warehouse for free storage prior to Expo. First day for freight to deliver to show site. Last day to order decorator services and utilities at the discount rate. Prices increase after this date! Show Colors are Black & White with Madison (black & white flecked) carpet throughout EXHIBITOR BADGE INFORMATION Exhibiting companies are issued exhibit staff badges in the following quantities that include admittance to the exhibit hall, educational program, and networking events at the Hyatt Regency. Each 10 x10 Display Space = 2 Badges, 1 Additional badge for every additional 10x10 Space Thursday, September 24 EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Move-In for Larger Exhibitors (Island Spaces) Friday, September 25 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Move-In and Setup for all Exhibitors Saturday, September 26 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Setup Saturday, September 26 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Sunday, September 27 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 3:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Exhibits Dismantle Monday, September 28 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Shipping Company Check-In 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Exhibitor freight pickup/outbound ONLY

5 The TanningWorldExpo 2015 Exhibit Hall Reserve space online at TanningWorldExpo.com Location of The Tanning World Expo is Hall C of the GCCC Reserve your exhibit space online at A 25% deposit is required with your reservation with the balance due by July 31, If you choose to pay by check, it must be received within 15 days of space selection or we will release of your space for resale to other exhibitors.

6 GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER EXHIBIT CONTACTS Tanning World Expo Exhibits Manager Indoor Tanning Expo Decorator Bob Thomas, Exhibit and Event Mgmt Fern Expo 3227 Mountview Road 1500 Old Leonard Avenue Columbus OH Columbus OH (cell); (fax) ITA TANNINGWORLDexpo SEPT COLUMBUS, OHIO