y EXHIB I TOR M ANUA L < Back to Cover table of contents Select from the list below or browse the manual by subject, listed alphabetically. REQUIRED FORMS FOR SUBMISSION BY ALL EXHIBITORS! Dismantling/Move-Out Procedures Insurance Certificate Dress Code iBE Booth Confirmation and Appointed Contractor Form Electrical Safety Code Requirements NEED TO KNOW! Contact Information for iBE Show Management and Direct Energy Centre iBE Booth Information iBE Event Schedule Canada Meet Week Deadline Dates Checklist GOOD TO KNOW! Accommodations and Travel Admission to the Exhibit Floor Aisles Audio Visual Balloons Booth Description (What is Included) Booth Equipment and Services Booth Regulations Business Centre Cancellation/Refund Policy Care of Exhibit Hall Floor & Walls Catering/Food & Beverage, Including Alcohol Cleaning—Common Areas and Booths Customs Demonstrations Directions to the Direct Energy Centre iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL Display Vehicles Draws, Giveaways and Promotions Electrical Services Exhibitor Badges Fire Hose Cabinets & Fire Exits Fire Prevention—Flameproofing Regulations First Aid/Medical Emergencies Furniture & Accessory Rentals Installation of Booth and Related Materials Insurance and Liability Internet Latecomers/No-Shows Lead Retrieval “Let’s Meet” Appointment Making Tool Lighting – Hall and Portable Move-In/Out Schedule Occupational Health and Safety Parking Propane/Natural Gas Safety and Security Shipping and Material Handling Show Guide Listing Show Office [Location] Shuttle Bus Service Signage Smoking Staffing Exhibits Subletting Union Labour Jurisdictions Water/Plumbing PAGE 2 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist IGNITE BUSINESS EVENT EXPO REQUIRED FORMS: INSURANCE CERTIFICATE All exhibitors are required to forward a copy of their insurance certificate to Rose Filice, rose@ignitemag.ca by March 7, 2014, and also have a copy of their insurance certificate in their own possession on-site during the show. Exhibitors are responsible for the placement and cost of a Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy with a per occurrence limit of not less than $2,000,000. Additional insured companies, including Ignite Magazine and the Direct Energy Centre, must also be listed on the insurance certificate. We also recommend that you secure an all risk rider for merchandise and equipment from the point of shipment to the return. * Both Ignite Magazine Inc. and the Direct Energy Centre MUST be listed as ‘additional insureds’ on your Certificate of Insurance. Full mailing addresses below: Direct Energy Centre Exhibition Place IGNITE Magazine Inc. 100 Princess Blvd. 6 - 1500 Upper Middle Rd. West, Suite 317 Toronto, OntarioOakville, Ontario M6K 3C3L6M 0C2 416-263-3000905-582-5926 For those exhibitors who require assistance with obtaining the required insurance coverage for iBE 2014, we have arranged with ExhibitorInsurance.com the necessary details for you to apply online. The preferred after-tax rate of required insurance is $159.00. Insurance coverage is required from Monday, April 7 at 6:00 a.m. through Wednesday, April 9 at midnight. Click here to place your online order for iBE 2014 exhibitor insurance with exhibitorinsurance.com. If easier, please complete the attached paper form. Should you have any questions, please contact Kim Libenstein of Exhibitorsinsurance.com at 905-695-2971, ext .104, or kiml@exhibitorinsurance.com. Neither the Ignite Business Event Expo, Show Management, Direct Energy Centre, nor any show contractor can be responsible for injury to persons, loss of or damage to products, exhibits, equipment, or decorations, by fire, accident, theft or any other cause while in the building or on the grounds. We recommend that exhibitors review their company insurance coverage prior to the show. Most insurance companies will provide additional riders if extra coverage is desired. iBE BOOTH CONFIRMATION FORM All exhibitors are required to complete the following attachment: iBE Booth Confirmation and Appointed Contractor Form. This completed form must be submitted to Rose Filice, rose@ ignitemag.ca, by March 7, 2014. Please note the union labour consideration below when completing your form. If you have selected Option #3—“I have hired a company (other than Stronco Show Services – the iBE Official Show Services company) to set up our booth” when completing the Appointed Contractor Form portion of your form, please note ANY LABOUR USED MUST BE UNION. Any non-union labour will be denied entrance to the Direct Energy Centre for booth set up, iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 3 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist so please ensure any company you have hired is using UNION LABOUR. This will avoid any potential upset and delays on move-in day. CONTACT INFORMATION Show Management/Exhibitor Inquiries: Melaya Horsten Exhibitor Support Services Tel: 647-637-9952 Email: melaya@ignitemag.ca Tricia Vieira Financial Customer Service Tel: 289-837-1327 Email: tricia@ignitemag.ca Rose Filice General Customer Service Tel: 905-582-8988 Email: rose@ignitemag.ca Alice Parnis Creative Director Tel: 416-504-9777, ext. 23 Email: alice@ignitemag.ca Debbie van der Beek Co-Publisher, Ignite Magazine Tel: 905-582-5926 Email: debbie@ignitemag.ca Richard Elliott Co-Publisher, Ignite Magazine Tel: 905-582-4554 Email: richard@ignitemag.ca Direct Energy Centre, Hall A 100 Princes’ Blvd. Exhibition Place Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C3 www.directenergycentre.com Click here for directions. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 4 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist iBE BOOTH INFORMATION Each iBE exhibitor booth is 10 feet by 9 feet 6 inches wide and consists of an attractive brushed aluminum structure made of a black Bur-Fab fabric that is velcro compatible with brushed silver poles. Black carpeting is provided for all exhibitors and runs throughout the entire show floor. To add any additional design elements, not included with your booth, please see the pages that follow for information and order forms to help you make your iBE booth experience paramount. iBE EVENT SCHEDULE Monday, April 7 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-In/Exhibitor Registration Tuesday, April 8 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Exhibitor Move-In/Exhibitor Registration 9:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. iBE Connection: Pre-Scheduled Appointments only 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ignite Marquee Theatre 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Business Expo, pre-arranged appointments, Interactive Zones, Good-to-Know Theatre Wednesday, April 9 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Exhibitor Registration 9:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. iBE Connection: Pre-Scheduled Appointments only 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ignite Marquee Theatre 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Business Expo, pre-arranged appointments, Interactive Zones, Good-to-Know Theatre 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. iBE Bistro Bar Closing Reception 5:00 p.m.Exhibitor Move-Out CANADA MEET WEEK Ignite Business Event Expo is just one component of a number of high-profile industry events planned during Canada Meet Week: April 7 April 8 April 8-9 April 9 April 9 April 9 April 10 BEICC Canada Meet Week Kick Off Event Site Canada Event Ignite Business Event Expo CanSPEP Breakfast Event iBE Closing Reception ISES Toronto Event National Meetings Industry Day For more details, go to canadameetweek.ca iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 5 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist DEADLINE Advance orders can save time and money. Many services are discounted if orders are placed before the deadline date. Late orders are more costly. Read all service descriptions carefully and place your orders as early as possible. Advance planning can go a long way toward ensuring a successful exhibit. DeadlineItem February 17Exhibitor profiles posted for all to view in registration system (be sure to have your Company Profile completed, and company logo uploaded via your online exhibitor registration by this date) February 20 Appointment Requests Begin: Build your appointment wish list March 7 Insurance Certificate sent to Rose Filice (must also have a copy in possession on-site during the show) March 7 iBE Booth Confirmation and Appointed Contractor Form sent to Rose Filice March 14 Last day to finish building your appointment wish list before the system finds your matches. March 21Direct Energy Centre Services Forms (advance discount pricing) (Telecommunications, Signage Installation, Electrical, Cleaning, Plumbing, Internet/Computer, Lighting, Parking) March 24View your appointment matches in the Exhibitor Portal. Planners can still send you additional requests for appointments to book up your schedule. March 24Stronco Show Services Forms (advance discount pricing) (Installation and Dismantling Labour, Carpet, Tables, Drapery, Counters, Storage & Display Units, Accessories & Office Furnishings, Chairs & Stools, Sofas & Chairs, Plants, Signs & Banners, In-Booth Fork- lift Services, Material Handling Services, Transportation Services, Customs Brokerage Services) March 24 Food Sales and Sampling Application Forms for Ovations at Direct Energy Centre March 27Stronco Advance Show Receiving Order Form and Shipments (advance discount pricing) (advance discount pricing shipments are accepted at Stronco warehouse from March 7 to March 27; order form and shipment must be received by March 27) April 1 Audio Visual & Computer Rental April 2 Last day shipments are received at the Stronco Advance Warehouse April 4 Appointment system closed in preparation for iBE 2014 iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 6 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist CHECKLIST R Move-in Day and Times: April 7, 2014 is move-in day from 12 p.m. through 8 p.m. As there are sufficient loading docks available for use, exhibitors are not limited to specific move-in times during this 12 p.m. through 8 p.m. timeframe. All exhibitors will be marshalled onto the loading docks on a first come, first serve basis. R Shipping and Material Handling: Make arrangements for shipping and material handling of your booth materials. Materials shipped directly to the Direct Energy Centre WILL ONLY BE RECEIVED ON APRIL 7, 2014 BETWEEN 12 P.M. AND 8 P.M. R Exhibitor Profiles: Help attendees find your products and services by ensuring your company information (including any logo) is uploaded into the registration system. These exhibitor profiles will be posted in the system for all registered exhibitors and attendees to view on February 17. Appointment scheduling is available February 20 through April 4, 2014. R Booth Regulations: Review and comply with the Booth Regulations. R Union Labour: Adhere to the collective union agreements in place between the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place and their unions (e.g., IATSE, carpentry, painting, electrical, general labour, etc.). R Service Order Forms: Submit service order forms to appropriate suppliers by their deadlines to take advantage of advance discount pricing. (For example, order electrical, lighting, internet access from the Direct Energy Centre by March 21. Order carpet, furniture, material handling from Stronco by March 24.) R Parking Passes: Order discounted parking passes for use during Show days by submitting the parking pass order form by March 21 to the Direct Energy Centre. R Exhibitor Badges: Register your exhibitor staff on-line in order that they have exhibitor badges ready and available for pick up on move-in day and/or at the show. R Booth Insurance: Make arrangements for a minimum of $2,000,000 commercial general liability insurance. R Workplace Safety: Read and adhere to the information included in this manual under the Occupational Health and Safety section. R Sponsorship Opportunities: Maximize your participation at iBE 2014 by taking advantage of the many sponsorship opportunities that can be customized for you. Please contact Show Management. R Exhibitor Promotional Materials: Have promotional materials ready for distribution at your booth. R Hotel and Travel: Exhibitors coming from outside Toronto may wish to take advantage of discounted hotel and travel rates. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 7 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRAVEL Host Hotel Westin Harbour Castle 1 Harbour Square Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A6 Rate: $165.99 single/double NOTE: includes all-day shuttle to Direct Energy Centre Reservations: Tel: 1-888-627-8559 State that you are with “Ignite Business Event Expo” when making reservations to receive the special group rate. The cut-off date to make reservations under this special group rate is Friday, March 19 at 5 p.m. Click here to make your online reservation. Complimentary shuttle buses will run frequently between the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel and the Direct Energy Centre throughout all show days and hours. The buses will begin approximately 2 hours prior to show opening and end 1 hour after show closing each day. Shuttle service schedules will be posted in the lobby of the Westin Harbour Castle. Travel: Porter Airlines: www.flyporter.com Porter Airlines will provide a 15% discount on all available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale) for travel to and from the iBE Business Event Expo. Discounted fares are available for booking until April 13, 2014. Book online or through your travel agent and enter/quote the promotion code IBE14. ADMISSION TO THE EXHIBIT FLOOR Show Management reserves the right to refuse admission to the show building to any visitor, exhibitor, or contractor who, in the opinion of Show Management, is unfit, intoxicated, or in any way creating a disruption to the show. Absolutely no persons under the age of 16 (including infants) will be permitted into the show. This rule will be strictly enforced. All persons on the exhibit floor must have proper registration credentials. AISLES All aisle space belongs to Show Management. No exhibit or advertisement will be allowed to extend beyond the space assigned to the exhibitor. Distribution of literature or other exhibit material is forbidden outside the immediate exhibit area. AUDIO VISUAL The official audiovisual equipment supplier is AV-CANADA. To order audio visual services, please complete the order form. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 8 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist Audio Visual equipment must be kept at sound levels which do not interfere with other exhibitors. Large screen audio visual presentations must be designed and regulated such that the viewing audience is contained within the confines of the rented exhibit space only. All large screen audio visual presentations must be approved in advance by Show Management and require union labour (IATSE). BALLOONS No helium-filled balloons are allowed in the show, only air filled can be used. Exceptions will be made if submitted in advance to the Show Manager and plans are approved in writing. Approvals may be granted to companies accepting costs to remove any balloons released into the ceilings. BOOTH DESCRIPTION Each iBE exhibitor booth is 10 feet by 9 feet 6 inches wide and consists of an attractive brushed aluminum structure made of a black Bur-Fab fabric that is velcro compatible with brushed silver poles. Black carpeting is provided for all exhibitors and runs throughout the entire show floor. To add any additional design elements, not included with your booth, please see the pages within this guide for information and order forms that will help make your iBE booth experience paramount. BOOTH EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Material to design your booth space may be ordered from Stronco and the Direct Energy Centre. Electricity and lighting are not included in your booth. Your space is determined by your creativity. Order forms can be found below. All booths must be in keeping with the environment of iBE 2014 as a whole. Any exhibit deemed unprofessional in appearance, at the sole discretion of Show Management, will not be permitted. PDF DOWNLOADS Direct Energy Centre—Exhibitor Order Form (Use default booth #1234)* Ceiling Lighting Rentals Order Form Cleaning Services Order Form Location Grid for Distribution of Services Indoor Electrical Order Form Floor Lighting Rentals Order Form Internet and Computer Rentals Order Form Indoor Plumbing Rentals Order Form Telecommunication Services Order Form Audio Visual Equipment Rental Trade Show Order Form Online Ordering Information Sheet Show Code: 33781707 ** Exhibit Rentals Installation and Dismantling Labour Tables Furnishings, Plants Signs & Graphics In-Booth Forklift Services Material Handling Services Advance Show Receiving Transportation Services Customs Brokerage Services iB E EX H IBITOR MANUAL PAGE 9 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist *For all exhibitors placing online orders with the Direct Energy Centre, follow the directions outlined in the Exhibitor Order Form and kindly use default booth #1234. **For all exhibitors placing online orders with Stronco, you will be asked to enter your Show Code and booth number as outlined on the Stronco Online Ordering Information Page. Kindly use “TBD” and/or “000” for your booth number should you be placing your Stronco order prior to communication of your booth number from iBE Show Management. BOOTH REGULATIONS 1. All exhibits must conform to standard regulations. Height: Exhibit fixtures and components will be permitted to a maximum height of 8’0”. Sidewalls may extend 4’0” or 1/3 the depth (whichever is greater) from the back line at a height of 8’0”, but then must drop to a 4’0” height. Depth: All display fixtures over 4’0” in height and placed within 10 lineal feet of an adjoining exhibit, must be confined to that area of the exhibitor’s space that is within 4’0” of the back line. 2. Booth design/concepts must be approved by Show Management. Drawings need not be professionally done, but should show a “birds-eye view” and an elevation of your exhibit area. Be sure to indicate the heights and widths of product and display materials as well as other appropriate dimensions or placements of equipment. This drawing should be submitted no later than 60 days prior to show opening. 3. iBE Show Management encourages the use of creative, innovative exhibits, however, Show Management does reserve the right to decline or prohibit any activity, exhibit or component which, in its opinion, is either not suitable or not contractually permitted in the show. This reservation concerns persons, objects, decorations, conduct, printed matter, advertising, souvenirs, catalogues and all other items that affect the character of the show. 4. Exhibits must be set up and staffed during all open hours of the show. Exhibit removal prior to the final day’s close of the show is strictly forbidden. Exhibitors that do not comply with these regulations will not be offered renewal of their space in the following year’s show. 5. Exhibitors have the right to distribute their catalogues and other approved printed matter (i.e., only information related to items displayed), but only within their space(s), not in the aisles or lobby. 6. Exhibitors are not permitted to use or distribute any device(s) which contributes to a disruptive atmosphere, some of which may include public address systems, raised dais, stagetype lighting, flashing lights, beacons, loud machinery, helium balloons, ribbons, inflated signs, alarms, horns, bells (whether part of boat equipment or separate components), etc. If you are considering one of these elements in your exhibit, please contact iBE Show Management for approval. 7. Video or audio equipment is permitted, but must be operated so as not to create a disturbance. 8. Drawings, guessing games and prize contests of any kind must be sponsored by individual exhibitors and must also adhere to local lottery laws. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 10 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist 9. Alcohol must be ordered through Ovations Food Services. Bartenders must be Smart Serve certified and booth must have pipe and drape or something that helps contain people consuming alcohol. No alcoholic beverages or food may be served on the show floor without facility concessionaire (see Food Sales and Sampling Application Form attached). Should you wish to serve alcohol in your exhibitor booth, in accordance with the rules and regulations of iBE Expo, you must obtain a Special Occasion Permit. Upon approval by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission, please submit your Special Occasion Permit to Bradley Fletcher at bradley.fletcher@ovationsfs.com and iBE Expo management requesting final approval. 10. iBE Show Management will arrange for the sweeping of aisles, but exhibitors must, at their own expense, keep their space clean: carpet vacuumed and exhibits in good order. 11. Exhibits are required to maintain the theme of the show and should be set up in a professional manner. Exhibit spaces should be inviting to attendees, free of clutter and garbage. Boxes may not be visibly stored within the display and should be stored under skirted tables or behind partitions. BUSINESS CENTRE A full service business centre, the JM Exhibitor Support Centre, is located in the Galleria, adjacent to Hall B. The business centre offers a wide range of services including: photocopying, facsimile, word processing, office supplies, electrical and hardware supplies, computer/internet usage, and courier services (FedEx, Purolator & UPS). Click here for additional service information or contact Jennifer Monteith by phone or fax at 416-410-6612 and/or by email at Jennifer.tesc@gmail.com. Hours of Operation: Monday, April 7 Tuesday, April 8 Wednesday, April 9 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY You may cancel your exhibit space at the Ignite Business Event Expo (iBE) by providing written notice on or before January 6, 2014, in which case 75% of the contract price will be refunded. If cancellation occurs after January 6, 2014 the exhibitor is responsible for full payment of allocated exhibit space. In the event the Exhibitor fails to make payment or fails to comply with the terms of the Exhibit Contract, iBE management reserve the right to cancel the Exhibit Contract without notice and all rights of the Exhibitor will cease and be terminated. Any payment made by the Exhibitor on account thereof will be retained by iBE as liquidated damages for breach of contract and iBE management may thereupon rent said space. Failure to appear at the show does not release Exhibitor from responsibility for payment of the full cost of the space rented. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 11 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist CARE OF EXHIBIT HALL FLOOR & WALLS No signs or other articles are to be fastened to ceilings, walls, pipes, or electrical fixtures. The building regulations state that exhibitors handing out adhesive-backed promotional material will be charged for removal of this material from any building surface. Building Management strictly prohibits the following: • The fastening of material to concrete floors by means of ramset fasteners or masonry nails. • The fastening of nailing strips to any of the building walls, by any means. • The painting of floors or walls in any part of the building. NOTE: Upon removal of each booth, Direct Energy Centre and Show Management will inspect each space for any damages incurred by the exhibitor and check that all materials, including tape residue left on the floor, are properly removed. Any charges to return the exhibit space to its original condition will be passed on to the exhibitor. CATERING/FOOD & BEVERAGE, INCLUDING ALCOHOL Ovations Food Services has exclusive food, beverage and liquor distribution rights within the Direct Energy Centre. All food and beverage used to generate traffic to a specific booth must be purchased through Ovations. Any exhibitor planning to conduct food or beverage sampling (including alcohol) in their exhibit must first notify and receive written approval from Show Management and Ovations prior to March 7, 2014. No food, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages may be served on the show floor without the con- sent of Show Management and Ovation, the facility’s exclusive Food and Beverage provider. Please see attached food and beverage sampling program forms or contact Bradley Fletcher at bradley.fletcher@ovationsfs.com or 416-263-3526 for further information. Should you wish to serve alcohol in your exhibitor booth, in accordance with the rules and regulations of iBE Expo, you must obtain a Special Occasion Permit. Upon approval by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission, please submit your Special Occasion Permit to Bradley Fletcher at bradley.fletcher@ovationsfs.com and iBE Expo management requesting final approval. CLEANING—COMMON AREAS AND BOOTHS Aisles and common areas within the show will be cleaned daily. Booth cleaning will not be provided by iBE Show Management. Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to vacuum their space themselves with their own equipment in order to keep costs minimal. Outside cleaning companies will not be allowed to vacuum exhibit space unless they have an agreement with Union Local 506. Booth cleaning (carpet shampooing, vacuuming, dusting, and garbage removal) can be provided by the Direct Energy Centre; please refer to the Booth Cleaning Services order form (PDF). At the end of the show, exhibitors are responsible for removing all garbage and debris from their booth upon moving out of the Direct Energy Centre. There will be a bulk garbage removal fee, charged to the exhibiting company, if any garbage is left in your exhibit space. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 12 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist CUSTOMS Show Management strongly encourages exhibitors from outside of Canada to use the show’s official Customs Broker, Stronco. As the official customs broker they will have a representative on-site during move-in for assistance with customs clearance. Please refer to the enclosed order form for more information. DEMONSTRATIONS This includes any part of the exhibitor’s presentation involving the interaction of exhibit personnel and their audience through demonstrations, corporate presentations, or sampling. Demonstration areas must be organized within the exhibitor’s space so as not to interfere with any aisle traffic. Sampling or demonstration tables must be placed a minimum of 2’0” from the aisle line. Should spectators or samplers interfere with the normal traffic flow in the aisle or overflow into neighboring exhibits, Show Management will have no alternative but to request that the presentation or sampling be stopped or the exhibit rearranged to contain the spectators or samplers within the exhibit space. DIRECTIONS TO THE DIRECT ENERGY CENTRE 100 Princes’ Blvd., Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C3 From the West and Northwest Take the Gardiner Expressway East to Lake Shore Boulevard. Then stay on Lake Shore Boulevard East. There are three entrance points (at traffic lights) to Exhibition Place from Lake Shore Boulevard: British Columbia Drive; Ontario Drive; and Newfoundland Drive. From the East and Northeast Take the Gardiner Expressway West to the Spadina/Lake Shore Boulevard cutoff and follow the signs for Lake Shore Boulevard. Then take Lake Shore Boulevard to the Princes’ Gates (just west of Strachan Avenue). From Pearson International Airport Exit 427 South to Gardiner Expressway East. Then take the Gardiner Expressway East to Lake Shore Boulevard. There are three entrance points (at traffic lights) to Exhibition Place from Lake Shore Boulevard: British Columbia Drive; Ontario Drive; and Newfoundland Drive. From City Centre Airport Take Bathurst Street North to Lake Shore Boulevard West. Then take Lake Shore Boulevard West, and drive through the Princes’ Gates (just West of Strachan Avenue), or turn North onto Fort York Road, and West at the lights onto Strachan Avenue into Exhibition Place. Taking the GO Train Take Lakeshore Go Train to Exhibition Place Station. For more information please call GO Transit at 416-869-3200. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 13 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist Taking the TTC 1) From the Bloor subway go to Bathurst Station, then take the Bathurst 511 streetcar south to Exhibition Place. This streetcar will take you directly to the Direct Energy Centre. 2) From Union Station take the Harbourfront 509 streetcar right to the Direct Energy Centre. 3) F rom Wilson Station or Dufferin Station take the Dufferin 29 bus south right to the Direct Energy Centre. For more information please call the TTC at 416-393-4636. DISMANTLING/MOVE-OUT PROCEDURES Immediately after the show closes at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, exhibitors will be permitted to begin dismantling their displays. Remember to order your dismantling labour early to avoid waiting for dismantling assistance. Product is most vulnerable to loss during dismantling, so never leave valuables unattended. The show’s general security is merely a presence to inhibit theft. Every item, whether exhibit material, brochures or trash, belonging to exhibitors must be removed entirely from the Direct Energy Centre by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9. Should any exhibitor, its agent or contractor fail to remove all property by the time stipulated, then the exhibitor shall indemnify Show Management in respect to any claim thereby occasioned. Show Management shall be entitled, but not obliged, to remove such materials belonging to the exhibitor, who shall be liable for all loss and costs incurred. Show Management reserves the right to specify the time at which individual booths and exhibits shall be removed. DISPLAY VEHICLES Cars, trucks and machinery for display must be thoroughly cleaned before entering the building, and a protective sheet of plastic placed underneath to prevent staining the floor. In addition, the following must be adhered to: • the car’s gasoline tank should be filled as close to the 3/4 mark as possible; • the battery terminal needs to be disconnected; • the car must have a lockable gasoline tank cover. DRAWS, GIVEAWAYS AND PROMOTIONS Exhibitors are encouraged to offer promotional prizes. Programs of this nature must be “free entry” or offered as “added value” in conjunction with an immediate product or service purchase. Contests requiring a “payment to win” or for “fundraising” purposes are not permitted without the expressed written permission of Show Management. DRESS CODE Dress has been designated as business casual for all exhibitors and attendees. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 14 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist ELECTRICAL SAFETY CODE REQUIREMENTS i)The Electrical Safety Code, Ontario Regulations 794/80, requires that all electrical equipment must be approved before it may lawfully be advertised, displayed, offered for sale, sold, or otherwise disposed or used in the Province of Ontario. ii)It is therefore the responsibility of each exhibitor to ensure that all electrical equipment in, on, or about his or her booth comply with the above regulation. This includes electrical merchandise, extension cords, lighting and display equipment. iii)Electrical equipment for which approval is sought must be submitted to the Canadian Standards Association, 5060 Spectrum Way, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5N6, 1-800-4636727 or http://www.csa.ca/. The approval of this Association is acceptable to all electrical inspection authorities in Canada. You are referred to them for details of procedure. iv)One of the fundamental requirements for Canadian Standards Association certification is that appropriate approval markings (C.S.A. monogram or label) appear on each devise. If such markings are missing, the device must be considered unapproved and, therefore, subject to special inspection and possible removal from the exhibit. v)If you wish to display, offer for sale, or use any electrical equipment which is not now certified by the Canadian Standards Association, it is first necessary to submit the equipment to the Electrical Safety Authority. vi)Should any of this equipment not conform, it is recommended that you require temporary “permission to show” while the necessary electrical approval certification is being sought. Contact: ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY Phone: 1-877-372-7233 vii)Failure to comply could result in the equipment being refused connection to the electrical supply, and/or ordered removed from the exhibit. ELECTRICAL SERVICES All electrical services are provided exclusively by Direct Energy Centre. Exhibitors are responsible for ordering their own electrical power which should be ordered in advance using the Indoor Electrical Order Form. Exhibitors are not allowed to install any electrical wiring devices onsite other than regular extension cords. All on-site hard-wiring and connections must be done by Direct Energy Centre electricians. Extension cords must be of the three-prong type (i.e., grounded) and must contain wires of the proper size to carry the electrical load. Power and telecommunications are supplied to booths via floor ports, located every 30 ft. on centre throughout the hall. The floor ports are flush metal panels, approximately 18” by 18”. Use flat wiring to deliver power and telecommunication from the floor port to a specific area of your display. Ports that house water supply are spaced every 60 ft. on centre. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 15 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist EXHIBITOR BADGES For security reasons, all persons working or visiting the show require a badge to enter the exhibit hall. There are two badge categories: Exhibitor Badges Exhibitor Badges allow free access in and out of the exhibit hall during move-in, show hours, after hours and move-out. Move-In Badges Each person on the show floor during move-in must wear a temporary move-in badge or an exhibitor badge. Temporary badges are valid only for the day they are issued and can be picked up at the West Loading Docks. • In order to provide a safe move-in/out environment, the show floor will be controlled to ensure only approved exhibit staff have access. • Entrances to the show floor will be monitored and access denied to those without show credentials. Security will also be routinely checking the show floor for badges. • In order to assist you with quick access into the building, please complete the appropriate badges for people that will provide move-in/out services and staff your booth. • Please advise all on-site staff and contractors that they must stop by the staging yard trailer to pick up their show credentials as soon as they arrive on the Exhibition Place grounds. • Children under the age of 16 are not allowed on the show floor (or in vehicles on the show floor) during move-in and move-out. FIRE HOSE CABINETS & FIRE EXITS It is illegal for access to the fire hose cabinets and exits to be obstructed at any time during the show. All exhibitors with a fire hose cabinet located within their space are required to leave a minimum 3’ clearance in front of the cabinet for easy access. If a 3’ clearance cannot be maintained, either a fire extinguisher will be provided to you by the DEC and it must remain in view within your booth or a portable fire extinguisher cabinet will be placed in the aisle in the area of your booth space. The safety inspector will require immediate compliance from any exhibitor obstructing any of these safety features. FIRE PREVENTION—FLAMEPROOFING REGULATIONS All exhibits must conform to the Ontario Fire Marshall’s regulations with regards to fire proofing. For information, contact: Toronto Fire Prevention Bureau, City Hall, Toronto, (416) 338-9350. There are many companies that provide fireproofing services listed online. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to comply with the Fire Regulations and requirements of the City of Toronto Fire Department. In addition, exhibitors must adhere to the safety requirements of The Direct Energy Centre, particularly in regard to prohibited types of display materials. The Ontario Building Code prohibits the use of flammable materials in Styrofoam, and foam core, in any form, is forbidden. Fire regulations require that all decorating materials (i.e., fabric and carpeting, etc.) be fire proofed or made of fire retardant material. This does not apply to displaying your own product. Flame proofing usually lasts from 6 months to 1 year. Once your display has been flame proofed please make sure you bring the documentation on-site to show to the fire prevention inspector. This will avoid having to fire-test the exhibit on-site. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 16 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist The documentation should indicate by whom and when the fireproofing was done, the exact materials flame proofed, the flame proofing compound used and the approximate period of effectiveness. The fire prevention inspector will remove equipment and materials considered hazardous at the exhibitor’s expense. FIRST AID/MEDICAL EMERGENCIES All accidents that take place on-site must be reported to Show Management immediately. FURNITURE & ACCESSORY RENTALS A selection of furniture is available from Stronco (download the order forms: Display Tables & Drapery, Counters, Storage & Display Units, Accessories & Office Furnishings, Chairs & Stools, Tables, Sofas & Chairs, Plants, Signs & Banners, Carpet*). *Black carpet is included with your exhibitor booth; this carpet order form is provided for those exhibitors requiring carpet of a different colour, in which case it will be laid on top of the standard black booth carpeting INSTALLATION OF BOOTH AND RELATED MATERIALS Construction and installation of displays must be confined within the exhibitor’s booth space, and are not permitted in the aisles. Union labour regulations must also be adhered to. INSURANCE AND LIABILITY Neither Ignite Business Event Expo, Show Management, Direct Energy Centre, nor any show contractor can be responsible for injury to persons, loss of or damage to products, exhibits, equipment, or decorations, by fire, accident, theft or any other cause while in the building or on the grounds. Exhibitors are responsible for the placement and cost of a Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy with a per occurrence limit of not less than $2,000,000. Additional insured companies, including Ignite Business Event Expo and the Direct Energy Centre, must also be listed on the insurance certificate. We also recommend that you secure an all risk rider for merchandise and equipment from the point of shipment to the return. * Both Ignite Magazine Inc. and the Direct Energy Centre MUST be listed as ‘additional insureds’ on your Certificate of Insurance. Full mailing addresses below: Direct Energy Centre Exhibition Place 100 Princess Blvd. Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C3 416-263-3000 IGNITE Magazine Inc. 6 - 1500 Upper Middle Rd. West, Suite 317 Oakville, Ontario L6M 0C2 905-582-5926 iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 17 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist All exhibitors are required to forward a copy of their insurance certificate to Rose Filice at rose@ignitemag.ca March 7, 2014 and also have a copy of their insurance certificate in their own possession on-site. For those exhibitors who require assistance with obtaining the required insurance coverage for iBE 2014, we have arranged with ExhibitorInsurance.com the necessary details for you to apply online. The preferred after-tax rate of required insurance is $159.00. Insurance coverage is required from Monday, April 7 at 6:00 am through Wednesday, April 9 at midnight. Click here to place your online order for iBE 2014 exhibitor insurance with exhibitorinsurance.com. If easier, please complete the attached paper form. Should you have any questions, please contact Kim Libenstein of Exhibitorsinsurance.com at 905-695-2971, ext .104, or kiml@exhibitorinsurance.com. INTERNET Internet and computer rentals are available through the Direct Energy Centre. Please complete the form attached. LATECOMERS/NO-SHOWS Any space not claimed and occupied or for which move-in approval, in writing, has not been received prior to 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8 may be resold or re-assigned by Show Management, without obligation on the part of Ignite Business Event Expo or Show Management and without any refund whatsoever. If you cannot move into your exhibit space on time, please call iBE Show Management and make special arrangements. LEAD RETRIEVAL iBE Expo management has sourced MicroSpec Systems Inc. to rent lead retrieval units to you for use at the show. Please place your order online at MicroSpec Systems Inc. Orders placed prior to March 24, 2014 will receive early bird pricing (as outlined online). Lead retrieval units will also be available for rent at iBE Expo, in the registration area. Your MicroSpec contact is Sundip Oza, Project Manager, MicroSpec Systems Inc., and can be reached at 416-7809825x208 or 1-888-780-9825 x208. Alternatively, our iBE Expo registration system will allow you to download both a) the people you met with as per your appointment schedule and/or b) the name, company and email address of everyone participating at iBE who have provided us permission to share their information. This will be available to you after the iBE Expo concludes as a CSV file. “LET’S MEET” APPOINTMENT MAKING TOOL iBE Show Management has ensured you will have every opportunity to connect with clients on your priority list! Our “Let’s Meet” Appointment Making Tool allows you to request and preschedule 15 minute meetings that can take place in your booth or in the iBE meeting lounge. The “Let’s Meet” Appointment Making Tool goes live February 20, 2014. Please ensure that by this date, your Company Profile is complete and your Company Logo uploaded by February 17 all via your online exhibitor registration. You will be building a wish list of all those planners you want to meet with. The system will then automatically match you up with planners who also iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 18 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist selected you. Once the matches have been made, planners may go back in and make additional requests to complete their appointment schedule. LIGHTING – HALL AND PORTABLE Hall lighting will be at a medium-high level for the duration of the show. There is no natural light in the exhibit hall. Exhibitors may either bring their own lights or rent them from the Direct Energy Centre; rental lighting can be hung from the exhibit hall ceiling (see form) or attached to the booth wall (see form). Clamps on portable spotlights shall be protected from metal to metal contact by having electrical insulating pads or wrappings permanently attached to the clamps. Spotlights on a free standing structure (i.e., pole) must be either secured to a structure or placed out of the way in the booth in such a way as to prevent it from being bumped or knocked over. NOTE: Lighting on trusses and gel lighting could be subject to IATSE having to install and remove. MOVE-IN/OUT SCHEDULE Move-In Monday, April 7 – 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 – 7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. For safety reasons, persons aged 16 and under, including families of exhibitors, will not be permitted into the exhibit hall during move-in. Please look at the following map of the Direct Energy Centre grounds for a better view of the loading docks area. Monday, April 7, 2014 is move-in day from 12 p.m. through 8 p.m. As there are sufficient loading docks available for use, exhibitors are not limited to a specific move-in time, and will be marshalled into the loading area on a first come, first serve basis. The Direct Energy Centre will have marshals on site at the loading docks area to ensure your efficient and timely move in on this day. *Any exhibitor planning to move-in on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 MUST FIRST OBTAIN APPROVAL, IN WRITING, BY iBE SHOW MANAGEMENT—please contact Rose Filice. If approved, exhibitors moving in on Tuesday, April 8 must then: 1. Carry in all materials by hand, as dollies and/or other moving equipment is strictly prohibited for use on the carpeted show floor; and 2. Bring in all materials through the front doors, as all loading docks will be closed on show days. Any exhibitors making direct shipments of booth materials to the Direct Energy Centre MUST ARRANGE TO HAVE THEM DELIVERED ON MONDAY, APRIL 7, FROM 12 P.M. TO 8 P.M. NO DIRECT SHIPMENTS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE DIRECT ENERGY CENTRE PRIOR TO OR AFTER THIS DATE. Exhibitors may continue to work on their booths after the designated movein times. For security purposes, exhibitors must notify Show Management if working after the designated move-in times. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 19 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist IMPORTANT: Exhibitors shipping less than a tractor trailer load of goods to the show are urged to pre-ship the goods through the Advance Warehouse. By pre-shipping, you will avoid delays as pre- shipped goods will be consolidated by Stronco and delivered to your booth by your assigned move-in time. Download the Stronco Advanced Show Receiving Order Form for more information about shipping in advance. Should you have any questions, please contact Stronco’s Exhibitor Services at 1-800-665-2621. Move-Out Wednesday, April 9, 2014 – 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. No dismantling or removal of material is permitted before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. A penalty will be assessed to any exhibitor dismantling or removing material prior to that time. **Exhibitors are urged to remove small cartons and open cases of products from the building immediately after 5:00 p.m. on the closing day. While Show Management will take all reasonable security precautions to safeguard small items, immediate removal of such items will minimize the possibility of loss or damage. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY All exhibitors are reminded that workplace and worker safety is everyone’s responsibility. All participants at iBE 2014 must comply with the legislation contained in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations, which is governed by the Ontario Ministry of Labour. Important Notice: All exhibitor personnel involved with the move-in and/or move-out process (i.e., material handling, erecting/dismantling exhibits, etc.) MUST wear approved safety footwear at all times during move-in and move-out regardless of their booth size or location on the show floor. Approved hard hats must be worn in booths where overhead work is being done. Show Management will be vigilantly monitoring the show floor to ensure a safe work environment. It needs to be everyone’s goal to minimize the potential hazards and reduce the risk of injuries. Should you see a hazard or unsafe work practice on the show floor, notify Show Management immediately. Exhibitor Procedures for Worker Safety We ask that all exhibitors make safety a part of their activities during the show; especially during set-up and tear-down. Any exhibitor who sees something that is unsafe or presents a hazard should report it to the show office immediately. By doing so, we can all help make the show floor safer for all participants. Below are some key procedures for exhibitors to follow while at the show to enhance overall show safety and to help prevent injuries. • During move-in and move-out, appropriate attire, including approved safety footwear with steel-toes and hard soles and hard hats, must be worn at all times. Safety shoes help protect against potential injuries from debris on the show floor; these types of shoes also limit the potential for slips and falls. Shoes with heels, flip flops and open-toed shoes are not allowed! • Ensure that all move-in/out staff has access to approved protective devices/materials and that these be worn in the appropriate construction situations (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, etc.). • Do not stand on chairs, tables or other furniture at any time. Please use a ladder. (Note that ladders are not to be used as working platforms and should only be used for momentary access to a higher point. Extended time at a height should be performed on a scaffolding system. A person performing work at a height greater than 10’ must be wearing a safety harness and tied off appropriately.) iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 20 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist • Be aware of forklifts and other machinery moving through the aisles and loading dock areas. Please stay clear of them, especially when they are carrying a load. • Do not run in the exhibit hall. • Electrical wires and cords can be hazardous if frayed or stretched over a walkway. Remember to check all cords for damage. Notify Direct Energy Centre’s service order desk if you require assistance repairing or removing a damaged cord. Do not overload outlets or plugs. • Please keep fire exits clear and report any fires immediately or pull the closest fire alarm. • If you spill something, or notice a spill, clean it up or report it immediately. • Dispose of waste properly and keep materials stacked securely within your booth during move-in and move-out. • Keep aisles free and clear of any and all debris. PARKING Direct Energy Centre: On-site parking is available in either surface/outdoor lots or indoor/ underground lots. Please review the Parking Pass Order Form and take advantage of preordering your parking pass. Passes purchased on-site during move-in will pay the posted parking rates. Westin Harbour Castle: Valet parking is available at the Westin Harbour Castle but is expensive. We recommend you use the Pier 27 parking lot located to the East of the hotel (beside the Captain John’s Restaurant). Rates vary daily but will generally range from $10.00 to $15.00 per night with no “in/out” access and vehicles removed by 7:00 a.m. Day rates apply after 7:00am. The Westin also offers 24 hour parking at $35.00 per day for self parking, one block from the hotel, and $45.00 per day for valet parking, both with “in/out” privileges. Please let the Westin’s parking attendant know you are interested in self-parking and they will provide you a pass and directions to the nearby lot. *Prices subject to change without notice PROPANE/NATURAL GAS If any propane or natural gas fired equipment is to be displayed in an exhibitor’s booth, the exhibitor must contact Show Management, prior to move-in, explaining the nature of the equipment. Requests will then be submitted to the Direct Energy Centre for approval, rejection or limitations and all associated costs. SAFETY AND SECURITY Show Management will have perimeter guard service in the facility 24 hours a day during movein/move-out and show days. You are reminded, however, that the primary responsibility for safeguarding your display and your merchandise is yours. While every precaution is taken to safeguard exhibits, Show Management and the Direct Energy Centre do not assume responsibility for the safety of exhibits against robbery, fire, damage, accidents or any cause whatsoever, either during move-in, show hours or move-out. In all cases, exhibitors must insure their goods and exhibits against such losses. Please report all incidents of theft to Show Management immediately. We suggest you take anything small such as lap- tops, cash, etc. with you when you leave. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 21 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist Entry to and exit from the exhibit area will be possible only through the main Show entrance and all persons entering and leaving must wear a badge issued by Show Management. During installation and dismantling periods, no one will be permitted in the exhibit area before published times. Lost or stolen property must be reported to the Security Office as soon as possible. Please remember that any claim must be properly documented in order to receive reimbursement from your insurance company. SHIPPING AND MATERIAL HANDLING iBE 2014’s material handling service provider, Stronco, will invoice exhibitors for their material handling services. For rates, download the Material Handling Service Order Form. Monday, April 7, 2014 is move-in day from 12 p.m. through 8 p.m. As there are sufficient loading docks available for use, exhibitors are not limited to a specific move-in time, and will be marshalled in to the loading area on a first come, first serve basis. The Direct Energy Centre will have marshals on site at the loading docks area to ensure your efficient and timely move in on this day. Please look at the following map of the Direct Energy Centre grounds for a better view of the loading docks area. *NOTE: Exhibitors planning to move-in on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 MUST FIRST OBTAIN APPROVAL, IN WRITING, BY IBE SHOW MANAGEMENT—please contact Rose Filice. If approved, exhibitors moving in on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 must then: 1. Carry in all materials by hand, as dollies and/or other moving equipment is strictly prohibited for use on the carpeted show floor; and 2. Bring in all materials through the front doors, as all loading docks will be closed on show days. Any exhibitors making direct shipments of booth materials to the Direct Energy Centre MUST ARRANGE TO HAVE THEM DELIVERED ON MONDAY, APRIL 7, FROM 12 P.M. TO 8 P.M. NO DIRECT SHIPMENTS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE DIRECT ENERGY CENTRE PRIOR TO OR AFTER THIS DATE. You have three shipping options: Option 1: Advance Shipments To Warehouse We recommend you ship your show materials to the Stronco warehouse in advance of the show. Goods are accepted from March 7 until April 2 during warehouse hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This service includes storage of your materials for up to 30 days in advance of the show, delivery of your shipment to your booth, and both the removal and storage of empty containers. This option also eliminates marshalling yard time. Complete the Stronco Advanced Show Receiving Order Form. Advance shipping warehouse address: Exhibiting Company Name: Booth Number: IGNITE BUSINESS EVENT EXPO c/o Stronco Logisitics 15 Strathearn Avenue Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 4P1 Carrier: Number of Pieces: iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 22 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist Advance Warehouse includes Material Handling Services and charges. Your carrier must pick up your materials directly from the show site at the conclusion of the event. For more information please read the Stronco Advanced Show Receiving Order Form and the Stronco Material Handling Form. Option 2: Direct Shipping To The Direct Energy Centre Direct Energy Centre loading docks will ONLY BE RECEIVING DIRECT SHIPMENTS BETWEEN 12:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, APRIL 7. Every crate or carton should be marked with appropriate shipping labels. Please try to time your arrival with that of your direct shipment should you be doing your own booth set up. This will help avoid any delays at the loading docks. Please complete the Stronco Material Handling Order Form if you wish Stronco to deliver your direct shipment to your booth. Direct shipping exhibit site address: Exhibiting Company Name: Booth Number: IGNITE BUSINESS EVENT EXPO Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place 100 Princes Blvd. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6K 3C3 Carrier Name: _______________ Carrier: Number of Pieces: Option 3: Handle it Yourself Exhibitors can hand-carry items themselves or use two-/four-wheel dollies. Any heavy equipment must be handled by Stronco. The maximum time allotted for vehicle off-loading is 45 minutes. No mechanical conveyances will be provided for the movement of display material from the loading dock area to your booth. If you require assistance with your merchandise, select either Option 1 or Option 2 listed above for material handling. Exhibitors who plan to off-load themselves might also want to consider using crates that have wheels to allow for faster unloading. If an exhibitor’s representative is not present, iBE 2014 reserves the right to order equipment and/or materials moved from the receiving dock to the exhibitor’s booth area, or to order the removal of the truck from the receiving dock area. Charges for this service will be invoiced by Stronco to the exhibitor. Parking at loading bays is prohibited. Trucks must be removed as soon as unloading is complete. All exhibitors are urged to review their materials handling operations and requirements with Stronco well in advance of move-in. Shipments from the Show You may ship your materials from the show via any carrier. However, Stronco is the preferred shipper and will be on-site to assist you. Please contact Stronco’s Exhibitor Services at 1-800665-2621. NOTE: Any exhibitor material not picked up by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, will be re-routed at the exhibitor’s expense. International exhibitors’ freight will be forwarded via Stronco Logistics and Canadian exhibitors will have their freight sent to the Stronco warehouse at the exhibitor’s expense, no exceptions. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 23 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist SHOW GUIDE LISTING Help attendees find the products and services they’re looking for. Please ensure your Company Profile is updated and complete for all to see when appointment scheduling begins in the registration system on February 20, 2014. This company profile information will be used to complete our exhibitor listing in the iBE 2014 Show Guide. DEADLINE: February 17, 2014 SHOW OFFICE [LOCATION] The Show Office will open two hours prior to show opening and close one half hour after show closing each day. Our staff is eager to offer assistance with any questions or problems you have before, during and after the show. If you need Show Management to come by your display, please advise the show office. SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE Complimentary shuttle buses will run frequently between the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel and the Direct Energy Centre throughout all show days and hours. The buses will begin approximately 2 hours prior to show opening and end 1 hour after show closing each day. Shuttle bus schedules will be posted in the lobby of the Westin Harbour Castle. SIGNAGE All exhibitor signage must be confined to the exhibitor’s booth area and must not inappropriately block views of the rest of the show floor. SMOKING Smoking is not permitted within the Direct Energy Centre or inside any buildings within Exhibition Place. The City of Toronto By-Law #406-79 prohibits smoking within any of the buildings at Exhibition Place. Persons found smoking are subject to the maximum penalty of $5,000. STAFFING EXHIBITS Exhibitors are required to maintain staff in their exhibits at ALL times during the hours of the show. Security is an added problem when exhibits are not manned. SUBLETTING No exhibitor may sublet any portion of their allocated exhibit space to another company or person without the expressed written consent of Show Management. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 24 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist UNION LABOUR JURISDICTIONS The Direct Energy Centre is a facility which operates under collective agreements between six separate union locals. These agreements impact the way in which work needs to be done onsite and union labour must be hired when work in your space involves these trades. Direct Energy Centre requires Show Management and their exhibitors to adhere to all collective agreements in place between Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place and the following 6 unions: 1. LABOURERS [exclusive to Local 506] The role of the Labourers Union Local 506 is to assist in the assembly and dismantling of trade show exhibits and displays at Direct Energy Centre. The use of exhibit houses which do not have an agreement with Local 506 is strictly prohibited. The use of exhibitor staff is strictly limited to preparing systems that are in and of themselves the product being showcased for sale. You may use some of your personnel to oversee the assembly of your booth, with labour being provided by Local 506. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice from Show Management before deciding to use your in-house staff. • loading and unloading of all trucks • banner/sign hanging • assembly and dismantling of prefabricated booths (exhibitors may use some of their own personnel to oversee the booth assembly but the actual work must be done by Local 506.) • use of mechanical equipment (i.e., forklifts, pallet-jacks, etc.) • carpet installation • cleaning services A list of labour suppliers can be found here. You may contract any of them to supply the necessary labour or order directly from Stronco by completing the Labour Order Form. 2. CARPENTERS [exclusive to Local 27] Any construction/carpentry work done on the grounds must be performed by a member of Carpenters Union Local 27. All resilient flooring is to be installed and dismantled by Local 27 Resilient Flooring Division. To minimize on-site costs, exhibitors are advised to perform all cutting, hammering, etc. off-site and leave only the actual assembling via fasteners to be done on-site. Exhibitors can hire whichever company they want to do this type of work as long as the carpenter is a member of Local 27. For a selection of companies to choose from, please contact the following: Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario 222 Rowntree Dairy Road Vaughan, ON L4L 9T2 Phone: 905-652-4140 Toll-free: 1-888-803-5008 Fax: 905-652-4139 District Council 46 130 Toro Road, Toronto, ON, CN M3J3M9 416-630-9604 iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 25 < < < Back to Cover Back to Table of Contents Back to Checklist 3. ELECTRICIANS [exclusive to the Direct Energy Centre] All electrical/wiring work must be done exclusively by Direct Energy Centre’s in-house electricians. No hard wiring is to be done onsite, other than by Direct Energy Centre staff. All equipment should be ready to plug in with 3 prong cords and be ESA approved. (Please refer to this page for more information regarding ESA approval.) 4. PLUMBERS [exclusive to the Direct Energy Centre] The provision of all water/drain/compressed air sources to booths and including final connections must be performed by Plumbers Union Local 46. These services are provided exclusively by Direct Energy Centre’s in-house plumbers. Exhibitors cannot hire anyone but Direct Energy Centre to perform this work. (Download the Plumbing Order Form). 5. IATSE [exclusive to the Direct Energy Centre] The provision of all audio/visual work, rigging, theatrical lighting installations and the unloading and loading of theatrical equipment to booths must be performed by International Alliance of Theatrical Staging Employees, Local 58. These services are provided exclusively by Direct Energy Centre’s staff. Exhibitors cannot hire anyone but Direct Energy Centre to perform this work. Please note: all contractors providing audio/visual production may provide supervision only. 6. PAINTERS Any painting, dry wall taping and associated work must be done by members of District Council 46. Exhibitors can hire whichever company they want to do this type of work as long as the painter is a member of the above mentioned union. WATER/PLUMBING Water line connections or fill and drain service can be ordered by completing Direct Energy Centre’s Indoor Plumbing order form. All issues relative to the amount and type of display work exhibitors can perform within the confines of their booth space must be discussed with Show Management. iB E E X HIBITOR MANUAL PAGE 26
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