Exhibits
Exhibitors for the 13th conference are:
ABCs of Strings
Alfred Publishing Company, Inc.
All Strings Attached
Carriage House Violins of Reuning & Son Violins
CICA Violin
Claire Givens Violins, Inc.
CodaBow International
Connolly & Co.
D’Addario
G. Edward Lutherie
Johnson String Instrument
Knilling String Instruments
Last Resort Music Publishing, Inc.
Latham Music
Lyon & Healy Harps
Peter Zaret Violins
Schmitt Music Center
Shar Products Co.
Smart Music and Finale
Southwest Strings
Super-Sensitive Musical String Co.
Suzuki Violin Co. LTD
The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited
The Music Toolbox
The Potter Violin Company
The Sound Post
The String House of Kanack
Yamaha
Young Musicians, Inc.
Location
All exhibits will be confined to the SAA exhibit area (Hilton Minneapolis Ballroom). No selling or order-taking is permitted outside of the exhibit area. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to comply with Minnesota state sales tax requirements. Vendors who are selling products must complete Operator Certificate of Compliance-ST-19. For additional information, visit www.taxes.state.mn.us
Booth Package Fee
Exhibit booth packages are $625 each. Full payment is due with a postmark date of February 25, 2008. Any requests for booths after this time may be considered, and a $100 late fee will be charged.
Each booth package includes:
- 8’ x 10’ exhibit booth with carpet
- 8’ high background drape
- 3’ high side divider drape
- 8’ draped table
- One 7 x 44 inch identification sign
- Two side chairs
- A listing in the Conference Booklet of exhibitor’s name and booth number. Listing in ASJ before and/or after the event.
- Two conference/exhibit badges per booth. Additional exhibit only badges may be purchased for $25 each. Exceptions are made for platinum, gold sponsors and silver sponsors only.
Additional equipment and services can be ordered through Brede, the official decorating contractor of the Conference. All materials must be sent directly to the official decorator prior to the conference.
Opening Celebration
A dinner reception will kick off this year’s Exhibits. All conference attendees will be invited to join the exhibitors for this event between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Friday evening. Sponsored by Alfred Publishing.
Security
Guard service will be supplied on an around-the-clock schedule from move-in to move-out. Reasonable cautions will be taken to assure a secure area; however, the Suzuki Association of the Americas cannot insure the safety of persons or the protection of property. Therefore, exhibit material is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor and should be insured by the exhibitor against any loss or damage. The SAA strongly recommends that the exhibitor also secure a rider policy to cover all booth and display items during transportation to and from the site, as well as during installation, show dates, and dismantling.
General Conditions
Subletting booth space
An exhibitor may not assign, sublet or apportion any of the space allotted, and may not advertise or display any products and/or services other than those manufactured, distributed, or sold by him or her in the regular course of his or her business.
Unclaimed booth space
Any booth space not claimed and occupied, or for which no special arrangements have been made by 10 AM on May 23, 2008, may be resold or reassigned without any obligation whatsoever on the part of the SAA for any refunds to the original party.
Contractor and labor coordination
Brede will have control of all inbound and outbound traffic to prevent any congestion in the area. Brede will also have complete control of all labor scheduling and coordination of labor for the purpose of the orderly setup, management, and dismantling of the exhibition.
Exhibitor representatives
Each exhibiting firm must provide an attendant in its booth during exhibit hours. All exhibitors are required to submit a list of personnel who will staff the booth when the final contract is submitted. Only two SAA conference/exhibit badges are issued per exhibit booth. Additional “exhibit only” badges may be purchased for $25 each. Exceptions are made for platinum, gold and silver sponsors only.
Electrical information
Contract for electrical hookups will be made by each exhibitor with the Hilton Minneapolis, in accordance with their requirements and guidelines. Information will be included in the Service kit.
Cancellation
Exhibitors may withdraw before March 15, 2008 for a 50% refund. No exceptions. Fees are nonrefundable after that time. In the event that the conference is canceled prior to the scheduled time, all exhibitor fees will be fully refunded.
Last updated May 13 2008