Announcing NEW DATES for the 2020 Upper Midwest Electrical EXPO – December 9-10, 2020 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Make your plans to join us and update your calendar! See this link for further details and support for the rescheduled date.
December 9-10, 2020 EXPO dates allow for leveraging several promising elements, including: avoiding a surge in business projected for fall 2020; increased attendance due to field personnel availability during a slow time; avoiding major industry event conflicts; jump-starting 2021 construction projects; higher demand for distributor sponsored customer buses; a celebratory atmosphere after an unprecedented 2020; and lastly – an optimistic, all-industry celebration midway through a festive Holiday Season. December dates are great for our EXPO!
Together we will rally! Stand with us – supporting the Upper Midwest’s Electrical Industry, supporting your supply chain colleagues, and supporting your customers – by participating with us on December 9-10, 2020.
Exhibitors can review the following items regarding contracted booth space:
Make your plans to join us and update your calendar! See this link for further details and support for the rescheduled date.
December 9-10, 2020 EXPO dates allow for leveraging several promising elements, including: avoiding a surge in business projected for fall 2020; increased attendance due to field personnel availability during a slow time; avoiding major industry event conflicts; jump-starting 2021 construction projects; higher demand for distributor sponsored customer buses; a celebratory atmosphere after an unprecedented 2020; and lastly – an optimistic, all-industry celebration midway through a festive Holiday Season. December dates are great for our EXPO!
Together we will rally! Stand with us – supporting the Upper Midwest’s Electrical Industry, supporting your supply chain colleagues, and supporting your customers – by participating with us on December 9-10, 2020.
Exhibitors can review the following items regarding contracted booth space:
- NO ACTION is required of any contracted exhibitor at this time. All contracted booth space(s) will be maintained, and any service/shipping orders through Brede or lead retrieval orders through Conexsys will transfer to our new dates. Here is a link to confirmed exhibiting manufacturers who have already contracted booth space.
- Those few exhibitors who elect to cancel their booth space must follow these procedures:
- (1) Cancelling exhibitor must formally make their request via email through your NCEMC member rep agent who selected and delegated your booth space originally. NCEMC members will facilitate transactions with the EXPO Manager. If you don’t have a NCEMC member rep agent in our territory, staff will work directly with you.
- (2) Refunds will be issued payable to the NCEMC member rep agent, less $750 cancellation fee per booth space. Refund checks (not credit cards) will be mailed to the NCEMC rep agent in our territory, or directly if a non-member booth. If you re-book exhibit space later this year, a $300 rebooking fee will be applied.
Exhibitor's Registration, Information and Promotional Tools...
Exhibitors must use the web links and information below to maximize their booth space investment and engage with customers you invite to the EXPO. It's vital that all exhibitors promote the EXPO and invite their customers to achieve quality attendance.
Exhibit Hall Show Hours:
Wednesday, December 9, 2020: 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thursday, December 10, 2020: 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Access the links below to register exhibitor name badges, secure lodging, order services, and promote the event:
Exhibit Hall Show Hours:
Wednesday, December 9, 2020: 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thursday, December 10, 2020: 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Access the links below to register exhibitor name badges, secure lodging, order services, and promote the event:
- Exhibitor Name Badge Registration: exhibitor name badges will be posted alpha last name on a peg board (for self-pickup) at registration. NCEL or any of our EXPO sub-contractors (including our registration provider) do not sell or distribute any attendee registration lists to anyone, ever!
- Lodging: reserve hotel room(s) at the Millennium Hotel or the Hilton Garden Inn, both hotels are two block walks to the facility.
- Exhibitor Services Kit: your resource to order specific exhibitor services for your booth (electrical, furniture, shipping, etc.).
- Lead Retrieval Order Form: capture contacts and requests from attendees that visit your booth.
- EXPO Breakfast with P.J. Fleck: for a $35 ticket fee (order when registering), hear MN Gopher Football coach P.J. Fleck.
- Exhibitor List Alpha by Company: see a list of the confirmed exhibiting manufacturers at the EXPO.
- Booth Sales Prospectus: a guide to booth space selection, what's included, dates, times, locations, and other information.
- Promotional Postcard Graphic #1 or Graphic #2: select one of two graphics to use to personalize your company as supporting the EXPO.
- 2020 EXPO Logo: use on your literature to help you tailor your invitations and promote the event.
- Student Day Activities: see activities and special promotions we offer to students on electrical career paths at area colleges/tech schools.
- Booth Space Contract: official document that secures your booth after contacting the EXPO Manager.
- Exhibit Hall & Booth Floor Plan: the exhibit hall floor plan layout. If interested in booth space, contact the EXPO Manager.
Exhibitor Tools to Promote the EXPO:
Pickup these items at the EXPO: Exhibitor Name Badges -- NCEMC Lanyards -- Lead Retrieval Scanners
- Exhibitors should register their exhibit booth staff online. Staff must work directly for the manufacturer or agency representative.
- Pickup your Exhibitor Name Badges at the event at EXPO Registration -- posted alphabetical on a peg board by persons' last name. Onsite Exhibitor Name Badges can be printed/corrected at the event at Exhibitor Registration desk on mezzanine level.
- NCEMC lanyard badge holders will be available for exhibitors only at registration when picking up Exhibitor Name Badges.
- Lead Retrieval Scanners can be purchased in advance or onsite (at a higher price). Pickup scanners at the event, at Registration.
Important Dates for Exhibitors:
- Move In & Setup: December 8 from 12:00PM to 8:00PM, and December 9 from 8:00AM to 9:30AM (hand carts only on December 9 - no dock)
- Exhibit Hall Exhibits Open: December 9 from 10:00AM to 6:00PM, and December 10 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
- Move Out: December 10 from 4:00PM to 10:00PM, and December 11 from 7:00AM to 11:00AM.
Exhibitor Bulletins with Timely Exhibitor Tips:
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- April 2020: Exhibitor Letter Concerning Rescheduled Dates
- March 2020: Exhibitor Bulletin #5
- February 2020: Exhibitor Bulletin #4
- January 2020: Exhibitor Bulletin #3
- December 2019: Exhibitor Bulletin #2
- November 2019: Exhibitor Bulletin #1
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