A Guide for Navigating our Exhibit Kit NAREB PRESENTS The 2015 Annual Convention Omni Hotel Houston Galleria 4 Riverway Houston, TX 77056 Please email any questions to narebevents@nareb.com
GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION Thank you for participating in the NAREB ANNUAL CONVENTION! Enclosed is the exhibitor kit with all the pertinent information to help you prepare for the show. The exhibitor kit and forms can also be downloaded from www.nareb.com website, under the Exhibitor Information menu selection. Please take time to review the information to ensure you meet the deadline dates. LOCATION: Omni Hotel Galleria Houston 4 Riverway, Houston, TX 77056 (713) 871-8181 or (800) THE-OMNI REGISTRATION FEES: (Fees and the attached signed Exhibitor/Vendor Agreement are due no later than July 31, 2015) Corporate/Small Business Exhibitors and Vendors: $500 member & $750 non-member (plus any shipping and handling fees paid to the Omni Hotel) Exhibitor and vendor registration fees do not include admission to classes or meal events. To register for classes and meal events, exhibitors and vendors must pay separate register fees. Tickets to individual meal events may be purchased online and on-site. NAREB Affiliates/Non-Profit: $250 (plus any shipping and handling fees paid to Omni Hotel) Exhibitor and vendor registration fees do not include admission to classes or meal events. To register for classes and meal events, exhibitors and vendors must pay separate register fees. EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN/OUT: Exhibitors Set-Up: Day Time Date Monday 1:00pm 5:00pm August 17, 2015 Breakdown Move Out: Day Time Date Thursday 1:00pm 5:00pm August 20, 2015 No Exceptions!! Absolutely no move in will be allowed after 5:00pm on Monday, August 17. EXHIBITOR TRADE SHOW DATES: (Exhibit Showcase) Tuesday 11:00am 8:00pm August 18, 2015 Wednesday 9:00am 5:00pm August 19, 2015 Thursday 9:00am 1:00pm August 20, 2015 EXHIBITOR BADGES: Badges are restricted solely to employees working in your exhibit. Each exhibitor has (2) two badges. Nonworking employees, customers and family members of the exhibitor should be registered for the conference. All exhibit personnel must wear their badge to enter the facilities at all times during the Show. Show Management is not responsible for lost or stolen badges. Exhibitors may purchase replacement or additional badges for $5 each. (Exhibitors ONLY). Badges may be picked up at the following times at the Exhibitor Registration Desk.
EXHIBITOR PARKING: The hotel has self-parking; $20.00 per day; $30 for valet per overnight stay. SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS/LOADING & UNLOADING: PACKAGES may be delivered to the Hotel within 48 hours of the date of the function. Packages or materials of excessive weight or value must be approved for receipt by the Hotel prior to shipping. There will be a $3.00 per box, incoming and $3.00 outgoing handling charge for all boxes processed by our Security Department. Each pallet or crate delivered to the Hotel is subject to a $50.00 handling charge. Shipping and receiving hours are 7:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Any Boxes received or shipped on Saturday or Sunday will incur an incoming and outgoing, $5.00 per box handling fee. Should special arrangements for delivery be necessary, please contact your Conference Services Manager. A storage fee of $10.00 per box per day will apply for any boxes received prior to 48 hours of the first function. This storage fee will also apply to each empty packing container stored during the function. The Omni Houston Hotel is not in any way liable for the contents of these packages. FINAL PAYMENT: ALL BALANCES ARE DUE BY July 31, 2015. If you have any questions regarding your balance, please contact Michelle Savoy at narebevents@nareb.com EXHIBIT RULES: All exhibits must have a staff person present during all hours of the Show. Hanging banners must be approved by Exhibits Coordinator. There is an additional fee for hanging banners. Exhibitors are responsible for ordering electricity, internet, telephone services and all other audio visual items through the hotel. Exhibitors are responsible for any additional décor/furniture that is not included with the package. Displays cannot be higher than 8 back drape and 3 side drape, so not to block adjacent exhibits. If your display is larger, please contact the Exhibits Coordinator. NAREB reserves the right to approve all exhibitor applicants. Booth space is subject to space availability and is not guaranteed until you receive written confirmation. INCLUDED IN PRICE OF BOOTH SPACE: One 6 skirted table 2 chairs Wastebasket upon request Company ID Sign Exhibitor Badges (2 maximum) ELECTRICITY, INTERNET & TELEPHONE SERVICES: Electricity, internet, telephone services and all other audio visual items shall be ordered through the hotel. See attached Event Equipment Order Form. NAREB is NOT responsible for ordering any audio visual needs or equipment. FACILITY POLICIES/EXHIBITOR ENTRANCE: Packages can be received up to two days prior to the August 17. Contact Hotel/Amy Sena for their policies at 713-624- 4864. SECURITY: Exhibits Coordinator is not responsible for stolen or damaged merchandise.
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS We Need BIG Door Prizes! Are you in? TV s, IPADS, IPHONES, CARS, VACATIONS, GIFT CERTIFICATES, ETC. WHY? Because drawings, draw people! Help us help you get the best attraction to your booth, product or service. Deadline Date: July 31, 2015 (We will accept prizes after this date, but anything contributed past this date cannot be listed in the Show program or signage.) A great way to entice attendees to the NAREB Annual Convention is to raffle off great prizes. This is also a way for your company to capitalize on its participation as we will list your prize on our website, in the official Show program, and on signage that will be placed on-site. Please let us know if you plan to donate a prize valued at $100.00 or more. Winners will be drawn each day beginning on Tuesday, August 18, and recipients do have to be present to win. We will draw winners at the Show and therefore would like exhibitors to have their prizes on-site as winners will be directed to your exhibit space if they are in attendance. Please send the list of prizes to: Michelle Savoy narebevents@nareb.com (301) 552-9340 or Prizes will also be collected by the Exhibitor Coordinator on-site. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS In order to assist in planning your hotel accommodations for the Show, we have secured special room rates at the Omni Hotel Galleria Houston. The room rates are $159+taxes per night, King or Double beds. The hotel reservation deadline date is July 31, 2015. Please be sure to use NAREB as the reservation code when reserving your hotel room. You must register for the Annual Convention to receive the discounted hotel room rate. EXHIBITOR CHECKLIST Please register on line at www.nareb.com to reserve your exhibit space and to make payments. Deadline for Exhibit Space is July 31, 2015 Prizes & Giveaways are due by July 31, 2015 Deadline for hotel room reservation by July 31, 2015 Order all equipment & AV from the Omni Hotel Galleria Houston by July 31, 2015 Boxes and equipment can arrive at the hotel after August 13, 2015 Please review shipping instructions. NAREB is looking forward to a successful Trade Show and appreciates your support and participation. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the Show! IMPORTANT EXHIBITOR CONTACTS Primary Contact Secondary Contact Michelle Savoy Sharon Middlebrooks NAREB Office Staff NAREB Exhibits Coordinator (301) 552-9340 (214) 371-5507 narebevents@nareb.com narebevents@nareb.com
NAREB 68 th ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO EXHIBITOR/VENDOR AGREEMENT & RULES AND REGULATIONS Exhibit tables will be installed so as not to extend beyond the space allotted. Care should be taken in setting up the display so as not to obstruct the view of the vendor at the adjoining tables(s). Exhibitors and vendors will maintain and operate their exhibit tables during the business hours indicated in this document. Any exhibitor or vendor using sound equipment, such as film or tape recorders, shall keep the volume at a minimum in order not to distract other exhibitors. (This will be strictly enforced.) NAREB reserves the right to prohibit any of the foregoing at its discretion. The exhibitor will be responsible for electricity, water, extra lighting, extra tables, and chairs. No exhibitors or vendors may sell any material with the name of The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc., its affiliates, or chapters, or NAREB or use NAREB's Logo. Photos of convention attendees may not be taken during the Annual Convention and used for sale without the written permission of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. The sale of food or drink is prohibited by all exhibitors and vendors. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any agreement should an exhibitor or vendor violate any term(s) of this agreement or engage in any illegal activity. The exhibitors shall vacate their exhibit space that day at the close of business. Exhibitors and vendors must carry their own liability insurance and provide a certified copy of insurance to the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. thirty (30) days prior to the event. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. will not be liable for theft or damage to the exhibit/exhibitor. An exhibitor's or vendor's failure to set up during the specified day and time will result in forfeiture of exhibit fees and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. at its option may resell exhibit tables. The undersigned do hereby submit this application and lease for exhibitor/vendor space as indicated below for our use at NAREB s 2015 Annual Convention and Expo to be held at the Omni Hotel Galleria, Houston, TX 77056, and August 17-20, 2015. The completion and receipt of this application for exhibitor/vendor space, the notice of space assignment from NAREB, and the full payment of rental charges constitute a contract for the right to use the space assigned. I/we have read and agree to comply with the exhibitor/vendor rules and regulations. My signature below indicates acceptance and compliance with all rules and regulations provided in this contract. TYPE NAME SIGNATURE DATE No exhibit application will be considered without a signature. Please sign, scan, and email to narebevents@nareb.com Questions: 301-552-9340
Exhibitor Price Guide Video Equipment DVD/VHS Player $85.00 24 LCD Monitor $155.00 40 LCD Monitor w/stand $400.00 52 LCD Monitor w/stand $550.00 60 LED Monitor w/stand $675.00 LCD Projector (WXGA) w/ stand & 6 Screen $765.00 Other monitor and screen sizes available, please call for a quote. Sound Equipment Computer Speakers $40.00 Powered Speaker (100W) $100.00 Wireless Microphone Handheld/Lavaliere $175.00 Custom systems available, please call for a quote. Electrical Support Desktop Computer $350.00 Laptop Computer, PC $200.00 Laptop Computer, PC $400.00 Custom system available, please call for quote. Video Equipment Subtotal: Sound Equipment Subtotal: Computer Equipment Subtotal: (Before taxes, service charge and/or labor) EQUIPMENT TOTAL: RENTAL CONTRACT MUST BE COMPLETE FOR ORDER TO BE PROCESSED. UNIQUE. CREATIVE. INNOVATIVE. www.encore-us.com 713-624-4809
Exhibitor Price Guide Standard Wired Internet Services (shared) Single user/device shared ethernet connection (1st device) $300.00 Additional user/device $100.00 Wireless Internet Services (shared) Access point activation/wifi connection (1st device) $100.00 Additional user/device $49.95 Special Network Services by Request Higher Bandwidth Caps - Available (current per user cap - 6Mbps) Dedicated Bandwidth VLAN Configuration Static IP Managed Switches Custom items available Telecommunication Services Direct Inward Dial (DID) Standard Analog Line $55.00/each add l Mbps Polycom Speakerphone $125.00 Standard Wired Internet Services Subtotal: Wireless Internet Services Subtotal: Special Network Services by Request Services Subtotal: Telecommunication Services Subtotal: (Before taxes, service charge and/or labor) EQUIPMENT TOTAL: UNIQUE. CREATIVE. INNOVATIVE. www.encore-us.com 713-624-4809
Exhibitor Price Guide Electrical Services 120 VOLT SINGLE PHASE SERVICE 5 Amp 120v (includes extension cord and power strip) $75.00 20 Amp 120v (dedicated) $100.00 208 VOLT THREE PHASE SERVICE 30 Amp 208v N/A 60 Amp circuit N/A 100 Amp circuit N/A 200 Amp circuit N/A 400 Amp circuit N/A Power strips $15.00 25 Extension cord $15.00 50 Extension cord $20.00 IMPORTANT: Electrical Services and/or extensive set-ups may require labor. Please call your Encore representative for details. Electrical Services Subtotal: (Before taxes, service charge and/or labor) ELECTRICAL TOTAL: Exhibit Rental Reservation GRAND TOTAL Equipment TOTAL: Networking/Telecom TOTAL: Electrical TOTAL: (Before taxes, service charge and/or labor) GRAND TOTAL: UNIQUE. CREATIVE. INNOVATIVE. www.encore-us.com 713-624-4809
Exhibitor Price Guide Labor Services Rates HOURS RATE 8am to 6pm $75.00 6pm to 12am $112.50 12am to 8am $150.00 Holidays $150.00 Function Space Function Space Room/Booth Room/Booth Room/Booth Room/Booth Room/Booth Start Date & Time: End Date & Time: Client/Exhibitor Information Event Name: Exhibitor: Contact Name: Address: Fax #: Event Location: Booth#: Email Address: Phone #: City: State: Zip: Delivery Date: Please contact Encore Event Technologies for delivery. Exhibitor must be present to sign for order at time of delivery. You must notify our representative that you are at your booth and have electrical power in place. Pick-up Date: Exhibitor is responsible for equipment until it is picked up by an Encore representative. Pick up will be at close of show unless otherwise specified. No removal of equipment will take place during show hours. Comments - ADVANCED PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AND RENTAL CONTRACT MUST BE EXECUTED TO RESERVE EQUIPMENT. - TOTALS DO NOT INCLUDE TAXES OR SERVICE CHARGES. - Equipment listed is a partial inventory. Additional equipment is available upon request. - Custom sizes and/or specifications are also available. Please call for a quote. UNIQUE. CREATIVE. INNOVATIVE. www.encore-us.com 713-624-4809
Exhibitor Price Guide ALL ORDERS SUBJECT TO LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY AS SET FORTH BELOW Equipment Terms and Conditions By executing this order form, Lessee agrees as follows: 1. Cancellation: In the event Lessee cancels this order, Lessee will be charges a cancellation fee equal to 10% of one day s rental of the subject equipment. Cancellation made within 48 hours of the delivery date will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one day s rental plus handling charges. 2. Risk of Loss: Equipment rental is the responsibility of Lessee. Any equipment which is lost, damaged, or stolen while in Lessee s care or possession will result in Lessee being charged for replacement cost, labor, or parts for repair, as the case may be. 3. Insurance for the subject equipment is Lessee s responsibility. 4. Union labor costs, if applicable, are not included in equipment rental price. 5. Payment tendered for the specified equipment with this reservation form is an estimate only and any changes in equipment requirements and any labor charges will affect this estimate. Lessee is responsible for all charges. 6. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to advise an Encore Event Technologies representative of any problems with their order at show site. Absolutely no credits will be issued after show closing. Telecommunications Terms and Conditions 1. It is understood that Encore Event Technologies does not own or control the telecommunications facilities used to access the Internet and that the Internet is a non-regulated public domain. Customer agrees that Encore shall have no responsibility and no liability whatsoever with respect to insuring access to the Internet. Customer further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Encore from any and all claims, damages, losses and causes of action whatsoever which may arise directly or indirectly in connection with the Internet services provided. 2. The total order cost will be billed to the form of payment specified above. 3. Cancellation charges will be incurred at 100% for cancellations within 24 hours of your event. 4. You are responsible for bringing your own NIC (Network Interface Card) or Wireless Access Card. 5. Customer-provided wireless access points, routers, switches or other similar network infrastructure devices are prohibited to ensure uninterrupted operation of existing wired/wireless infrastructure. Please contact your sales manager for pricing on Encore provided available options. 6. All materials and equipment furnished by Encore for this service order shall remain the property of Encore and shall be removed only by Encore at the close of the meeting. 7. All requests for services after your arrival are subject to the availability of the equipment and the services of our technicians. 8. Under no circumstances shall anyone attempt to gain unauthorized access to or tamper with any part of the network. 9. You agree to remain entirely liable for all activities conducted through the network connections. 10. The Network may only be used for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms and conditions. Transition of any materials in violation of any local, state, federal, or international regulation(s) is prohibited. This includes but not limited to, copyrighted materials legally judged to be threatening or obscene, or material protected by trade secrets. 11. These terms and conditions supersede all previous representations, understandings, or agreements and shall prevail notwithstanding any variance with terms and conditions of any order submitted. These terms and conditions may be modified by Encore at any time. 12. No service will be provided without a signed copy of this form. This form must be received no later than one (1) week prior to the meeting. 13. You or your IT professional will be responsible for appropriate computer configuration for the service provided. Encore personnel cannot be responsible for making configuration changes to your personal computer. 14. If you are uncertain of your requirements or of any changes, you must notify an Encore representative. Electrical Regulations 1. For your protection you should install a surge protector on your computer(s). All electrical installations and connections to all electrical service will be made by an Encore Event Technologies representative. Encore Event Technologies will not be responsible for any damage or lost equipment, component, computer hardware, or software and/or any damage or injury to any person caused by the installation, connection or plugging into any electrical outlet by a person other than an Encore Event Technologies representative. 2. All column and wall outlets are not a part of booth space. A separate outlet must be ordered at regular price for each piece of equipment to be connected. 3. All production companies are to provide pig tails and cables to designated power location. 4. All equipment connected by Omni Hotels must comply with NEC, Federal, State, & local codes. 5. All cords, plugs, and power strips must be UL listed.. 6. All equipment shall be tagged and wired with complete information as to type of current, voltage, phase, cycle, horsepower, etc. MY SIGNATURE INDICATES THAT I HAVE RECEIVED THIS REQUEST FORM AND SERVES AS AGREEMENT OF MY ORDER AND ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND WARRANTS THAT THE UNDERSIGNED HAS THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS DOCUMENT AS AN EMPLOYEE AND/OR AGENT ON BEHALF OF CUSTOMER S EMPLOYER AND/OR PRINCIPAL, IF ANY. Authorized Signature: (Required) UNIQUE. CREATIVE. INNOVATIVE. www.encore-us.com 713-624-4809
CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM INDIVIDUAL CORPORATE SOCIAL Name of Guest or Organization: Cardholder Name (please print): American Express Carte Blanche Diners Club MasterCard Discover Visa JCB Credit Card Account #: Exp. Date Verification # Description of Services: Estimated Charges $: Dates: Hotel Sales Manager Name: I hereby authorize the Omni Houston Hotel to apply costs for the above listed items and/or services to the credit card identified above. Cardholder Signature: Date: Auth. Code: Address where statement and charge voucher will be sent: Name: Company Name: Address: City, State: Postal Code: Phone: Credit Card Authorization Form is NOT valid if cardholder name and signature do not match. Fax completed forms to the Sales office at 713-871-8116 or to the Accounts Receivable Department at 713-624-4875.