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Interested in Exhibiting at CanWest?

Trade shows are the number one source for providing business opportunities between buyers and sellers and are one of the most powerful sales and marketing tools available to businesses today.

CanWest 2011 marks the 30th year of Western Canada's largest horticulture show. This show is all about networking, building relationships and making sales. We invite you to strengthen your company's position in the BC market place by prospecting over 3,200 green industry buyers.

Don't miss this opportunity! Call Suvan Breen at (604)575-3516 to reserve your booth.

Location ... Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building
The CanWest Hort Show occupies 100,000 sq. ft under the green roof at the Vancouver Convention Centre located at 1055 Canada Place. This is a landmark facility on one of the most spectacular waterfront settings in the world.

For more information on the VCC visit www.vancouverconventioncentre.com.


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Show Attendee Demographics
Past Show Demographics ...
 
Attendance : 2010 Show Results
   
  Pre Registration :
1,179
   
  On Site Registration :
686
   
  Return Visits :
185
   
  Exhibitors :
1,237
   
  Total :
3,287
   
 
 
Registrant Profile : 2010 Show Results
   
Owner / President :
26%
   
VP / GM :
3%
   
Manager / Supervisor / Foreman :
13%
   
General Workplace Personnel :
11%
   
  Gov't Employee / Educator / Sales Rep :
9%
   
Sales Manager / Sales Rep:
3%
   
Buyer / Purchasing Agent :
2%
   
       
     
Attendee Categories : 2010 Show Results
   
  Landscape Architect :
2%
   
  Floral :
1%
   
  Grower :
18%
   
  Landscape Professional :
23%
   
  Parks & Recreation :
7%
   
  Garden Centre :
22%
   
  Supplier :
6%
   
  Visitor :
8%
   
  Government :
3%
   
  Student :
5%
   
  Mass Merchant :
0.3%
   
  Consultant :
2%
   
  Instructor :
1%
   
       
       
Geographic Distribution : 2010 Show Results
   
  British Columbia :
84%
   
  Alberta :
4%
   
  Ontario :
1%
   
  Other Canadian Provinces:
1%
   
  USA :
3%
   
       
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Display Booth Info
To apply for exhibit space please:
Download the CanWest 2011 Booth Space Contract ...
 
Download the CanWest 2011 Floor Plan ...    
or contact Suvan Breen at (604)575-3516 or by email : sbreen@bclna.com .
     
Booth Rental Fees
5 x 10 Boutique Booth :
BCLNA Members ... $12.50 / sq ft = $625
Non-Members ... $16.40 / sq ft = $820
10 x 10 Standard Booth :
BCLNA Members ... $10.45 / sq ft = $1,045
Non-Members ... $13.70 / sq ft = $1,370
10 x 20 Premium End Cap Booth : ( prime location facing toward main aisle.)
BCLNA Members ... $11.50 / sq ft = $2,300
Non-Members ... $13.85 / sq ft = $2,770
20 x 20 Feature Booth : ( situated along the main aisle of the show floor.)
BCLNA Members ... $10.60 / sq ft = $4,240
Non-Members ... $13.80 / sq ft = $5,520
20 x 30 Premier Feature Booth : ( centrally located in hub of show floor.)
BCLNA Members ... $12.25 / sq ft = $7,350
Non-Members ... $14.65 / sq ft = $8,790
 
Your booth fees include
- Free move-in labour provided by the fabulous students of Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Free crate storage
- Free forklift labour and use of pallet jacks to unload and move your materials to your booth
- Draped booth ( Black )
- 24 hour general security for set-up, show and dismantling
- Aisle carpeting
- Company name, profile and booth number in show guide
 
Booth Assignment
Booth assignments are based upon exhibitor seniority.
All companies which exhibited at the 2010 CanWest Hort Show are guaranteed booth space if their applications are received by November 1st, 2010. A 50% booth deposit is due by February 1st, 2011 with the remainder of your booth payment due by May 1st, 2011.
All previous CanWest Show exhibitors (1998-2009) who did not exhibit in 2010 will be given second priority for booth assignments if their applications and deposits are received by February 1, 2011.
All first-time exhibitors will be assigned space on a first-come, first-serve basis. You are urged to submit an exhibit space contract as soon as possible. The sooner you register the higher the priority number you will be given and therefore a better opportunity to select from available booth spaces.


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Key Show Details for Exhibitors
Important Dates & Times
Show Hours
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 : 11:30 to 6:00pm
Thursday, September 29th, 2011 : 11:30 to 6:00pm
 
     
Move In / Move Out 
Move-In : Tuesday, September 27th ( specific move in times will be sent to each exhibitor in August )
Move-Out : Thursday, September 29th commencing at 6:00pm. All booth materials must be moved out by 12:00 noon on Friday, September 30th.
   
Booth Judging
Booth Judging will take place on Wednesday, September 29th.  

Each year CanWest exhibitors compete to have their display awarded ‘Best in Show’. The ‘Best Exhibit Overall’ wins a free booth in 2012. The other winners will receive a $200 discount towards their 2012 booth. Judging criteria can be found in the CanWest Exhibitor Manual.

The theme for CanWest 2011 is ... "The Wild West".





The booth categories include:

· Best Exhibit Overall ( chosen from all category winners )
· Most Original Exhibit
· Best Nursery Exhibit
· Best Floriculture Exhibit
· Best Small Booth Exhibit ( 1 booth )
· Best Medium Size Booth Exhibit ( 2 - 3 booths )
· Best Large Sized Booth Exhibit ( 4 + booths )
· Best Horticultural Supplier Exhibit (includes hard goods, equipment, greenhouse, supplies)


Exhibitor Manual


To ensure you have a smooth and positive trade show experience, CanWest has developed a manual that should answer just about all your questions. Please take the time to read through it as it will save you time and money.

2011 Exhibitor Manual


Forms

For your convenience, all the required 2011 show orms are placed below. Click on the form name to view the document or to print a copy. If you have any questions please contact the CanWest Show office at
(604)574-7772.

General Forms :

Show Registration Form
Show Rate Card
Booth Space Contract

Booth Badges & Signs
Booth Setup Regulations
Banner Advertising
Container Competition

New Product Showcase

Overnight Parking Request
Directions from VCC to Holding Lot Ct

Holding Lot C Map


Show Services :

Events on the Move ( Shipping & Customs Brokerage )
Conexsys Lead Retrieval Order Form
Levy Show Services Exhibitor Kit ( All required forms )

Click here to access all Levy Show Services forms online ...



Vancouver Convention Centre :


VCC Audio Visual Services
VCC Booth Vacuuming Request Form
VCC Catering Services
VCC Electrical Services
VCC Internet Service Request Form
VCC Plumbing Services
VCC Sign & Banner Hanging Request Form
VCC Telecommunications Services



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List of CanWest 2011 Exhibitors

Click to view a current list of 2011 exhibitors.


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