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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
2010 marks the 29th 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 Cheryl
Lee at (604)574-7772 ( ext. 110 ) to reserve your booth.
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| New
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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Attendee Demographics |
Past
Show Demographics ( up to 2008 )) ... |
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Attendance
: 2009 Show Results |
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Pre
Registration : |
1,140 |
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On
Site Registration : |
523 |
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Return
Visits : |
153 |
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Exhibitors
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1,211 |
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Total
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3,027 |
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Registrant
Profile : 2009 Show Results |
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Owner
/ President : |
37% |
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VP
/ GM : |
4% |
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Manager
/ Supervisor / Foreman : |
14% |
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General
Workplace Personnel : |
16% |
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Gov't
Employee / Educator / Sales Rep : |
11% |
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Buyer
/ Purchasing Agent : |
4% |
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Attendee
Categories : 2009 Show Results |
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Landscape
Architect : |
2% |
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Floral
: |
1% |
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Grower
: |
19% |
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Landscape
Professional : |
19% |
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Parks
& Recreation : |
5% |
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Garden
Centre : |
27% |
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Supplier
: |
8% |
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Visitor
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6% |
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Government
: |
4% |
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Student
: |
4% |
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Geographic
Distribution : 2009 Show Results |
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British
Columbia : |
87% |
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Alberta
: |
4% |
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Ontario
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1% |
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Other
Canadian Provinces: |
1% |
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USA
: |
2.7% |
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Display
Booth Info |
| To
apply for exhibit space please: |
Download the CanWest 2010 Exhibit Space Contract ...
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Download the CanWest 2010 Floor Plan ...
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contact Cheryl Lee at (604) 574-7772 ( ext. 110 ) or by email :
clee@bclna.com . |
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| Booth
Rental Fees |
10
x 10 Booth:
BCLNA Members ... $995. Non-Members ... $1,245. |
Premier
Feature Booth : ( 20 x 30 Booths situated in the hub of the show floor
)
BCLNA Members ... $6,995. Non-Members ... $7,995.
SOLD OUT |
Feature
Booth : ( 20 x 20 booths situated along the centre aisle )
BCLNA Members ... $3,995. Non-Members ... $4,955.
SOLD OUT |
5
x 10 Boutique Booth:
BCLNA Members ... $595. Non-Members ... $745. |
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| Your
booth fees include |
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Free move-in labour provided by the fabulous students of Kwantlen
Polytechnic University |
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Free crate storage |
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Free forklift labour and use of pallet jacks to unload and move your
materials to your booth |
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Draped booth ( Black ) |
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24 hour general security for set-up, show and dismantling |
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Aisle carpeting |
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Company name, profile and booth number in show guide |
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| Booth
Assignment |
| Booth
assignments are based upon exhibitor seniority. |
| All
companies which exhibited at the 2009 CanWest Hort Show are guaranteed
booth space if their applications are received by November 1st, 2009.
A 50% booth deposit is due by February 1st, 2010 with the remainder
of your booth payment due by May 1st, 2010. |
| All
previous CanWest Show exhibitors (1998-2008) who did not exhibit in
2009 will be given second priority for booth assignments if their
applications and deposits are received by February 1, 2010. |
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.
Download
the CanWest 2010 Exhibit Space Contract ...
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| Key
Show Details for Exhibitors |
| Important
Dates & Times |
| Show
Hours |
| Wednesday,
September 29th, 2010 : 11:30 to 6:00pm |
| Thursday,
September 30th, 2010 : 11:30 to 6:00pm |
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| Move
In / Move Out |
| Move-In
: Tuesday, September 28th ( specific move in times will be sent to
each exhibitor in August ) |
| Move-Out
: Thursday, September 30th commencing at 6:00pm. All booth materials
must be moved out by 12:00 noon on Friday, October 1st. |
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| Booth
Judging |
| Booth
Judging will take place on Wednesday, September 29th. |
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Each
year CanWest exhibitors compete to have their display awarded ‘Best
in Show’.
The ‘Best Exhibit Overall’ wins a free booth in 2011.
The other winners will receive a $200 discount towards their 2011
booth. Judging criteria can be found in the CanWest Exhibitor
Manual.
The theme for CanWest 2010 is ... "Masterpieces".
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.
2010
Exhibitor Manual
Forms
For your convenience, all the required 2010 forms are placed below.
Click on the form name to open the document or to print a copy.
Please note that all forms required by 2010 exhibitors will be available
for download in August. If you have any questions before August
please contact the CanWest Show office at (604)574-7772.
General Forms:
2010
Show Rate Card
2010
Exhibit Space Contract
2010
Booth Badges & Signs
2010
Booth Setup Regulations
2010
Overnight Parking Request
2010
Free! Marketing Tools & Tips from CanWest
2010
Banner Advertising
2010
Hotel Accommodations
2010
New Product Showcase
Vancouver Convention Centre Forms:
VCC
Plumbing Services
VCC
Audio Visual Services
VCC
Catering Services
VCC
Electrical Services
VCC
Internet Service Request Form
VCC
Security Services
VCC
Telecommunications Services
VCC
Vacuuming Request Form
VCC
Sign & Banner Hanging Request Form
Levy Show Services
Forms:
Levy
10 x 10 Hardwall System Options
Levy
10 x 20 Hardware System Options
Levy
Hardwall System Ordering Form
Levy
Accessories Catalogue
Levy
Accessories Order Form
Levy
Carpet & Drapes Order Form
Levy
Furniture Catalogue
Levy
Furniture Order Form
Levy
Tables & Chairs Order Form
Levy
Graphics & Signs Order Form
Levy
Labour Request Form
Levy
Labour Terms & Conditions
Levy
Payment Form
Levy
Show Special
Levy
Full Package of all Forms
Conexsys
Forms:
Conexsys
Lead Retrieval Order Form
YRC
Reimer Transportation Forms:
Reimer
Company Flyer A
Reimer
Company Flyer B
Reimer
Transportation Services Order Form
Reimer
Carrier Liability
Livingston
Forms:
Livingston
Canada Customs Letter for U.S. Exhibitors
Livingston
Customs Clearance Info and Form
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| List
of CanWest 2010 Exhibitors |
Download
the current list of CanWest Exhibitors ( Updated August 27th, 2010
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