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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 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.

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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Show Attendee Demographics
Past Show Demographics ( up to 2008 )) ...
 
Attendance : 2009 Show Results
   
  Pre Registration :
1,140
   
  On Site Registration :
523
   
  Return Visits :
153
   
  Exhibitors :
1,211
   
  Total :
3,027
   
 
 
Registrant Profile : 2009 Show Results
   
Owner / President :
37%
   
VP / GM :
4%
   
Manager / Supervisor / Foreman :
14%
   
General Workplace Personnel :
16%
   
Gov't Employee / Educator / Sales Rep :
11%
   
Buyer / Purchasing Agent :
4%
   
       
     
Attendee Categories : 2009 Show Results
   
  Landscape Architect :
2%
   
  Floral :
1%
   
  Grower :
19%
   
  Landscape Professional :
19%
   
  Parks & Recreation :
5%
   
  Garden Centre :
27%
   
  Supplier :
8%
   
  Visitor :
6%
   
  Government :
4%
   
  Student :
4%
   
       
       
Geographic Distribution : 2009 Show Results
   
  British Columbia :
87%
   
  Alberta :
4%
   
  Ontario :
1%
   
  Other Canadian Provinces:
1%
   
  USA :
2.7%
   
       
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Display Booth Info
To apply for exhibit space please:
Download the CanWest 2010 Exhibit Space Contract ...
 
Download the CanWest 2010 Floor Plan ...    
or contact Cheryl Lee at (604) 574-7772 ( ext. 110 ) or by email : clee@bclna.com .
     
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.
 
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 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
 
     
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.
   
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 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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