2011 Show Location & Hours

Wednesday, January 12	Set-Up Day	1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 13	Exhibit Show	8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (7:00 a.m. open to exhibitors)
Friday, January 14	Exhibit Show	7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Friday, January 14	Teardown**	10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

** No early teardown will be permitted. All exhibits must be removed prior to 5:00 p.m. January 14, 2011.

Exhibit Plat and Booth Availability

Booth Specifications

Rules and Regulations

1. 2010 EXHIBITORS HAVE PRIORITY OVER NEW EXHIBITORS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1, 2010. All location changes will await the September 1 date. MSBA reserves the right to reassign booths, should it become necessary.
2. Reservation deposit of $200 per booth will be required before confirmation of space. MSBA's Federal ID number is 41-0837769. Deposit will be credited to booth rental. Booth rental balance will be due December 1, 2010. Full refund of any advance booth rental payments will be made for booth space cancelled prior to December 10, 2010. After December 10, 2010, there will be no refunds for cancellations. The exhibitor will be held responsible for the total cost of the space. A 2% service charge will be assessed monthly on any booth rental balances past due after December 1, 2010.
3. An exhibitor cannot sublet or divide his space without permission of exhibit manager. No booth structure or sign will be allowed which obscures adjoining exhibits. Height restrictions are eight feet on the back, four feet on the sides. MSBA reserves the right to restrict exhibitors who may become objectionable and also prohibit or remove any exhibit which may detract from the general character of the display. This includes persons, things, conduct, printed matter, or anything of a character which may not be in keeping with the exhibit as a whole. Distribution of materials is limited to exhibit space. The Minneapolis Convention Center Foodservice, Kelber Catering, has exclusive catering rights at the MCC. Food and/or beverages (sample size) dispensed are limited to products manufactured, processed or distributed by the exhibiting firm. Arrangements for the distribution of any other food and/or beverage can be made directly with MCC Foodservice (Kelber Catering, 612-335-6045).
4. Security guards will be on duty the nights of January 12 and 13. The Minnesota School Boards Association does not guarantee or assume responsibility against loss.
5. Sale or distribution of merchandise - Exhibitors may show, discuss, explain and demonstrate items or services but shall not make sales which result in the exchange of merchandise and/or money in the exhibit hall.
6. Arrangements can be made with Brede Exposition Services, c/o Yellow Freight System, Inc., 12400 Dupont Avenue South, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337, phone 800-610-6500, to receive exhibits and place them in booth(s). These shipments must be prepaid and should arrive at least one week prior to delivery to exhibit hall. The cost to the exhibitor will be subject to delivery conditions. Bills of lading and notices of shipments should be mailed at once to Brede Exposition Services to enable tracing if necessary.
7. Storage of boxes, crates and materials for packing is available in the exhibit hall.
8. This information is part of the application and contract for exhibit space between the Minnesota School Boards Association and the Exhibiting Firm. Matters not covered are subject to the decision of the exhibit manager.

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