Exhibitor Services Kit
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Important information you will need to plan for The Inspired Home Show, including deadlines, move-in and move-out dates, rules & guidelines, and more!
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Important information you will need to plan for The Inspired Home Show, including deadlines, move-in and move-out dates, rules & guidelines, and more!
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Important information you will need to plan for The Inspired Home Show, including deadlines, move-in and move-out dates, rules & guidelines, and more!
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Important information you will need to plan for The Inspired Home Show, including deadlines, move-in and move-out dates, rules & guidelines, and more!
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Important information you will need to plan for The Inspired Home Show, including deadlines, move-in and move-out dates, rules & guidelines, and more!
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Important information you will need to plan for The Inspired Home Show, including deadlines, move-in and move-out dates, rules & guidelines, and more!
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Important information you will need to plan for The Inspired Home Show, including deadlines, move-in and move-out dates, rules & guidelines, and more!
Upcoming Deadlines
| Date | Description | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3/2023 | Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor (EAC) Registration | 2/14/2023 | International Shipping – U.S. Customs Clearance |
| 2/3/2023 | Freeman Advanced Rate Deadline | 2/17/2023 | Advance Warehouse shipments |
| 2/7/2023 | Telephone, Internet Access and Cable Access Advance Rate Deadline | 2/17/2023 | Request for Free Show Signage Deadline |
| 2/10/2023 | Shuttle Bus Video Sponsorship Deadline | 2/24/2023 | First Day of Move-in – North Building |
| 2/10/2023 | Floral Services/Event Production Advanced Rate Deadline | 2/24/2023 | First Day of Move-in – South Building |
| 2/11/2023 | Photography/Videography Advanced Rate Deadline | 2/28/2023 | First Day of Move-in –Lakeside Center |
| 2/13/2023 | Booth Guard Service Advance Rate Deadline | 3/3/2023 | All Booths Set by 5:00pm |
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| 11/28/2022 | Review Exhibitor Plan Your Budget piece for cost savings |
| 12/5/2022 | Final date for hanging signage approval – restrictions apply |
| 12/5/2022 | Review Freight Target Floor Plan online for move-in date and time for freight delivery to the Show floor |
| 12/14/2022 | McCormick Place Meeting Room Reservation Form |
| 12/16/2022 | Lead Retrieval – Early Bird Rate Deadline |
| 12/16/2022 | Show Preview Press Event Registration Deadline |
| 12/31/2022 | Last day to book Early-Bird hotel rates |
| 12/31/2022 | New Product Showcase / IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) Entry |
| 1/9/2023 | ColorWatch by PANTONE Display product submission FREE |
| 1/14/2023 | Submission for Trending Today Deadline FREE |
| 1/20/2023 | Send blueprints with multi-levels or ceilings to McCormick Place for Fire Marshal review |
| 1/20/2023 | Send booth diagrams for new or rebuilt exhibits to IHA |
| 1/21/2023 | New Product Showcase |
| 1/23/2023 | Approval for Wireless Access Points |
Exhibitor Connect was developed to guide exhibiting companies in their participation at The Inspired Home Show. Each week exhibitors receive relevant, deadline-driven topics covering both operations and marketing to ensure companies are on track to have a successful Show.
General Information & Guidelines
- Exhibitor Action Checklist (PDF)
- Register for Exhibitor Badges (HTML )
- Exhibitor Information Bulletin (PDF)
- Move-In & Move-Out Reminders (PDF | HTML)
- Exhibitor FAQs
- Exhibitor Show Guidelines (PDF | HTML)
- Exhibitor Booth Diagram Form (PDF | HTML )
- Exhibit Hall Floor Plans
- McCormick Place Fire Safety Regulations (PDF)
- Cost Savings at McCormick Place (PDF | HTML)
- Exhibitor Bill of Rights (PDF)
- Exhibitor Code of Conduct
- Managing Trade Guests at the Show (PDF | HTML)
- Live Animal Disclaimer Form (PDF)
- Exhibitor Warnings
Official General Contractor & Shipping
Freeman Online Ordering
Freight Target Maps & McCormick Place Traffic Procedures
International Shipping
ASUV (Automobile & Small Utility Vehicles)
- ASUV Program & Procedures (PDF | HTML )
- ASUV FAQS (HTML )
- Directions to Check-In & Staging Locations (PDF | HTML)
- Map of Staging Locations (PDF)
- Approved ASUV Vehicles (PDF)
Vendor Services
Recommended Vendors & Order Forms
- Vendor Contact List (PDF)
- Audio Visual (PDF)
- Computer / iPad Rental (PDF)
- FedEx Kinko’s Business Center Services (PDF | HTML )
- Floral Services (PDF)
- In-Booth / Event Talent (PDF)
- Lead Retrieval / Xpress Leads (Video Tutorial | PDF | HTML )
Photography
Catering & Food Policies
- Exhibitor Catering Menu (PDF)
- Meeting Room Catering Menu (PDF)
- Catering Order Form (PDF)
- Restaurant Café Menu (PDF)
- Food Service Locations & Hours (PDF)
- Walkable Food Options (PDF)
- Exhibitor Personal Consumption Policy (PDF)
- Sampling Authorization Request Form (PDF)
- Chicago Concierge Services (HTML )
Hotel Information & Transportation
Convention Center
Meeting Rooms
- 2023 Meeting Room Guide (PDF)
- McCormick Place Meeting Room Reservation Form (PDF | HTML)
- Exhibitor Floor Meeting Room Reservation Form (PDF | HTML)
Security, Health & Safety
Health & Safety Measures
Product Donation Program
- Approved Charities (PDF)
- Product Donation Program Procedures (PDF | HTML)
