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EXHIBITOR DO’S AND DON’TS

USE OF NON‐FLAMMABLE MATERIALS BOOTH MUSIC OR VIDEOS

Materials used in the exhibit hall MUST be nonflammable to By law, exhibitors that use copy‐written music must have the
conform with St. Louis Fire Department Fire Regulations. Cloth composer’s or publisher’s permission or be covered by a
decorations must be able to pass a Fire Department flame blanket license which can be purchased for the Show from
test. Materials not conforming will be removed ASCAP and/or BMI.
immediately at the exhibitor’s expense.
FLOWERS AND PLANTS
OPEN FLAME PERMIT APPLICATION
Exhibitors are encouraged to have plants in their booths. They
Call Tammy for more information at 314‐817‐5624. may be purchased from a vendor of your choice.

TELEPHONE SERVICE FOOD SAMPLING

If you need telephone service, please contact Tammy at If you are distributing food samples to attendees, you must
314‐817‐5624. See order form on pages 21‐24. complete the City of St. Louis’ Health Department licensing
form and return it to America’s Center Catering. Failure to do
so could result in your exhibit being shut down by the Health
STAFFING EXHIBITS
Department. See form on pages 51‐52. There is no fee.
Exhibits must be staffed during ALL show hours. Breaking
down booths before 5 pm on Sunday is strictly prohibited. CATERING NEEDS
NOTE: Exhibitors must stay within their booths. Working the During the show, for your catering needs, call America’s
aisles is strictly prohibited. If you are working the aisles and Center Catering at 314‐342‐5194.
are asked to stop more than twice by Show Management,
you will not be allowed to exhibit in future shows. EXHIBITOR LOUNGE AREA
NEW ‐ A lounge area with tables is located in the lobby of the
MERCHANDISE DELIVERY ON SHOW DAYS
Dome Entrance B. The area is non‐smoking.
Merchandise deliveries can be made on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday from 8‐9:45 am at the 5 Overhead Door. Pull up to BUSINESS CENTER
the door, sound your horn, and a guard will open the door. For your business needs, the Convention Center can make
No vehicles are allowed in the hall. Have the necessary man‐ copies or send faxes for a charge. To procure this service,
power ready to unload your vehicle. A teamster and cart will inquire in the Home Show Office, Room 145, Dome A
be available free of charge to assist in moving materials to Entrance. There is a FedEx Kinko’s located at 700 Olive St., at
your booth. The door will be locked at 9:45 am Friday, the corner of 7th and Olive.
Saturday and Sunday.
NO SMOKING POLICY
Note: NO DELIVERIES WILL BE ALLOWED ON OPENING DAY
THURSDAY, MARCH 9 AND DELIVERIES WILL NOT BE The city of St. Louis has a non‐smoking ordinance in the
ALLOWED AFTER 9:45 ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY OR SUNDAY! Convention Center. To smoke you must exit the building.

BAN ON HELIUM FILLED BALLOONS
IMPORTANT COST‐SAVING SUGGESTION:
A Convention Center policy prohibits the use of helium filled Policy for Hanging Flat Screen TV’s: This work has been
balloons as giveaways. claimed by the Electricians and now requires labor to
install and take them down. You will be charged a fee by
PRIZE DRAWINGS Edlen to hang/mount TV’s in your exhibit. We recommend
that you set TV’s on shelves or flat surfaces so mounting
Show related prize drawings must be company owned or is not required and you will not incur these charges. If
purchased merchandise. VACATION PACKAGES GIVEN AWAY you have questions, contact Tammy at 314‐817‐5624.
MAY NOT REQUIRE RECIPIENTS TO PAY A FEE. Non‐company
owned merchandise cannot be given away with a non‐
exhibiting firm being the recipient of registration forms or PLEASE NOTE:
mailing lists derived from the Show. Electrical, gas, water, AV and telecommunication services

are now purchased through the HBA. See forms on pages
12‐24.

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