Space Application for the USA Confectionery Pavilion @ ISM 2010 January 31 – February 3, 2010 Requirements: We are applying for exhibit space in the USA Confectionery Pavilion at ISM 2010, Cologne, Germany. NCA works in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to promote U.S. products overseas and fund the USA Confectionery Pavilion. USDA has modified its trade show requirements for an exhibitors display to include a minimum of 51% U.S. origin products to be eligible for inclusion in the USA Pavilion, which supersedes the previous 100% U.S. origin requirement for participation. Thus, 51% of your product MUST have at least 50% of ingredients produced in the United States. NEW! NCA is offering the opportunity for exhibitors to participate in FOOD SHOW PLUS! Details are included within the application packet. Booth Space: Booth spaces are 3 x 4 meters include hard wall construction, furnishings, lighting and other services. Please see the second page of this Application for additional details. Booth Cost: 3 x 4 Meters (12m sq.): 3 x 4 Meters (12m sq.):
NCA Member: $6,465 + $1,090 currency exchange surcharge* = $7,555 per booth Non-Member: $7,465 + $1,090 currency exchange surcharge* = $8,555 per booth
*Once again, due to the current unfavorable imbalance of the U.S. Dollar vs. the Euro, NCA must institute a currency exchange surcharge. Based on current exchange rates ($1.38 to One Euro), there will be a $1,090 per 12m2 booth surcharge for exhibitors. If the exchange rate moves beyond the range of $1.35 - $1.41 per Euro on December 31, 2009 there will be an adjustment in the surcharge. I wish to reserve: #___1__ 3 x 4 Meter Booth(s) Applications received by July 10, 2009 will receive first round space assignments. Applications received after July 10, 2008 will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Space assignments will be based on timeliness, overall space needs and priority points. The floor plan is being developed and will be available in September, 2009. To reserve space, 100% of the total amount is due with this Application. (Payments are non-refundable). Payment Information: Please complete this form and fax, with credit card payment, to NCA (866-503-3246), attention: Karen Horan. Or mail the hard copy with check to NCA, 1101 30th Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20007. Companies planning to co-exhibit (maximum 2 per 12 square meters) must request approval and will be charged an additional $500 co-exhibiting fee. Key Contact Name: ___Autumn Best__________________ Email:
[email protected]_____________ Company Name (to appear, exactly as written, on your booth header sign): __Guittard Chocolate Co___________________ Street Address: ______10 Guittard Road___________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ______Burlingame, CA 94010______________________________ Phone: _____+1 206.462.4889___________________ Fax: ______+1 206.624.8826______________________ Products to be Exhibited (required):
Chocolate (retail and industrial), chocolate syrup, chocolate powder, chocolate chips
Payment: _X_Check
____ MasterCard
____AMEX
____Visa
Amount to Charge: $ ________________
Credit Card Number: ________________________________________ Security Code:________ Expiration:______ Authorizing Signature:__________________________________________ Date: _____11/2/209____________________ Signature indicates you have authorized payment have read the Rules and Regulations listed on the reverse or attached with this page.
USA Confectionery Pavilion at ISM 2010 Exhibit Rules and Regulations The National Confectioners Association (NCA) sponsors the USA Confectionery Pavilion at ISM. The USA Confectionery Pavilion is held in conjunction with the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair (ISM), and is held at the Köln Messe in Cologne, Germany. These Exhibit Rules and Regulations pertain to the USA Confectionery Pavilion, and do not replace the Conditions of Participation set forth by ISM. 1. Exhibit space is sold in 3x4 square meter booths. The cost for each unit is shown on the Exhibit Space Application. Applications for space must be submitted with 100% payment. Applications received without payment will not be considered. 2. Please note that there are no refunds for payments made for participation in the USA Confectionery Pavilion. 3. NCA reserves the right to accept or reject any exhibit space application. The USA Confectionery Pavilion at ISM 2009 is designed to provide a venue for products comprised of at least 50% agricultural and\or food ingredients of U.S. origin computed on a weight or volume basis. Exhibitors are allowed to display a minimum of 51% U.S. origin products within their booths. 4. For the purposes of the USA Confectionery Pavilion at ISM 2010, individual State Departments of Agriculture and members of the trade press will be considered as members of NCA. 5. Applications and payments received by July 10, 2009 will receive first round space assignments. Applications received after that date will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Assignments will be based upon meeting the first round timeline, priority points which are determined by previous Pavilion participation and NCA membership. The NCA reserves the right to make the final determination of all space assignments in the best interest of the Pavilion. 6. Exhibitors may not sublet any part of their assigned booth space. Approved exhibitors may combine with other approved exhibitors to share
space with a maximum of two companies to one 12 square meter space, as available space allows. 7. In fairness to all exhibitors in the Pavilion, the integrity of the Pavilion's overall construction must not be compromised. Specially crafted or designed signs, banners, and posters must be hung inside the exhibitor’s booth, leaving the outside appearance consistent throughout. 8. Exhibitors' displays must not be dismantled, packed in preparation for removal, or abandoned prior to Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. All exhibits must be fully staffed during the entire exposition. Any materials (display, product, paperwork, etc.) left in an exhibitors booth at the end of the dismantling period will be disposed of and exhibitors will be assessed a fee. 9.
NCA reserves the right to make changes to these rules. Any matters not specifically covered herein are subject to decision by NCA and ISM. NCA reserves the right to make such changes, amendments, and additions to these rules as considered advisable for the proper conduct of the exhibit, with the provision that all exhibitors will be advised of such changes.
10. In accordance with ISM exhibit rules, retail selling on the exhibit floor is strictly prohibited. 11. Booths containing columns will be discounted $500, which will be refunded after space selection. 12. Each booth will consist of hard wall construction, table with four chairs, one barstool, one lockable sideboard, one showcase, one electrical outlet, four spotlights, one fascia header sign and four meters of shelving and a single entry in the ISM Catalog.
Services for exhibitors include internet stations, interpretation services (limited), business lounge
with light snacks and beverages, Pavilion Directory and consolidated freight assistance.