2010 Expo Facts

Join us for the official kick-off of the 25th Annual Business Expo at the Sneak Peek Mixer, Wednesday, August 25th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Visit the “Taste of San Marcos” and enjoy food and beverage samples from area restaurants and caterers as you visit with over 100 exhibitors and network with over 1,500 attendees.

PARKING:
Free parking for all Business Expo attendees.

LOCATION:
City of San Marcos Conference Center, 3101 South IH 35, San Marcos, TX 78666

SHOW DETAILS:
This trade show/mixer combination event is in its 25th year and is one of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce’s best
attended events. It is the premier networking event for 2010 and provides a great opportunity to reach key business contacts.
Attendance is expected to exceed 1,500 and we are planning for 100 booths and exhibits representing a wide cross section of
Chamber member businesses in the region.

This is a business to business tradeshow for business owners and professionals. Only exhibitors may promote their business at the show. Flyers, giveaways, etc. are permitted only within your booth space. Petitioning or distribution of political materials is prohibited. Absolutely no soliciting is allowed. Solicitors will be asked to leave.

BOOTH PACKAGE:

UPGRADES:
Numerous upgrades including additional exhibit tables, power, phone lines, internet, risers, and drayage service will be
available from Embassy Suites Convention Services Department. Information regarding upgrades will be included with
your exhibit confirmation or you can contact Embassy Suites Convention Services at (512) 392-6450. Please reference
SAN MARCOS BUSINESS EXPO when calling Embassy.

EXHIBITOR HOSPITALITY SUITE:
An exhibitor hospitality suite will be open from 9 am to 5 pm on the day of the EXPO. It will be located near the Exhibit Hall.
Enjoy complimentary soft drinks, water, and snacks – and comfortable chairs to rest in! Please be sure to thank the sponsors
that make the Exhibitor Hospitality Suite possible!

BOOTH PRIZES:
You are NOT required to give away a prize. However, many trade show exhibitors have found it advantageous to have a drawing
for goods or services directly related to their business. SORRY, but Expo coordinators will NOT be able to announce multiple
prize winners for individual booths. Please plan to notify your winners during or after the expo.

DAY OF SHOW EXHIBITOR PARKING:
During the Expo (after set up is completed), please plan to park at the north entrance Conference Center Parking lot area. This
will allow for more spaces to be available for Expo attendees.

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSIONS:
All exhibitors will be invited to an exhibitor training session to help them get the most from their Expo investment! More details
to follow.

2010 EXPO BOOTH CONTEST:
Judging will be based on visual appeal, effective marketing message and staff knowledge. (Chamber members only) Awards will
be presented in three categories.

1. Best of Show – to be awarded to the booth who creatively incorporates the Commerce on the Corridor theme into their
   booth design.
2. Best Interactive – to be awarded to the booth that does the best job of creatively engaging the audience.
3. Most Congenial – show that you have the friendliest staff in town by winning the Most Congenial booth award.

LOAD-IN:
Load-in is August 25th from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm. All booths must be completely set up by 3:00 pm.

LOAD-OUT:
For safety purposes, load out may not begin until 5:00 pm on August 26th. Please do not dismantle your booth prior to the close
of the Business Expo to allow your neighboring exhibitors the maximum time possible with attendees. Exhibitors must vacate the Conference Center no later than 8:00 p.m. All exhibitors will be asked to complete an exit survey at 5:00 pm and the surveys will
be entered into a drawing for a free booth at the 2011 Business Expo.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Petitioning or distribution of political materials is prohibited. Flyers, giveaways, etc. are permitted only within your booth space.

Any exhibitor planning to bring any unusual or large items will need to contact Robert Watts via email at robertw@sanmarcostexas.com or call (512) 393 – 5906 as this may affect your booth placement and load-in time.
Deadline for notification is on or before 2010.

Thank you for choosing to exhibit at the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 2010!
For more information regarding Business Expo 2010including Sponsorship opportunities, contact the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce at (512) 393-5900 or email Robert Watts at robertw@sanmarcostexas.com