Exhibitor Application

Please complete this form and make your payment to the Central Texas Business Resource Center
no later than Friday, January 25, 2008.

 Please click on the following to open or save the application in portable document format:

 

   Exhibitor Application                                  

 

  

KilleenFortHood

February 6, 2008
Killeen Civic & Conference Center
3601 South WS Young Drive
Killeen TX 76543

The Killeen/Fort Hood Government Vendor Conference & Expo is an exciting new area event designed
for larger corporations and government entities to platform their vast small business, woman
and minority-owned business programs. The Expo will provide the opportunity for military, federal, state and local government agencies, and their prime contractors to interconnect and build future relationships with small woman-owned and/or minority owned businesses in the Greater Killeen and Fort Hood area.

Seminars and workshops for small business owners will be conducted to further inform and provide the tools needed to expand their business opportunities. Contacts and government contract information will be provided.
 

Set-up is February 5th and 8’ x 10’ spaces (with table & 2 chairs) are available for $225.
Event sponsorship information is also available.
 

After January 4th, conference attendees pay $125 per person before the event OR
$145 per person at the door the day of the event.


For more information contact Diane Drussell at the Central Texas Business Resource Center,
Phone (254) 200-2001 or e-mail dianed@workforcelink.com
The Central Texas Business Resource Center is a collaboration of the Central Texas
Workforce System, Central Texas College and the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce.

Information and Guidelines

Exhibit Space:

All inside exhibit spaces are approximately 8’ x 10’ and will include an 8-foot skirted table with 2 chairs. Electrical outlets are provided, however, exhibitors must provide their own extension cords. Special power requirements must be arranged in advance.

Wireless Internet access will be made available during the event. Any additional phone line and Internet requirements must be coordinated through the Central Texas Business Resource Center. 30-days advanced notice for phone and Internet connections is required.
 

Additional Furniture:

The cost for an additional 8-foot draped & skirted table with 2 chairs is $50.00, you must specify your needs on your application form. Furniture required on the day of the event will be charged an additional $5.00 bringing the total cost to $55.00 and possibly not be skirted. You are welcome to bring your own furniture in addition to what has been provided.

Lunch & Hospitality:

Exhibitors receive two lunch tickets with each space. Additional lunch is $10.00 per person. Lunch will be served from 11:30-1:00 pm. Lunch Reservations must be made by Friday, January 12, 2007, to guarantee a meal. Continental breakfast may be provided to exhibitors before the event, and is available only while the food lasts.

Set-Up Requirements:

Set-up time for exhibitors will be on Tuesday, February 6th from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. During exhibition hours the day of the event, a company representative must be at the space at all times. Front of the building can be used for loading and unloading only.

Removal of Displays from Spaces:

All displays must be completely cleared out by 6 pm on Wednesday, February 7th. If additional time
is needed for dismantling your space, please contact Marcus Carr at (254) 200-2001.
There will be absolutely no dismantling of displays prior to 4:00 pm on Wednesday.

To do so will eliminate participation in future Killeen/Fort Hood Government Vendor Conference & Expo events.

Door Prizes:

Free prizes and promotional items entice visitors to your space. All drawings for door prizes being awarded by exhibitors must be conducted before the close of the event on Wednesday. Prizes must be awarded with “no strings attached.” Participating exhibitors will provide the event prize space with the prizes, which will be announced over the PA system at designated times. We will provide a basket/bowl for entries for the door prize drawings at the prize space. We will draw the name and keep the prize at our space until the winner shows to claim the prize.

Use of the Exhibit Space:

1) Any entertainment, audiovisual presentations, etc. must be kept within bounds of the exhibit space
and kept on a low volume.
2) Any live animal, bird, etc. must be approved in advance by the Central Texas Business Resource Center. 3) Only one business is allowed per space.
4) Items or products can be sold, but there are some limitations such as food and drink items. For further details, contact Marcus Carr. The Central Texas Business Resource Center is not liable for any transactions. 5) It is suggested that all equipment and promotional give-a-ways be secured following setup.
6) NO RICE, SEQUINS, ARTIFICIAL SNOW, CONFETTI, GLITTER, HAY OR FLAMABLE OBJECTS ALLOWED IN THE SPACE. To do so could result in a monetary fine by the Killeen Civic & Conference Center.

Liability Insurance:

Each exhibitor shall carry liability insurance on his or her own exhibit. The Central Texas Business Resource Center or its contributors, the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Killeen cannot be liable for loss due to theft.

Parking:

There is no parking in front of the Killeen Civic & Conference Center entry except for loading and unloading purposes only.

Cancellations:
Absolutely no refunds for cancellations after January 1, 2008.

Space Assignments:

Space assignments will be based on first come, first served basis, upon receipt of down payment. Confirmation forms will be sent to the listed point of contact one (1) week prior to the event.

Show Dates & Times:

The Killeen/Fort Hood Government Vendor Conference & Expo will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2007, from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Killeen Civic & Conference Center, 3601 South W.S. Young Drive, Killeen TX 76543.

The event will be held regardless of the weather.
 

Point of Contact:
 

Diane Drussell; Office Number (254) 200-2001. Email: dianed@workforcelink.com.

Marcus Carr; Office number (254) 200-2001. E-mail: marcusc@workforcelink.com.