EXHIBITOR BROCHURE SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2015 Raleigh Convention Center Connecting you to restaurant, foodservice and lodging operators in North Carolina and surrounding markets www.NCRL-Expo.com SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2015 Raleigh Convention Center ABOUT The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Expo is the only event in North Carolina to bring together all sectors of the restaurant, foodservice, lodging and hospitality industry under one roof. The latest products, services, and technologies will be showcased for the industry, along with a comprehensive and leading-edge program of education that will provide restaurants and lodging establishments from North Carolina and surrounding markets with the best tools to grow and improve their business. INDUSTRY SUPPORT The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association and the American Culinary Federation North Carolina Chapter have both endorsed the event recognizing the need for a Foodservice and Lodging Industry Show in North Carolina. “We are very excited to offer a foodservice and lodging tradeshow for the North Carolina hospitality industry. This has been a top request and desire of the membership for the past several years and by partnering with ExpoDevCo we can utilize their already existing foodservice show network and expand on that to bring our statewide industry together for an all-inclusive annual event.” Lynn Minges, President & CEO, North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association Connecting you to restaurant, foodservice and lodging operators in North Carolina and surrounding markets “This is the perfect partnership and we are all very excited to be a part of the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Expo! It will allow the American Culinary Federation North Carolina Chapter the opportunity to network with other areas of the hospitality industry while providing a unique showcase to highlight some of the many talents of our members and show attendees what ACFNC is all about.” Chef Keith E. Gardiner CEC CCE CCA AAC President American Culinary Federation North Carolina Chapter WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT? Companies representing the following product groups servicing the restaurant, foodservice, and lodging industry seeking to connect with these outlets in North Carolina and surrounding markets. • Food • Beverages • Apparel & Uniforms • Furnishings & Décor • Equipment • Tableware • Technology • Supplies & Services WHO WILL ATTEND? Anyone involved in the running of restaurants, bars and lodging establishments from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia looking for the latest products, services and technologies such as but not limited to: • • • • • • • • Restaurant Owners General Managers Executive Chefs Bar Managers Hotel Managers Purchasing Managers Caterers/Event Planners F&B Directors Ashevile 100 Mile Radius Reserve Your Booth Today! [email protected] | 770.432.4200 x111 200 Mile Radius COST SAVINGS EXHIBIT SPACE PACKAGE: With no Drayage/Material Handling charges, the complete cost of Material Handling will be paid by the show for any exhibitor that orders it in advance. Show Management will also provide Booth Cleaning, Carpet and Standard Electrical Service in the basic booth cost. ENHANCED PACKAGES: Special package rates will be available for booth furnishings, lead retrieval units, show directory advertising, onsite promotions, sponsorships and more. LOCATION: There are more than 17,500 eating and drinking locations in North Carolina that generate $16 billion in sales, supporting 426,000 jobs. The potential draw from the surrounding target states of South Carolina and Virginia bring the target eating and drinking establishments to 20,000, not including 1,700 lodging properties in North Carolina alone! CONTACT US: North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Expo 2700 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 580 Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 432 - 4200 ext. 111 [email protected] www.NCRL-Expo.com ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHY NORTH CAROLINA? FOODSERVICE • There are more than 17,500 eating and drinking establishments in North Carolina. • The foodservice industry generated $16 billion in sales each year. • 426,000 jobs are supported by the eating and drinking establishments in North Carolina. • Add to those numbers the establishments in southern Virginia, and the northern part of South Carolina, and you have a target audience of more than 20,000 establishments. LODGING • Hospitality jobs make up 11% of the state’s workforce, and is the largest private industry. • The hospitality industry is one of the only industries that experiences growth on a yearly basis. • There are more than 1,700 lodging properties and more than 140,000 hotel rooms in North Carolina. • The lodging industry generates more than 38,000 North Carolina jobs. FACT SHEET EVENT DATE & TIMES: Monday, September 21, 2015 Tuesday, September 22, 2015 LOCATION: Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC EXHIBIT SPACE COSTS: $30.00 per net square foot (Member Rate*) Early Bird Rate $27.00 for Members! $33.00 per net square foot (Non-Member Rate) Early Bird Rate $30 for Non-Members! Open Corners $300 each *Early Bird rates are valid for exhibiting companies who submit applications and deposits no later than January 31, 2015 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM *Must be member of Supporting Industry Association EXHIBIT SPACE INCLUDES: ALL Material Handling/Drayage Wastebasket Daily Booth Cleaning 1 Standard 120v Electrical Outlet Carpet EDUCATION: A comprehensive 2-day educational program will be available to all attendees, developed in conjunction with the Advisory Council and the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association. The program will be divided into multiple tracks covering different responsibilities and needs. Many sessions will be available to attendees at no extra charge. Advanced-level sessions and certification programs will be available at an additional charge. SUPPORTED BY: North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association American Culinary Federation North Carolina CONTACT: North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Expo 2700 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 580, Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 432 - 4200 ext. 111 [email protected] www.NCRL-Expo.com Booth ID Sign Pipe and Drape Online Listing Show Directory Listing Booth Personnel Badges
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