Welcome!
Welcome to the 2011 Empire State Green Industry Show which combines the conference and trade shows of the New York State Turfgrass Association and the New York State Arborists – ISA Chapter, Inc. Our show, “Smart Growth – Learn with the Pros,” is sure to attract green industry buyers and key decision makers from across New York and surrounding states.
Exhibitors will profit from our expected audience of 1,000 green industry professionals. Attendees will include golf course superintendents, sports turf managers, arborists, grounds maintenance professionals, sod growers and equipment managers. This conference is the premier green industry show your customers need to attend to stay competitive in the industry today.
Thank you for making the 2011 Empire State Green Industry Show a part of your business strategy to increase sales and expand your company’s networking opportunities. Your customers will be looking for you!
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Registration & Set-up
Exhibitor set-up will be Monday, January 10, from 3:00 - 7:00 pm and again on Tuesday, January 11, from 8:00 - 11:00 am. Fork lift service is available free of charge. Each firm exhibiting will be given two (2) complimentary registrations per booth. Additional representatives are required to purchase a pass. Please do not double-park during move-in and move-out. Your vehicle may be ticketed. Volunteers are available to assist you with loading and unloading.
Booths
Booth size will be 10 feet deep by 10 feet wide by 8 feet high and 32 inches high on the sides. The booth side walls must maintain the line of sight measuring a depth of five (5) feet from the aisle. All display material must be contained within the exhibit space. Drapes, a draped table, and sign will be provided. There will be center aisle carpeting. Show colors are blue, white and black. Great Lakes Events will be sending information to all exhibitors on rental items.
Booth Price
$675
Cost per 10x10 booth.
Spaces will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis, upon receipt of contract and payment. The show manager reserves the right to assign booth spaces and modify the floor plan. Send contracts and booth requests to ESGIS, PO Box 612, Latham, NY 12110. Booth spaces may not be sublet to any other firm or shared without permission. Requests received after December 1 may not appear in the printed exhibitor directory.
Refund policy: Any exhibitor cancelling before November 5, 2010, will be charged 50% of the total rented booth space. After November 5, no refunds will be given.
Hours of Exhibit
Tuesday, January 11 - 1:30 - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, January 12 - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Trade Show Admittance Policy
Sales/manufacturing representatives may participate in the trade show only if they are registered exhibitors. Soliciting at the trade show without representing a paid booth is prohibited. Any non-exhibiting solicitor will be escorted from the exhibit hall. No refunds will be given.
Electric Service
Electric service is available through the Rochester Riverside Convention Center for $65 per outlet (120 volt, 20 amp). This is payable in advance using the utilities connection form. After December 27, electric service is $75 per outlet. All questions or any additional electrical requirements should be made directly with Melissa Valdez at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604; (585) 232-7200, fax (585) 232-1510.
Shipping and Drayage
Please contact: Great Lakes Events - Mark Dries - Vice-President
100 Bickford Street, Rochester, NY 14606 • (585) 458-2200 ext. 267
Fax (585) 458-5087 • mdries@greatlakesevents.com
Trailer Parking
Parking for trailers will be available at Frontier Field, 333 North Plymouth Avenue. Directions (map on page 6): From the RRCC take South Avenue to the first intersection, take a right onto East Broad Street. Take East Broad Street to North Plymouth Avenue, turn right onto North Plymouth Avenue. Take North Plymouth Avenue to Brown Street. Take a left onto Brown Street to Oak Street, take a left onto Oak Street and continue until you reach the Frontier Field parking lot.
Booth Dismantling
Exhibitors may dismantle displays on Wednesday, January 12, from 4:00 - 9:30 pm. Any trash that is left by an exhibitor will be subject to Rochester Riverside Convention Center fees.