Exhibitor Zone

General Info

Shepard Full Kit

Shepard Online Ordering

Please refer to the Shepard Full-kit for more information.

• • Cartload Material Handling/Ship To Market Information
  • Shipping
  • Temporary Flooring
  • Booth Furnishings
  • Cleaning
  • Signs & Graphics

• • • Display Labor
    • Mobile Spotting
    • ESS Flyer

• • • Exhibitor Company Description
    • Ship To Market Information
    • Exhibitor Insurance

• • • Exhibitor Registration
    • Attendee Registration
    • Red Carpet Club Nominations

Lead Retrieval
To order Lead Retrieval, go online to prereg.net/connect to place your order or fill out this Lead Retrieval Order Form and email or mail back to the QMS office. Please place your orders by December 7, 2019 to receive the lowest rates. Please contact Kelcey Stenson at QMS with questions or order forms.

QMS Services, Inc.
6840 Meadowridge Court
Alpharetta, GA 30005

All booths are sold as raw space only with a contracted OPTION for you to add a drape package when you are booking your booth space.

Your booth fee includes

• • • Floor decal with company logo
    • Customized marketing invitations
    • Red Carpet Club nominations for your top 25 accounts

If you need to order drape, marketing invitations and RCC nominations, please contact Sammie Baker

SEFM Hotel Group Rate
The Sheraton Suites Galleria is offering a group rate for attendees and exhibitors at the SE Flooring Market. Please be aware of hotel scams. Reserve your room by December 16, 2019 to receive the group discounted rates.

• • • Hotel Reservations

Parking is available at the Cobb Galleria Centre for a daily rate of $5.

In-Booth Catering is available through the Cobb Galleria Centre. Click to view the 2020 SEFM Catering Order Form.

Host an appetizer or offer drink tickets to customers during Happy Hour on the market floor, January 7 from 3-6 PM.

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Save Time & Money
Send your freight to the advance warehouse to ensure a timely delivery. Must arrive on or before January 2!

• • • December 12, 2019: First day of warehouse shipments without a surcharge
    • December 30, 2019: Last day for warehouse shipments without a surcharge
    • Thursday, January 2, 2020: Last day for warehouse deliveries

Advanced Shipments Address:

[Exhibiting Co. and Booth Number]
Southeast Flooring Market
c/o Shepard Exposition Services
1790 Marietta Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30318

Please refer to your Material Handling documents in your Shepard Kit to review shipping rates.

Login to check material handling rates on market shipments: https://www.shepardes.com/olk/intro.asp

Direct Shipping Address: Must not be delivered prior to January 5, 2020.

c/o Shepard Exposition Services
[Exhibiting Co. Name and Booth Number]
Southeast Flooring Market
Cobb Galleria Centre
2 Galleria Pkwy SE
Atlanta, GA 30339

Login to check material handling rates on market shipments: https://www.shepardes.com/olk/intro.asp

Outbound Shipments

It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to arrange for transportation of booth materials after the event. Our Customer Service Representatives are available pre show, during the show, and during move out to assist you in arranging shipping through our official carrier Shepard Logistics. For peace of mind and easy set up, contact Shepard Logistics before the event for transportation services to and from the event.

Shepard does not provide UPS, FED-EX, or other carrier specific labels. Exhibitors must schedule pick ups directly with all carriers as well as provide carrier specific shipping labels.

Move In Date & Time
Exhibitors sending freight directly to the Cobb Galleria Centre cannot move in prior to move in unless an appointment has been made with Barbara Stroup.

Move In Schedule

Sunday, Jan 5th: Noon – 6:00 PM

Monday Jan 6th: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

The Cobb Galleria Centre will not allow any motorized vehicles to be operated by an exhibitor within the boundaries of the campus.

Pallets

Please find information regarding pallets in the Material Handling Documents of your Shepard Exhibitor Kit.

Electrical Service
Electrical and Lighting can be ordered through the Cobb Galleria Centre. View the order form, here.

Please order your electrical as soon as possible and remember to include the location grid noted where you would like the power drop(s). Please place all orders by December 20, 2019.

Internet
Please view the order form, here.

Click here for the Boomer Instructions.

Click here to review the Welcome Letter.

Help your brand rise above the rest! Boost exposure with these promotional opportunities. Order your free marketing toolkit today.

Interested in being featured on our social media or website? Email images, copy, & a testimonial to sammie@marketmakerevents.com for free exposure!

Stand out from the crowd!
Sponsorships help set you apart from the pack and stand out as an industry leader. Sponsors are acknowledged on the Southeast Flooring Market website, within all attendee marketing materials, within our on-site graphics and featured in the registration portal and the show program.

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Take advantage of our top marketing program.
You, as an exhibitor, are able to wine and dine your top buyers at the Red Carpet Club at the SE Flooring Market! The top 250 accounts are nominated by our exhibitors to be invited to the prestigious Red Carpet Club and enjoy:

• • • Personalized invitations to the show
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Complimentary food and beverages
    • And More!

There is no charge for participating in this program and all lists are kept private.

Nominate your top buyers
Download the Red Carpet Club Nomination Form to help set up your Red Carpet Club list.

Questions?
Please submit any questions and all list entries to:
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Sammie Baker
770-559-0293 ext. 2
sammie@marketmakerevents.com

Donate your flooring products after market.
This year the Southeast Flooring Market has partnered with Habitat for Humanity ReStore to accept donations at the end of market. You, as an exhibitor, are encouraged to donate products on-site rather than throw them away!

Sign Up to Donate
Submit the donation form to confirm your donation.

Exhibitors are encouraged to donate rather than throw away products on-site. Exhibitors must completely dismantle and stack flooring onto the donation pallet, label the product with our CHARITY DONATION label and we will take it from there.

REMEMBER: your booth area must be clean and clear of all product after market in order to avoid post market cleaning charges as outlined in your exhibitor services kit posted within the Exhibitor Zone.

Please download and review the SEFM Labor Rules & Jurisdiction Form

• • • Labor
      Georgia is a “right-to-work” state. Exhibitor personnel may set up their own exhibits if so desired using their own tools and company personnel. Union Labor is available to assist in the installation and dismantling of exhibit booths. Exhibit labor, freight and rigging labor, electricians and plumbers can be arranged for at established rates, using the enclosed order forms.
    • Exhibit Labor Jurisdiction
      Exhibit labor claims jurisdiction for the installation, dismantling, and first cleaning of prefabricated exhibits and displays when this work is done by Shepard personnel. They may be employed by completion of labor forms enclosed in this manual. Union Labor is not required to put your products on display, to open cartons containing your products, nor to perform testing, maintenance or repairs on your products.
    • Material/Freight Handling Jurisdiction
      Shepard Exposition Services has the responsibility of receiving and handling all exhibit materials and empty crates that comes in via over the road carriers. It is Shepard’s responsibility to manage docks and schedule vehicles for the smooth and efficient move-in and move-out of the exhibition. Shepard will not be responsible, however, for any materials they do not handle. Exhibitors may not operate or utilize any type of powered or mechanical equipment Vehicles must not be left unattended at the loading areas. Any unattended vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. The Fire Marshal absolutely prohibits the storage of empty containers in the exhibit hall. Arrangements have been made with Shepard Exposition Services to store empty crates. Please refer to the Material Handling Information sheet in this service manual for the handling of empties, disposal of skids, etc.
    • Gratuities/Breaks
      Tipping is expressly prohibited. This includes such practices as giving money, merchandise, or other special consideration for services rendered. Do not give coffee breaks other than mid-morning and mid-afternoon, when the union has a 15 minute paid break. Meal breaks are one hour. Any attempt to solicit a gratuity by an employee for any service should be reported immediately to Shepard Exposition Services.
    • In General
      Exhibitors do not have to respond to grievances or complaints from union and trade personnel with respect to work jurisdictions. Please refer all such disputes and/or questions to Shepard management personnel immediately.
    • Safety
      Safety of everyone working in the hall is of our utmost concern at all times. Standing on chairs, tables and other rental furniture is prohibited. This furniture is not engineered to support your standing weight. Shepard Exposition Services cannot be held responsible for injuries or falls caused by the improper use of this furniture. If assistance is required in assembling your booth, please order labor on the Labor Order Form included in this manual and the necessary ladders and tools will be provided.

Please find the Exhibitor Appointed Contractor form on Page 7 of the SEFM Shepard Exhibitor Kit. Please complete and submit form to Shepard by Tuesday, December 10, 2019.