Back to Business Expo & Networking Event

Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Time: 03:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Location: Highfields Golf & Country Club
42 Magill Drive
Grafton MA

Join us for this business to business networking event designed to build relationships in the BV business community and offer opportunities to learn about the latest topics, trends, and resources available to businesses.

Exhibitor Information

• Table Fee: $100 (6’ skirted table and one admission to networking event) Table Fee for Non-Members: $175.00
• Tables are one first come, first serve basis and there is a limit of one table per business
• All displays MUST fit on table top (for safety reasons, no exceptions can be made)
• Electricity is limited and on a first come first served basis
• Download Application and submit

Benefits

• Develop new business relationships in the Valley
  
• Access key decision makers
  
• Learn about resources available to you locally and state wide
  
• Keep informed and up to date with all the latest trends
  
• Build your business in all the right ways
  
• Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your business
  
  Members: $100
  Nonmembers: $175
  Major Sponsor: $500
  Business Sponsor: $250

Presenting Sponsor

To register and pay online on our secure website:
··· Members click here
··· Non-members click here
··· Major Sponsor click here
··· Business Sponsor click here
To pre-register only, call the Chamber at 508-234-9090 x 100 or register online.

2011 Back to Business Expo Guidelines

No space shall be reserved or assigned until receipt of full payment by the exhibitor in the amount of their table fee.

Closing Dates: Registrations must be received no later than February 18th 2011 to be included in directories.

Set-up Time: All exhibitors can set up on Tuesday September 27, 2011 from 3-4 PM.

Registration: Please check in and register upon arrival, you will be shown to your space.

Exhibit Removal: All exhibits must remain fully set up until the end of the event at 7:30 PM.

Raffle Prizes: You are welcome to run your own raffle(s) at your booth and have the winner(s) announced. We recommend you display the time you plan to select your winner(s). This helps visitors plan ahead and stay longer. If you have more than one raffle prize, as time allows, we can announce as many of your winners as we can.

Use of Space: Exhibitors are provided the following: one (1) six foot skirted table and one (1) identification sign. You are responsible for bringing anything else that you may need such as table coverings and extension cords. All displays must fit on table top only. Please leave your space in the same condition in which you found it and dispose of all trash properly.

Space restrictions: Exhibitors must remain within the confines of their assigned space. Any exhibitor that creates an objectionable situation due to noise, method of display or for any other reason may be asked to remove the part of their display that is causing this situation. Exhibits must not interfere with circulation in the aisles and must not obscure neighboring displays. Any exhibit that is not consistent with the description given on the exhibitor's application may also be subject to limitation or removal. Table locations are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Fire and Other Regulations: The exhibitor and their display will comply with all fire laws, electrical codes and other applicable regulations regarding their display and conduct. NO SMOKING is allowed in the building or near any doors and windows!

MA Sales Tax: The exhibitor is solely responsible for collection and payment of all sales tax as required by law. Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility for the collection of any sales tax.

Cancellation and refunds: In the event that the Expo is cancelled by the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC), BVCC shall refund the space fee (and table rental fee if applicable) minus administrative costs. If the exhibitor is unable to participate in the Expo for any reason after being accepted by BVCC, the space fee will be charged for the exhibitor's space. Any cancellations/withdrawals must be made in writing no less than 15 days prior to the event.

Liability: BVCC shall not be liable for damage to any exhibitor's property due to theft, fire, accident or any other cause, whether the result of negligence or otherwise. The exhibitor shall indemnify BVCC and hold it harmless from any complaints, suits or liabilities resulting from the exhibitor's use of their space. BVCC is not responsible for any damage or injury resulting from the use or misuse of any exhibitor's merchandise.