What is Edge Life Expo?
Edge Life Expo is the premier exhibition on holistic living, healing, spirituality
and self-awareness in the Upper Midwest. It is designed to increase the community's
awareness and knowledge through an offering of Speaker Lectures, Dynamic Exhibitors,
Free Workshops and Intuitive Readers. Edge Life Expo is produced by Leap Publications
and Edge Life magazine.
When is Edge Life Expo?
The expo will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2008. Exhibition Hall and free workshops will be ongoing throughout the Expo. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, November 8, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 9. Each Exhibitor must keep at least one attendant in their booth during all show hours. Please respect the integrity of the show and afternoon attendees by waiting until 6 p.m. on Sunday to begin packing.
Where is Edge Life Expo?
The expo will take place at Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis.
It is convenient to find from all directions, and the downtown skyways make walking
very convenient to and from the convention center from hotels and eateries.
How do I receive a copy of the Edge Life prospectus and exhibitor contract?
You can download a copy here, or you can contact Edge Life to have one e-mailed
to sent to you. Call (763) 433-9291, toll-free 1 (866) 809-8080, fax (763) 433-9290
or e-mail sales@edgelife.net
Download both files here:
Exhibitor Prospectus
Exhibitor Contract
Contact a member of the Edge Life Sales Team to confirm
your registration.
Where can I park?
Entrances/Exits to Underground
Plaza Parking Ramp:
Enter either on Second Avenue South, or on 12th Street
South. The Plaza Ramp has handicap parking -- elevators
and a skyway connect the Ramp to the Convention Center,
allowing easy access for wheelchairs. See Directions
Where do I unload?
As there
will be many
exhibitors needing
to unload at
the same time,
your help, patience
and cooperation
is appreciated.
Arriving as early
as possible allows
us all ample
time to get set
up and work out
any last-minute
details. If you
unload in the
front of the
convention center,
please remember
to move your
vehicle to a
long-term parking
spot as soon
as possible.
Information on
unloading will
be provided in
your Exhibitor
information kit.
If you have any questions, call Expo Manager Gary Fricke
at (763) 493-8448.
Where do I check-in?
Once you have unloaded and parked your car, please
stop at the exhibitor check-in/information table near
Ballroom A to let us know you have arrived. If you find
you need additional supplies or have questions we will
happy to help you. Please direct all requests at this
location.
When can I set up my exhibit booth?
You may begin setting up your booth at 9 p.m. Friday, and from 7:00-10:00 a.m. Saturday. If you need to make other arrangements,
contact Expo Manager Gary Fricke at (763) 493-8448. Each
booth will have a sign, 2 chairs and an 8-foot undraped
table. Please arrive on time and finish setting up by the 10 a.m. Expo opening on Saturday. The expo and Exhibition Hall will open
promptly at 10 a.m. with an Opening Ceremony. Your table must be set up and ready.
In the event the Exhibitor is a late or no show, the Expo
may sell the exhibit space to Wait-List Exhibitors. The
Exhibitors fees are non-refundable.
How many people may I bring?
Exhibitors will receive four badges with the purchase
of a booth. Badges will be mailed in advance. If you
need additional badges, contact the exhibitor check-in/information
table near Ballroom A or contact Expo Manager Gary Fricke
at (763) 493-8448.
Is electricity Available?
Yes. You will be given an electricity form in your
exhibitor information kit.
May I use special lighting or sound?
Exhibits
which include
the operation
of musical instruments,
radios, sound
projection equipment, public address systems, or any noise
making machines must be conducted or arranged so that the
sound resulting
from the demonstration
will not annoy
or disturb adjacent
exhibitors and
their patrons,
and not cause the aisles to be blocked. Operators of sound
making exhibits
must secure approval of operating methods before the use
of glaring, chasing
or irregular lighting.
What if I have special set-up requirements?
Please note any special requirements on your registration
form. We appreciate you calling us in advance with any
other setup concerns you may have. S-hooks are available
for you to hang posters or banners from the rear partition
of your booth. Please do not use any adhesives or materials
that will damage the booth materials in any way.
When can I tear down my booth?
Tear-down hours begin promptly at 6 p.m. Sunday, November 9, at the end of the closing ceremonies, and last until 10 p.m. Contact Expo coordinators if you have special needs.
How can I present a free workshop?
A limited number of free workshops will be available to Edge Life Expo exhibitors in 2008. Once you have reserved your exhibition booth, the Edge Life sales team will provide directions on how to apply for a free workshop. They are scheduled first-come, first-served. Deadline: August 30, 2008, but workshops may be filled by then. Chosen participants will be notified at least a month before the Expo.
Will food be available at the Edge Life Expo?
Minneapolis Convention Center offers various options
for food and drink. Information on eateries in and around
downtown Minneapolis will be provided in the Exhibitor
Information Kit.
May I distribute my fliers and business information?
Please make information about your business available
to patrons from your booth. Distribution of fliers in
the aisles is not permitted in order to keep the aisles
clear.
May I give away a door prize?
Door prizes are encouraged as a method for collecting
valuable information on potential clients. Door prizes
are the exhibitor's responsibility. Please bring your
own container to collect the entry forms, as well as
forms for the attendee to fill out that collects the
information you desire. Note that participants need not
be present to win. Door prizes will help draw attention
to your booth.
What if I know someone who wants to attend the expo?
As an exhibitor you will want to let your clients know they can visit you at the expo. We encourage you to inform as many people as possible about your upcoming appearance at Edge Life Expo, especially through your e-mail and print newsletters.
How will people learn about Edge Life Expo?
Edge Life Expo will be promoted through various media,
including newspaper, radio, local and state publications,
websites, e-mail, as well as press releases, post cards,
the expo program, and posters and fliers. In addition
to our own promotion, our sponsors and exhibitors are
encouraged to market to their clients to visit them at
the expo. Research shows that multiple connections with
clients increases business.
World Wide Web
With a worldwide online presence, everyone can stay
up to date on Expo details. The expo site — www.Edgelife.net — provides potential attendees, exhibitors and sponsors
all the details. We offer an online newsletter and reach
thousands of interested subscribers with each mailing.
In addition, the Edge Life magazine website will provide
complete expo information, including interviews with
Keynote and Guest speakers, as the show nears.
Edge Life magazine
Edge Life: A Holistic Journal reaches
more than 75,000 readers each month, the Twin Cities, outstate Minnesota, Fargo, Des Moines and Beyond.
Complete expo coverage including full-color, full-page
advertisements, articles and interviews with each Keynote
and Guest Speaker coming to the expo. Edge Life magazine
is the number one source for how our attendees hear
about the expo.
Local & State Publications/TV/Radio
In addition to Edge Life magazine, we advertise and
promote our expo in many targeted publications in and
around the Twin Cities, as well as the on television
and radio.
Posters
Our Edge Life Expo Posters will be displayed in hundreds of locations including health food stores, libraries, hospitals, doctor's offices, practitioner's offices, cafes and shoppes. Posters are available to all exhibitors to help promote our expo.
If you still have a question, please contact one of our sales staff members:
Cathy Shaffer: 763.433.9291, toll-free
1.866.809.8080, cathy@edgelife.net
Tyler Smith: 763.433.9291, toll-free
1.866.809.8080, tyler@edgelife.net
fax 763.433.9290
