Take advantage of these great services designed to make your
Show experience easy and productive. From getting to the
Show to getting online, we’ve thought of you and
what you’ll need. Contact
Perry Reynolds for more information on these services.
When do they register for 2010 (back
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There is no charge for trade participants to attend the Show for those who register before midnight Saturday before the Show starts.
However, the International Housewares Association (IHA) does reserve the right to charge up to $500 per Trade Guest/Supplier/ Financial Institution for their badge and limit the number of badges per company to five (5), solely at its discretion, to enhance the quality and overall experience of the Show for all participants. IHA also reserves the right to make changes, as necessary, to the category of badge registration-type submitted by an individual or a company as a whole. Should it be necessary to change the registration type after their request has been submitted via telephone, fax, email or website, a representative of IHA will contact the individual or company, requesting payment of the amount due. Should a charge be imposed, payment must be submitted in advance of receiving a badge.
Special Clubs Just For Buyers (back
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Here’s a place at the Show to catch your breath, relax a little, pick up your e-mail and voice mail. BUYERS ONLY are invited into this club. Buyers Clubs are located in each building at McCormick Place.
Locations are:
- Lakeside Center Exhibit Hall
- North Building Exhibit Hall
- South Building Exhibit Hall
Once again, the New Product Showcases will be categorized in each of the Buyers Clubs. Don’t miss out on what’s new at the Show! You’ll also find all these services waiting for you in a relaxed environment:
- Concierge Services
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Snacks and Light Refreshments
- WiFi
Also FOR BUYERS ONLY: Don’t
miss the discounted lunch in each building ($10.00 Value)
New Product Showcase Scanning
Buyers who visit the New Product Showcases in the Buyers Clubs can scan products of interest and receive a printout, making it easy to find those products. After the Show, they will receive an email with a link to a list of products they scanned.
Coat
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Complimentary coat and luggage check is available in each building at McCormick Place.
| Day: |
Times: |
| Sunday |
7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Monday |
7:00 am - 7:30 pm |
| Tuesday |
6:30 am - 5:30 pm |
Locations are:
- Lakeside Center: Exhibit Hall E, Level 2
- North Building: N139
- South Building: S102, Gate 26 & Gate 4
BuyerConnect In-Booth Scanning (back
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Remembering what booths you visited at the 2009 International Home + Housewares Show will be easier than ever with BuyerConnect. Exhibitors who participate in the program will scan the badges of all buyers who visit their booth. After the Show, buyers will receive an email with a link to a listing of all the booths they visited, helping to facilitate post-Show follow-up.
Pre-Show Planning/One Site Product Locators (back
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Get connected to the International Home + Housewares Show Online! In advance of the Show, create a list of exhibitors that you need to visit, keep up on the latest Show events and then access that personal briefcase information while you’re at the physical Show. While here, take advantage of the Product Locators and E-mail Stations. If you’re looking for a particular product or exhibit, simply type in the product name, category or company name and you’ll find exactly where it’s located on the exhibit floor. Floor plan maps will be available in the back of the onsite Show Directory. This year’s Online Show allows you to search for exhibitors, search for specific products or check your Internet-based e-mail. Online Show/Product Locators/E-mail Stations are available in all three buildings.
Innovation Alert - NEW (back
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Look for this comprehensive listing of hundreds of the Show’s new products, which will arrive in each registered buyer’s email 10 days before the Show. Use this tool to plan your visit and efficiently discover the latest in industry innovation in every aisle of the Show.
International
Business Center (back
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Lakeside Center
The International Business Center, located in the the Lakeside Center, offers all international visitors general Show information,
e-mail access, free internet access via WiFi, refreshments and hospitality areas. Representatives from IHA’s International Offices and the U.S. Department of Commerce are also available to assist buyers and exhibitors with international business questions.
IHRA
Hospitality and Business Center (back
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Room S101b, Level 1
South Building
Members of the International Housewares Representatives Association are invited to stop by Room S101b, Level 1, South Building, for refreshments and to use the services offered, including Lines Available, a message center and tables for meetings. Manufacturers and non-member reps are also invited to stop in to learn about this association for home, housewares and hardware reps and its services, which include a referral service for manufacturers seeking reps and reps seeking lines.
Exhibit
Floor Meeting Rooms (back
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Complimentary meeting rooms are located on the exhibit floor of each building and are available to registered exhibitors and retailers. To reserve a room before the Show, contact Jenny Crawford at 847-692-0133. During the Show, see the receptionist outside of each meeting room to determine availability. Exact locations of meeting rooms are depicted on the floor plans.
Show
Offices (back
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Lakeside Center
Room E250, Level 2
North Building
Room N426a/b
Show offices are located in the Lakeside Center and North Building. In the Lakeside Center, the office is in Room E250 on Level 2; in the North Building, it is in Room N426a/b above the Grand Concourse Lobby.
Visa Letters (back to top)
Attendees who require a visa to enter the U.S. should visit the Show’s website at Visa Info Request page for details on requesting an official invitation letter and for general visa information.
Industry Service Provider Pavilion (back to top)
Looking for a special service for your company? Come visit the Industry Service Provider Pavilion, a pavilion showcasing an array of services or products that specialize in low-coast business solutions for supply chain participants. These services/products could help you save time and money
Free
Shuttle Bus Service (back
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Better than ever, our FREE shuttle bus service transports attendees between the hotels and McCormick Place on Show days. Check the Transportation Information page for pickup locations. Shuttle bus service will be available in all three buildings, except on Saturday.
2010 Shuttle Bus Service Hours:
schedule coming soon...
Free Metra
Train (back
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Take advantage of Metra—a nine-minute ride from McCormick Place to Randolph Street. The train also stops at Van Buren Street. Cabs are available at both stops to take you to your final destination.
The McCormick Place train station is located under the South Building and can be accessed from the Grand Concourse on Level 2.5. Your complimentary train pass is included in the Transportation Guide mailed with your Show badge and will also be available on-site.
Free WiFi (back
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The International Housewares Association is providing complimentary limited wireless service (WiFi) throughout the McCormick Place facility, including exhibit halls and lobbies. This complimentary service should ONLY be used for non-mission-critical applications such as general web surfing and Internet-based email access. Availability of the WiFi Internet service is subject to to the volume of usage.
CNN Headline News (back
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CNN Headline News combines the live broadcast of CNN “Headline News” with up-to-the minute Show information in multiple media kiosks located throughout McCormick Place. Interspersed among news segments will be exhibitors’ commercials, segments on Show events and information on other IHA activities.
Literature Kiosks (back to top)
Grand Concourse Lobby; Lakeside Center
Level 3 Lobby
Literature kiosks offer a quick look at product sales literature, Show specials and announcements. Interested in more detailed information? Follow up with a visit to the company’s booth. Location: Grand Concourse Lobby; Lakeside Center, Level 3 Lobby.
Accommodations
for the Physically Challenged (back
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Wheelchairs, information booths, designated parking, TDD telephones and other services are available. McCormick Place is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and continues to look for ways to accommodate all visitors. For questions regarding accommodations for the physically challenged, please call Scootaround at 888-441-7575 or +1-204-982-0657. To view their services online, go to www.scootaround.com/ rentals/m/mccormickplace/. For questions about designated parking, call Standard Parking Hotline at 312-595-5201.
Attendee Code of Conduct (back
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For the safety and security of all Show attendees, we ask your cooperation with the following Show policies:
- The International Home + Housewares Shows is for trade only. Individuals who cannot document their direct, professional affiliation to the trade will not be admitted.
- McCormick Place is a smoke-free facility, including exhibit halls, meeting rooms, lobbies, food service areas, hallways and parking garages. There are designated smoking areas outside of the North and South Buildings and Lakeside Center.
- Attendees are not permitted to bring any photographic equipment on the exhibit floor or take photos of any booth or product. Unauthorized photography of any exhibit or product is prohibited and may result in the confiscation of film, memory cards and cameras as well as expulsion from the Show.
- As a safety issue, use of strollers and/or luggage carts are prohibited on the exhibit floor at any time.
- On Show days only, individuals under the age of 18 are admitted free of charge, but must be registered as a Trade Guest and accompanied by an adult at all times. A parent or guardian must accept responsibility for the safety and behavior of children. Childcare services are available at the Show and must be arranged at least 60 days prior to the Show.
- Only Buyers and Manufacturer Reps are allowed to leave the exhibit floor with product, and only if they have a Sample Merchandise Pass signed by the exhibiting company.
- Trade Guests are not allowed to remove product from the Show floor.
- All Trade Guests are admitted to the Show as guests of the industry and are asked to respect the wishes of exhibitors and buyers as they conduct their business.
Trade Guest Code of Conduct (back
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The primary business of attendees of the International Home + Housewares Show is the buying and selling of products for the home.
We ask you, who are invited to attend the Show as guests of the housewares industry, to respect the primary activity of all attendees.
