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Thank you very much for your interest in our 2017 Home & Garden Expos. We’ve included the floorplans and pricing for our upcoming events in this packet for your review as well as why our direction for 2017 makes our events more valuable to your business than ever.
We have just completed a record season with regards to attendance, consistency and productivity for our exhibitors. We had implemented the most aggressive and comprehensive approach to advertising a group of events that this market has ever seen and the results were clear as we substantially increased attendance at each and every one of our events with many new records set.
It is easy to understand what comes next. Great shows this year have increased demand for space for next year. We have already received many times the amount of reservation requests as we had at this time last year, putting many of these events on a pace to sell out well in advance. While this does mean that we will be able to increase the advertising coverage to an unprecedented and unmatched level in the Chicago area, it also means that reserving space at this time assures your business the best positioning and exposure for 2017 and beyond.
The key benefits of your participation in our events: Face to Face exposure to thousands of homeowners who are ready to buy Tap into exclusive, affluent markets that are not served by any other event Benefit from millions of advertising impressions with one small investment Allow us to bring exclusive buyers to you Generate quality leads with high closing ratios Set appointments directly at the events for immediate sales
Home & Garden Expo Attendee Profile: Primary Age Range: 30 – 65 years old Virtually all are Homeowners Approx. 90% are Married Over 90% of couples attend together, giving you BOTH decision makers Overall Household Income levels for our attendees are among the best in the Midwest! Overall Average Home Value levels are also towards the top in the Midwest! About Us: Our qualifications for the production of home improvement shows allow you to benefit from our combined 30+ years of “hands on” experience with home shows, including production and management of over 200 home shows in the Chicago area. This provides us with the deepest understanding of this market and, most importantly, the needs of our exhibitors which helps ensure an efficient, productive event for all involved.
We’re here to help and we encourage you to call us with any questions that you may have. We guarantee that you’ll get straight answers that make sense, not “doubletalk”. We do this because the more you know, the more you’ll realize what an exclusive opportunity that our events offer your company. Our experience, coupled with our massive promotional campaigns provide your business incredible potential to gain new, loyal customers from Chicagoland’s most sought after market areas. And as our previous exhibitors will tell you, we are well known for over‐delivering, time after time.
We always strive to provide you with the most consistently productive investments for your marketing dollar by delivering the most profitable and effortless experience possible. Now, we invite you to join our events and we look forward to the opportunity to show you what we can do for your business. Please call or email us at any time if you have any questions and we will be happy to assist. We look forward to hearing from you soon and we hope you have a great day and a prosperous year!
Home & Garden Expos – Omni Media, Inc. P O Box 2578 Glen Ellyn, IL 60138 ‐ 2578 Phn: 630‐953‐2500 Fax: 630‐953‐0400
Email: [email protected] Web: www.FreeHomeShow.com
Home & Garden Show Exhibitor References
The businesses below represent some of the most active Home Show exhibitors who have participated in most, if not all of the home improvement shows and expos in the Chicago area over many years. They have chosen us as their #1 investment in the Home Show category… and for very good reason. We invite you to join those who know best where to invest when it comes to home improvement events. When it comes to making the most educated decision for your marketing plan, reliable information is of the utmost importance. We are here to tell you exactly why our events are the best investment you can find for your business, but you don’t simply have to take our word for it. Please feel free to contact these great companies and they will tell you about their experiences with us and our events so you too can invest with full confidence in our 2017 Home & Garden Shows.
Normandy Remodeling - Kristina Ferrigan
630-455-5600 / [email protected]
Renewal By Anderson - Michelle Grabowski 630-336-1897 / [email protected]
Indoor Comfort - Steve Kortes
630-773-3100 / [email protected]
LeafGuard / Team Window Cliff Miller
630-920-1651 / [email protected]
Shelf Genie - Marc Levin 847-602-5131 / [email protected]
Ultimate Remodelers - James Zabilka
630-873-5403 / [email protected]
1 Temp Home - Matt Ward 800-952-9024 / [email protected]
By the Yard – Shelly Straus
847-793-0303 / [email protected]
LeafFilter - James Martinez 330-655-7950 / [email protected]
LaMantia Design & Construction - Rich Grzyb
708-387-9900 / [email protected]
Chicago Gutter Glove - Luke Miller 847-791-8833 / [email protected]
Comcast / XFinity Breana Diaz - [email protected]
Exterior Designers, Inc.
John Gallagher 630-963-4791 / [email protected]
Mr. Bamboo
Steven Wang 847-476-8200 / [email protected]
Brandon Home Solutions
Rodney Brandon 847-306-0204 / [email protected]
Power Home Remodeling
Cady Longnecker 888-736-6335 [email protected]
Kapital Electric
Don Butler 630-833-2389 / [email protected]
Synergy Builders
Nicole Ryback 630-293-8070 / [email protected]
Comfort King Heating & Cooling
Jim Gustafson (847) 321-8437 / [email protected]
Bath Fitter - Sonnie Krizek
630-424-1340 / [email protected]
During our Record Setting 2016 Spring season, thousands of qualified homeowners attended each of our Chicago area events. This will lead to a 2017 season which will benefit from an unprecedented boost in advertising plans in an effort to once again set new attendance records. We are fully confident that the more you learn about what we have to offer your company, the more you’ll want to participate in our events. Above all, we are very interested in working with your company and we thank you for your time and consideration.
The Home & Garden Shows Omni Media, Inc.
WEB: www.FreeHomeShow.com E‐Mail: [email protected] Phone: 630‐953‐2500 Fax: 630‐953‐0400
www.FreeHomeShow.com [email protected] 630-953-2500
Main Lobby10’ x 8’ = $1300 10’ x 4’ = $700(odd #’s 1401 - 1427)
Main Ballroom10’ x 8’ = $130010’ x 6’ = $1000
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Crystal Ballroom8’ x 8’ = $600
(#’s 1000-1115)* Add $200 for Corner Booths
Spring Home & Garden ExpoDrury Lane Conference Ctr.
Oakbrook Terrace, ILJanuary 21st & 22nd, 2017
SHOW HOURSSat: 10 am - 5 pmSun: 10 am - 5 pm
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A Few Photos from our 2016 Event! The Ad Plan will be Even Stronger in 2017!
North Shore Home & Garden ExpoThe BEST Way to Reach the Affluent North Shore Market!
Feb. 11th & 12th, 2017
[email protected] or 630-953-2500
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SHOW HOURSSat: 10 am - 5 pmSun: 10 am - 5 pm
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Spring Home & Garden ExpoHoliday Inn Crystal Lake Conf Ctr.
Crystal Lake, ILFeb. 18th & 19th, 2017
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Spring Home & Garden ExpoArlington Park Racecourse
March 4th & 5th, 2017
Food Concession
[email protected] or 630-953-2500
BOOTH PRICES PER 10’Green Zone: $1300Blue Zone: $1100Red Zone: $800
Upper Level: $500*Add $200 per corner
for corner booths
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DuPage Home & Garden ExpoHosted at the Beautiful Westin Hotel in Lombard
March 25th & 26th, 2017
[email protected] 630-953-2500 www.FreeHomeShow.com
BOOTH SIZES (width x depth)10’ x 8’s = $130015’ x 8’s = $195020’ x 8’s = $2600
Lobby: 8’ x 8’s @ $1100 * add $200 for corner booths
SHOW HOURSSat & Sun: 10 am - 5 pm
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PLEASE NOTEHomeowners Enter from Two areas, depending on where
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[email protected] or 630-953-2500
Spring Home & Garden ExpoPlayers Sports & Expo Ctr.
April 1st & 2nd, 2017
Show hours: Sat & Sun 10 am - 5pm
BOOTH PRICES PER 10’ x 8’ Green Zone: $1300 Blue Zone: $1000
Red Zone: 10x8 = $800 8’x8’ = $650*Add $200 per corner for corner booths
Spring Home & Garden ExpoLake County Fairgrounds
April 29th & 30th, 2017
[email protected] or 630-953-2500
Food Concession
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BOOTH PRICES10’ x 8’: $130015’ x 8’: $195020’ x 8’: $260010 x 6’ $1100
(1300 Aisle)*Add $200 per corner
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Don’t Miss the Largest Home & Garden Expo to ever take
place in Lake County!
Proudly delivered to you by the producer of the Largest and Most
Heavily Attended Group of Home Shows in Chicagoland!
The Home & Garden Show Magazine
Increase your impact at our events by purchasing a full color ad in our 2017 Home & Garden Show Programs! This high quality, full‐color take home magazine will be distributed to thousands of attendees at each event. Homeowners snap them up when they enter, review them periodically during the show as well as when they return home. It’s also a great way to immediately spark the interest in your company to the attendees at the entrance allowing you to highlight your booth number and increase the number of homeowners who’ll seek you out at the show, so it’s a great addition to help increase results and your bottom line. Additionally, this year we will be posting the Show Programs on our heavily trafficked websites well after the events as well as including a link to the online magazine in all email campaigns (including those to previous attendees), offering you even more valuable exposure for your company that reaches well beyond the show itself. Not only do you increase the exposure for your company and your brand, but you gain valuable added exposure to those whom you may have been too busy to talk to at the show. It’s like a little insurance to ensure the greatest coverage possible. It’s affordable and it can make a huge difference, so contact us today for details.
Ad Sizes Rate
$100 1/4 Page Ad – Vertical (3.6" w x 5" h)
1/4 Page Ad – Horizontal (7.5" w x 2" h)
$175 1/2 Page Ad – Vertical (7.5" w x 5" h)
1/2 Page Ad – Horizontal (3.6" w x 10.25" h)
$300 Full Page Ad - Interior Pages
Includes Article on Your Business (7.5" w x 10.25" h)
$400
Premium Positions - Full Page Ad (Inside Front Cover, Page 3 & Back Cover)
Inside Cover & Pg. 3 Sold Out for all shows except for Crystal Lake, Naperville & Lake County
Back cover Sold Out for all but Crystal Lake
Call for Details Exhibitor Showcase Ad - Front Cover
(Includes Exhibitor Showcase Article & Ad Inside Program as well)
Custom Ad sizes are available by quote. Space & Artwork Deadlines are two weeks prior to each show. Please email full‐color ads to [email protected] in camera‐ready PDF, JPG format. If you have a different format, please send it and we will convert it. To ensure the best quality of your ad, 300 dpi minimum resolution is recommended. If you have any questions, please Email or call us.
The Home & Garden Shows Omni Media, Inc
P.O. Box 2578 Glen Ellyn, IL 60138 - 2578
Phone: 630-953-2500 Fax: 630-953-0400
2017 EXHIBITOR RESERVATION AGREEMENT (Page 1 of 3)
Company: __________________________________________________ Date: __________________
Your Name: ________________________________________________ Title: _________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ____________________
Phone #: ________________________ Fax #: _______________________ Cell #: _____________________
Products / Services to be displayed: _______________________________________________________
E Mail: _____________________________________ Website: ___________________________________
Rental Equipment: *Prices are for orders paid in full 30 days prior to set-up. Please indicate your
individual rental order for EACH event, then multiply it by the number of events you are exhibiting in
Skirted Table(s): (circle size) 8’x 2’ 6’x 2’ 4’x 2’: #______ @ $ 60.00 ea = $ _________
Folding Chairs @ $5.00 ea: #______ @ $ 5.00 ea = $ _________
Electricity: up to 5 amp - over 5 amp call for quote: #______ @ $150.00 Ea = $ _________
Total Rental Amount Per Event = $ _________ X #______ of Events = $ _________
TOTAL RENTAL ORDERED = $ _________
Office Use Only 50 %: DRY _______ CLK _______ NSH _______ ARL _______ LOM _______ NPV ________ LAKE ________
** OFFICE USE ONLY ** BOOTH FEE (FROM PG. 2): $ ___________ SUBTOTAL DUE: $ PAYMENTS RENTAL : (ADD THIS AMOUNT TO SUBTOTAL DUE.) RENTAL : $__________
TOTAL DUE (SUBTOTAL + RENTAL): TOTAL DUE: $__________
DEPOSIT DUE: $____________ AMOUNT PAID: $__________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
PAYMENT METHODS: PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO “O MNI MEDIA, INC.” ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE . FINAL BALANCES ARE DUE 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF EACH EVENT UNLESS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED IN WRITING . IF PAYMENT BY CHECK : CHECK # _____________ CHECK DATE: _____________ CHECK AMOUNT: $ ________________ IF CREDIT CARD (PLEASE CIRCLE TYPE): VISA M/C DISCOVER AMEX CHARGE AMOUNT: $ ________________
CARD # _________________________________________________ EXP. DATE: _____/______ SEC CODE: ________
CARDHOLDER NAME (PLEASE PRINT):___________________________ CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE: ________________________________
CARD BILLING ADDRESS: � SAME AS ABOVE. NEW ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________
� I AUTHORIZE THIS CREDIT CARD TO BE PROCESSED FOR THE ABOVE PAYMENT & ANY REMAINING PAYMENTS AS OUTLINED ON PAGE 2.
I, as an authorized agent of the above-mentioned company, hereby agree that I have read and understand all terms as contained in all three (3) pages
of this Exhibitor Reservation Agreement (Page 1: Exhibitor Information, Page 2: Booth Space Reservation, Page 3: Contract Terms and Conditions.)
I am further authorizing that payment be processed as stated above, if so indicated on this form.
X______________________________ _____________ X________________________________ _____________ EXHIBITOR SIGNATURE DATE OMNI MEDIA, INC. SIGNATURE DATE
Home & Garden Expos – Omni Media, Inc.
P.O. Box 2578 Glen Ellyn, IL 60138 - 2578
Phone: 630-953-2500 Fax: 630-953-0400
Exhibitor Reservation Agreement (Page 2 of 3)
Booth Space Reservation: To submit your request for booth space:
1) Request your booth #’s: List your top 3 booth choices below or enter “best available”, as well as the booth size, price zone(s) you’d prefer and if you’d like a corner booth. Corner booths are $200 additional.
2) Fax, Email or Mail this Reservation Form to our office: Booth availability changes daily, so we recommend faxing or emailing this form to our office to expedite processing of your requests. Please call or email our office when you are faxing the form to ensure that it is received. We will confirm your location via phone call, fax and/or E-mail. Placements are made on a first come first served basis.
3) Payments: A 50% deposit is required to process requests for booth space. Credit card payments confirm your space immediately. If paying by check, please expedite payment as a verbal hold is only valid for up to (3) days from the date of receipt of this completed form. Final balances are due in full no later than 30 days in advance of each event. Booth space cannot be confirmed without both an Exhibitor Reservation Agreement and accompanying deposit/payment. If alternate payment arrangements are needed, please contact us to discuss.
4) All 3 pages of this form must be completed and all payments are non-refundable.
OAK BROOK TERRACE, IL � DRURY LANE � JAN. 21ST & 22ND, 2017 Booth #’s: 1: ______ 2: ______ 3: ______ � Corner Preferred Booth Confirmed (office use): _________
Circle size: 10x8 15x8 20x8 10x6 10x4 Other: ____x ____ Booth Fee: $ __________
NORTH SHORE / WHEELING , IL � WESTIN HOTEL - FEB. 11TH & 12TH, 2017 Booth #’s: 1: ______ 2: ______ 3: ______ � Corner Preferred Booth Confirmed (office use): _________
Circle size: 10x8 15x8 20x8 10x6 Other: ____x ____ Booth Fee: $ __________
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL � HOLIDAY INN CONF. CTR. - FEB. 18TH & 19TH , 2017
Booth #’s: 1: ______ 2: ______ 3: ______ � Corner Preferred Booth Confirmed (office use): _________ Circle size: 10x8 15x8 20x8 10x6 Other: ____x ____ Booth Fee: $ ___________
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS , IL � ARLINGTON RACECOURSE - MARCH 4TH & 5TH , 2017
Booth #’s: 1: ______ 2: ______ 3: _____ � Corner Preferred Booth Confirmed (office use): _________
Circle size: 10x8 15x8 20x8 6x8 Other: ____x ____ Booth Fee: $ __________
LOMBARD , IL � WESTIN HOTEL YORKTOWN CTR. - MARCH 25TH & 26TH, 2017
Booth #’s: 1: ______ 2: ______ 3: ______ � Corner Preferred Booth Confirmed (office use): _________ Circle size: 10x8 15x8 20x8 10x6 Other: ____x ____ Booth Fee: $ ___________
NAPERVILLE , IL � PLAYERS SPORTS CENTER - APRIL 1ST & 2ND , 2017
Booth #’s: 1: ______ 2: ______ 3: ______ � Corner Preferred Booth Confirmed (office use): _________
Circle size: 10x8 15x8 20x8 Other: ____x ____ Booth Fee: $ __________
GRAYSLAKE , IL � LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - APRIL 29TH & 30TH , 2017
Booth #’s: 1: ______ 2: ______ 3: ______ � Corner Preferred Booth Confirmed (office use): _________
Circle size: 10x8 15x8 20x8 Other: ____x ____ Booth Fee: $ __________
Home & Garden Expos – Omni Media, Inc.
P.O. Box 2578 Glen Ellyn, IL 60138 – 2578Phone: 630-953-2500 Fax: 630-953-0400
PAGE 3 of 3: CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS: Omni Media, Inc.. “Producer” and ________________ “Exhibitor” agree to the following Terms and Conditions: Exhibitor shall adhere to all setup and takedown guidelines as outlined in exhibitor packet and all displays must be removed by the last day of the show or as specified in the event packets. Any equipment used in the transportation of displays must have rubber wheels. Arrangements must be made in advance by exhibitor to request dimensions for entry doors if displays or vehicles are of larger size. No hall equipment or materials are to be moved by the exhibitor. Exhibitor agrees to pay a minimum of $150.00 storage and disposal fee for any abandoned debris, display materials or equipment left in the Hall after takedown. Vehicles are only allowed in the hall with prior approval of Producer and if used as part of your exhibit and must have less than 2 gallons of gas in the tank and have protective floor covering beneath them with pads under tires. Vehicle keys must be left with Producer.
Rental equipment, as listed on the front of this Agreement, is available at an additional fee. Exhibitor is responsible for any equipment damage or loss. Special electrical service, if available, shall be at an additional charge. Exhibitor must obtain a separate quote from Producer for such service. Exhibitor must provide a 25’ grounded, flat cord and a hose and submersible pump for draining water.
Displays: Exhibitor may display only the products and services stated in this Agreement. Exhibitor display areas must have a professional appearance and be kept clean and orderly at all times. Any materials used in transportation or packing of displays must be removed or stored outside of public view or under skirted tables. The height of displays may not exceed 36’ at the side of the booth or 8’ at the rear of the booth. Display materials are not to be attached to facility property. A protective floor covering must be used for displays utilizing bricks, decorative pavers, rock, gravel, dirt or similar materials. Chemicals, helium balloons, fires, consistent loud noises, sirens and alarms are not permitted. All displays are subject to standard Fire Department regulations and approval and Exhibitor is responsible to obtain any and all permits required by facility or municipalities due to display content, such as food and/or liquor service. Producer will not be held liable, nor refunds issued if Exhibitor fails to obtain said permit(s) and is required to alter/limit Exhibitor's display. Booths must be staffed during entire show schedule and no subletting of booth space will be allowed. Exhibitor agrees that at-show staff will not remove any displays materials or begin taking down show displays prior to the close of the event. Any Exhibitors or at-show staff found removing display materials from the hall prior to the close of the event will be subject to a mandatory fine of $150 and possible suspension from future show participation. No solicitation of literature will be permitted outside the booth area, including distribution outside of the building or materials placed on vehicles. No display or demonstration shall interfere with neighboring exhibitor staff or booths. Producer reserves the right to reject, remove, or prohibit any exhibit from the show if Producer deems the exhibit or the activities of the exhibitor to violate this Agreement or actions to be detrimental to the show or other exhibitors in any way. Exhibitor shall inform at-show staff of the terms of this Agreement prior to staffing the event. Producer reserves the right to change event layout without notice and may reassign and relocate any Exhibitor to another space if Producer deems necessary for any reason.
Exhibiting: Producer reserves the right to perform any credit checks deemed necessary as authorized by the signing of this Agreement. Only an actual Exhibitor deposit will guarantee space in an event and must follow Reservation immediately to execute this Agreement prior to a date specified by Producer, or the reservation will cancel. No refund will be made should Exhibitor withdraw at any time prior to the show. Should the exhibitor fail to pay all amounts when due, Producer shall have the right to re-sell or re-assign the space to another with no refund to Exhibitor. *Failure to comply with all contract terms and conditions, including but not limited to, payment deadlines or terms agreed to for discounts that have been applied, will render all discounts null and void and Exhibitor will be responsible for the full rate of booth space, rental equipment and services requested. Exhibitor shall be liable for full payment if he/she withdraws within thirty (30) days of the event. Interest shall be applied to any unpaid balance at the rate of two percent (2%) per month from the first day of the event. Payments will first be applied to charges in arrears. Exhibitors issuing checks that are returned N.S.F. or “stopped payment” shall be charged an additional $50.00 fee. Exhibitor’s representative signing this Agreement shall be individually and severally responsible for any and all payments. Payment for space is not transferable to any other space within the hall, nor is it transferable to any other show produced by the Producer, unless agreed upon in writing. In the event a show is cancelled by Producer for any reason beyond its control including, but not limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, governmental regulations, civil commotion, or other acts or conduct of any person(s), all obligations of the parties hereunder shall automatically terminate and the Producer shall determine an equitable refund of the booth rental fee paid by Exhibitor. Refunds will be made after all deductions of Producer’s expenses and commitments, as determined in its sole and exclusive discretion. Producer makes no representations or warranties regarding “trade limitations” or “exclusivity” or that a company exhibiting competitive products will not be located in a nearby booth space or within the confines of the hall unless stated specifically in writing on the front of this Agreement. Exhibitor agrees to abide by Producer’s decision in the case of any dispute regarding a limitation or exclusivity.
Damages and Insurance: Neither Producer nor hall is responsible for theft, loss, damage or destruction of Exhibitor’s property. All Exhibitors must provide a current Certificate of Insurance nameing Producer as an additional insured on its commercial general liability policy with limits of not less than $500,000.00 per occurrence, thirty (30) days prior to event date. Exhibitor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Producer and agrees to defend Producer, its employees, agents and the owners of the hall and facility management from any and all claims, liability, loss, damage, cost or expense of any kind whatsoever, including, but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, which the Producer may incur, pay, or be required to pay, incident to, or arising directly or indirectly from any willful, negligent, or indirect act or omission by Exhibitor. Exhibitor accepts full responsibility for any and all damage or injury to the public, other exhibitors, Producer, the hall or facility management, resulting from any act(s) of Exhibitor. If, for any reason, a claim for damages shall be imposed against Producer, that claim shall not exceed the space rental fee paid by Exhibitor and that amount shall serve as total damages. PRODUCER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR COSTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, RESULTING FROM ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF ADVISED, KNEW, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Exhibitor agrees to abide by all local, state and federal laws, including laws against discrimination. Exhibitor shall pay all taxes and be current with all licenses required by law. Exhibitor shall pay all of its subcontractors and suppliers to avoid any mechanics’ liens being filed against the event hall and to discharge any such liens by prompt payment.
Warranties and Remedies: Producer makes no warranty, either express or implied, to Exhibitor regarding advertising penetration or sufficiency, show attendance, leads, or sales which Exhibitor may anticipate or receive. Producer’s projections are merely speculation, and not to be deemed as actual anticipated public volume or Exhibitor profitability. No credits or refunds will be issued if Exhibitor fails to meet personal/company expectations or if Exhibitor cannot participate in an event for any reason, unless agreed upon by Producer in writing prior to the event. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous written and oral agreements with respect to such subject matter and may not be altered by Exhibitor’s purchase order. Except as expressly provided herein, this Agreement shall not be modified, amended or in any way altered except by a writing executed by each of the parties, unless Producer has specifically reserved herein the right to alter certain terms hereof. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. In the event Exhibitor breaches the terms of this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies available to it in law or equity, Producer may immediately bar Exhibitor from entry or eject Exhibitor from any and all shows, without refund or recourse. No deviation from the terms of this Agreement is valid unless agreed to in writing by Producer. In the event of Exhibitor’s breach of this Agreement, Producer shall be entitled to all fees and costs, including but not limited to its reasonable attorney’s fees, to enforce the terms hereof. Any and all disputes arising hereunder shall be resolved by submission to arbitration under the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any and all disputes giving rise to claims hereunder shall be brought in any state or federal court in Cook County, Illinois and waive any rights to bring such a claim in any other forum. Producer reserves the right to assign this Agreement. This Agreement shall not constitute or create a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship. Should any part of this Agreement be held unenforceable or illegal, that portion shall be severed and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The obligations of Exhibitor regarding indemnification and insurance shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason. By signing the page1 of the Exhibitor Agreement, I hereby agree that I have read and understand that I and my company are bound by the terms and conditions as contained within the front page of the Exhibitor Agreement as well as the above Contract terms. INITIALS _____________