Background

Mn/DOT has arranged for an exhibitor showcase in conjunction with the 2006 National Safety Rest Area Conference. On October 4-6, 2006, department of transportation officials, engineers, landscape architects, architects and others involved with highway safety rest areas will gather in Minneapolis for the conference. We expect as many as 150 representatives involved with construction, maintenance and operation of state or provincial rest area programs to attend.

Registration is limited to 20 vendors on a first come, first served basis, so please don't delay.
Send in your registration form today!

Exhibitor Showcase Location

The exhibitor showcase will occur at the Crown Plaza/Northstar Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.

     Crowne Plaza Hotel / Northstar
     618 Second Avenue South
     Minneapolis, MN 55402

Conference attendees will have access to the showcase during the following periods:

     October 4, 2006
     4:00pm - 5:30pm
     Main Vendor Exhibit Showcase

     October 4, 2006
     5:30pm - 7:30pm
     Conference Social in Exhibition Room

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Exhibitor Registration & Cost

Exhibitor registration fees are:
$675 for registration fees postmarked on or before Friday, August 25, 2006
$700 for registration fees postmarked after August 25, 2006

View Exhibitor Registration Form

Mn/DOT must receive all payments before the exhibitor will have access to the conference and the Exhibition Room.

If needed by the exhibitor, Mn/DOT's vendor identification number is 200 361 023 00. The department's federal identification number is 41-6007162.

What's covered by Registration

Each Exhibitor Registration includes the following items:

• One 10' x 10' area
• 6 foot long skirted table
• One chair
• Electrical outlet
• One complimentary conference registration is included with vendor registration.

Exhibitors with special needs should make arrangements through the hotel directly by contacting Marilyn Miller at (612) 436-9361.

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Benefits to Exhibitors

• Significant exposure to current and potential customers at the:
       - Exhibitor Showcase
       - Conference Social
• An immediate and lasting impression.
• Recognition for your company's products and services.
• Stimulate product interest among a diverse group of professionals.
• Develop relationships and network with conference attendees.
• Leave a lasting impression on decision makers.
• Receive significant recognition both verbally during sessions and events as well as acknowledgements in programs, conference materials and post-conference distributions.

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Exhibitor Access to Exhibition Room

Exhibitors will have access to the Exhibit Room starting at 3:00 p.m. on October 4, 2006. Mn/DOT will keep the Exhibit Room open until the end of the Social Hour that day approximately 7:30pm.

Loading Dock

Exhibitors must arrange for use of the loading dock, if needed. Contact Marilyn Miller from the Crown Plaza at (612) 436-9361 to reserve use of the dock.

The hotel loading dock is located on Sixth Street South, between Marquette Avenue and Second Avenue South. Vehicle clearance is limited to 12 feet tall and must be a straight-line truck. Due to the extremely busy location, the building limits use of the loading dock to 15 minutes during the Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm time frame. If a longer time slot is needed, the exhibitor can arrange for use after-hours through the contact above.

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Additional Fees

The Exhibitor Registration includes one-complimentary conference registration. For each additional person, please complete a standard registration form and along with the standard registration fee.
View Standard Registration Form

Product / Service Description

Please be sure to send us a one paragraph summary of information on your product or services.

Cancellations

Mn/DOT will only accept cancellations received in writing by 5:00 pm, September 15, 2006. The department will refund the full amount less a $100 handling fee for each registration canceled. Mn/DOT will not offer any refunds received after September 15, 2006.

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Who Can Exhibit

Any company wishing to exhibit their products and services to representatives involved with construction, maintenance and operation of state or provincial rest area programs. Some of example of typically specified products include:

Rest Area Building

• HVAC systems
• Display case systems
• Hand dryers
• Interiorscape products & services
• Restrooms & sanitation systems
• Roofing
• Tile & flooring
• Toilet stall partition systems
• Toilets, urinals and sinks
• Vending machines
• Water and wastewater treatment

Rest Area Site

• Drainage
• Drinking fountains
• Erosion control
• Edging & curbing
• Fences and gates
• Fertilization
• Interpretive signage systems
• Irrigation/control equipment
• Landscape plant material
• Lighting & accessories
• Paving and surfacing
• Picnic tables & site furnishings
• Play equipment
• Recycling & trash receptacles
• Security systems
• Shelters & pavilions
• Signage
• Site amenities
• Wall systems

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