The "Nail Tech Event of the Smokies" is THE largest East Coast nails-only show, thanks to our year long promotional efforts & exceptional word of mouth referrals from techs & educators alike. The resort town of Gatlinburg is located by the most visited National Park, the Great Smoky Mountains. Gatlinburg is an affordable destination resort within a day's drive of over 50% of the population East of the Mississippi!
Here is how YOUR company will benefit by joining us:
Professional & well organized Event.
Low booth space fee.
Exposure to 100's of nail techs, students & beauty school instructors.
Additional advertising on our web site, Facebook, Twitter, e-blasts, & the GCC's web site!
Sales of products to help offset educators' travel costs.
Expand your market share into the South Central region.
Choose to hold optional Monday Workshop Classes for additional sales.
Opportunity to recruit new educators.
Minimal travel costs for educators within driving distance.
Event day classes are available to the first 10 companies!
Event Day Classes: see page 'Event Day Classes' for schedules.
For $75 companies can choose their class time (1 per company). These classes are FREE to the attendees & will run 1 hour in length during The Event. Class times are available on a first reserved basis. Your choices based on availability of Rooms #1 - #5 are:
Companies may hold an additional class on the Monday following The Event. This can offset the educators travel expenses & ensure techs satisfaction with correct product usage by providing hands-on instruction. "Hands-on" means 1 on 1 instruction for the majority of the class with the educator helping the tech to actually work with the product. **It's also strongly advised that companies & educators promote their participation via their web sites, social media,
e-blasts to their customer list, as well as listings in trade publications!
You determine:
subject - must pertain to nails, but does not have to be product specific.
cost - attendees directly pay you & you determine the fee.
start & end times - no earlier than 9am. (set up at 8:30 am) & must end no later than 5pm.
can hold 2 shorter classes per room OR 1 longer class.
break for lunch - no outside food is allowed into the GCC; may picnic outside or walk to a nearby restaurant.
class size - determined by room size (40-50 max).
requirements - if attendees need to bring supplies or not.
contact person to register - please provide their name, phone number, & email address.
make sales during class - use Square for your smart phone or written sales slips to make additional money.
all meeting room rentals shall be provided one standard FREE setup for the duration of The Event. Any changes will be subject to an additional set-up fee at your cost, per the GCC rules.
Extras NOT included with standard booth package: see page 'Table Rate' for ordering instructions.
folding metal chair - $1.00 upholstered stack chair - $3.00 undraped table (8' x 24") - $10.00 (each additional day- $2.50) draped exhibit table (8' x 24") - $20.00 (each additional day- $10.00) four wheel dollies- $10.00 each pipe/drape (Teal) - $1.50/linear foot 16' velour adjustable height, black drape - $6.00/linear foot
Audio/Visual- EIKI Multi Media Data Projector with Cart- $300.00
Wireless Handheld Microphone- $80.00
10' x 10' Fastfold Screen- $125.00
Mills Auditorium Stage Lighting- $300
Wireless Internet- $25 per connection (1- 10 connections) $20 per connection (11-25 connections) $10 per connection (26- 50 connections) *Quantities subject to availability/prices subject to change without notice.
9 1/2% sales tax will be added at the conclusion of The Event.
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Electrical Service Forms: see page 'Electrical Forms' for ordering instructions.
No Electrical Service is provided! Remember to order power if you require it. Payment must be received by a minimum of 14 days before scheduled exhibitor move-in date to receive the advanced rate. All orders received late will be charged at the floor rate. Orders must be received by mail or fax; no phone orders accepted!
Telephone set &/or line request: see page 'Telephone Forms' for ordering instructions.
If you need a line for using a credit card machine, please print off a Telephone Service Order Form & after filling it out, fax it or mail it to the GCC attention Missy Harper at the contact info below. Payment must be received a minimum of 14 days before scheduled exhibitor move-in date to receive the advanced rate. All orders received after that will be charged at the floor rate. Orders must be received by mail or fax; no phone orders accepted!
The GCC will only accept shipments arriving between:Monday, August 19th - Friday, August 23rd, 2013.
The GCC will store these packages in a secure room at no extra charge to you! Shipments arriving outside of the allotted time frame will be returned to your company at YOUR expense. On set up day Saturday, August 24th, the GCC will already have your company's boxes sitting inside your booth space inside the Mills Auditorium.
Please mark your shipments as such:
Gatlinburg Convention Center Loading Dock c/o Nail Tech Event of the Smokies Vendor Company Name Vendor Booth # / Classroom # 234 Historic Nature Trail Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Outbound shipments:
Educators should have all boxes taped shut, pre-printed return shipping labels applied, & prior pickup arrangements made by each nail company for your carrier of choice to pick up no later than Wednesday, August 28th, 2013.
The GCC will store these boxes in a secure room at no extra charge to you, but neither the GCC nor The Event Team can make shipping arrangements or print return labels for your company!
Saturday, August 24th, 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm (Eastern Time) NO EXCEPTIONS!
Per the GCC's requirements: At OUR expense a security guard must be present for all the move-in & move-out processes.
We CANNOT accommodate any early Sunday move-in times!
Please schedule your educators flights to arrive in due time for the Saturday move-in process!
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Exhibitor Move-Out:
Beginning at 5pm & ending no later than 7pm EST on Sunday, August 25th, 2013.
All show personnel may enter thru the doors to the Mills Center which faces Historic Nature Trail. Please use the 4 designated parking spaces as you quickly unload, then move your vehicle. DO NOT BLOCK the Trolley turnaround drive near the curb or you will be towed!
There is NO long term parking in the loading dock area. This is for quick load in/out only or you will be towed.
Paid parking lots are within walking distance of the GCC, ranging from $5 - $10 per day.
Heat tape & double face tape may not be used on permanent carpet.
Do not staple, nail, tape, spray, hang or attach anything to walls, ceilings, fixtures, & floors. Signs may be hung on the back drape using fishing string, 'S' hooks, or other non-damaging materials.
No helium tanks or gallons are permitted.
No candles or open flames of any sort.
No glitter or confetti is permitted in the facility. The GCC is allowing us carpet protectant tape around the educators' demo area & gave approval to use nail glitter with caution. Carpet tape CANNOT be removed & is paid for at OUR expense!
Banners, overhead signs, & special decorations may not be hung without prior written permission.
Planters & furniture in public areas may not be removed or repositioned.
No smoking inside. Smoking areas are designated outside usually near the entrances.
Absolutely NO changes can be made to the final Fire Marshall approved floor plan within 10 days prior to move-in.
No isles may be blocked for any reason.
The GCC does not permit any outside food to be brought into the facility.
Sales are on the 'honor system'to collect sales tax at 9 1/2% designating that sales were made at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. See tax form instructions on the page marked 'Tax Form'.
When making your flight reservations, be aware of the operational hours of the car rental agency when scheduling your arrival & departure times!
This drive from the Knoxville suburb of Maryville varies from approximately 45 min. to 90 min. depending on seasonal traffic & road construction. Currently there is construction off I-40 at Exit 407 (on Rte. 66 & Rte. 441) thru Sevierville to Pigeon Forge. Expect delays!
Directions from the airport to Gatlinburg:
* Take 129 North out of the Airport * Drive 6 miles to 168 East (Gov. John Sevier Hwy.) * Take 441 South through Sevierville, Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg *construction on Rte. 441!
Taxi Services Available for the Smoky Mountain area:
Both are open 24 hours, accept credit cards, & require you to book your pick up time at least 24 hours in advance!
We'll do whatever we can to ensure your participation goes smoothly. Our goal is to make The Event affordable, pleasurable, & cost effective for everyone by keeping in mind our Mission Statement:
"The Event is dedicated to bringing together nail techs, educators, & nail companies for the purpose of promoting education & product awareness"!
Sincerely, Jill Wright Event Coordinator & Nail Tech
