A Helpful Guide to Exhibitors
 
Do I get a discount as a PBA member to exhibit?
No, PBA members do not receive discounted exhibit rates.  However, certain discounts are made available to PBA members once they become official exhibitors.  Contact PBA directly for information on all benefits offered to its members.
 
If I exhibit in 2008 will I have a better choice of booth selection for 2009?
Yes.  Exhibit contracts are sent on a placement schedule that begins first with returning exhibitors (applies only to companies that exhibit the prior year).
 
What are the set-up and tear-down times for exhibitors?
1pm – 5pm Last Wednesday, before July 19 Open to exhibitors with 60 sq meters or more.
8am – 5pm Last Thursday, before July 19 Open to exhibitors with 60 sq meters or more.
8am – 5pm Last Friday, before July 19 All Domestic Exhibitors.
8am – 6pm Last Saturday, before July 19 All Exhibitors.
 
Will there be a business center at the show?
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Business Center will be open to anyone needing to make copies, send or receive faxes, send packages, etc.  It is located on Level 1 of the Convention Center.
 
Will there be a business center at the show?
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Business Center will be open to anyone needing to make copies, send or receive faxes, send packages, etc.  It is located on Level 1 of the Convention Center.
 
Is there a message center on the show floor?
No.
 
What is the difference between a distributor and an OTC?
Both will typically buy directly from the manufacturer and sell to salons.  An OTC however, will have a store where they sell to the public and salon professionals (80% of business must be to salon and spa professionals to get on the business floor).  A distributor will not have a store but a warehouse to store their product.
 
What is a manufacturer representative?
A company that acts as a sales force for the manufacturer.  They help the manufacturer’s find distributors for their products, but do not house inventory.
 
Manufacturer, distributor, salons - who buys what from who?
A manufacturer creates the product - then a distributor / OTC will buy their product and sell it to salon owners and professionals - salon owners will sell to the public.
 
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