2020 SCECA Conference
Exhibitors
EXHIBITOR APPLICATION
Contract Deadline for Booth Space and Inclusion in the Final Digital Program: December 31, 2019
Contact: Exhibits Chairperson: Becky Wardlaw
Address:1133 Camellia Dr. N
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Phone: 803-960-0323
Email: Becky@sceca.org
EXHIBIT HALL HOURS
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Setup: noon-4:00 PM (may be earlier that morning)
Exhibits Open: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
FRIDAY, February 7, 2020
Exhibits Open: 8:00 AM –5:00 PM
SATURDAY, February 8, 2020
Exhibits Open: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Please note: SCECA is not responsible for any items left unattended during times the Exhibit Hall is open to attendees. The Exhibit space in Exhibit Hall B is locked after hours.
WELCOME!
SCECA is excited to welcome you to Charleston Area Convention Center in Charleston, SC. We have a huge space for everyone to exhibit their information and sales products.
Exhibiting at the SCECA Conference gives businesses visibility and marketing opportunities. You will have direct access to over 1500 childcare workers, teachers, directors and administrators from throughout the state of South Carolina.
You are invited to attend workshops during the Friday and Saturday sessions.
We will hold an Opening Session with Exhibitors including entertainment and snacks on Thursday night, February 6, 2020. We would like for your booth to be open for business from 5:00 – 7:30 PM.
Get your application for booth space in early to guarantee the best location.
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
Booth dimensions will be 10’ x 10’ and include two skirted tables with 2 chairs and a trashcan. All booths will cost $350.00, with the exception of the State Agency spaces. The State agency cost will be $200.00 per booth.
Electricity service will need to be contracted through PRX Exposition Services. You can contact Danielle Murnieks at dmurnieks@prexposition.com. Her office number is 843-714-2767. The cost of electricity will be higher onsite.
EXHIBITOR and DRAYAGE SERVICE will be provided and each exhibitor will receive an email with a link to the company as soon as it is available. That information will go to the email address listed on the Exhibitor Contract.
Move in day will be Thursday, February 6, 2020 beginning at noon – 4:00PM. We hope to move in earlier but will contact you with the exact time later. A Security Guard will be on duty to assist with load ins on Thursday and load outs on Saturday from 1:00PM - 4:00PM.
SCECA will provide two complimentary vouchers for lunch at Embassy Suites on Friday for two people who are responsible for the booth during the conference. There will be three locations for other booth helpers to get lunch on Friday.
Your company name will be listed in the final conference program if received by the January 1, 2020 deadline.
* SCECA reserves the right to change location assignments at any time.
DONOR OPPORTUNITIES
Exhibitors may also support events throughout the conference to increase their name recognition. Donors receive special recognition in the printed conference program. Opportunities include, but are not limited to sponsorships of or for: Keynote speakers, Opening Night Snack Break, Coffee Breaks or Special Events.
For more information, contact Becky Wardlaw, Executive Director at Becky@sceca.org or call 803-960-0323.
CONFERENCE ADVERTISING
If you would like to inform 1500+ early childhood professionals about your early childhood educational products or services, you should advertise in the final conference program that will be distributed to all conference attendees.
Program Back Cover = $500
Full Page ad = $250
Half Page ad = $125
All advertisements must relate to early childhood education and are subject to review prior to the printing of the final program. The ad format needed is jpeg in landscape form (8” X 10.5”). The ad in the jpeg format must be sent to Becky Wardlaw at Becky@sceca.org by December 31, 2019.