EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
The Northwest Market Association (NMA) markets, showcasing footwear, apparel and accessories, provide a one-stop shopping experience for over 300 Pacific Northwest retailers in the comfortable and attractive setting of the Embassy Suites in Portland, Oregon. Sales representatives also enjoy the convenience of working with new and existing customers without the added expense of traveling on the road. The Embassy Suites’ amenities of a complimentary buffet breakfast and evening cocktails with snacks offer the opportunity to socialize with buyers and other reps in a more casual setting.
Exhibiting at the NMA Shows
Please submit a completed contract (see below) along with the annual dues and show fees to the NMA address listed on the forms. The contract consists of five pages with registration forms for Booth, Room or Two-Day Exhibitors. View and print out the applicable pages of the contract by clicking here:
Embassy Suites. Suites offer the advantage of a display area in the living room and a separate bedroom for sleeping. Reps are able to meet privately with buyers in a relaxed setting. Standard suites are $119.00 for the September 2009 show.
Exhibit Space. Booths are located in the ballroom areas of the hotel and may be exposed to more traffic. The cost is $225.00 for 10x10 square feet of exhibit space. There is a limited supply of exhibit space, so requests for this space may not be fulfilled.
Two-Day Show Option. Some exhibitors prefer to show only Saturday and Sunday of the three-day show, checking out Monday morning. These reps will be assigned rooms on a separate floor so not to disturb other exhibitors during move-out. Show fees remain the same, but the exhibitor pays for one less room night.
Transportation Information. For those reps flying into the Portland airport, Portland enjoys an excellent light rail system. Simply board the MAX train for Beaverton (cost is approximately $4.00) and the Embassy Suites’ van will pick you up for free at the Beaverton transit station. (Be sure to have their telephone number with you -- 503-644-4000.) California reps needing assistance transporting their goods may contact Fashion Show Transport, which brings items for a number of NMA exhibitors. Contact Kathy Walker at:
Fashion Show Transport:
1409 Kuehner Drive, Suite 14