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FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS

What is the Christian Lifestyle Expo
Where is the Show held?
What are the current Expo Dates?
How can I Contact CLE about Exhibiting at the Expo?
How do I become an Exhibitor at the Expo?
What happens after I turn in all the required information for prospective Exhibitors?
Where can I look at Floor Plans for the upcoming Expo?
What is at the Expo for Me? What is Included after I become an exhibitor?
How much does it Cost to Exhibit at the Expo?
What is the standard booth size?
What does the Cost of booth space include?
Are there special Rules and Regulations I should be aware of?
What are the 2008 Move-In and Move-Out Dates for display materials?
Am I allowed to Share Booth Space with another company?
What Product Categories are covered at the Show?
Where and when can I Download information on Show Services, e.g., labor, furnishings, utilities, exhibit structures, etc.?
Who Attends the Show?
How should I Market my Company before, during, and after the Expo?

What is the Christian Lifestyle Expo?
The Christian Lifestyle Expo is where the Christians meet—and there are a lot of reasons why. There is no other time or place where so many people, products, services, media, authors, artists, and craftspeople are gathered together in one place. The show incorporates more than 40,000 net sq ft of exhibit space. The show brings together thousands of attendees & exhibitor personnel.

Where is the Show held?
The Charlotte Merchandise Mart. This facility it is going to be renamed "The Park".  The University Baptist Church bought the building this year and will be officially changing the name over a 2 or 3 year period.

What are current and future Show dates?
The Expo date is March 14th, 15th, 16th of 2008

How can I contact CLE about exhibiting at the Show?
For exhibitor information, please contact:
LARRY BRYAN
1-866-778-4243

larry@christianlifestyleexpo.com

  or    Review this web site.

How do I become an exhibitor at the Show?
Call or email the contact above.

What happens after I turn in all the required information for prospective or first-time exhibitors?
CLE will place companies on the exhibit floor in the order contracts are received. Your booth choice is not guaranteed until payment is received.

Where can I look at floor plans for the upcoming Show?
You can view the floorplan for the upcoming show at http://christianlifestyleexpo.com/exhibitorinformation.htm

What is at the Show for Me?
  • Exhibitor Services Information for displaying efficiently and cost-effectively
  • A Professional Exhibitor Kit.
  • Value-Added Events, Special Exhibits, and Marketing Opportunities
  • Exhibitor badges

How much does it cost to exhibit at the Show?
Christian Lifestyle Expo booths are $695 per booth space.  50% is due at choice of location to be held and 50% 90 days prior to the Expo.  A early pay discount of $ 100.00 is available with full payment.

Fees for each Booth Space for the 2008 show are $695.00 for each 10 x 10 booth.  Members of the Christian Chamber of Commerce will be allowed a $150.00 discount with full payment up front (certain conditions apply..call for info.).

What does the cost of booth space include?

The cost includes the following:

  • booth space for the duration of the expo
  • an eight (8) foot drape at the back of the booth
  • a three (3) foot drape on each side of the booth
  • a sign with the exhibitor's name
  • security during the closed hours of expo
  • complimentary badges for booth personnel (restrictions apply)
  • listing in the official Expo program

NOTE: Exhibitors are responsible for providing:

  • carpet
  • fixtures/furniture (optional)
  • electricity (optional)
  • phone/internet (optional)

What is the standard booth size?
The minimum booth size is 10 feet wide (length) x 10 feet deep = 100 sq ft. Larger booth space is available..

 

Are there special rules and regulations I should be aware of?
  • Booth rules and regulations are provided in the contract section of this web site.

What are the 2008 move-in and move-out dates for display materials?
Move-In
Friday March 14th, 2008 ~ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm – All exhibitors

Move-Out
Sunday March 16th, 2008 ~ 5:00 pm – 10 pm All exhibitors

Am I allowed to share booth space with another company?
No exhibitor may sublet or share its exhibit space with any entity other than wholly owned subsidiaries, and it may be necessary for Exhibitor to furnish proof that any such company is a wholly owned subsidiary.

What product categories are covered at the Show?
  • Bibles, Books, & Resources
    • Bibles; Books; Children's Products; Church Supplies; Computer Software; Curriculum; Distributor; Home-School Resources; Magazines; Spanish-Language Products
  • Gift & Specialty Items
    • Children's Products; Clothing; Distributor; Framed Art & Home Décor; Gifts; Jewelry; Spanish-Language Products; Stationery & Cards; Videos
  • Music
    • Children's Products; Distributor; Magazines; Music; Spanish-Language Products; Videos
  • Retail Support
    • Computer Software; Distributor; Store Supplies, Services, & Fixtures

    SEE THE EVENTS AND EXPO DESCRIPTION LIST ON THE WEB SITE.

Who attends the Show?
  • Thousands of attendees that represent the Christian Community. (laypersons, church staff...etc.)

Where and when can I download information on Show Services, e.g., labor, furnishings, utilities, exhibit structures, etc.?
Show Services Forms will be available online after you are accepted to exhibit. An Exhibitor Pack will be sent to you as well.

How should I market my company before, during, and after the Show?
 
  • Coupon Book
  • Direct Mailing of provided complimentry tickets.
  • Video advertising at the expo.
  • Web Site Link
  • Media Relations
  • Exhibitor Announcements – Newspaper
  • Newspaper Advertising – Newspaper
  • Participation and Sponcership of various attendee events.
  • Exhibit Floor Map
  • Buyers' Bag Inserts
  • New Product Showcase
  • Christian Lifestyle Expo Program