IMPORTANT MOVE-IN INFORMATION

*There is a guard shack at 10th and Meca Drive that you will need to use to enter the back of house area. Then you will pull around to the docks on the back of the building. If accessible, we will get you all the way in as close as possible to unload your truck.

SCAM ALERT FOR VENDORS

As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission-based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists. 

The Omaha Holiday Boutique does not print or mail the Vendor Kit.  All information can be found in the Vendor Kit and the links below.

 

 

Helpful Tips & Links

Vendor Checklist - Click Here 

Importnant Vendor Do's & Don'ts - Click Here 

Booth FAQ Sheet - Click Here

CHI Health Center Facility Rules & Regulations - Click Here

CHI Health Center Vendor Rules & Regulations - Click Here

Please note that this page is always being updated as new information becomes available. 

Additional Questions?
Contact Kelsey Jackson, Show Coordinator

816.601.2701 | KelseyJ@mpeshows.com

----- NEW Political Merchandise Policy for 2024 -----
As we enter a highly volatile political environment in advance of the 2024 General Election, Marketplace Events (MPE) wants to make clear its position on what content will not be permitted on its exhibit floors in all its US consumer home and holiday shows effective January 1, 2024. MPE shows are welcoming environments built solely to encourage face-to-face commerce. Creating respectful, safe marketplaces where our attendees and exhibitors can come together to learn, shop, compare pricing and do business together is our highest priority.

MPE’s acceptability standards do not permit political candidates, parties or other groups promoting issues or ballot initiatives to participate as exhibitors. In addition, the display or sale of any products or services that are political/partisan in nature or that can be interpreted to promote, incite, or glorify hatred, violence, racial, sexual, or religious intolerance are prohibited. MPE’s judgment in applying these standards will be final.

MPE maintains these policies to ensure a welcoming environment for all attendees and exhibitors.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

SHOW MANAGEMENT 
The Holiday Boutique is produced and managed by: 
Marketplace Events LLC
2000 Auburn Dr., Ste 200 
Beachwood, OH 44122 
484.854.9084
www.marketplaceevents.com | omahaholidayboutique.com

SHOW OFFICE
During move-in, show hours and move-out, Show Management will maintain a show office. The office is located near the main entrance doors between Hall B & C.

SHOW HOURS
Friday, November 8th, 2024 10:00am – 9:00pm 
Saturday, November 9th, 2024 9:00am – 7:00pm 
Sunday, November 10th, 2024 10:00am – 5:00pm

SECURITY 
Security is provided during the show. The guards will be on duty 24 hours each day during the show. Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect Vendors’ property, but Show Management assumes no responsibility for any losses due to fire, theft, robbery, damage, accident, or other causes.   
Please take the following suggestions under advisement: 
➢ Do not leave your booth unattended during set-up, show, or move-out

➢ Do not leave small items, electronics, one-of-a-kind special samples, prototypes, generated leads, or extremely valuable merchandise in your booth overnight.

FINAL PAYMENTS 
Full and final payment for exhibit space must be made by Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 . Show Management reserves the right to refuse entry to any Vendor whose account has not been settled and paid in full. 

If you have signed and authorized Marketplace Events to automatically charge your card on your original contract, please make sure funds are available in the proper time frame. If you have any questions regarding payment processes, please contact Kelsey Jackson at kelseyj@mpeshows.com or 816.601.2701. Any contracts that are outstanding after the show cycle is completed will automatically be sent to collections and the Vendor will still be responsible to pay off the booth space and will not be allowed to exhibit in any future shows with Marketplace Events. 

 

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HOLIDAY DECOR

It is required for all vendors to incorporate holiday decor in your booth.

 

 

Click here to view examples of holiday decor

 

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INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR NAME OUT THERE? DONATE ITEMS FOR GIRLS NIGHT OUT.

On November 8th from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Holiday Boutique turns a unique shopping experience into a party with a special Girls Night Out on Friday - complete with music, entertainment and fabulous door prizes!

You can reach shoppers and gain more exposure at the show by providing a gift certificate from your business. 

Click here for Girls Night Out submission form

**UPDATED - Deadline is Monday, October 21st, 2024.

*Please note vendors are still able to donate after the deadline date. However, your logo will not be included on signage pertaining to Girls Night Out.

 

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Want additional exposure as an Artisan? 

Our Artisan designation only cost $60, and you get the following benefits.

  • 12”x12” floor decal on the aisle in front of your booth
  • Listed as an Artisan on our feature page of the website under “Artisan Vendors” with your logo and booth number.
  • Potential for onsite PR (no guaranteed) if requested by media. 

Contact your sales consultant for more information.

Deadline is Friday, October 11th, 2024.

 

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2024 SHOW HOURS

FridayNovember 8th10:00 am - 9:00 pm
SaturdayNovember 9th9:00 am - 7:00 pm
SundayNovember 10th10:00 am - 5:00 pm

 

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SCAM ALERT FOR VENDORS

As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission-based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists. 

 

There have been a number of spam emails offering our attendee lists. These are scams and the senders are unauthorized to use the Marketplace Events’ name. These scammers are attempting to receive monies from exhibiting companies without providing anything in return. These emails are not approved by Marketplace Events, and Marketplace Events would never ask for bank information or other sensitive information over email.  

CLICK HERE for more information.

 

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Move-In Schedule

Each vendor will be assigned a specific date and time to set up their booth. These assignments will be communicated via color-coded map posted below 30 days prior to move-in.  Driving into the building, if feasible, is only allowed during your assigned date and time. Hand carry or pushcart move-in is allowed any time during and/or after assigned time.

If a vendor will be using a vehicle as part of their booth space, vehicles Keys MUST be given to Show Management once parked in booth. 

Click Here to view move-in map

Click here to view move-in rules & procedures 

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Move-Out

Dismantling of displays is not permitted until 5:01 pm on Sunday, November 10th.

General Move-Out Hours:

Sunday, November 10th: 5:01 pm - 10:00 pm

 

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Parking

CHI Health Center Omaha is located at 455 N. 10th Street, within walking distance of the Old Market 

Entertainment and Shopping district and approximately 3.5 miles from the airport. For complete driving 
directions, view on Google Maps. Surface parking is $10. Garage parking (when available) is $15. Cash 
payment and the following credit cards are now accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. 

Bus parking, RV Parking, Trailers (when applicable) is $25. In/Out Parking is not allowed.

Click here to view further parking information.

Click here to view CHI Health Center parking map.

Click here to view trailer pad parking. This is on a first come first serve basis and is for trailers ONLY.

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VENDOR BADGES

Vendor badges are NOT mailed out prior to the show. Badges can be picked up at Vendor Registration (located behind
the box office) during move-in and during show hours. Complimentary plastic badge holders are provided. Vendor
badges are required to identify you as an authorized Vendor. Vendors will not be allowed access to the show floor

during show days without a badge.

Each company will be provided an allotment of 5 badges.

Badges can be picked up at the show office during move-in or at Will Call during show days.

 

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Show Decorator | Gilbert Exposition Management Services

Vendors are responsible for flooring (required for all booths.) You may supply your own tables and chairs or rent from the show decorator. An advanced purchase discount is offered & will ensure availability of all needed items.

As an vendor, you will automatically receive an introduction email from GEMS with a Username and Temporary Password.

After you’ve logged on you will be able to order services.  Should you have any questions or need to have the introduction e-mail resent, please contact GEMS by phone at 214.388.5722 Ext 1 or e-mail orders@gemsevents.com.

ORDER ONLINE

Discount Deadline is Thursday, October 17th, 2024.

Click here to view flooring FAQ sheet 

 

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BOOTH GUIDELINES

Show Management reserves the right to refuse entry or to have removed at the vendor’s expense, any display that is not in accordance with these rules and regulations. If any doubt exists, the vendor must provide details and have such exhibits approved by show management. Management may require vendors to make such alterations to their displays as it deems 

necessary to the proper conduct of the exhibition and, or failure to comply, may order the immediate removal of the entire exhibit without compensation and at the vendor’s expense. 

Exhibits must be designed and constructed so they do not obstruct the general view of the show or detractfrom other exhibits. Allsides and surfaces, front and back of exhibits which are exposed to view must be properly finished and decorated by exhibitor at their own expense and to the satisfaction of neighboring vendors and Show Management. No advertising is allowed on the reverse of an exhibit without prior approval by show management.

Certain areas within the facility have ceiling height restrictions. Absolutely no tents of any kind are allowed without show management prior consent. No exhibits will be permitted which interfere with the use of other exhibits orimpede access to the free use of the aisle.

No spraying of scented fluids is allowed during the show. All inventory and personal items must be stored COMPLETELY OUT OF SIGHT. Your booth should look professional and inviting to the attendee. Holiday décor is welcome and makes your booth 
more appealing to consumers! Vendors must make arrangementsto dispose of any shipping crates or other rubbish created 

through the building or dismantling of their individual display.

 

FLOORING

ALL FLOORS WITHIN EXHIBIT SPACESON UNCARPETED AREASOF THE FACILITY 
MUST BE 100% COVERED WITH CARPETING, ASTROTURF, VINYL FLOORING, ETC. – NO
EXCEPTIONS. Flooring is NOT included in the cost of your booth. Any carpet extending into the 

common aisle is subject to being cut and removed.

Click here to view floor covering FAQ sheet 

 

TABLE SKIRTING

IT IS MANDATORY THAT ALL TABLES ARE PROPERLY SKIRTED. Skirting must go
from the edge ofthe table to the floor on all foursides. Allskirting must be pressed and neat. Use 
of plastic tablecloths, sheets, shower curtains or any type of makeshift tablecloths is NOT 
permitted. We strictly enforce this and will skirt all incorrectly skirted tables at the exhibitor’s 

expense.

 

IT IS REQUIRED THAT VENDORS ALWAYS HAVE A STAFF MEMBER INTHEIR EXHIBIT DURING 
SHOW HOURS. SHOW MANAGEMENT DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPOSIBILITY FOR LOSSES. 
BOOTH PERSONNEL, INCLUDING DEMONSTRATORS, RECEPTIONISTS AND MODELS ARE 

REQUIRED TO CONFINE THEIR SALES ACTIVITIES WITHIN THEIR OWN BOOTH SPACE.

 

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Rules & Regulations

  • CHI Health Center Omaha is a smoke-free facility, including but not limited to, electronic cigarettes. Any person who refusesto comply with the policy shall be subjectto ejection from the Facility. Designated outdoor smoking areas are available.
  • Except for service animals and animals used as part of a MECA approved exhibit or activity, no animals or pets are permitted in the Facility. Approved animals in the Facility must be on a leash, within a pen, or under similar control.
  • Under no circumstances are helium balloons or adhesive-backed decalsto be given away or permitted to be used in the Facility.
  • Tabletop Décor – All candlesmust be enclosed in a non-combustible, leak-proof containerthat does not transfer heat. The container must be 3” above the flame.
  • Hay bales or othersimilar combustible décor must be sprayed with fire retardant and inspected by the Fire Marshall prior to the building opening to the public.
  • The use of glitteris prohibited in the Facility. The use of confetti orstreamers must be approved in advance by MECA.
  • Cotton candy machine use is prohibited in the CHI Health Center Omaha Convention Center. Snow cone makers and the use of dry ice shall require a protective floor covering in the working area of these machines and/or products.
  • Banners or signage may not be attached, adhered or displayed by other methods to the exterior of the Facility or anywhere on MECA grounds (including parking lot fencing, light poles, etc.) without prior approval from MECA Management.
  • All special decorations or signs left in the Facility at the conclusion of an event will be considered refuse. Allspecial decorations orsignsthat a vendor wantsto save must be removed at the conclusion of the event.
  • Tape and adhesive-backed materials are not allowed on the Facility’s carpeted surfaces without prior approval by MECA.
  • Use of tape on any wallsurface, glass, carpet, or equipment is prohibited (including but it not limited to podiums, staging, tables, and chairs).
  • HELIUM FILLED BALLOONS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING
  •  Cars and trucks are not allowed to remain inside the building unless they are deemed as part of an exhibit. Vehicles used as an exhibit must have lessthan ¼ tank or five (5) gallons of fuel in the gas tank. All fuel tanks shall be locked or effectively sealed in accordance with the Omaha Fire Marshal, and at least one battery cable shall be disconnected from the ignition system. Ignition keys for vehicles on display shall be kept by a responsible person atthe display location forremoval ofsuch vehiclesfrom the building in the event of an emergency. Carpeting or Visqueen must be placed underneath the vehicle for any possible leakage.
  • No vendor will be permitted on the roof ofthe building forthe purpose of installing aerials or for any other reason.
YOUR COMPANY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DAMAGES TOTHE FACILTY.

 

Click Here to view Fire Rules & Regulations 

 

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Electric | Utilities | Internet 

To purchase any of these services please visit the CHI Health Center website.

Click here to order electric, utilities & internet

*Wi-Fi is not free at this convention center. The CHI Health Center does require vendors to purchase Wi-Fi in order to access it.

Utility Rules & Regulations - Click Here

Electrical Do's & Don'ts- Click Here

Deadline to mail applications is Friday, October 25th, 2024.

 

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Food Sampling

 Click here to view the CHI Health Center Sampling Guidelines

Click here to view the CHI Health Center Sampling Authorization Form

Click here to view the Douglas County Temporary Food Permit Application

Click here to view the Douglas County Cottage Food Permit Application

Please contact the Douglas County Health Department at (402) 444-7480 with any questions you may have regarding sampling or the application. 

Mail Douglas County Food Permit Applications to the following addres:

Marketplace Events c/o Kelsey Jackson
315 W 22nd St., Apt 315
Kansas City, MO 64108

*Vendors who plan on sampling only and not cooking food in their booth will not be required to pay a fee to the Douglas County Health Department but are still required to mail an application to the above address.

Deadline to mail applications is Friday, October 11th, 2024.

 

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Insurance Needs

Our shows have all been set up so vendors can apply using this link: Vendor Insurance Application

A few things to be aware of:

  • Vendors will have to pick the show from a drop-down list that includes shows other than just those run by MPE. 
  • Marketplace Events is not selling this insurance and doesn’t profit from it in any way.  This is simply a resource for those vendors who don’t already have the required insurance coverage per their contracts.  They do not have to purchase this.

The Insurance clause is #5 on the Terms and Conditions page of all booth space contracts.  For easy reference, vendors are required to have:

  • Comprehensive General Liability and All Risk Property insurance
  • Coverage must be from the start of move in to the end of move out
  • Coverage of at least $1,000,000 for each separate occurrence
  • Name Marketplace Events LLC and the venue as additional insured
  • Provide a copy of certificate of insurance to MPE

Contact Kendra Reilly Monahan, Buttine Underwriters Purchasing Group, LLC
212.867.3642 | kar@buttine.com

 

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Nebraska Sales Tax Information

All vendors located in the state of Nebraska must have a Nebraska sales tax permit or obtain one by filing a Nebraska Tax
Application, Form 20. The filing frequency depends on the seller’s sales volume and will be 
assigned by the Department based on the information provided on the Form 20. The Nebraska 
sales tax permit may take two weeks to receive and will be mailed to the mailing address 
provided on the Form 20. This permit, or a copy of it, must be in the seller’s possession at the 

special event

Nonresident vendors may obtain a temporary sales form onsite at the show during move-in.

Contact the Department rev.events@nebraska.gov. For additional information regarding sales taxes prior to the event please visit the Nebraska Department of Revenue Division of Taxation website. 

Every vendor at a special event must collect the state, and any applicable local, sales tax on all 

retail sales, unless the seller receives a properly completed Nebraska Resale or Exempt Sale Certificate, Form 13, from the purchaser. Sellers must remit the tax collected on a Nebraska and Local Sales and Use Tax Return, Form 10.

 

Hotel Information

We have negotiated discounted rates during the show at the following hotels:

Hilton Garden Inn - Downtown Omaha
1005 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68102
402.341.4400
Click here reserve your room for $124/night.

Deadline to mail applications is Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024.

 

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ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY’S ONLINE VENDOR LISTING

Vendor List

Maximize your business’s exposure and attract more customers by upgrading your vendor listing. As a vendor, you have a basic listing live on the website, and now you can Enhance It! This is included in the contracted space cost and is no additional charge.

Within 24 hours, you will receive an automated email providing a link to elevate your listing. This link gives you the flexibility to make updates and changes to your listing as frequently as you like until one day after the show ends. Your listing will stay active for as long as you participate in the show.

If you have any questions regarding the online vendor listing or if you do not receive the email with the link, please email our digital coordinator at JenK@mpeshows.com.

For any assistance with your listing, please consult the FAQ section.

We believe this opportunity will greatly benefit your business and we are excited to assist in maximizing your presence at the show.

Learn more about the benefits of creating your enhanced listing.
GO FROM BASIC TO ENHANCED!

SOCIAL MEDIA
#LETSGETSOCIAL

Share your show pics or your holiday décor and celebrations with us.

Facebook icon   Instagram icon

Hashtags: #OmahaHolidayBoutique #HolidayBoutique #HoHoHOmaha


In efforts to protect potential joint customers from fraudulent events and scammers, we request that you do not create your own Facebook Event. This helps us manage ticket sales for the event, and ensures that our team are available to support both exhibitors and potential attendees with any questions, comments, or concerns that they have. Please feel free to reach out to your show manager or show marketing manager with your companies’ Facebook page and we can add you as a co-host to the official event.

Click Here to go to our Facebook Event for 2024.

Click Here for the Social Media Marketing Kit

Click Here to learn about the 4 C's of Social Media

Save & share the photos below!

         

 

 

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TICKET INFORMATION

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS

Each Vendor will receive 20 complimentary paper tickets at check-in during move-in for the show. Please contact Operations Manager, Kelsey Jackson, at kelseyj@mpeshows.com with any questions you may have regarding complimentary tickets.

Use your tickets to invite potential customers to the show, or for friends and family. If complimentary tickets or badges are given to visitors, the Vendor responsible will not be allowed to exhibit in future events and may be asked to leave the current show immediately.

Complimentary and discounted tickets are NOT to be distributed in the LOBBIES, FOYERS or PARKING LOTS of the CHI Health Arena. If complimentary or discounted tickets are given to visitors in these areas, the vendor will not be allowed to exhibit in future events and may be asked to leave the current show immediately.

Contact us today!

Marc H Gary, Show Manager
MarcG@MPEshows.com     816.601.2707

Sherri Huffman, Exhibit Sales Consultant
SherriH@MPEshows.com    816.601.2704

Kate Hinshaw, Exhibit Sales Consultant
KateH@MPEshows.com    1.800.395.1350 Ext. 170

Kelsey Jackson, Operations Manager
KelseyJ@MPEshows.com   816.601.2701

 

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