Exhibitor Information

Exhibitor Information

Meet PBWC Attendees:

...over 5,000 key professional women: corporate executives, buyers, and other leading decision-makers!

The Professional & BusinessWomen's Conference is a non-partisan event designed to attract enterprising, high-ranking women from throughout Northern California. Women anticipating new products and services. Women seeking opportunities to expand and develop their businesses. Women aspiring to the next level of performance and leadership in their chosen careers.

Demographics show our audience as businesswomen primarily aged between 26-55, with an average income in excess of $50,000! Approximately one fifth are enterprising entrepreneurs. Of those self employed, over 55% have been in business more than 6 years. Many belong to Chambers of Commerce, professional associations, and other established networking groups...including more than 120 active women's organizations in the Bay Area. Over 60,000 invitations are being mailed to key professional and businesswomen throughout Northern California.

A Sample of Previous PBWC Attendees...

Amdahl Corporation, Apple Computer, Bank of America, Bay View Federal, Bechtel Corporation, Charles Schwab, Chevron, Digital Equipment Corporation, Genentech, Hewlett Packard, IBM, KGO, Kaiser, Korn/Ferry International, Nestlé Beverage Company, PG&E, Pacific Bell, Robert Half International, U.S Small Business Administration, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, San Francisco Business Times, Silicon Graphics, State Farm Insurance, Sun Microsystems, Wells Fargo Bank, Working Woman.

Exhibitor Information

Official Show Contractor: All decorating, rental furniture, freight and labor will be handled by PBWC's "Official Service Carrier." An exhibitor service kit will be mailed to exhibitors as soon as their registration has been confirmed. Orders for electricity must be placed with the contractor 21 days in advance of the conference.

Booth Fees:

Booth $475 ($275 for Non-profits/Supporting Organizations)

All booths are 10' x 10' and include one six foot table and two chairs, ID sign, backdrape and side walls, one Complimentary Full Conference pass ($125 value) - which includes Keynote Luncheon and three Exhibitor only passes - which do not include sessions or meal functions. Inclusion in The Resource Center Buyers Guide - inserted into the San Francisco Business Times & The Business Journal Serving San Jose and Silicon Valley.

Assignment of Space:

Show Management reserves the right to assign each exhibitor display space and select exhibitors from applications received. Full payment must accompany the application.

Show Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Attendees will visit the display area throughout the day. Welcoming coffee, workshop breaks, pre-lunch breaks, and the afternoon reception will all take place in the exhibit area.

Shipping Instructions: All shipments must be pre-paid and a copy of the Bill of Lading forwarded to the Official Service Carrier. Refer to your exhibit service manual for complete times and locations for your shipment. Generally, expect that the Official Service Contractor will store your items in their warehouse 30 days prior to the show or will accept direct shipments to the San Jose Convention Center on the first day of set-up.

Cancellation Policy: Received in writing by PBWC by April 1, 1997 will receive a full refund less a 10% process fee. Cancellations received after April 14, 1997 will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. Fees will be forfeited on registrations and cancellations received after May 1, 1997.

Exhibitors are responsible for any sales tax and music licensing liabilities required by law.

Labor Requirements: In order to conform to union contract rules and regulations, the San Jose Convention Center, requires all Exhibitors use qualified union personnel for all labor functions including installing and dismantling exhibits, and material handling within the conference. Additional information will be sent to exhibitors on receipt of the exhibitor application form.

Accommodations: Available at the Fairmont Hotel San Jose at special conference rates. For specific information and reservations please call the hotel directly: (408) 998-1900. Be sure to mention you are attending the Professional & BusinessWomen's Conference.

Hotel reservations should be made by April 28, 1997.

Show Management: The Professional & BusinessWomen's Conference, Inc. is produced and managed by Planning Dynamics, Inc., a conference, trade show and special event production company. For additional registration information please call (415) 548-2424.

Information contained on this web site is preliminary and subject to change.

Special Bonus!

Exhibitors who purchase booth space before April 18, 1997 will have their companies included in the Resource Center Buyers Guide. The Guide will be printed as part of a Women in Business Special Insert published by the San Francisco Business Times and The Business Journal serving San Jose and the Silicon Valley - a total circulation of over 34,000!

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Date last modified: 14 Mar 97
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