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2012 Vancouver Boat Show - Newsletter #4
        November 23, 2011  

Space allocation for BC Place is well underway and the demand is unprecedented; with February still over two months away, we are at capacity and compiling a waiting list!

The BC Place concourse level is complete and we are currently working on the layout of the main floor. The main floor layout is a more time consuming process based on the differences in each exhibitor's space size requirements and product size, seniority, logistics and other factors. We expect to begin contacting main floor exhibitors with space allocations in the next few days.  

In-Water Venue - Granville Island Update 

Exhibitors are currently submitting their list of boats to be displayed. Once these have all been received, we will begin working on the layout of the in-water boats display. There is also an In-Water Exhibitor Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 29th at 9:30am. Specific details will be sent to each in-water exhibitor via email before the end of the week.

Please know that we genuinely understand how important your space location is to your success and we are dedicated to producing the best show possible for you.

If you have any quesitons, please feel free to reach out to Show Manager Eric Nicholl (enicholl@canadianboatshows.com / 604-882-8024) who is more than happy to speak with you.

Every exhibitor will hear from us in the coming weeks and will receive the same level of attention and service. In the interim, your patience is appreciated.  

On December 1st all exhibitors are welcomed and encouraged to attend a special morning session focussed on the Vancouver International Boat Show.

The sessions' special rate of $39 + HST, which includes coffee and muffins, requires advance registration by email. Please email Joanna Falk at joanna@bcmta.com and she will invoice you directly (payment is due prior to December 1st.) 

For those who are already attending both daysof the BCMTA conference, the special December 1st sessions are already included in your fee.

Show Director for the Vancouver Boat Show Linda Waddell will provide an overview of the Show's future direction.

Combining input from consumers, exhibitors and committees, a new course has been set for 2012 that will ensure the show continues to evolve and remains strong and effective for the industry. Listen as Linda discusses the show's strategic objectives, what you can expect in 2012 and what you can do to set your business up for a successful show.

Also, North American consumer and trade show educator, Robin Johnston of Face-to-Face Marketing will share the key elements of successful exhibiting, with a particular focus on sharpening exhibitor staffing skills and leveraging opportunities for pre-show marketing through the use of social media.

The Conference will be held at the River Rock Resort and Casino

located in the heart of Richmond.  

To reserve your room, call (604) 247 8900 and quote the BC Marine Trades Association room block.

We will be holding an Exhibitor Get Together at BC Place in the afternoon of Thursday, December 1st. 

The Get Together will serve as an opportunity to tour the new building and answer any questions you may have about the show's return to BC Place in 2012.

The Vancouver and Toronto International Boat Shows will feature a "virtual showroom" on their respective websites.

If you are a dealer or manufacturer displaying boats at the shows then take advantage of this opportunity to generate interest in your boats before, during and after the show!

Please email VIBS@Boatdealers.ca and they will load your inventory.

Click here for the Online Boat Listing Information Form and submit by December 21st!

The Vancouver Boat Show's 2012 media buy is currently being developed and there are exceptional prizing and promotional opportunities available.

Prize and promtional giveaways will receive mention on the city's top radio stations, be included in event media coverage and elevate awareness amongst our media partners. This is an excellent opportunity to increase the exposure of your company, product or service.

Interested exhibitors can contact Show Manager Eric Nicholl at enicholl@canadianboatshows.com or (604) 882-8024.

The Vancouver International Boat Show has an opening for an exhibitor to co-sponsor one side of the bio-degradable bags being issued at the main Show entrance.

10,000 bags will be given away to attendees over five days. This is a great opportunity; to learn more, please contact Judy Richardson at jrichardson@canadianboatshows.com or (905) 476-9685.

Intersted in discussing what other sponsorship options are still available? Judy would be more than happy to speak with you as there are options available to meet a variety of budgets.

With the new In-Water venue finalized, the Vancouver International Boat Show creative is ready for launch in consumer and trade publications throughout Canada. 

Watch for ads popping up in all the major publications starting in December.

Click here to download the full page ad and use it to promote the show where ever you can!  

We are currently working through the event services needs with BC Place and Granville Island.

With the city of Vancouver hosting this year's CFL Grey Cup and inclusion of the BC Lions, information is coming slower than expected; it's anticipated that the information still required will be available shortly after the game and proceeding celebrations.

The Vancouver International Boat Show Exhibitor Kit is a valuable resource and we understand its importance to all show participants. We expect this will be online by December 19; should it be ready before this, we will make an announcement.

Thank you for your patience. 

Posters to promote the Vancovuer Boat Show will be mailed in mid-December to exhibitors who have a store front or retail location with consumer traffic.

Non-retail exhibitors who would like to receive a poster can email Show Manager Eric Nicholl at enicholl@canadianboatshows.com and will be added to the mailing list.

If you have a new email address or know of additional staff, suppliers, dealers or manufacturers who would benefit from our newsletters, please forward email addresses to Monica Smith at the address above.

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