| Commodity Classic 2024 |
| George R. Brown Convention Center |
| February 28, 2024 - March 2, 2024 |
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| Discount Rate Deadline: February 2, 2024 |
| Advance Receiving Deadline: February 9, 2024 |
| Last Date to Order Online: February 23, 2024 |
Electric/Booth Cleaning/Internet/Audio Visual/etc. will be ordered via different vendors and not through Paramount. The advance ordering deadlines may be different then Paramount’s and will be noted on each form that is on the left hand side of this screen.
Internet: Commodity Classic is sponsoring BASIC level internet throughout the hall. If you need a more robust internet service, please contact Smart City.
2024 show floor basic WiFi access information is confirmed as:
Network: Classic24-Free JDLink WiFi Password: OpsCenter
ALL exhibitors must provide a certificate of insurance to tradeshow@commodityclassic.com and name American Soybean Association and National Corn Growers Association as additional insureds with policy effective date through March 2, 2024. Coverage must be for comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Installation
Large Equipment & Booths-By appointment only:
.*Contact Andy Victor for appointment time at 800-883-6578 or avictor@paramountcs.com: Large equipment refer to large equipment move-in schedule for move in time.
Friday 2/23/24: Large equipment 8AM – 5PM
Saturday 2/24/24: Large equipment and 70+ (7,000 NSF+) booth
Sunday 2/25/24: Large equipment and 20+ (2,000 NSF+) booth Exhibitors may begin setting up their booths on:
| Monday | February 26, 2024 | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| Tuesday | February 27, 2024 | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| Crates must be out of the aisles by 4pm so aisle carpet can be laid |
| Wednesday | February 28, 2024 | 8:00AM - 10:00AM |
Flooring is required in exhibit space and will be forced at exhibitor expense if not down by 6PM on Tuesday, February 27th.
Show Hours
| Wednesday | February 28, 2024 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM | | Media Only Trade Show Preview * Exhibitors may choose to staff with top personnel for the 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. preview for registered media | | Wednesday | February 28, 2024 | 3:00PM - 6:00PM | | Trade Show Opening Welcome Reception - Refer to sponsorship page for option to be a sponsor and host food/beverage at additional expense in booth. | | Thursday | February 29, 2024 | 8:00AM - 4:30PM | | While all exhibitors may purchase food and non-alcoholic beverages in their booth during these open hours, adult beverages may only be ordered in booth from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (refer to catering form). | | Thursday | February 29, 2024 | 4:30PM - 5:30PM | | *Option available for Platinum/Gold sponsors and/or 20+ booth size exhibitors to host in their booth. | | Friday | March 1, 2024 | 8:00AM - 10:30AM | | Exhibitors may schedule to invite registered media to their booth for additional interviews or photo/videos at this time, but exhibitors do not need to staff booth if no appointments made. Only exhibitor/media admitted. | | Friday | March 1, 2024 | 10:30AM - 4:30PM | | While all exhibitors may purchase food and non-alcoholic beverages in their booth during these open hours, adult beverages may only be ordered in booth from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (refer to catering form). |
Dismantle
Exhibitors must dismantle their booths on:
| Friday | March 1, 2024 | 4:30PM - 10:30PM |
| Saturday | March 2, 2024 | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
*Empties will start being returned after aisle carpet is up Friday night for many to need to plan to utilize Saturday as a primary move-out day.
OUTBOUND SHIPPING INFORMATION
*All freight carriers arriving on Friday, March 1st and Saturday, March 2nd must check in at the Marshaling yard:
Minute Maid Park - Lot C - 2208 Preston St. Houston, TX 77002 or your freight will be re-consigned onto the show carrier ABF.
*Carriers may check in starting on Friday, March 1st @ 8AM. (Show breaks at 4:30PM on Friday)
Saturday, March 2nd, carriers must check in no later than noon.
Arrangements have been made for all UPS Ground and FedEx Ground pick-ups. Completed UPS or FedEx labels with the account number must be on each package being shipped. (Pre-printed labels without account numbers on them will work as well) Packages not labeled correctly will be forced ABF.
Please feel free to contact your show coordinator, Leigh Everett, at (314) 621-6677 or leverett@paramountcs.com with any questions or concerns!
Registration/Housing
Exhibitors may receive up to two complimentary registrations for their first booth and one for each additional booth. The exhibitor's primary contact will receive an email in mid November directly from Maritz Global Events (formerly known as Experient) with instructions and a unique code to make registration and housing or you may contact them by email at CommodityClassicExh@maritz.com or 864-342-6374 for assistance. Co-location and meeting group requests may contact Commodity Classic Show Director at feck@commodityclassic.com or 773-329-7561.
TOTAL APPEARANCE IS THE OFFICIAL POWER WASHING COMPANY - NO OTHER COMPANY WILL BE AUTHORIZED TO WASH ON SITE AT THE CONVENTION CENTER - See ordering form on left hand side of this screen. |
| Booth Package: Each (10'x10') booth will be provided with 8' high back wall drape, 3' side dividers, and a booth identification sign showing the company name.
Islands 600 sq. ft. and larger need to request a booth id sign or you will not get one. |
| Show Colors: Navy & White |
Aisle Carpet Color: Gray/Black speckled
THE EXHIBIT AREA IS NOT CARPETED, IT IS MANDATORY THAT ALL BOOTH HAVE CARPET OR FLOORING.
Flooring in your exhibit space is mandatory but not provided with exhibit space purchase. If you are not providing your own flooring for your booth, you must rent carpet. Show Management reserves the right to "force carpet" any exhibit area that is without flooring by 6:00PM on Tuesday, February 27th. The Exhibitor is responsible for flooring cost.
Booths must have back sides of displays covered when visible from an aisle (ie drape on back side of a pop-up structure in an island booth). Any additions or improvements to space other than standard equipment shall be at the Exhibitor's expense.
End Cap/Peninsulas-
If you have an end cap or peninsula booth (at least 10x20 or larger booth facing the corner versus inline aisle) you must leave a 4' viewing area on each side of your booth in order to provide a site line for the booths directly behind you. Maximum for a backdrop display is 8' high x 12' wide in order to leave a 4' view on each side for the inline behind you. The booth will be set with a 3' low drape along the full 20' back of your booth in addition to a 10' section of 8' high drape in the center. Download the Display Guidelines on left hand side of this screen.
2024 Floorplan
Exhibitor FAQ
Official Show Carrier: ABF-800-654-7019 tradeshow@arcb.com |
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| Advance Warehouse Address |
Exhibitors desiring to ship materials up to 30 days in advance of the show must label and address all shipping documents/bills of lading as follows:
Name of Exhibiting Company & Booth #
C/O Paramount Convention Services
ABF
5880 Kelley St.
Houston, TX 77026
For: Commodity Classic 2024
ADVANCE RECEIVING DEADLINE:
Friday, February 9, 2024
ANY SHIPMENT ARRIVING AFTER THIS DATE IS SUBJECT TO A 25% DOCK FEE ON MATERIAL HANDLING CHARGES.
LAST DAY SHIPMENT RECEIVING AT WAREHOUSE WITH SURCHARGE: 02/19/24
All shipments will receive a material handling charge.
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| Show Site Address |
Exhibitors desiring to ship direct to the SHOW FOR DELIVERY DURING EXHIBITOR SET-UP PERIOD ONLY-February 26-27, 2024 from 8AM - 8PM.
Must label and address all shipping documents/bills of lading as follows:
Fedex, UPS & DHL ground & express ONLY:
Name of Exhibiting Company & Booth #
C/O Paramount Convention Services
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
For: Commodity Classic 2024
All vehicles/Drivers besides Fedex, UPS, & DHL ground or express.
Must check into the marshaling yard:
Name of Exhibiting Company & Booth #
C/O Paramount Convention Services
Minute Maid Park Lot C
2208 Preston St.
Houston, TX 77002
For: Commodity Classic 2024
(See marshaling yard directions on left hand side of this screen under Paramount Information)
FOR DELIVERY DURING INSTALLATION TIMES AND DATES ONLY.
Monday, February 26th and Tuesday, February 27th from 8AM - 8PM.
ALL OTHER DELIVERIES WILL BE REFUSED. SHIPMENTS ARRIVING OUTSIDE THE DESIGNATED TIMES OR LABELED INCORRECTLY WILL BE SUBJECT TO A 25% SURCHARGE AND ANY FACILITY CHARGES THAT MAY APPLY.
All shipment's will receive a material handling charge, that will be charged to the credit card on file. (this rate is online under material handling)
Delivery during installation hours only.
Delivery during installation hours only.
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