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August 2008 Edition
Welcome to the August 2008 issue of Exhibitor eNews. It contains all the information you will need to attend MINExpo® 2008 to be held September 22-24, 2008. Click on the links below to see the full article. Registrations Are Strong; MINExpo® 2008 Could Be Largest EverPre-registrations to attend MINExpo® are pouring in. As of the date this article was posted, 53 percent more attendees had pre-registered for this year’s show compared to the 2004 show at a comparable time. Customized registration lists are available by contacting CompuSystems, the MINExpo registration company. Make Sure You Hit Your Shipping Target for MINExpo® Move-InThe sheer size of MINExpo® and the large number of exhibitors require that we have a targeted move-in—that is, exhibitors shipping their freight directly to the Las Vegas Convention Center must have it arrive on a pre-assigned date (or later). [ more ] Outdoor Exhibitors Should Avoid Certain Kinds of StructuresIf you are an outdoor (Blue Lot) exhibitor at MINExpo®, show management strongly advises against the use of temporary buildings—i.e., structures with a hard perimeter wall or two-story structures—which require very strict fire code compliance and, in some cases, may result in additional costs for engineering, built-in sprinklers and the hiring of a fire guard. [ more ] Security a Shared Responsibility Between Exhibitors and MINExpo®At MINExpo® 2008, security is a shared responsibility between exhibitors and show management. MINExpo will provide security at entrance and exit doors and will have security people roving through the exhibit areas and meeting rooms. These security officers will be uniformed and easily identifiable. [ more ] As MINExpo® Draws Near, Here Are Answers to Questions You May HaveWhat kind of on-site support will show management provide to assist exhibitors and help resolve issues? Official MINExpo® Contractors Available; Secure Your Services Now!MINExpo® 2008 has secured a range of official contractors for the September 22-24 show to provide exhibitors with the expert services you need to be ready for MINExpo’s opening day. [ more ] Showtime at MINExpo®: Meet With Mining Specialists From 17 Foreign NationsU.S. companies exhibiting at MINExpo® will have the opportunity to meet with mining specialists of the U.S. Commercial Service to talk about how they can tap into some of the world’s major mining markets. [ more ] 15 International Delegations Now Scheduled to Attend MINExpo®There are now 15 international delegations scheduled to attend MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2008, giving this year’s show a strong international flavor that will help exhibitors trying to expand their markets worldwide. [ more ] Hungry at MINExpo®? Varied Menu Selections Will Be Close at HandAt MINExpo®, exhibitors won’t have to go far to get a bite to eat. And some restaurants will be open a week prior to the show and a couple of days following the show. [ more ] Questions about your participation in MINExpo®?Contact Corey Henry (chenry@nma.org) for assistance with press kits and trade press information Contact Moya Phelleps (mphelleps@nma.org) for assistance with exhibitor housing blocks, delegations, conference and general information, International Buyer Program Contact Ashley West (awest@nma.org) for assistance with meeting room and press room requests, tours, special events, sponsorships and advertising Contact minexpo@heiexpo.com for assistance with:
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