Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 02/05/2015

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EDA BUSINESS EXPO INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES • The Ramsey EDA is the sponsor of the 2015 Ramsey Business EXPO. • This event is an opportunity for residents and visitors to learn about products and services offered by participating businesses. It is also an opportunity for business -to- business networking. • The EXPO will focus on Ramsey area retail, service, restaurant, and other industries. • 300 -600 patrons are expected to attend this event. Please feel free to invite your family and friends. • Admission to the event is FREE! • APPLICATION PROCESS: • To reserve your spot, please complete the reservation form, enclose your registration fee and return it no later than Friday, April 3, 2015. • Space is limited and is available on a first - come - basis. Preference will be given to non - merchant /non -craft type vendors with store fronts located in the City of Ramsey. Examples of merchant /craft type vendors include; Mary Kay, Jewelry Vendors, 31 Gifts, Scensty, Pampered Chef, etc. • Merchant vendors and non - Ramsey businesses will be placed on a waiting list; and will be notified if their application was accepted by Tuesday, April 7, 2015. • BOOTH SPACE- Exhibitors will be provided a 6 ft. by 30 inch table and two chairs for their 8 ft. X 9 ft. display area. • Exhibitors are required to bring their own display items, table coverings, give -away items, etc. If your display and /or activity includes liquids, or anything else that could stain or otherwise damage the carpet, please bring a floor covering to place underneath your exhibit area. • FOOD /DRINKS: • If you plan on selling or providing free food /drinks, please work with Anoka County to determine if a permit is required. Contact: Anoka County Community Health & Environmental Services 763 - 422 -7063 Temporary Food License Application: http:// www .anokacounty.us /DocumentCenter /Home /View /5896 Anoka County Web: http: / /www.anokacounty.us/ 1414 /Food- Service - Establishments • ELECTRICITY: Electrical access will be available for those that have requested it on their application form. However, exhibitors should be prepared to bring their own extension cord(s) and power strip. • GIVEAWAYS /CONTESTS: Exhibitors are highly encouraged, but not required, to offer product samples, coupons, giveaway items, games /activities and contests to create interest around this event and get people "in- the - door" • SET -UP: • Set -up of booths will be allowed on Friday, April 17t from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 18t from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Doors will open to the public at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 • Exhibitors should park in the parking lot on the north side of the building.