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EDA BUSINESS EXPO INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES • The Ramsey EDA is the sponsor of the 2016 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. • 200-400 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 to the city no later than Friday, April 1, 2016. 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 Cosmetics, jewelry vendors, Thirty -One Gifts, Scentsy, 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 5, 2016. It is our policy to deposit the registration payments directly upon receiving the application. If you are placed on the waiting list, you may see the funds withdrawn, however, this does not guarantee your participation in the event on Saturday, April 16. You will be notified of your application status by Tuesday, April 5. If there is not space available at that time, you will be promptly reimbursed for your registration fee. 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. Please do not skip this step, exhibitors have been shut down by Anoka County inspectors. 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(s). 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 15 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 16 from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Doors will open to the public at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16. Exhibitors should park in the parking lot on the north side of the building.