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EDA BUSINESS EXPO INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES <br /> The Ramsey EDA is the sponsor of the 2016 Ramsey Business EXPO. <br /> a This event is an opportunity for residents and visitors to learn about products and services offered by participating <br /> businesses. It is also an opportunity for business-to-business networking. <br /> The EXPO will focus on Ramsey area retail, service, restaurant, and other industries. <br /> 0 200-400 patrons are expected to attend this event. Please feel free to invite your family and friends. <br /> a Admission to the event is FREE! <br /> APPLICATION PROCESS: <br /> To reserve your spot, please complete the reservation form, enclose your registration fee and return it to the <br /> city no later than Friday,April 1, 2016. <br /> Space is limited and is available on a first-come basis. Preference will be given to non-merchant/non-craft type <br /> vendors with store fronts located in the City of Ramsey. Examples of merchant/craft type vendors include; Mary <br /> Kay Cosmetics,jewelry vendors, Thirty-One Gifts, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, etc. <br /> Merchant vendors and non-Ramsey businesses will be placed on a waiting list; and will be notified if their <br /> application was accepted by Tuesday, April 5, 2016. <br /> It is our policy to deposit the registration payments directly upon receiving the application. If you are placed on <br /> the waiting list, you may see the funds withdrawn, however,this does not guarantee your participation in the <br /> event on Saturday, April 16. You will be notified of your application status by Tuesday, April 5. If there is not <br /> space available at that time, you will be promptly reimbursed for your registration fee. <br /> BOOTH SPACE: <br /> Exhibitors will be provided a 6 ft. by 30 inch table and two chairs for their 8 ft. X 9 ft. display area. <br /> w Exhibitors are required to bring their own display items,table coverings,give-away items,etc. <br /> If your display and/or activity includes liquids, or anything else that could stain or otherwise damage the carpet, <br /> please bring a floor covering to place underneath your exhibit area. <br /> FOOD/DRINKS: <br /> If you plan on selling or providing free food/drinks, please work with Anoka County to determine if a permit is <br /> required. Please do not skip this step, exhibitors have been shut down by Anoka County inspectors. <br /> Contact: <br /> Anoka County, Community Health & Environmental Services <br /> 763-422-7063 <br /> Temporary Food License Application: http://www.anokacounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/5896 <br /> Anoka County Web: http://www.anokacounty.us/1414/Food-Service-Establishments <br /> ELECTRICITY: <br /> Electrical access will be available for those that have requested it on their application form. However, <br /> exhibitors should be prepared to bring their own extension cord(s) and power strip(s). <br /> GIVEAWAYS/CONTESTS: <br /> Exhibitors are highly encouraged, but not required,to offer product samples, coupons,giveaway items, <br /> games/activities and contests to create interest around this event and get people "in-the-door". <br /> SET-UP: <br /> *g Set-up of booths will be allowed on Friday,April 15 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. and Saturday,April 16from 8:00- <br /> 10:00 a.m. Doors will open to the public at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16. <br /> Exhibitors should park in the parking lot on the north side of the building. <br />