Exhibit Space
Booth specifications & prices are listed below:

Booth Type A:
10'x 8' booth with rod & drape 8' high in back, 3' high on sides
1 - 2'x 6' covered and skirted table
2 chairs
1 wastebasket
1 - 7"x 44" one line booth identification sign
Carpet
Price: $475.00 ($575.00 for Nonmembers)

Booth Type B:
Same as Type A, above, except
2 - 2'x 6' covered and skirted tables
Price: $525.00 ($625.00 for Nonmembers)

Space Cancellation
All cancellation requests must be made in writing. A $200 per booth cancellation fee will be charged for all cancellations before August 1, 2000. No refunds will be made after August 1, 2000.

Space Reservation Contact
Joan Jandernoa
GLBA
208 Franklin
P.O. Box 901
Grand Haven, MI 49417
800-745-2460
616-847-2460
616-842-0051 (fax)
joanj@books-glba.org (e-mail)

Decorator
Contact: Kimberly Kovach
GES Exposition Services
One Washington Blvd. Room 1045
Detroit MI 48226
Phone: 313.567.2082
Fax: 313.567.8437
E-mail: csrdetroit@gesexpo.com
Website: www.gesexpo.com


Set-Up Procedures
Set-up time for exhibitors is Friday, September 27, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, September 28, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

The exhibit hall is in the Hyatt Regency, our headquarters hotel. We encourage exhibitors to send materials in advance to the decorator (see shipping address & labeling instructions below). Exhibitors may bring materials to the loading dock during set-up hours. GES personnel will deliver the cartons to your booth. Exhibitors may deliver to the booths themselves only what they can carry in their hands.

Exhibitors must wear badges to enter the exhibit hall during all hours (see badge information below).

Shipping Addresses
Please note that vendors can reduce drayage costs by
· Shipping all of their materials at the same time
· Shipping books for autographing& speakers to the special address for that purpose

For Booth Materials
To arrive between August 28 and September 27

Publisher's Name
BOOTH NUMBERS
Great Lakes Booksellers
C/o GES Exposition Services
Roadway Express
22701 Van Born Road
Taylor, MI 48180

Books for Autographing & Speakers:
To arrive between August 28 and September 27

Publisher's Name
AUTOGRAPHING BOOKS
Great Lakes Booksellers
C/o GES Exposition Services
Roadway Express
22701 Van Born Road
Taylor, MI 48180

Parking
Parking is FREE. The Hyatt Regency is located on the grounds of Fairlane Town Center, a large mall with the predictable acres of free parking.


Exhibitor Badges
Exhibitors must complete badge reservation forms.

· Exhibitors receive free badges with booth reservation according to the following formula: 3 for 1st booth, 1 each for each additional booth
· Additional badges may be ordered at $20 each
· Authors and publicists accompanying authors receive free badges
· Temporary exhibit setup badges will be available (Friday only) to registered exhibitors if they haven't gone to the regular registration area prior to going to the exhibit hall.

All badges and tickets will be held for pickup at the registration desk at the show. None are mailed in advance. Confirmations will be made by fax or mail as soon as processed


Badge & Ticket Cancellation
All badge & ticket cancellation requests must be made in writing and received at the GLBA office by Friday, September 20. No badge or ticket refunds will be made after that date..

Pre-Show Publicity & Trade Show Program
· Special Offers Flyer:
Your special offer will be listed in a special flyer mailed to booksellers about one month in advance of the show. Copy deadline: July 30, 2002.
· Trade Show Program:
The program is distributed to attendees during the show. Exhibitors receive a full listing of their location on the trade show floor, the contact person at the booth, mailing and E-mail address, phone and FAX number and special offers and promotions. Copy deadline, August 27, 2002
· Display Advertising
The trade show program also includes display advertising. Please call GLBA to reserve ad space in the program. Copy and camera-ready ads are due August 27, 2002.
Full page (8.5" x 11") $500
Half page (5.5" x 8.5") $350
Quarter page (4.25" x 5.5") $250
Inside Cover (4 color) $550
Back Cover (4 color) $600
(please allow 0.25" on all edges)
· Mailing Labels: $50 for self-adhesive bookstore labels to mail your own marketing piece in advance of or following the show

Important Dates
July 30 Deadline for special offers flyer
August 27 Deadline for trade show program
September 3 Deadline for hotel reservations at Hyatt Regency
September 27 Exhibitor setup
September 28 Trade exhibits & exhibit dismantling

Important Times
Booth Set-up 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday, Sep 27
8:00 am - 9:30 am Saturday, Sep 28
Vendor Meeting 3:30-4:00 p.m., Friday, Sep 27
Exhibits 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday, Sep 28
Tear Down 5:01 p.m. - 11:59 p.m, Saturday, Sep 28

Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency
Fairlane Town Center
Dearborn, MI 48126
313.593.1234
313.593.3366

Rates: Be sure to mention Great Lakes Booksellers Association to get the convention rate
Single/Double: $119
Triple: $144
Quad: $169

To reserve rooms online or get directions: www.dearborn.hyatt.com
Instructions for online reservations:
1. Go to the Hyatt Regency website
2. Select "Rates and Reservations"
3. To check availability, enter the dates of your stay
4. Enter Group/Corporate Code: G-GREE
5. Our negotiated room rate will appear
6. A guarantee is required on each reservation


Program Information
PLAN FOR ALL THREE DAYS

Each day of the show offers unique opportunities. We encourage exhibitors to participate in all of them, including the workshops and book & author events.

SCHEDULE IN BRIEF

Friday, September 27
All Day PMA/GLBA Publishing University
9:00-5:00 Exhibitor Booth Set-up
9:30-11:45 Morning Workshops
11:45-1:30 Great Lakes Book Awards Luncheon
1:45-5:15 Afternoon Workshops
3:30-4:00 Exhibitors Meeting
6:00-7:00 Biblio Imbibers - Cash Bar, Free Talk
7:00-9:00 Author Feast
9:00 Midnight Snacks (?)

Saturday, September 28
8:00-9:30 Exhibitor Set-up
7:45-9:30 Breakfast with the Board
9:30-5:00 Trade Exhibits Open
5:01-8:00 Exhibitor Move-out
6:00-7:30 Author & Rep Reception with
Reading Room
7:30 Booksellers Banquet

Sunday, October 10
7:45-9:30 Children's Book & Author Breakfast
9:45-10:45 Morning Workshops
11:00-12:30 Plenary Session
12:30-2:00 Cookbook Sampler
12:40-2:00 Author Signings
2:00 Trade Show & Convention End

Ticketed Events
The book & author events are great social events as well as literary events. We encourage exhibitors who want to entertain customers to take them to the GLBA food events. You may reserve tickets - or whole tables - on the exhibitor registration form.
· Friday Book Awards Luncheon (Friday)
· Author Feast (Friday)
· Booksellers Banquet (Saturday)
· Children's Book & Author Breakfast (Sunday)

Workshops & Autographing
The GLBA presents a full slate of workshops on Friday and Sunday. All participants, including exhibitors, are invited to attend. Workshops also provide unique opportunities for participation by publishers, reps, and authors as panelists. To suggest ideas or nominate panel participants, use our Call for Authors & Presenters form.

Support for Literacy, Libraries, and the First Amendment
Publishers can help support these good causes by:
· Donating item(s) for the Silent Auction (supports GLBA First Amendment efforts)
· Attending the food & author events (a portion of each ticket is donated to literacy)
· Donate booths at the end of the show (the books will go to local libraries)
Contact the GLBA office for more information.

GLBA Membership
Membership in GLBA is only $75 per year for Affiliate Business members. In addition to discounted exhibit fees, membership provides many other benefits.