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EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
Grand Hyatt San AntonioHenry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas/October 15–19, 2014
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ABOUT TLPA
Established in 1917, the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) is a non-profit trade association of and for the private passenger transportation industry.
Our extensive membership spans the globe to include over 100,000 vehicles operated by 1,100 taxicab companies, executive sedan and limousine services, airport shuttle fleets, non-emergency medical transportation companies, and paratransit services.
Our mission is to provide our membership with a network of programs, services and support that will enhance their ability to effectively and profitably serve local public transportation needs. We are the leading information, education, and legislative resource in the passenger transportation industry.
TRADE SHOW OVERVIEW
TRADE SHOW DATES AND TIMES• Thursday, October 16 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.• Friday, October 17 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.• Saturday, October 18 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.For the complete convention & trade show schedule
visit www.tlpa.org.
LOCATIONThe trade show will take place in Hall B of the Henry
B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX
FOCUSThe TLPA Annual Convention Trade Show is the largest
trade show for for-hire transportation fleet owners in the taxicab, limousine & paratransit industry.
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The TLPA Annual Convention Trade Show is where leading industry vendors showcase and introduce the most advanced products, services, technologies and solutions to key decision makers. The trade show will help you market and grow your business and allow you to reach the largest number of transportation fleets anywhere—from the U.S. and abroad.
TRADE SHOW HISTORY & STATISTICSThe attendees for this year’s convention include fleet
owners and managers from Australia, Canada and Europe, as well as the United States. There are over 100 exhibit spaces utilizing over 38,000 square feet of exhibit space for exhibiting companies to showcase their products and services.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILEThe TLPA Annual Convention Trade Show welcomes
vendors in more than 25 categories. Categories range from Fleet Communications Systems and Equipment to Business Services to Vehicle Manufacturers and Dealers to Parts and Accessories.
ATTENDEE PROFILEThe Trade Show brings together:• Owners and managers of passenger transportation
companies located in the United States of America and Internationally.
• Companies who sell a product or service to passenger transportation companies.
• Local, state and international public sector entities such as regulatory agencies and universities.
• State and local non-profit trade associations affiliated with the for-hire passenger transportation industry.
QUALIFIED ATTENDEESEvery registration is reviewed to ensure those wishing
to attend are in the or cater to the transportation industry. Unregistered vendors may not enter the exhibit hall so that we can provide you with the highest buyer/seller ratio possible.
MARKETINGWe employ a targeted multifaceted marketing campaign
that includes direct mail pieces, the Association and convention website, e-mail communications, social media, and trade show advertisement in our publications.
EDUCATIONThe Annual Convention delivers educational roundtable
and breakout sessions that address current and emerging issues affecting our industry led by leading industry experts and professionals.
NETWORKINGThere will be numerous opportunities to grow your
business, interact face-to-face with your target audience and begin to build a lasting relationship or strengthen existing ones. These opportunities will take place on and off site.
SOCIAL EVENTSAs part of the annual convention experience we invite
you to sign up for a number of social events that are
available to you. Note, you do not have to be registered to attend the TLPA convention in order to purchase tickets. However, registrants (including exhibitors) will have first priority for all events listed below.
• TLPF/Atlas Financial Holdings Bowling Tournament and Awards Reception—October 15
• Leaders In Transportation: A Dinner Hosted by the Women In Transportation Committee and the Member Mentoring Committee—October 16
• Host Operator Tour—October 28• Annual Banquet & Silent Auction with
Entertainment—October 18For more information visit us online at www.tlpa.org.
ACCOMMODATIONSTLPA has reserved a limited block of rooms at the
Grand Hyatt Hotel until Tuesday, September 2 or until the room block sells out, whichever happens first. Room Rates start at $210.00 for Single/Double Occupancy. For more information visit us online at www.tlpa.org.
SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISINGBring added value to your participation at the TLPA
96th Annual Convention Trade Show by taking advantage of the sponsorship and advertising opportunities that will promote you and help you in relationship building through the hosting/networking events, and print media advertising.
Opportunities are available to purchase ad space in the Association's Fall 2014 (convention issue) of the Transportation Leader magazine. To download the Transportation Leader magazine rate sheet from our media kit online, visit our web site at www.tlpa.org. The advertising deadline is Friday, August 15, 2014.
Also available are advertising opportunities in the Offical Convention Program, which is distributed to the first 1,000 registered convention attendees. Ad space pricing for the Convention Program depends on size and location of the ad space you wish to purchase, and can be found on the advertising opportunities form.
A great opportunity to spotlight your company is to provide sales literature to be placed inside the convention registration bags. Choose between a lightweight 1-page piece, or a heavyweight (up to 10 piece) single packet. Preferred size for sales literature is 8.5" wide x 11" high and double or single sided is optional. Check the advertising opportunities form for artwork deadlines and pricing.
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BECOMING AN EXHIBITORReview the attached contract and conditions of ex hibi-
tor’s rental agreement with floor plan, then complete and submit the contract for exhibit space with full payment. You may submit your contract with full payment by mail, scanned/email or fax to Michelle Jasper, TLPA Manager of Meetings. Note TLPA uses a priority system for the exhibiting process. Details of this system are available by contacting Michelle Jasper directly at [email protected].
EXHIBIT HALL SCHEDULEWednesday, October 151:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Vehicles Move into Exhibit Hall3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Limited Access for Complex Display
Assembly (Must be approved in advance)
Thursday, October 167:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All Exhibitor Move-in3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closed – (Hall cleanup &
Reception set-up)4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Grand Opening Cocktail Reception7:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closed for the Day
Friday, October 1712:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch with Exhibitors4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Member Appreciation Cocktail
Reception in Exhibit Hall
Saturday, October 1810:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch with Exhibitors1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Prize Drawings in Exhibit Hall1:30 p.m. Trade Show Officially Closes for 2014
Designated times and events are subject to change
without advance notice by the Association.
For the complete convention &
trade show agenda visit www.tlpa.org.
CONTRACT EARLY AND EARN GREAT REWARDS
Exhibit contracts received by August 15, 2014, qualify for:
• Complimentary 15-word caption in the Fall 2013 issue of Transportation Leader magazine.
• Pre-show mailing list for $100 (3 wks. before convention).• Complimentary post-show mailing list with completion of
exhibitor survey.• Listing on the convention website.• Complimentary listing in the convention program.
Exhibit contracts received between August 18 and September 19, qualify for:
• Pre-show mailing list for $100 (3 weeks before convention).• Complimentary post-show mailing list with completion of
exhibitor survey.• Listing on the convention website.• Complimentary listing in the convention program.
GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTORBREDE is our official general services contractor. All
contracted exhibitors will receive the BREDE Exhibitor Service Manual in PDF.
The kit will be available by request in printed format to any exhibitor that requests a copy from BREDE.
PROMOTING YOUR PARTICIPATIONThe key to success at any trade show is pre-promoting
your company’s participation. How else will your clients and prospects know where to find your booth? Pre-promoting is easy because we provide the pre-show mailing list for $100 and post-show mailing list free of charge available to trade show exhibitors only. (Post-show mailing list is available after completing the post trade show survey.) The pre-show list will be available 3 weeks prior to convention.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In compliance with TLPA Board of Directors approved rules and regulations regarding attendee privacy, TLPA does not publish email addresses for attendees on any of their registration lists.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTSOur schedule maximizes everyone’s networking
opportunities and allows 10.5 exhibit hall hours to make it easier for vendors to spend more time on the trade show floor meeting with new and existing clients. Refer to the Exhibit Hall Schedule below.
ALL exhibitor personnel, including comps, booth models and performers
MUST register to attend and access the exhibit hall at the 96th Annual
Convention & Trade Show.(Refer to separate registration form.)
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(Floor Plan as of October 8, 2014)* The floor plan is subject to change without advance notice and is pending final Fire Marshall approval
Vehicle Display Size
20' x 30'Member Fee
$9,940 ea
Non-Member Fee
$10,540 ea
Complimentary Conference Registrations
4 per space
Vehicle Display Size
30' x 30'Member Fee
$13,625 ea
Non-Member Fee
$14,225 ea
Complimentary Conference Registrations
5 per space
DISPLAY SPACE FEES & TRADE SHOW FLOOR PLAN*
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ALL exhibitor personnel, including comps, booth models and performers MUST register to attend and access the exhibit
hall at the 96th Annual Convention & Trade Show.
(Refer to separate registration form.)
Standard Booth Display Size10' x 10'
Standard Booth Display Size20' x 20'
Member Fee
$2,270 ea
Member Fee
$8,695 ea
Non-Member Fee
$2,870 ea
Non-Member Fee
$9,295 ea
Complimentary Conference Registrations
2 per space
Complimentary Conference Registrations
7 per space
BOOTH DISPLAYS
Taxicab, Limousine, & Paratransit AssociationOctober 16 - 18, 2014
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center - 1ST Level - Hall BSan Antonio, Texas
Food Area
VEHICLE DISPLAYS (Must have a vechicle displayed in space)
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A FordB MobilityWorksC Braun AbilityD FR ConversionsE Mobility VenturesF Mercedes-BenzG Freedom MotorsH Vantage Mobility96 Propel Insurance97 RideCell98 Integrated Vehicles & Equipment99 Redtail Telematics100 Unified Dispatch101 MTData102 Logisticare Solutions104 Triad TransTECH105 Padholdr Products106 Integrity Vehicle Solutions Co.107 MJM Innovations108 Creative Bus Sales109 Second City Leasing110 GoGoCabi112 iCabbi113 Verifone116 1-800-TAXICAB117 Bass & Treble118 All Trans Risk Solutions, LLC119 Taxi Charger120 Supervision122 American Specialty Insurance124 USA Technologies128 Get A Cab130 Nexlink Communications204 Asterminds Corp.205 Pulsar Technology Systems206 Mitchell Humphrey & Co.207 Research Underwriters208 Bixolon213 Cabconnect216 AmTrust North America217 Milehigh Momentum Institute218 Fortress Systems International220 Blue Star Gas225 Kiely Hines & Assoc. Ins. Agency227 Taxi Charge301 T-Mobile304 Melwood Global306 Advantage Funding308 NBB Solutions312 BB&T John Burnham Insurance314 Sovereign Risk Solutions, LLC316 ITCurves
2014 EXHIBITORS(as of October 2, 2014)
Display Space Exhibitor Exhibitor Display Space
Arranged Numerically by Display Space or Alphabetically by Company Name
#TAXI 3241-800-TAXICAB 1162PointB 514Ace Taxi 616Advantage Funding 306All Trans Risk Solutions, LLC 118American Business Insurance 419American Motor Products 601American Specialty Insurance 122AMTECH 615AmTrust North America 216AngelTrax 806App-Tronics, LLC 810Ascendent Commercial Insurance 808Asterminds Corp. 204Atlas Financial Holdings 526Automated National Dispatch 608AutoZone 326Bass & Treble 117BB&T John Burnham Insurance 312Bixolon 208Blue Star Gas 220Braun Ability CCabconnect 213Centrodyne 521Chauffeur Driven 804Creative Bus Sales 108Creative Mobile Technologies 501Curb 427Digital Ally, Inc. 828Digital Dispatch Systems 822DMP Co., Inc. 629Finite Technology, Inc. 507Fleet Mobile Source 505Flywheel 617Ford AFortress Systems International 218FR Conversions DFreedom Motors GGet A Cab 128GoGoCabi 110HB Software Solutions 812HINT Mounts 625iCabbi 112Idrive 509Integrated Vehicles & Equipment 98Integrity Vehicle Solutions Co. 106ITCurves 316Janus Cam 512Kiely Hines & Assoc. Ins. Agency 225Logisticare Solutions 102Melwood Global 304
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2014 EXHIBITORS(as of October 2, 2014)
Display Space Exhibitor Exhibitor Display Space
Arranged Numerically by Display Space or Alphabetically by Company Name
324 #TAXI326 AutoZone401 Mobile Knowledge413 Professional Insurance Center415 Record Technologies417 Q’Straint/Sure-Lok419 American Business Insurance425 Paratransit Insurance Company427 Curb501 Creative Mobile Technologies505 Fleet Mobile Source/Spring507 Finite Technology, Inc.509 Idrive512 Janus Cam513 Transcast514 2PointB517 RouteMatch Software519 VerifEye521 Centrodyne524 Universal Tranware526 Atlas Financial Holdings601 American Motor Products603 Wave Crest604 Nite Lite Sign Company605 TranSubro606 Xldispatch607 Square608 Automated National Dispatch609 Protective Insurance Company613 Taxifeedback.com615 AMTECH616 Ace Taxi617 Flywheel618 National Interstate Insurance619 Peak Performance Software620 Taxi Equipment621 Yodle625 HINT Mounts627 Taxicab Products629 DMP Co., Inc.631 Play Charging804 Chauffeur Driven806 AngelTrax808 Ascendant Commercial Insurance809 Zipwhip810 App-Tronics, LLC812 HB Software Solutions822 Digital Dispatch Systems828 Digital Ally, Inc.
Mercedes-Benz FMilehigh-Momentum Institute 217Mitchell Humphrey & Co. 206MJM Innovations 107Mobile Knowledge 401Mobility Ventures EMobilityWorks BMTData 101National Interstate Insurance 618NBB Solutions 308Nexlink Communications 130Nite Lite Sign Company 604Padholdr Products 105Paratransit Insurance Company 425Peak Performance Software 619Play Charging 631Professional Insurance Center 413Propel Insurance 96Protective Insurance Company 609Pulsar Technology Systems 205Q’Straint/Sure-Lok 417Record Technologies 415Redtail Telematics 99Research Underwriters 207RideCell 97RouteMatch Software 517Second City Leasing 109Sovereign Risk Solutions, LLC 314Square 607Supervision 120T-Mobile 301Taxicab Products 627Taxifeedback.com 613Taxi Charge 227Taxi Charger 119Taxi Equipment 620Transcast 513TranSubro 605Triad TransTECH 104Unified Dispatch 100Universal Tranware 524USA Technologies 124Vantage Mobility HVerifEye 519Verifone 113Wave Crest 603Xldispatch 606Yodle 621Zipwhip 809
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DISPLAY SPACES SPECS
•TLPA will also have a service desk available to all exhibitors anytime that the exhibit hall is open.
BOOTH DISPLAYSExhibit fees include:
• 10.5 hours of exhibit hours.• Listing in TLPA’s Transportation Leader Magazine (if
contract received by August 15).• Listing in the convention program book and website.• Admission to all convention & trade show activities
that take place in the exhibit hall, and are included in the registration fee.
• Complimentary Convention Registrations as determined by the display space purchased.
• 8' high draped backdrop and 3' high draped side rails.• One 7" x 44" booth identification sign with display
number and company name.• One 6' draped table, two chairs, and one wastebasket.• Attendee promotions in exhibit hall to increase traffic.Booth setup begins at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday,
October 16, and all booths must be fully assembled by 3:00 p.m. that day. Dismantle will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 18.
VEHICLE DISPLAYSExhibit fees include:
• 10.5 hours of exhibit hours.• Listing in TLPA’s Transportation Leader Magazine (if
contract received by August 15).• Listing in the convention program book and website.• Admission to all convention & trade show activities
that take place in the exhibit hall, and are included in the registration fee.
• COMP Exhibitor Registrations—and as determined by the display space selected.
• One 6' draped table, two chairs, and one wastebasket.• One 7" x 44" booth identification sign with display
number and company name.• Attendee promotions in exhibit hall to increase traffic.
For single vehicle spaces, the vehicle must be positioned in the center—not the border—of its display area. Vehicle move in will run from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15.
All vehicles MUST be ready and available to move into the Exhibit Hall by 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15. Any vehicle not meeting this requirement may be prohibited from entering the hall at a later time. Dismantle is at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 18.
CARPET/ FLOORINGCarpet/floor covering is required for all exhibitors. You may provide your own flooring, or you may rent carpet and padding from the Brede Exhibitor Kit which will be sent to you directly from Brede.
VISQUEENThe roundtrip spotting fee and visqueen per vehicle will cost Exhibitors $300.00.
ONSITE CUSTOMER SERVICEBREDE will provide an exhibitor service center on the
exhibit floor during move-in, set up hours, throughout the show, and dismantle.
BREDE will produce an Exhibitor Service Manual that will contain order forms for the following services: furniture rental, including custom furniture, rental units, carpet, drayage information and labor rates. Also included will be the ancillary service forms as needed to provide exhibitors with services necessary to assist them in planning for a successful exhibition. The manual will be sent to exhibitors in PDF.
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FOR TLPA USE ONLY:
________________________________________________________________ ____ / ____ / ____ ____________Accepted by TLPA Official Date Space Assigned
To reserve trade show space for the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association’s 96th Annual Convention & Trade Show, the following contract MUST be completed in full. This contract must be signed and returned with full payment to the TLPA to be considered valid. If the contract is not returned as specified, it is not valid.
EXHIBITING COMPANY NAME (As it will appear in the Convention Program)
Company Name (Exhibitor): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________________ Fax: ________________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________
Toll-free Phone: ___________________________________ Web: ___________________________________________________________________________
Trade Show Coordinator: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________Responsible for show materials, registration forms, and hotel reservations
PRODUCT PROMOTION DESCRIPTIONInclude a 15-word description of your product or service to be published in the Fall 2014 issue of Transportation Leader magazine and in the convention program.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DISPLAY SPACE SELECTION & METHOD OF PAYMENTDisplay Space(s) _______ at $ __________ Please provide 4 alternative display choices: 1st: ______ 2nd: ______ 3rd: ______ 4th: ______
Carpet/Floor Covering is Required For All Exhibitors. Check one:
n We will bring our own carpet and padding.
n We will rent carpet and padding from Brede Exposition Services.
Checks: Please make checks payable to the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association. All fees must be paid in U.S. currency and drawn on a U.S. bank.
Credit Card: American Express MasterCard Visa
Name on Card ________________________________ Card # ________________________________________ Exp. Date _____________ ___________
Authorized Amt. Charged $ ___________ Authorized Signature _______________________ Billing Street # and Zip Code __________________________
On behalf of this company, I agree to abide by the “Conditions of Exhibitor’s Rental Agreement” as set forth in this contract and attached. I understand that my display space will be confirmed by receipt of a signed contract after the display space has been assigned. I agree that no person or company shall exhibit or be permitted to display or advertise in this space other than the company signing this contract.
________________________________________________________________ _________________________Authorized Exhibiting Company Representative Date
Security Code
ALL exhibitor personnel, including comps, booth models and performers MUST register to attend and access the exhibit hall at the 96th Annual Convention & Trade Show. (Refer to separate registration form.)
CONTRACT FOR EXHIBIT SPACE
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Total $ _________________
BLANK AREA FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Grand Hyatt San AntonioHenry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas/October 15–19, 2014
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1. Assignment of Display Space. Space will be assigned by the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA). The TLPA reserves the right to relocate display areas for the benefit of the exhibitor, or for the betterment of the exposition. No exhibit space application shall be valid until accepted by the TLPA.
2. Payment of Display Space. Full payment is due at the time display space is requested. If full payment and signed contract are not received within 15 days of TLPA receiving your signed contract, exhibitor forfeits their priority selection of that particular space.
3. Cancellation. Once a signed contract has been received, exhibitors' space contracts may not be canceled and fees will not be refunded.
4. Use of Display Space. (a) In the event that the exhibitor fails to pay the space rental at the time of application, install his display within the time limit set for the opening of the exhibition, or comply with any provisions concerning his use of display space, the TLPA shall have the right to take possession of said space and resell same, or any part thereof (b) All instructional demonstrations and/or activities as well as distribution of information material must be confined to the limits of the exhibitor's space. (c) Exhibits which include the operation of musical instruments, radios, sound motion picture equipment, public address systems, or noise-making machines must be operated so that the noise resulting from them will not annoy or disturb adjacent exhibitors and their patrons, and must be approved, at least two weeks before the show opens, by the TLPA. (d) No exhibitor shall assign, sublet, or share the space assigned. (e) Exhibitor shall also comply with all reasonable requests of the officials of the Exhibit Hall and TLPA with respect to the installation, conduct and disassembly of its exhibit. (f) Vehicles will be placed in the center of their display area
5. Height Restrictions. (a) A booth exhibitor shall not install a sign, or descriptive placard above the eight-foot-high back wall without advance approval. (b) A vehicle exhibitor shall not install a sign, or descriptive placard above eight feet high without advance approval. (c) The above, and any other special or unusual exhibit construction or installation must be approved, in advance, by the TLPA.
6. Installation and Removal of Displays. (a) All displays must be completely arranged by the time and date officially specified by the TLPA. (b) Noisy or unsightly work in any exhibitor's display space after the above deadline is prohibited during the exhibit hours. (c) Goods received after the opening of the show must be delivered to the space and arranged at times other than official hours. (d) The deadline for clearance of all materials will be enforced. It is
the sole responsibility of each exhibitor to have materials packed, identified, and cleared for shipment by such time. (e) The TLPA reserves the right, with no liability whatsoever for damage, spoilage, or loss, to dismantle, dispose of, store, and clear from the premises any display material, goods, property, or merchandise of an exhibitor who has failed to comply with the above requirements or to order such to be done at the sole expense of the exhibitor.
7. Operating Restrictions. (a) No firm, organization, or trade, regard less of its product, will be permitted to engage in selling, displaying, or order taking in the exhibit hall except for contracted exhibiting companies. (b) The TLPA reserves the right to restrict displays or remove any exhibitor or his or her representatives for violating this contract because of noise, method of operation, materials, or any other reason; and to prohibit or remove any displays, which, in the opinion of the TLPA detracts from the general character or appearance of the exposition, or for any other reason. (c) The serving or distribution of alcoholic beverages by the exhibitors in the exhibit hall is forbidden, unless otherwise approved by the TLPA. (d) The use of live models, performers, etc., shall be subject to the approval of the TLPA.
8. Storage of Packing and Crates. Exhibitors will not be permitted to store packing crates and boxes in their display space, including behind the booth drape or under a vehicle, but these, when properly marked, may be stored and returned by the service contractors. Storage and marking of crates are the responsibility of the exhibitors. Crates not properly marked or identified may be destroyed.
9. Care of Building and Equipment. Exhibitors and their agents shall not injure or deface the walls, floors, or any part of the exhibit building, or booth materials and equipment of another exhibitor. When such damage appears, the exhibitor causing such damage is liable to the owner of the property so damaged.
IO. Public Policy. (a) Each exhibitor is charged with knowledge of and compliance with all laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to health, fire prevention, and public safety. (b) All booth decorations must be flameproof and all hangings must clear the floor. Electrical wiring must conform with the National Electrical Code Safety Rules. If inspection indicates neglect in complying with these regulations, or otherwise presents a fire hazard or danger, the TLPA may cancel all or such part of a display as may be irregular, and effect the removal of same at the exhibitor's expense.
ll. Exhibitor's Authorized Representative. Each exhibitor shall provide the TLPA, in advance, the name and title of the person who will be in attendance at the exposition
and responsible for the installation, operation, and removal of the exhibit. Said representative shall be authorized to enter into such service contracts as may be necessary, for which the exhibitor shall be responsible.
12. Music Licensing. Exhibitor acknowledges that the playing of live or recorded music at its booth may require the payment of copyright fees. Exhibitor agrees to reimburse the TLPA for any such fees charged to the TLPA that results from exhibitor's playing of music.
13. Hold Harmless Clause. Exhibitor agrees to protect, save and hold the TLPA, the Grand Hyatt Hotel and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and all agents and employees thereof (hereinafter collectively called Indemnities) forever harmless for any damages or charges imposed for violations of any law or ordinance, whether occasioned by the negligence of the exhibitors or those holding under the exhibitor, and further, the exhibitor shall, at all times, protect, indemnify, save and hold harmless the Indemnities against and from any and all losses, costs, damages, liability or expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from or out of or by reason of any accident or bodily injury or other occurrences to any person or persons, including the exhibitor, its agents, employees or business invitees, which arise from or out of or by reason of said exhibitor's occupancy and use of the exhibition premises, the hotel or any part thereof.
Exhibitor shall be fully responsible to pay for any and all damages to property owned by the Grand Hyatt Hotel and / or the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, its owners or managers which results from any act or omission of Exhibitor.
Exhibitor also releases the TLPA from liability for any expenses incurred or other damage suffered by the exhibitor if the Convention is canceled because of a strike, riot, act of God, terrorist activity, or any other cause beyond the TLPA's control
14. Insurance. All property of the exhibitor will remain under his custody and control in transit to, from, and within the confines of the exhibit hall, subject to the rules and regulations of the exposition Exhibitors are advised to carry appropriate insurance to cover display materials against loss and damage, and public liability insurance against injury to the person and property of others. Exhibitor certifies by signing this contract that it carries at least $1,000,000 U.S. in general liability insurance for booth displays and at least $2,000,000 U.S. in general liability insurance for vehicle displays.
CONDITIONS OF EXHIBITOR’S RENTAL AGREEMENT
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PART I: COMPANY INFORMATIONCompany _________________________________________________________________________ Tel (________) _________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________ Fax (________) _________________________
City/State/Zip/Country _______________________________________________________________________________________________________*As a condition of my attendance at the TLPA Annual Convention & Trade Show, October 15 – 19, 2014 in San Antonio, TX, I irrevocably grant TLPA the right to publish or otherwise use my image, likeness, voice, name, address, and/or phone number.ADA Requirements: Please indicate if, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you require the following aid or service: o Audio o Visual o Mobile and please notify the TLPA by September 13, 2014.
This is my #_________ TLPA Annual Convention or
check here if you are a first time attendee.
Return this form to:Michelle Jasper, Manager of MeetingsTaxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association 3200 Tower Oaks Blvd., Suite 220, Rockville, MD 20852 P: 301-984-5700 • F: 301-984-5703E: [email protected] • W: www.tlpa.org
Display Size10' x 10'20' x 20'
Complimentary Convention Registrations2 per space7 per space
Display Size20' x 30'30' x 30'
Complimentary Convention Registrations4 per space5 per space
Exhibitor Representative NameProvide the first and last name of each exhibitor representative registrant and TYPE or PRINT the name CLEARLY as it should appear on the name badge. Include each exhibitor representative e-mail for registration and confirmation purposes. To register additional registrants, please photocopy this form.
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VEHICLE DISPLAYS STANDARD BOOTH DISPLAYS
PART II: COMPLIMENTARY EXHIBITOR REGISTRATIONS (LIMITED TO DISPLAY SPACE PURCHASED, SEE CONTRACT)
BLANK AREA FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Grand Hyatt San AntonioHenry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas/October 15–19, 2014
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TLPA 96TH ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
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#TAXI
1-800-Taxicab
2PointB
Ace Claims & Camera
Advanced EDR Systems
Advantage Funding
American Business Insurance
American Specialty Insurance
American Taximeters
AMTECH
AngelTrax Mobile Video Surveillance
ApproachPlus
Atlas Financial Holdings
Autocab
Automated National Dispatch
AutoZone
BB&T-John Burnham Insurance
Bixolon America
Braun Ability
Cabconnect
Capital One
Carriage News
CCSi
Centrodyne
Cindy Elbert Insurance
Clean Energy
Creative Mobile Technologies
Creative Wireless
Dialie, LLC
Diamond Information Systems
Digital Dispatch Systems
Digtal Ally, Inc.
DMP Co., Inc.
Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc.
Feeney Wireless, LLC
Finite Technology
FinTaxi
Five Star Specialty Programs
Fleetbit
Flywheel
Ford Motor Company
Fortress Systems International
FR Conversions
Freedom Motors
Get A Cab
Gleike, LLC
Global Liberty Insurance Company of NY
Glonex, Inc.
Go Fast Cab
GoBiz Corporation
GoGoCabi
HB Software Solutions
Hercules Car Wash
HINT Peripherals
HOMELINK
Icom America
Idrive, Inc.
iix
In Vehicle Vending System, LLC
InTaxi
Integrated Vehicles & Equipment Leasing
IT Curves
Janus Cam
Kiely Hines & Associates Insurance
Liberty USA of Michigan
Lighthouse Insurance Agency
LogistiCare Solutions
Marandy Data Communications
Marvin Advertising Co.
Medallion Financial Corp.
Melwood Global
MileHigh Momentum Institute, LLC
Mitchell Humphrey
MJM Innovations
Mobile Knowledge Corp.
MobilityWorks
Motor Guardian Cam
MTData
MyAirportTrip.com
National Fleet Hybrids
National Interstate Insurance Company
National Purchasing Partners
National Van Builders
NBB Solutions
Nexus Taxi Software
Nite-Lite Sign Co.
P.A. Pst Agency, LLC
Pantonium
Paratransit Insurance Co.
Pathfinder Payment Solutions
Peak Performance Software Corp.
Piccolo Software, Inc.
Pingup
Primary Wave
Professional Insurance Corp.
Pulsar Technologies
Q’Straint / Sure-Lok
Record Technologies, Inc.
Redtail Telematics
Relevant Business Solutions
Research Underwriters
Ride Resource, LLC
Ride-Away
Roscoe Vision Systems
RouteMatch Software
RSI Insurance Brokers, Inc.
Savaria
Second City Leasing, LLC
Shepherd Intelligent Systems
Show Media, LLC
Sigtec
Softech International
Sovereign Risk Solutions, LLC
Stratagen Systems, Inc.
T-Mobile
Taptco, Inc.
Taxi Charge
Taxi Charger
Taxi Equipment Company
Taxi Magic
Taxicab Products
Taxicab Times
Taximeter LLC
TaxiPass
TaxiRide
Taylor Agency
Tech Atlantis
The Hudson Group
TID Insurance Brokers
TMS Management Group, Inc
Tower Group Companies
TRANSCAST, Inc.
TransiTaxi Alternative Fuel
Transportation Management Systems
Trapeze Group
Tri-Global Financial Services, Inc.
TRX Insurance Services, Inc
Ukasoft Systems, Inc.
Unified Dispatch
Unified Software, LLC
Universal Payment Systems
Universal TranWare, LLC
VerifEye Technologies
VeriFone
Verizon Wireless
Virus Shield
Voxer, Inc.
Wireless Edge
Zen-tinel
RECENT EXHIBITORS AT TLPA TRADE SHOWS
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