Exhibitor Services

We want to make your planning experience just as enjoyable as the experience of your future attendees. That’s why we offer all of these great services to help you make your convention a major success.

Items and Services Available for Rent

1. Freight and Handling
2. Manpower - Note: we can only assist; exhibitor representative must be present
3. Forklift and Operator
4. Exhibitor services kits available upon request

Electric Service

Each exhibit space is given one (1) 500-watt electrical outlet free of charge. Additional power may be ordered as indicated below.

110 Volt	Phase 1	Phase 3
500 Watts	20 Amps	20 Amps
1000 Watts	30 Amps	30 Amps
20 Amps	60 Amps	60 Amps
30 Amps		80 Amps
150 Watt Floodlights

Tables

Tables may be ordered with or without a skirt. The standard skirt covers three sides of the table; a skirt for the fourth side can be ordered for an additional fee. Table height can be extended to 42" high for an additional fee.

Sizes	Skirting Colors
24" x 4'	Black
18" x 6'	Blue
24" x 6'	Gold
30" x 6'	Red
	White

Carpeting and Vacuuming Service

Carpeting is available in three colors: blue, gold and red. Vacuuming service is provided for a daily fee.

Telephone Service

Telephone lines are available with or without a phone. 

Wireless Internet Access

Laptop computers must have an internal wireless card or have an external card installed. Most computers should be able to detect the hotspot automatically. If your computer detects multiple networks, select "OCCC wireless" to connect with your desired access point.

NOTE: WiFi access available in all public areas but may be limited in some rooms. 

Audio/Visual Equipment

• TV/VCR/DVD Combos
• Screen
• Overhead Projectors
• LCD Projectors
• Easels
• Flip Charts

Policies

Liability and Responsibility

Ocean City Convention Center shall not be responsible for: Loss; Theft; Disappearance; Damages (concealed or otherwise); Potential or Assumed Profits or Revenues; Loss due to Fire, Flood, Strikes, Work Stoppages, Acts of God, or any Work Delays beyond our control; of the Exhibitors Materials.

All shipments must arrive prepaid and must be fully insured for the duration of the show. Convention Center will not accept COD shipments. Forwarding labels and bills of landing are the responsibility of the Exhibitor. Exhibitor's booth name and booth number, as well as show name, must be clearly marked on the package label. Any or all equipment remaining 7 days after move-out, without prior arrangements with Exhibitor Services, will become the property of the Ocean City Convention Center and will be disposed of at the discretion of the building management. Carts and dollies are not provided by the Convention Center. Exhibitors must supply their own carts and dollies.

Designated move-in and move-out times will be strictly adhered to.

All Exhibitors using ovens, stoves, hot plates, etc., are required to have a 4A40BC or greater, U/L approved chemical fire extinguisher. No open-flame cooking is permitted. We suggest that all other exhibitors (arts & crafts, retailers, etc.) have a 2A20BC fire extinguisher or greater. All flammable materials are to be fireproofed with written certification available upon request. No bottled gas allowed in the building.

No tents, umbrellas and/or canopies are allowed to be set up inside the building.

Services

In the event that an Exhibitor Service request has been processed and provided, the Ocean City Convention Center is not responsible for refunding any or all monies received should the request be revised or canceled. Unless otherwise indicated, rates quoted are based on rental for entire length of show. Event rate goes into effect 72 hours prior to move-in for all services that are provided by the Ocean City Convention Center. We cannot guarantee service prior to show opening on late requests.

No credit can be issued on services installed and not used.

Full payment of cash, check or credit card must accompany your order at the time it is placed for services to be rendered.

PLEASE NOTE:

• All orders received at least one week prior to move-in will be processed on a first received-first filled basis.
• We cannot guarantee availability for on-site or day-of show orders.
• Event rate goes into effect 72 hours prior to move-in for all services that are provided by the Ocean City Convention Center.
• No credit can be issued on services installed and not used. All rates and charges are quoted on a per event basis.

Contacts and Address:

Roland E. Powell Convention Center

(Your booth and event name clearly marked on packaging)

4001 Coastal Hwy

Ocean City MD 21842

410-289-2800 

Fax exhibit orders to: 410-289-0058

Exhibitor Services Team Members:

Matt Mansfield

Janice Knight