MWC 2018 VENDOR CENTRAL
NCAFC Mid-Winter Conference | January 31-February 4, 2018 | Concord, NC

VENDOR CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Showcase Your Business to Key Decision Makers of the NC Fire Service
Special Marketing Opportunities Before, During & After the Conference
CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO OUR PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
ORDER ELECTRICITY and / or Other Services
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1-15-18. FORM & PAYMENT SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO EMBASSY CONVENTION CENTER.
EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE
Wednesday, January 31st
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN & SET UP | North Registration / Concord
Thursday, February 1st
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
EXHIBITOR SET UP
8:30 AM
OPENING SESSION in Kannapolis A/B (Please have one representative present at this session)
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EXPO OPEN / VENDOR RECEPTION
Friday, February 2nd
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EXPO OPEN
11:30 - 1:30 PM
BUFFET LUNCH in Exhibit Hall (Must be registered and have a ticket. Each Exhibitor will receive two lunch tickets with the purchase of each booth. Additional lunch tickets are available to purchase at the cost of $40 each.
5:00 PM
EXPO CLOSED | EXHIBITOR BREAKDOWN
Please Note: In order for us to provide the best conference experience for all attendees, please refrain from breaking down and leaving the exhibit hall prior to our scheduled & posted closing time of 5:00 PM. Many attendees will have classes that go to 4:00 pm, and may want to visit the Expo prior to leaving the conference.
DOWNLOAD "MY MOBILE SCHEDULE"
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Plan and manage your MWC schedule at your fingertips with our Mobile Scheduling Tool.
With this tool you can:
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View the entire MWC Schedule
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Build your customized schedule on your user profile and view only the events you plan to attend
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View speaker bios and class descriptions
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Find your class or event location
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View the Vendor Directory
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Connect with other MWC attendees
*Please note that exhibitors and sponsors are periodically updated on the directory leading up to the conference.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL
The Homewood Suites by Hilton at Concord

$139.00 per night (Group Code: NFC)
(Includes breakfast each morning, Manager’s Reception each afternoon (M-Th) and in-room Internet Connection)
**There is a deposit requirement for one night’s room and tax to be charged at the time of booking. The deposit is refundable if reservations are cancelled at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date.
The Embassy Suites Hotel & Concord Convention Center
Make your reservations early! Conference Rate Deadline is 1-8-18.
Reservations can be made by any of the following options:
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Going online to www.embassysuitesconcord.com - 1. Make a Reservation; 2. Select Dates of your stay; 3. Add Special Rate Codes; 4. Group Code: FRC.
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Calling the hotel direct @ 704 455 8200 and speaking to our reservations department; please give the agent the dates needed and your group, FRC.
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Calling 1 800 EMBASSY and let the reservationist know that you’re looking to book with the group code FRC and for what dates

$157.00 per night
(Includes breakfast each morning, Manager’s Reception each afternoon and in-room Internet Connection)
**There is a deposit requirement for one night’s room and tax to be charged at the time of booking. The deposit is refundable if reservations are cancelled at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date.
PARTICIPATE IN OUR GOLF TOURNAMENT
Join Us for a Fun Round of Golf and Fellowship!
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Shotgun Start @ 11:00 AM
ACTION REQUIRED -
Please e-mail Davie Summey at dwsummey@gmail.com before January 29th to let him know you plan to join us for this great outing.
Rocky River Golf Club
6900 Bruton Smith Road
Concord, NC
(Just down the road from the Embassy Suites)
$55 Per Player
Mulligans $5 Each | Forward Tees $5 Each (Limit of 2 for each)
Four-Person Scramble (Best Ball) Format
Teams will be formed from a blind drawing the night before
The top three teams will be awarded prizes along with the Longest Drive and Closest-to-the-Pin winners.
Please note: You can pay the day of the tournament. Plan to arrive early to get signed in and to find your team.
SHIPMENT INFORMATION FOR VENDORS
Shipments can be received 3 to 5 business days prior to the conference.
Embassy Suites
5400 John Q. Hammons Dr. NW
Concord NC 28027
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2018 NCAFC MWC
Attn. Sarah Wishon