This agreement is to verify your participation in the
Black Owned Small Business Expo
Saturday, November 25th, 2023
Baltimore Convention Center
1 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore MD 21201
Each Small Business vendor is provided one 6-foot table and two chairs with their registration. Drapery/ table cover can be provided at an additional cost of $25.00.
Small business vendors are permitted to bring displays and stands, however, if you are bringing an additional table, you MUST notify the event team at the time of registration. This is a tabletop show and we encourage vendors to be as unique as you wish with your display, however, please be sure the display can fit into a 10'x10'space. Loud music is prohibited as there will be onsite music and DJ.
Outlets are available for electronic equipment, but are limited, those needs should be specified at the bottom of the agreement in the additional notes section. You will be contacted 30 days prior to the show to reconcile electrical fees. Vendors are advised to keep products and exhibits to a 10’x10’ display size. Larger displays should give prior notice to the event coordinator.
This event is brought to you by DaniebJones/ Daniebjones LLC. Please note DanieBJones/ DanieBJones Inc. is not liable or responsible for any accidents or incidents that occur while vendors, volunteers or patrons are on the exposition floor, venue, or parking lot. In addition, DanieBJones assumes no liability or responsibility for any effects small business vendor products may have on patrons. Each vendor holds responsibility and liability for their own products and product effects.
Vendors may have access to event space beginning 7:00 am on the morning of November 25th, 2023. The BOSB Expo will open to the public at 9:30 AM and will conclude at 5:00 pm. This year we do have the option for "Vendor Pre-Check In" which allows small business to set up their space on the day before (Friday, November 24th, 2023). Pre-Check In set up times will be emailed at later date. You can select the Pre-Check-in option during registration. Participation in the November 25th,2023 expo is voluntary, and vendors reserve all rights to their products and services as well as payment received for these products and services.
Vendors must pay the registration fee before vending space is reserved. Vendor expo floor location is chosen on a first come first serve basis. Thanks to the layout of the Show Place Arena all vending areas have an equal amount of visibility. There are no bad spaces. Show management preselects vendor space for each small business based on your products and or services, however, vendors reserve the right to request a different space, although it is not guaranteed.
Payment shall be made directly through PayPal or with any major credit card. Money Orders are also accepted. Please contact the event coordinator with payment questions.
Registration fees are non-refundable. In the event of proven accident, riot, strike, epidemic, act of God or any other legitimate condition or occurrence beyond their respective control, the Black Owned Small Business Expo will be rescheduled for a date to be determined. In the event this event is canceled by DanieBJones, this contract is null, and void and vendors will receive a full refund.
Small business vendors are entitled to use the name, likenesses, and other promotional materials provided for the Black Owned Small Business Expo. As registered vendor you are welcome to submit a promotional item, i.e., coupon, business card, flyer etc., to be included in our complimentary registration bags given to all attendees. Your signature verifies your consent to these terms.
Main Stage Small Business Hotspots
Small Business Hot Spots were designed to give small business owners and entrepreneurs the chance to engage our large group of attendees at one time. This is perfect for demonstrations, sharing the background of your business and drawing more attention to your brand for sales. This includes a 30 minute on stage demonstration/session including a10 minute Q&A session during your choice of time slot between the hours of 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. All Hot Spot presenters will be announced in the event venue before and after their presentation, will receive logo signage and inclusion in our BOSB Expo Guide (see above picture) which is given to all attendees and is available digitally on our website. All Hot Spots are presented in the expo hall and are reserved on a first come first serve basis, as you know they go fast so we encourage you to register as soon as possible.