Pics from November 2010 Show

We had such an amazing turnout! Lines were wrapped around the building well before we opened the doors Friday night. Thousands of women shopped the show this past weekend and had such wonderful things to say about all you FABULOUS merchants! So proud of you! Great job! Now... go rest. :o)

We'll have more pictures up soon. You can find more on our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=305294&id=681949679

Yard Sign Update

All of this year's yard signs are out and about as of today. If you haven't yet picked one up, you may still do so... we have some left from last Spring's show... which will still work. They may be picked up at 2752 E Boardwalk Court in Fayetteville. Please plant your sign in a highly-viewed location as soon as possible. Signs should be pulled by Sunday, 11/21. The signs are re-usable, so just hang onto them and use them again next show.

Yard Signs are Ready!

Yard Signs may be picked up at 2752 E Boardwalk Court in Fayetteville. Please pick one up and plant it in a highly-viewed location. You will want to plant it on Sunday or Monday. They should be pulled by next Sunday, 11/21. The signs are re-usable, so just hang onto it and we'll use it again next show.

Please Facebook and e-mail your clients and friends no later than Tuesday. We have been SO impressed with how everyone has pitched in to help with our grass-roots P.R efforts. YOU are a huge reason we expect thousands through the doors! Thank you! (Quick note: Friends MUST sign up via our Facebook page our website if they want to receive the fast-pass to Saturday's show and avoid lines at the door... please let them know.)

Are you ready!? Are you excited!? We sure hope so! This show is going to be amazing! Hundreds of tickets for our "Girls Night Out" have already sold online... and we expect many more this week!

Did you see the post on KNWA's homepage today? Check it out! This is an exciting week as we work on creating pre-show buzz... expect to see us all over local blogs and media. Help us by posting each day to your facebook, blogs, twitter, websites, e-mails, etc. We need all of you to get involved and help us bring thousands of women through the doors next week. You were selected for the show because you bring something unique and wonderful to the table... now flaunt it! :o)

Looking forward to some fun bonding this Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. We'll meet at 2752 E Boardwalk Court to stuff swag bags, do a little merchant Q&A and get to know one another before the big show! - K.C.


Merchant Newsletter
November 10, 2010

Swag Bag Stuffing Party & Merchant Open House

Can you help stuff bags? We'd love your help and we can chat (and stuff ourselves!) while we're doing it! We'll meet Thursday, November 11th, at 7:00 p.m., at 2752 E Boardwalk Court in Fayetteville. Bring an appetizer or beverage to share!
RSVP: kpummill@cox.net



Important Reminder: Extras for Your Booth

If you need electricity, phone, extra tables, a backdrop, etc., you will want to order those "extras" directly from the Convention Center by Monday, November 15. They will charge you double for floor orders the day of the show... so you want to make sure and get your order in on time. We can't stress this enough.

Even if you checked a box on your application saying you need this... you MUST fill out the convention center's form and return it to them or you will not have your "extras" in place on Friday... and they WILL charge you double.

You may mail them a check with your form or fax it to them with the credit card authorization form. Once again, here are links to those forms:

Extras Form for Merchant Booth

Credit Card Authorization for Booth Extras



"Girls Night Out" Tickets

Tickets for our preview shopping night went on sale last week. Tickets are $8 online or $10 at the door. Friday night shopping hours will be 5-9, with live Christmas jazz, a candy buffet, hot cocoa, cider, coffee, tons of door prizes... oh and did we mention the amazingly packed swag bags for the first 500 through the doors! A portion of the proceeds from Friday night's event will benefit the projects of the Junior League of NWA... so spread the word!

Each of you will receive two free tickets for your friends or helpers. You may pick them up at merchant registration on Friday morning, 11/19.

Here's the link for advance tickets:

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=mwxbiodab&oeidk=a07e33pykvv10de1cbf



Booth Floorplan & Setup

Click here for the final booth floorplan and your booth number:


11.10.10 Numbered Booth Diagram


Merchant Booth Numbers

Please check in at the merchant registration office in the convention center foyer prior to set-up. Check-in and set-up is 9:30 to 4:30 on Friday, 11/19.


Misc. Merchant Details You Want to Know

* Pick up yard signs between now and Saturday at 2752 Boardwalk Court if you can help place a sign.

* No postcards left!! 15,000 cards are circulating NWA. If you have any extras... please drop them off at K.C.'s We'd love to have them.

* If you haven't facebooked, blogged, tweeted and e-mailed about this show... do it. We're watching it with our social media tracker and loving the buzz!

* Tax rate in Springdale is 9.25%

* You will receive two tickets to Friday night's event for helpers. They will be in your check-in packet at merchant registration on Friday, 11/19.

* Booth set-up is any time between 9:30 and 4:30 on Friday, 11/19. Please come to the merchant registration office prior to set-up.

* Gift certificates -- don't forget that part of your contract is honoring a $20 gift certicate that we print. We use these for promotions and volunteer incentive. They will expire one month after the show.

* Booth skirting is black... with white top. Bring table topper if you'd like something different.

* We will have wi-fi available for you to use at no extra charge.

More Merchant Details

Please look back at our merchant blog for additional booth details and past merchant newsletters. Please check the blog and merchant newsletters for answers to your questions before you contact us. We are extremeley swamped with pre-show marketing and p.r. and need to focus on this as we enter our final week of buzz about the show.


http://www.nwaboutiqueshow.blogspot.com/

Blog Post on KNWA's Homepage Today!

If you aren't already following "Something to Blog About" on http://knwablog.blogspot.com/... you need to start! Sydney is hilarious... sharp... and completely relates to momhood. :o) Oh... and did we mention that she posted an amazing article about the Boutique Show today?! Love that girl! Something to Blog About or follow her: twitter @knwablogger

Updated Booth Diagram

Hi Merchants! Are you excited!! Less than two weeks until the fall show! Here's the most recent booth diagram. Also.... we've expanded the set-up time to 9:30 a.m. on Friday morning... so feel free to get a jump-start on your booth. Blessings, - K.C.

November 2010 Booth Diagram

Merchant Newsletter - November 5, 2010

Merchant Newsletter
November 5, 2010


"Girls Night Out" Tickets Went On Sale Today!

Tickets for our preview shopping night went on sale today. Tickets are $8 online or $10 at the door. Friday night shopping hours will be 5-9, with live Christmas jazz, a candy buffet, hot cocoa, cider, coffee, tons of door prizes... oh and did we mention the amazingly packed swag bags for the first 500 through the doors! A portion of the proceeds from Friday night's event will benefit the projects of the Junior League of NWA... so spread the word!

Each of you will receive two free tickets for your friends. You may pick them up at merchant registration on Friday morning, 11/19.

Here's the link for advance tickets:

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=mwxbiodab&oeidk=a07e33pykvv10de1cbf


E-Mail Marketing

Please e-mail all your friends and customers THIS WEEKEND. Here is a blurb, or feel free to write your own.

We are excited to be a part of the NWA Boutique Show... Friday and Saturday, November 19-20 at the NWA Convention Center in Springdale! Come shop over 130 amazing boutiques and literally thousands of custom and one-of-a-kind items!

Friday night is the "Girls Night Out" shopping event. Online tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. There will be live Christmas jazz, awesome swag bags (for the first 500), a candy buffet, hot cocoa, coffee, cider, door prizes and more! A portion of proceeds will benefit the projects of The Junior League of NWA. Check out the NWA Boutique Show's Facebook page for a link to tickets.

Saturday shopping hours are 9-6 with free admission, concessions and door prizes.

For a sneak peek at all the great merchants, and to find directions and hours, check out the show website at www.nwaboutiqueshow.com

P.S. If you sign up on the main page of the website or the Facebook page, they will send you a "Preferred Shopper Fast Pass" so you can skip the lines on Saturday! The pass will also automatically enter you to win dozens of gift certificates donated by the merchants!


Facebook

Please copy and paste the above blurb and send it as a message to all your Facebook friends. We're watching to make sure everyone does their part on this. It is extremely important to the success of the show. The fact that it comes directly from someone they know is KEY. :o) If everyone pitches in, we can reach thousands of people in a snap!


Last Call for Swag Bags

If you would like to add something to the Swag Bags, please make sure your items are delivered no later than Wednesday, November 10th. Deliver to:

NWA Boutique Show
2752 E Boardwalk Court
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Can you help stuff bags? We'd love your help and we can chat (and stuff ourselves!) while we're doing it! We'll meet next Thursday, November 11th, at 7:00 p.m., at 2752 E Boardwalk Court in Fayetteville. Bring an appetizer or beverage to share!
RSVP: kpummill@cox.net


Postcards

Well, there is good news and bad news. The bad news is that our supply has run out and some people still haven't come by to get their stack. Sorry guys! The good news is that means 15,000 postcards are circulating around NWA! If for some reason, you picked up too many... please, please, please drop those off at 2752 E Boardwalk Court so we can get those cards out to the public.


Radio, Newspaper, Magazines & Blogs! Oh My!

Listen to Magic 107.9, Kix 104 and Mix 101.9 the week before the show for tons of Boutique Show radio spots and giveaways! Jennifer Erwin did an amazing job on our spot... can't wait for you to hear it.

Watch the Arkansas Democrat Gazette in the coming weeks for our newspaper ads!

Our magazine ads were featured this month in Citiscapes, NWA Metro Woman, Kids Directory and Peekaboo.

If you didn't see it... make sure to check out NWA Motherlode's blurb posted on Monday. The wonderful comments from readers are fun to read! http://nwamotherlode.com/archives/6729


Extras for Your Booth

If you need electricity, phone, extra tables, a backdrop, etc., you will want to order those "extras" directly from the Convention Center by Monday, November 15. They will charge you double for floor orders the day of the show... so you want to make sure and get your order in on time.

You may mail them a check with your form or fax it to them with the credit card authorization form. Once again, here are links to those forms:

Extras Form for Merchant Booth

Credit Card Authorization for Booth Extras


Credit Cards

We will have open wi-fi for anyone who needs to use it. If you need a direct "dial 9" phone line, you will need to order that directly through the Convention Center via the "extras" form. Some people use "Pro-Pay" and some even have an app for their i-phone.


Booth Set-Up 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, November 19th

Please look back at our merchant blog for additional booth details.
http://www.nwaboutiqueshow.blogspot.com/ (you're already here!)

Click here for a working booth diagram: 11.05.10 Working Booth Diagram
There may be a few slight tweaks, but no significant changes past this point.


Hotels

Springdale Holiday Inn
479-751-8300
Attached to NWA Convention Center
1500 South 48th Street
Springdale, AR 72762

Mention the NWA Boutique Show for $79 room rate


Fairfield Inn & Suites
1-479-725-1800
1042 Rieff St.
Springdale, AR 72762
(About 1/2 Mile East of Convention Center)

Mention the NWA Boutique Show for $65 room rate