5th Annual Healthy Living Expo
Mid Rivers Mall
1600 Mid Rivers Mall Dr
St.Peters,MO
January 13, 2018 10am-8pm
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Vendor shopping, Fitness Party, Demos,
Prize Giveaways, Snack Tasting, Massages and so much more!
About Us
Distinctive Events Management, LLC.
Is a woman-owned business, has been producing dynamic events and expos throughout the Midwest since 2012. Our talented team has decades of collective event and business expertise with additional experience in advertising and marketing.
We believe in bringing together people for a mutually beneficial purpose. As a company we strive to provide supportive opportunities for Business Owners, entrepreneurial endeavors, and companies large and small. We want to provide an entertaining value to attendees and make a positive impact in the markets we serve. We approach our events by considering the different perspectives of the attendees, the exhibitors and sponsors. By doing so, we create a community.
Attendees
Experience events designed to be interactive, entertaining and fun. Women, Children and men are able to discover new products, information, ideas and shop with Exhibitors. Visitors can try something new and enjoy rejuvenating services. We provide value and entertainment.
Exhibitors find that Face to Face interaction are a powerful tool to brand and market their business. This enhances their platform and helps build Brand proximity.
Exhibitors
Utilize the expo format by being able to connect with consumers on a personal level. This creates an opportunity not only for sales, but to build relationships and loyalty. This interaction is perfect for launching new products, sampling and getting your product or service into the hands of potential consumers. Introducing products, services and information at expos provides invaluable market insight and feedback. The Healthy Living Expos’ specific audience is a perfect fit for focused enterprises or initiatives.
Community and Giving Back are important to us a company. We launched an initiative to incorporate a charitable component into all of our events. We feel it is vital to have a positive impact in our community. Every year we partner with Operation food Search. We encourage vendors and exhibitors to bring a canned good to donate.
We have provided this information for our Exhibitors based on previous exhibitor’s asking for this information.
Demographics of Guest:
(This is based on an analysis from previous expo shows)
Statistics and Demographics
❖70% are college educated
❖60% Married
❖Household income of $50,000 or more
❖Age 35 and up
❖Gender Female 60% and Male 30%
❖Race Caucasian 60%
❖African American 40%
How does Distinctive Events Management Co. promote their events?
❖Every year a week before the Healthy Living Expo we are on Fox 2 news, feel free to Google previous expo shows on Fox 2
❖Mid Rivers Mall will promote on the website,possibly show me st.louis and through there on staff pr person
❖We ask that vendors and sponsors promote via text,email and social media to friends,family and business associates
❖Video Marketing
❖We ask that vendors also create a event page with the flyer in invite people
❖Vendors and Customer share The Healthy Living Flyer on social media
❖We focus on FOx 2,it is important that you send the video with your business name,specialty and visit my booth at the Healthy Living Expo the Sat Jan 13, from 10-8pm Lower level of Mid Rivers mall .
❖The mall has 1 million vendors annually,Sat is their busiest day.Cannot guarantee a specific number.
FAQ for Exhibitors:
❖Exhibitors must arrive a hour early to set up
❖A Exhibitor Booth# is given to you once we receive your Exhibitor form back,The mall will have your table assigned and give you a map the day of the expo.
❖Bring marketing material
❖You can share your table with another company to save money
❖You can sell Products and Services; you must bring laptop and credit card
❖Last year there was about 2,500 or more people throughout the day in attendance, we are expecting more than that number we have hired a few marketing companies to assist.
❖Tickets are free,however if someone would liek to donate a $1 send them to this llink the money goes towards the scholarship.
❖ The mall provides a black cover for the table,do not bring a tablecloth
❖Last year vendors shared the event and promoted their booth on social media to create brand awareness. Vendors also did a video to tell people what they were doing at the expo, this is optional but this really helped vendors to create the excitement for more people to attend.
❖We find that vendors who are happy, enthusiastic, and personable and set appointment on the spot are very successful at an expo. If you need a Promo model we can assist, however this will be an additional cost.
❖Unlimited parking and snacks cost is included in the price of
❖Promote your booth have a drawing, do prize giveaways, have miniature treats to hand out
❖We want our Exhibitors to walk away with appointments/Products sold, with that being said we do Sales Consulting via phone or email
Mall Security: Mid Rivers Mall has on-site security. Our Security Officers’ policies and
purposes are defined as follows:
To patrol the mall common areas. Common areas include the main hallway, mall
corridors, public restrooms, parking lots and exterior walkways.
To observe and report mall incidents and accidents. Security also reports
situations that pose a potential threat to the mall and customer safety.
To be highly visible to the public, both inside the mall and in the parking lots.
Such high visibility is a deterrent to crime in the common areas.
To respond promptly to all calls from tenants when a dangerous situation exists.
To inform the mall office of tenant problems such as employee parking,
improper signage, business operation hours, improper trash disposal.
Assist customers in locating lost children and in general, will act in the public
relations capacity with all merchants.
Mid Rivers Mall Security is NOT responsible for:
Store inventories or keys
Apprehending shoplifters
Settling store/customer complaint or disputes
Determining if money is counterfeit
Watch suspicious persons in merchant stores
Advising anyone of legal rights
Watching stores or carts while merchants are absent for any reason
Should your store experience a security problem, such as shoplifting, personal threats,
vandalism, “hot checks”, etc.; please
Exhibit Booth Includes:
Basic Exhibitor Package
❖The mall is setting up the tables and will assign vendors per table.The tables are 6 foot long and wide. However,if you need additional tables,there is an additional cost.Table with two chairs,set up time is at 9am.The expo is on the lower level of the mall,you can use the side door to enter or you can use the lower level mall entrance to bring in items.Please note it is your responsibility to bring in and bring out your items.
❖City of St.Peters require that each vendor sign the vendor participant form with there sales tax #,if you work for a direct sales company get it from them.
❖Video Marketing-We promote a video of your business and promote it on social media We promote the vendors by sharing on social media ,who and what their business does
❖$400 this includes the one day show from 10am-8pm day show
❖Electric is available at no cost
❖The city of St.Peters requires the vendor to fill out an application and pay $10,the price is included in the $410
❖No negotiating is permitted
Important message:
Fox 2 news a video that is 1 minute of each vendor that participates,Your business name,what you sell,come visit my booth Jan 13, 10am-8pm for the Healthy living expo at Mid Rivers Mall We send the videos to fox 2 and they choose someone to come on tv typically a week before the expo.
❖Must arrive at 9am to set up,you can use the mall entrance or any mall entrance.We will be located on the lower level of the mall near the food court.The mall will provide each company with a assigned table and map as they enter the mall.
❖Additional cost for individual services
❖Electricity $25,please send me a paypal payment to:
❖Extra table is $30,send paypal to :
❖No exceptions you are not allowed to leave early under any conditions,please find proper coverage if you are not able to stay the entire time.
❖Food is not provided,you can purchase a bite to eat from the food court
❖Gossiping and being negative is not allowed under any conditions,if you are not positive,please find someone who is to cover the booth.
❖Texting at the table and not being engaged with customers is rude,please excuse yourself if you need to text or make a call.
❖Dress professional,be positive and smile
❖Never forget to be kind and friendly with other vendors
❖Mid Rivers Mall requires that each person have insurance,I have covered the price,which is included in the pricing
❖We are giving a single mother a scholarship for school books
❖The mall attracts 1 million people annually,Saturday is their busiest day.
❖Good news is we will be doing the 2018 and 2019 Healthy Living Expo at the Mid Rivers Mall,
Ways to Promote Your Booth
❖Share the flyer on social media,text and email
❖Personally invite a minimum of 10 confirmed people who will come
❖Tell everyone you will participate in this event
Things to bring:
*Business cards
*Fish bowl for people to put cards in
*Samples of your products or sample promo giveaways
*Set appointments on the spot with potential clients
*Follow up after the expo with vendors and guests
*Smile
*Look nice
*You can sell products,bring your own swipe square,paypal etc
*Electricity is $25
*Have fun
Exhibitor Conduct:
Be Professional and on time for setup
Be professional in appearance
Exhibitors are not allowed to leave early; you must stay the entire event.
Please no texting throughout the event, if you have to make a call please excuse yourself from your booth.
Engage with visitors that come to your booth
Be happy and Smile, people are attracted to people with positive energy. If this is hard for you, we can hire someone or you can send one of your employees, remember attitude is everything.
Leaving early is not permitted,please find someone to cover if you are not able to stay the entire time
Complaining to other vendors is not permitted
Follow up with customer’s you meet at the expo
Follow the rules and regulations of Mid Rivers Mall which is on the next page
Invite a minimum of 10 people to the expo
Text or email if you have any questions
Fox 2 every year promote our expo on Tv,they have me send a video of each business and choose someone to come on TV,please participate and do a 30 sec elevator pitch and email it to me
No refunds!If you can’t make it please send someone else.
Be professionally dressed and professional to everyone
Be respectful to everyone who you come in contact with
Exhibitor Registration Form
❖Company:
❖Contact Person:
❖Email:
❖Address:
❖Phone Number:
❖Which Package:
❖Basic or Premier Please Circle
What I need from you:
Please email a brief description of your company:
Optional: A month before the expo, have someone record a 30 second video or shorter. The video will need the following Your Name: Co name and what you plan to do at the expo; this is a great tool for marketing, upload the video on Facebook.
We accept Checks, Cash or Debit Card at this time-
To reserve your booth complete this form and scan it back to me:
Questions Call- 314-874-5286/
Sorry, no refunds. If you are not able to make it, let us know ASAP, we can provide someone to cover your booth at an additional cost.