Cosmoprof North America/PBA Beauty Week 2014
Frequently Asked Questions?
1. What is Cosmoprof North America?
Cosmoprof North America is a trade show for beauty industry professionals ONLY. This event is not open to the general public. The event is focused in particular on the distributors, OTC’s, manufacturers and buyers of professional beauty products and retail stores. Attendees are allowed entrance into all four show pavilions.
2. What is PBA Beauty Week?
PBA Beauty Week, hosted by Cosmoprof North America, is North America’s largest, most inclusive beauty event, offering unlimited networking, education and business-to-business opportunities to all sectors of the professional beauty industry.
3. What events comprise Cosmoprof North America/PBA Beauty Week?
a. Cosmoprof North America – a trade show for beauty industry professionals ONLY. This event is not open to the general public. The event is focused in particular on the distributors, OTC’s, manufacturers and buyers of professional beauty products and retail stores. Attendees are allowed entrance into all four show pavilions.
b. PBA Regional Forum for the Salon Professional – designed specifically for salon/spa leaders. This one-day PBA live education event explores current trends and offers best practices and strategies to elevate your business and career. For more information, visit www.probeauty.org/forums.
c. PBA Business Forum & 2014 Keynote Address – Learn about key PBA programs and initiatives in 2014 and beyond and be inspired by our 2014 Keynote Speaker. Breakfast is included. For more information, visit http://probeauty.org/forums/
d. North American Hairstyling Awards (“NAHA”) – is the most prestigious beauty competition in North America. NAHA is proud to celebrate 25 incredible years of recognizing the beauty industry’s most talented artists. NAHA kicks off with a Red Carpet Reception, followed by a star-studded Awards Ceremony with special artistic presentations, live entertainment and special guest appearances. For more information, visit www.probeauty.org/naha.
e. PBA Beacon – Beacon provides the nation’s most promising cosmetology students with education and opportunities to network with the industry’s highest profile salon owners and stylists during PBA Beauty Week. PBA Beacon students attend specialized classes with the biggest names in the industry, get up close and personal with NAHA finalists and get a firm understanding of the business of beauty. Entry deadline was March 26, 2014; congratulations to the 2014 Beacon winners and honorable mentions!
f. City of Hope – is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. The professional beauty industry gathers at PBA Beauty Week for dinner and an awards ceremony to honor one of the industry’s leaders with the Spirit of Life Award, City of Hope’s most prestigious honor, for their outstanding business and philanthropic achievements. For more information, visit http://www.cityofhope.org/about-city-of-hope
4. Where is Cosmoprof North America/PBA Beauty Week being held? At Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The host hotel will be Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
5. Is there an expo floor at PBA Beauty Week? Yes, Cosmoprof North America 2014 takes place Sunday, July 13, 2014 through Tuesday, July 15, 2014.
6. What are the expo floor hours?
Sunday, July 13, 2014: / 10 am – 6 pmMonday, July 14, 2014: / 10 am – 6 pm
Tuesday, July 15, 2014: / 10 am – 3 pm
7. How much are tickets to Cosmoprof North America/PBA Beauty Week?
*first price until Friday, June 13, 2014; second price effective Saturday, June 14, 2014
Event / PBA/NCA Members / Non-MembersCosmoprof North America* 1-day Expo Ticket / Ind. members: 1 free
Corp. members: 2 free
Add’l tickets may be purchased at non-member rates / $65/$90
Cosmoprof North America* 3-day Expo Ticket
*Expo tickets give you access to the entire trade show floor and on-floor meeting rooms. Other events are available at additional cost. / $115/$140
Cosmoprof Education (on the show floor) / Varies by class / Varies by class
Get Together Party / $55/$65 / $65/$75
PBA Regional Forum for the Salon Professional
Includes: 3-day ticket to Cosmoprof North America / $119 / $159
PBA Business Forum w/breakfast / $50/$60 / $75/$85
North American Hairstyling Awards / $85/$95 / $95/$105
North American Hairstyling Awards VIP Ticket
Includes:
2 complimentary drinks
Seating in VIP section
Limited to 400 tickets / $150/$150 / $150/$150
PBA Beacon / Invitation Only / Invitation Only
8. Can I purchase Special Event/Education tickets without having an expo floor ticket? Tickets to certain events (Get Together Party, PBA Business Forum & 2014 Keynote Speaker, PBA Forum for the Salon Professional and the North American Hairstyling Awards) may be purchased without purchasing a show floor ticket. An expo floor ticket must be purchased to attend all other events and all education classes.
9. How can I purchase a ticket?
For all events except City of Hope:
Online: www.cosmoprofnorthamerica.com or www.probeauty.org/beautyweek
Toll Free: 866.229.2386 Outside US Tel: 301.694.5243 Fax: 301.694.5124
For City of Hope tickets:
Online: http://www.cityofhope.org/national-professional-salon-industry-spirit-of-life
10. I need a VISA to enter the country. Not a problem. Attendees may request a visa letter during the registration process. However, you must complete and pay in full for your registration before your visa letter will be issued. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this requirement. Exhibitors requiring visa letters should contact their sales representative for assistance.
11. How will I receive my tickets (badges)?
Non-Member attendees will receive an email confirmation upon completion of the registration process. Bring the confirmation to the show and scan it at the self-check-in counters to print your badge and/or event tickets.
PBA Members who register on or before June 13 and live in the US will receive their badges by mail. Those who register after June 13 or live outside the US will follow the same process as non-member attendees.
Exhibitors who register for their badge prior to June 11, are located in the US, have paid in full for their booth space and have turned in their insurance certificate can choose to have their badges sent to them by mail two weeks prior to the show.
12. When is on-site registration open?
1pm – 5pm Friday, July 11 Exhibitors only
8am – 5pm Saturday, July 12 Exhibitors only
8am – 6pm Sunday, July 13 Exhibitors and Attendees
8am – 6pm Monday, July 14 Exhibitors and Attendees
8am – 3pm Tuesday, July 15 Exhibitors and Attendees
13. Is the show open to the public? No. Cosmoprof North America/PBA Beauty Week is open to beauty industry professionals only. All attendees must show personal photo ID and business ID to be admitted.
14. What kind of identification should I bring to the show? All attendees MUST present a photo I.D. along with one of the following credentials:
a. Pre-printed Business Card (beauty industry related companies only)
b. Business license or tax id (beauty industry related companies only)
c. Salon or Spa business license
d. Cosmetology, Esthetician, Nail Technician or Massage Therapist license
e. Distributor Store Card (i.e. Sally Beauty Pro, CosmoProf PROCLUB®, SalonCentric, MAC Pro; Smashbox, Temptu Pro)
f. PBA or other Beauty Association (CCA, ISPA, ICMAD, etc.) membership ID
15. How many show floors are there? One Cosmoprof show floor with 4 pavilions.
Pavilion A - Cosmetics and Personal care
Pavilion B - Packaging, Contract Manufacturing and Private Label
Pavilion C - Wellness and Spa
Pavilion D - Professional Hair, Nail and Tool
16. Who is allowed on each show floor?
If you purchase a ticket to Cosmoprof North America, you are permitted to visit all pavilions.
17. Do I need to pre-register for classes? Yes, most classes are not included in the price of the show ticket. Classroom space is limited. Therefore, we recommend that everyone reserves a seat by registering in advance.
18. Can I be a model? Cosmoprof North America does not hire models for the exhibiting companies as demonstrations on models are held to a minimum.
19. Do cosmetology instructors get in free? No. Instructors may attend the show but are reminded that this is not a typical hair show. The floor is business-to-business only with no cash-and-carry sales and there is no technical hair or nail education on or off the show floor.
20. Will NBSDA (Korean Distributor Association) members get into the show free? No, they will receive the Preferred Rate Card for 50% off the admission price.
21. Can I bring my child? Children under the age of 16 (including infants) will not be admitted to the show for liability reasons and for the safety of your child. No Exceptions!
22. Can my husband come? Tickets can be purchased for spouses at the show only when proof is provided (same last name and/or address on driver’s licenses).
23. Can manufacturers attend if they are not exhibiting? Yes, they may purchase a 1-day or 3-day badge. We do not provide complimentary tickets unless they are PBA members.
24. Can a stylist, nail tech/manicurist, cosmetology student or salon/spa support staff go on the show floor? Yes, however, there are no cash-and-carry sales as the floor is business-to-business only. There is no technical hair or nail education on or off the show floor.
25. I work in a chain salon; can I go on the trade show floor? Yes, as long as you are employed in the beauty industry you are welcome on the trade show floor. However, exhibitors have rented space to sell large quantities at wholesale prices, not individually. Cash sales are strictly forbidden.
26. I am a student, so I don’t have a cosmetology license? Students are allowed to enter the trade show floor. However, there are no discounts and the show floor is for business-to-business sales only. No cash-and-carry sales will take place and no technical education is offered. Exhibitors will not sell to students!
27. I am an esthetician, can I attend? Absolutely! Pavilion C which is Wellness and Spa, is geared to the esthetician.
28. I did not get to attend the show. Can I get a refund?
No. Tickets are non-refundable. Please contact Gina Moon for name change approval.
29. What products will be exhibited at the show? There will be products ranging from professional hair, nail, skin and spa products, to furnishings and fixtures for salons, software, packaging, contract manufacturing, private labels, cosmetics, etc. An exhibitor list can be found on the website at www.cosmoprofnorthamerica.com.
30. Do I get a discount as a PBA member to exhibit? No, only for attending the event, not exhibiting. However, certain discounts are afforded to PBA members once they exhibit.
31. What are the setup and tear-down times for exhibitors?
Setup:
1pm – 5pm Wednesday, July 9 Targeted only (60 sq meters or more)
8am – 5pm Thursday, July 10 Targeted only (60 sq meters or more)
8am – 5pm Friday, July 11 All Domestic Exhibitors
8am – 6pm Saturday, July 12 All Exhibitors
Teardown:
3pm – 10pm Tuesday, July 15
8am – 3pm Wednesday, July 16
32. What is the difference between a distributor and an OTC? Both will typically buy directly from the manufacturer and sell to salons. An OTC however, will have a store where they may sell to the public and/or salon professionals (80% of business must be to salon and spa professionals to get on the business floor). A distributor may also have stores and a warehouse to store their product.
33. What is a manufacturer representative? A company that acts as a sales force for the manufacturer. They help the manufacturers find distributors for their products, but do not house inventory.
34. Manufacturer, distributor, salons – who buys what from who? A manufacturer creates the product – then a distributor/OTC will buy their product and sell it to salon owners and professionals – salon owners will sell to the public.
35. Is there a message center at the show? No.
36. Is there a business center at the show? The business center at Mandalay Bay Convention Center will be open to anyone needing to make copies, send or receive faxes, send packages, etc. It is located on Level 1 of the Convention Center.
37. Can I page someone on the show floor? We are not permitted by the Convention Center to make announcements over the loud speaker and have no way to locate exhibitors or attendees on the show floor.
38. Do you hotel discounts at nearby hotels? Yes. Go online or callPar Avion for hotel and rate information and to make reservations.
Online: www.cosmoprofnorthamerica.com or www.probeauty.org/beautyweek
Toll free: 1-800-826-8133 International: 1-310-590-4713 Fax: 310-649-3554
39. What if I need special assistance at the show? If you have special needs that require assistance, PBA Beauty Week will make every effort to accommodate those needs in order to ensure your participation. Please contact PBA Beauty Week at least four weeks prior to the show at 800.468.2274. Wheelchair and scooter rental service can be provided by the Mandalay Bay Convention Center; please call 702.632.7777 and ask to speak to the Bell Desk to rent a wheelchair.
40. Where is the best place to park? The best place to park is the Convention Center parking lot located on the east side of the building. Parking in this lot is FREE.
Privately owned vehicles will be allowed limited time to load and unload in designated areas as long as the vehicle is NOT left unattended. UNATTENDED VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED. Parking of vehicles in the exhibit hall is not permitted.
For overnight parking, valet service is available at the Mandalay Bay Resort entrance.
In addition to the Convention Center parking lot, there is a parking structure on the west side of Mandalay Bay Resort which can accommodate up to 5,000 vehicles and is available to all Mandalay Bay patrons.
41. Do you have shuttle service? No; however there is a free shuttle train connecting Mandalay Bay Casino to Excalibur Hotel & Casino and Luxor Casino.
42. Where can I catch a cab? Main Entrance of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Las Vegas Boulevard.
43. Is there food available at the Convention Center? Yes, there are snack bars on the show floor as well as a food court in the Convention Center. In addition, Mandalay Bay Resort also houses several restaurants and other food establishments.