Event Location, Dates & Times

RP Funding Center
701 Lime St
Lakeland, FL 33815

(863) 834-8100

Venue Website

Friday: 7/22  2pm – 7pm

Saturday: 7/23  9am – 6pm

Sunday: 7/24  9am – 4pm

Exhibitor Move-In

Exhibitors must check-in at the show office before starting to set up to confirm booth space and receive their booth staff credentials and other important show information.

Exhibitor Check-in – The show office will be located near Exhibit Entrance outside Exhibit Hall.

OSSE Expo Show Office

Andrea Blood
Exhibitor Services Manager
exhibitorservices@bonniercorp.com

Move-in Hours:

Thursday: 7/21 11am – 7pm

Friday: 7/22  8am – 1pm

Exhibitor Move-Out

 Absolutely NO early tear down.

• All exhibits must remain setup and in place until the official close of the expo.
• Exhibitors leaving early will lose their booth choice for next year.
• Exhibitors must be out no later than 11:00pm on Sunday evening.

OSSE Show Office

Andrea Blood
Exhibitor Services Manager
exhibitorservices@bonniercorp.com

Sunday: 7/24

4pm - 11pm

Additional 

Move-In & Move-Out Info

• If need to set-up your booth outside of the normal exhibitor move-in times, please contact exhibitor services at least 1 week prior to event to receive early move in instructions. 
• Please note, there is no guarantee we can accommodate an early move-in time. We will do our best to work with the venue and our decorator to accommodate the best we can.
• Booths vacant after 1pm on July 22 are considered abandoned and are subject to being filled by companies from a waiting list.
• To inform of a late arrival and receive instructions on set-up at a later time, contact Exhibitor Services

OSSE Show Office

Andrea Blood
Exhibitor Services Manager
exhibitorservices@bonniercorp.com

All Exhibiting Booths must be completely set-up no later than 1pm on July 22, unless pre-arranged by Event Management

No Exhibitor is allowed to breakdown their booth prior to 4pm July 24. An exhibitor can consolidate your booth, however you are required per your booth terms & conditions of your agreement to occupy your booth throughout the entire event.

Sales Office

Booth Space Renewal for 2023

Located in the main lobby past the show office

Exhibitor that have sales related inquiries for 2022 and 2023

Your Sales Account Managers

Brandon Censky
brandon.censky@bonniercorp.com 

Frank Smith
frank.smith@bonniercorp.com

Saturday, July 23
8am - 11am

Sunday, July 24
8am - Noon,
1pm - 3pm

Booth Staff
Show Credentials

Exhibitors are eligible to receive up to four (4) wristbands for the first 10’x10’ booth space.

Non-profit organizations receive up to six (6) wristbands for the first 10’x10’ booth space.

• Exhibitors are eligible to receive up to two (2) extra wristbands for each additional 10’x10’ booth space.
• Maximum of 10 wristbands per exhibitor.
• Extra and replacement wristbands are $10.00 each.

NO ONE will be admitted into the exhibit hall without the appropriate wristband.

For the security of your products, EVERYONE working in a booth MUST HAVE and WEAR an exhibitor wristband during ALL EXPO HOURS.

Door guards will check wristbands every day when you enter the building - wristbands should be immediately visible for easiest, fastest admittance.

Booth Staff Show Credentials
will be available for pick-up
at the Show Office during
Exhibitor Check-in.

Hotel

• Start: Thursday, July 21, 2022
• End: Monday, July 25, 2022
• Special group rate: $139 USD per night

Camping

Driving Directions

• Venue Driving Directions
• Google Maps

RP Funding Center

701 Lime St,
Lakeland, FL 33815
P: (863) 834-8100

Parking

• Exhibitors will receive one (1) free parking pass for the weekend.
• Exhibitors will be given trailer drop and parking instructions at check in.
• Personal Vehicles: $10 per entry
• Buses & Oversized vehicles: $20

RP Funding Center

701 Lime St,
Lakeland, FL 33815
P: (863) 834-8100

Venue Parking Map

POV
Unloading & Loading

• Thursday - Trucks, trailers and cargo vans can drive in with permission through overhead doors weather permitting.
• Keeping your safety (and other exhibitor booths in mind), cut off time for driving in on Thursday will be determined by our floor manager.
• Friday - No driving into the building.
• Loading in and out convenient with an 11’ wide x 13’ high door with drive-up access from the East Loading Dock.
• Bring your own dollies and hand carts in case the facility does not supply them.
• DO NOT set up your booth as you unload.
• Unload first, park your vehicle, then set up your booth.

OSSE Expo Show Office

Andrea Blood
Exhibitor Services Manager
exhibitorservices@bonniercorp.com

Large Equipment Unloading

• If you have large equipment that requires unique unloading needs please contact GES before the expo so we can schedule you to move in before the designated setup times.
• If your booth setup requires the use of a forklift please contact GES in advance to setup a time for forklift use. There is discount pricing for advance orders.
• You may order forklift service on-site, but you should expect long waits and paying regular rates.

Link to Forklift Order Form

Link to Online Ordering
(Exhibit Code: OSSEFL)

General Exposition Services (GES)
P: 610-495-8866
F: 610-495-8870
info@generalexposition.com

Discount Deadline Date:

Friday,

July 8, 2022

Table, Chairs, Furniture, Carpet

• Back and side wall drape is black and red.
• Tables and chairs are not included with booth space rental and are available to rent from the show decorator or you may bring your own.
• Onsite rental rates apply after the discount deadline date.

Link to Furniture Order Form

Link to Carpet & Cleaning Order Form

Link to Online Ordering
(Exhibit Code: OSSEFL)

General Exposition Services (GES)
P: 610-495-8866
F: 610-495-8870
info@generalexposition.com

Discount Deadline Date:

Friday,

July 8, 2022

Labor

• Labor is available to order for booth installation & dismantle and hanging signs & banners.

Link to Labor Order Form

Link to Online Ordering
(Exhibit Code: OSSEFL)

General Exposition Services (GES)
P: 610-495-8866
F: 610-495-8870
info@generalexposition.com

Discount Deadline Date:

Friday,

Freight Handling
(Drayage)

• General Exposition Services, Inc. is prepared to receive your shipment either in advance at our warehouse, or if applicable, directly at the venue.
• You may ship via the carrier of your choice.
• Rates are based on the incoming weight of shipments.

Link to Shipping Info Packet

Link to Online Ordering
(Exhibit Code: OSSEFL)

General Exposition Services (GES)
P: 610-495-8866
F: 610-495-8870
info@generalexposition.com

Advance Warehouse
Deadline:
Friday,
July 8, 2022

Direct to Show Site:
Thursday,
July 21, 2022

Booth Electrical Orders

• One standard electrical outlet is $120.00.
• Print out the Payment Authorization form and mark Electric on the "Other" line.
• Return by email or fax.

Link to Payment Authorization Form

General Exposition Services (GES)
P: 610-495-8866
F: 610-495-8870
info@generalexposition.com

Friday,

July 8, 2022

Booth Internet, Wi-Fi, Phone Orders

• Complimentary Public WiFi
• If you require telephone, wired internet, water, or natural gas, that must be ordered DIRECTLY through the RP Funding Center.

RP Funding Center
701 Lime St
Lakeland, FL 33815
P: 863-864-8100
info@rpfundingcenter.com 

Friday,

July 8, 2022

Insurance (COI)

• Insurance is no longer included in the booth cost.
• Exhibitors are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) via email to Show Management by July 1, 2022.

Link to Exhibitor Insurance Requirements

OSSE Show Office

Andrea Blood
Exhibitor Services Manager
exhibitorservices@bonniercorp.com

July 1, 2022

Display Vehicles

(Gasoline Engines)

• The vehicle must have less than 1/8 of a tank of gas/fuel or less than 5 gallons.
• The gas cap must be locked or taped.
• Any fueling or de-fueling cannot take place inside the building.
• An extra set of keys to the ignition must be left with the Show Promoter or building management.
• Visqueen must be placed underneath each vehicle.
• Carpet squares to be placed under each tire. Refer to carpet care where applicable.
• The battery cables must be disconnected from the battery in case of an emergency. No jump starting of vehicles will be allowed inside the building.
• All vehicles will remain stationary.
• No field equipment to be operated inside the building (i.e.…lawnmowers, weed trimmers, etc.).

OSSE Show Office

Jackie Lewis
Operations Manager
jackie.lewis@bonniercorp.com

Fire Regulations

Exhibits must comply with all local, state and federal fire codes as they apply.

• Only fire-proof material should be used as decoration in displays.
• Contact the Convention Center for specific fire regulations and codes.

RP Funding Center

701 Lime St,
Lakeland, FL 33815
P: (863) 834-8100

Venue Website

Security

  We will maintain security for the facility during expo hours and at night.

Firearms

To ensure the safety of all attendees, exhibitors, speakers and staff who attend our expo we are enacting the following safety precautions:

1. Firearms will not be left unattended at any time in the exhibit hall.
2. All firearms must be locked in your hotel room or in another secure place when the exhibit hall is closed. While moving firearms they must be in a closed container.
3. There will be no live ammunition at your booth.
4. All weapons will be unloaded, and the firing pins will be removed or modified to ensure that the weapons cannot be fired. If the firing pins are not removed, the firearm must be disabled in another manner to ensure that no rounds can be fired. (i.e. Safety Tab or zip tie)
5. It is strongly recommended that no magazines are inserted into the display weapons unless needed to show the functionality of the firearm.
6. Each firearm will have its actions opened while being displayed.
7. It is highly recommended that you do not carry any live firearm, concealed or not, during the hours when the exhibit hall is open. If you elect to carry a live, concealed firearm during exhibiting hours, that firearm must never be used as a display and is for personal protection or in case of an emergency.

OSSE Show Office

Jackie Lewis
Operations Manager
jackie.lewis@bonniercorp.com

Animals

• Properly restrained service animals are permitted to assist disabled persons requiring their services.

RP Funding Center

701 Lime St,
Lakeland, FL 33815
P: (863) 834-8100

Venue Website

Sound Control

• Any DVD’s, music, or other audio devices including duck and turkey callers, must be kept to a minimum.
• Please respect your neighboring exhibitors and avoid sound pollution.

OSSE Show Office

Andrea Blood
Exhibitor Services Manager
exhibitorservices@bonniercorp.com

Raffles

The show office does not page winners for raffles and will not announce raffles.

It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to follow local, state and federal rules related to raffles.

Taxes/
Sellers Permit

• Polk County tax rate - 7.5%
• If you have questions, contact the Florida Department of Revenue in Lakeland, FL.

Florida Dept. of Revenue
115 S Missouri Ave, Ste 202
Lakeland, FL 33815-4601
(863) 499-2260 (ET)

Sales & Use Tax Form DR-15

DR-15 Instructions

Food Sales & Sampling

• Food sampling/sales approval will be on a case by case basis by  the RP Funding Center.
• Email Exhibitor Services for approval.
• Sample sizes must be under 2 oz.

OSSE Show Office

Andrea Blood
Exhibitor Services Manager
exhibitorservices@bonniercorp.com

Deadline:

July 8, 2022

Door Prizes

1. Drive traffic to your booth - this high profile opportunity is available to all exhibitors to promote their products and booth location throughout the weekend. Your certificate(s) will be available as a door prize throughout the weekend.
2. Door prize winners are pulled every two hours during show hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
3. Winners will bring the certificate to your booth to claim their prize so that you have the opportunity to introduce them to your company.

• Include the product name and value (minimum retail value - $10.00)
• Product should be appropriate for 12-years and older age group.