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Sponsors' Frequently Asked Questions






How will this event be promoted/advertised?

Answer:  

    Pets in The Pearl will be well advertised for four months in print, including Explore the Pearl and Spot Magazine. Event information will be posted on dozens of internet community events calendars. Our marketing plan also includes displaying registration/sponsor forms in hundreds of Portland metro-area veterinary hospitals, kennels, doggie daycares, groomers, and pet supply stores. Plans also include radio and television broadcasting opportunities contingent upon station sponsorships.

    CLICK HERE to review media statistics for the 2007 event.

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How can I promote this event on our own Web site?

Answer:  

  • Place the web banner below on your website with a link to the Pets in The Pearl site:

    You just need to copy and paste the text below into the appropriate location on a page of your Web site: 

    <a href="http://www.petsinthepearl.com" target="_blank" 
alt="Go to the Pets in The Pearl Web site now">
<img src="http://www.petsinthepearl.com/graphics/PIP_banner.gif" 
width="469" height="61" border="0" align="middle">
    </a>


    We can even let you know after the event just how many visitors you help refer!

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What are the deadlines for Pets in The Pearl sponsors?

Answer:  

  • To guarantee your logo placement in Pets in The Pearl event programs and on event t-shirts your sponsor agreement, contribution and logo must be received by June 30, 2008. (.tif and .eps preferred)
  • In-kind donations for the Raffle should be received by June 30, 2008
    Help raise additional funds for CAT and DoveLewis, donate a raffle prize. (i.e. gift certificates, merchandise, etc.) For donations valued at $100 or more, donors will receive name recognition when the winners are announced on stage.
    Marketing Materials and Raffle Donations can be delivered or mailed to the following locations (some special exceptions for picking up raffle donations will be made):
    Cat Adoption Team
    14175 SW Galbreath Dr.
    Sherwood, OR 97140
    503-925-8903     		 DoveLewis – Northwest Hospital
    1945 NW Pettygrove St.
    Portland, OR 97209
    503-228-7281
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Is there a checklist of things I need to do and when I should have them completed?

Answer:  

    Yes, particularly if your company wishes to participate in the Vanity "Fur" Fashion Show. CLICK HERE for a copy of the Sponsor/Vendor Checklist, which includes information on the Fashion Show.
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What is the day-of-event (Saturday, July 19) schedule for sponsors with booths?

Answer:  

  • Set up/Move-in: 6:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
    Vendors must arrange for dollies and carts. Volunteers will be posted at entrances to direct you to your booth and answer questions. In the interest of public safety, all exhibits must be setup and vehicles vacated from the event grounds prior to 9:00 a.m.
  • Event Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Breakdown/Move-out: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Please, no removal or dismantling of booths or booth materials before the end of the event.

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Can I see a map of the layout?

Answer:  

    The event will cover both the back parking lot of the Ecotrust Conference Center at 721 NW 9th Ave, and the adjacent sections of NW Johnson and NW Irving. You will be provided with a preliminary copy of the site map when you work with our Event Coordinator to select your booth location.

    This preliminary site map will be published on the Web site when the majority of vendors/sponsors have selected their spots, and will be updated frequently. To see the currently posted map (which may not contain the very latest booth assignments) CLICK HERE.

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Do I get to pick the location of my booth? When?

Answer:  

    Sponsors are currently picking their booth space location in the order that their Sponsor/Vendor Agreement and donations were received. That means the earlier your agreement and donation are received the better location you will have to choose from. For those of you who have contacted the Event Coordinator about your interest in participating but haven’t sent in your agreement and/or donation you’ll want to send it as soon as possible.

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What exactly is included for a "10x10 Marketplace Booth"?

Answer:  

    A 10-foot square open space with one 8-foot table and two chairs. (Tent, electric and linen rental available through our show contractor. Rain or shine, no refunds for bad weather; a canopy or tent is highly recommended.

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Should sponsors donate raffle items (e.g., gift certificates, merchandise, etc.)?

Answer:  

    Exhibitors/Sponsors are encouraged to donate a raffle prize ( i.e. gift certificates, merchandise, etc.) to be given away at the event. Prizes valued over $100 will be highlighted as a Grand Prize and donors will receive name recognition when the winners are announced on stage. In-kind donations for the Raffle should be received by June 30, 2008.

    Marketing Materials and Raffle Donations can be delivered or mailed to the following locations (some special exceptions for picking up raffle donations will be made):
    Cat Adoption Team
    14175 SW Galbreath Dr.
    Sherwood, OR 97140
    503-925-8903     		 DoveLewis – Northwest Hospital
    1945 NW Pettygrove St.
    Portland, OR 97209
    503-228-7281

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Will there be parking available for my vehicle(s)?

Answer:  

    Sponsors will be to pull up to their booth location to unload up until 8:30 am. In the interest of public safety, all exhibits must be set up and vehicles vacated from the event grounds prior to 9:00 a.m. There is no parking reserved for sponsors during the event, but there is parking available on the streets and at several parking lots throughout the district. There are two additional large parking lots available:
    • SmartPark at Station Place Garage can be entered on NW 9th & Marshall, near Union Station. With 400 spaces, 24-hour access and parking validation from selected retailers, you don’t have to worry about parking in The Pearl again!
    • Brewery Blocks Underground Parking can be entered on NW 12th or 13th between Couch and Davis. This lot has over 1,300 spaces on three levels. Two-hour parking validated for Whole Food shoppers.


    CLICK HERE for brochure and walking map of The Pearl District, which shows several more parking options.

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I have more questions – who should I contact?

Answer:  

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