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John S. Knight Center Facility & Services Guide

Message from Gregg M. Mervis

With our Sales Team poised to lend their assistance during every phase of your planning, holding your next event at the John S. Knight Center has never been more convenient and exciting. An eclectic array of accommodations and iconic attractions afford planners and attendees major metropolitan amenities with the added benefits of accessibility and affordability. Whether it’s a large annual convention or an intimate board meeting, t he success of your event is our Team’s first priority. The innovative spirit that continues to inspire the growth and development of our community is also demonstrated by the dedicated women and men of our hospitality industry - their passion is what defin es Greater Akron’s extraordinary level of customer service. Simply put, we encourage you to select Greater Akron and the John S. Knight Center. We are committed to creating an event experience that you and your attendees will remember for years to come!

Sincerely,

Gregg M. Mervis President & CEO Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau John S. Knight Center Greystone Sports Alliance of Greater Akron

Table of Contents 1. Welcome Letter

2. Special Promotions 3. Online Photo Gallery

4. Diagrams & Floor Plans 5. Rate Sheets of Services 6. Security Procedures 7. Services & Contacts Overview 8. Parking/Directions 9. Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Services

John S. Knight Center Special Promotions

JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER

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2023

The Center of an All-America City!

20% space rental charges Jan 1 - May 31 Sept 1 - Dec 31 OFF

Jun 1 - Aug 31 50% OFF space rental charges

per hotel roomnight $3 Rebate

discounts are available for any future event date(s); contracts must be signed by 12.30.23. $3 rebate incentive will be confirmed with post event hotel room pick-up. currently contracted events are not eligible.

77 e. mill st. akron, oh 44308 330.374.8900 800.245.4254 www.johnsknightcenter.org

The View Catering Package $25 per person

2-Hour Open Premium Bar

Imported & Domestic Cheese Display with Flatbreads, Baguettes & Breadsticks

Choice of 3 Appetizers

25 Person Minimum Available May through September

There is no additional space rental for The View if space is being used inside the Center. Use of The View is based upon availability and can only be scheduled 45 days in advance of event date. For a free-standing event on The View, space rental is $500 and includes a Facility Ambassador.

JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER 77 E. Mill Street / Akron, OH 44308 330.374.8900 / www.johnsknightcenter.org

John S. Knight Center Online Photo Gallery

John S. Knight Center Online Photo Gallery

Please visit our online Photo Gallery to discover the flexibility of our spaces, set-ups & events!

John S. Knight Center Diagrams & Floor Plans

John S. Knight Center Rate Sheets of Services

JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER RATE SHEET OF SERVICES / ITEMS

AUDIO/VISUAL SERVICES

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

Intercom Base Station Intercom Belt Pack

$ 25.00 $ 15.00 $ 125.00 $ 35.00 $ 20.00 $ 100.00 $ 150.00 $ 250.00 $ 700.00 $ 35.00 $ 110.00 $ 10.00 $ 65.00 $ 35.00 $ 95.00 $ 220.00 $ 35.00 $ 12.50 $ 25.00 $ 60.00 $ 90.00 $ 65.00 $ 85.00 $ 25.00 $ 12.50 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 150.00 P.O.R.

Grand Piano & Tuning Upright Piano & Tuning Additional Seating/Chair

$ 275.00 $ 195.00 $ 1.50 $ 2.75 $ 2.35 $ 6.50 $ 20.00 $ 35.00 $ 20.00 $ 10.00 $ 50.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 12.50 $ 25.00 $ 10.00 $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 15.00 $ 180.00 $ 540.00 $ 200.00 $ 600.00 P.O.R. P.O.R. P.O.R.

Laptop / PC

Professional Camera Tripod

8' Pipe & Drape/ft 3' Pipe & Drape/ft 12' Drape, Black/ft Additional Radio Copy Machine/day

Small Camera Tripod

20" LCD Flat Screen Monitor 50" LCD Flat Screen Monitor Video Data Projector, 5000L 12k-20k Lumen Projector Blu Ray / DVD Player Basic Portable Sound System 8k HD Projector

Copy Machine per day thereafter Additional Lectern w/Microphone White Marker Board w/Markers

Easel

Wired Microphone Wireless Microphone 4 Input, 1 Output Mixer 16 Input, 4 Output Mixer 32 Input, 8 Output Mixer

Flip Chart w/Markers & Post-It Pad

Table 8' Table 6' Table 3'

Table with Skirt & Standard White Cloth $ 20.00

Wireless Power Point Remote

Tablecloth - Standard White Table Skirt - In-Stock Colors

A/V Cart

96" x 96" Tripod Screen 7' x 12' Fast-Fold Screen

Table Cover - Vinyl

Buffet Table (29" x 72")

16' x 9' Screen

Fire Extinguisher

Drape Dress Kit 7' x 12' Screen Drape Dress Kit 16' x 9' Screen Skirt only for Fast-Fold Screen LCD Computer Monitor 15" CD Player - Single Disk Unit Digital Scan Converter/Doubler Laser Pointer

Stanchion

Lost Key Charge

Staging (6' x 8' section) Choral Riser/section Dance Floor (3' x 3' section)

*If Dance Floor Exceeds 36' x 36'

Forklift/day Forklift/week

CD Recorder

Digital Hard Disk Video Recorder

High Reach/day High Reach/week

Misc Cables and Adapters

P.O.R.

Carpet Rental

P.O.R.

Portable Door System

$ 500.00

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Broadband, Installation/Port Phone Line w/o Instrument Phone Line with Instrument

$ 95.00 $ 95.00 $ 115.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00 $ 60.00 $ 35.00

Speaker Phone/day

Dry Pair Charge

Custom Installation/hr 8 Port Network Switch

Cat 5 Data 25' or less Patch Cable Video Streaming - Quote per Event

P.O.R. P.O.R.

Note: This is just a small sampling of Equipment and Services available. Please call for pricing on additional services not listed. Outsourced items may have associated delivery fees.

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JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER RATE SHEET OF SERVICES / ITEMS

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

120V up to 1000 Watts 120V up to 2000 Watts

$ 62.00 $ 85.00 $ 100.00 $ 125.00 $ 4.00 $ 5.00 $ 180.00 $ 8.00 $ 10.00 $ 15.00 $ 20.00

Parking/car

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

3.00 0.10 0.15 1.00 1.50 0.20

Single-Sided Black & White Copy/ea

20 Amp Single Phase 208V Service 30 Amp Single Phase 208V Service

Double-Sided B & W Copy/ea Single-Sided Color Copy/ea Double-Sided Color Copy/ea

30A Three Phase 208V Svc (30A or less) $ 175.00

Single Phase 208V Svc/Amp (over 30A) Three Phase 208V Svc/Amp (over 30A)

Vacuuming/sq ft Cleaning Exhibit/hr

55.00

480V Service (30A or less) 480V Service/Amp (Over 30A)

Trash Haul

P.O.R.

Trash (Portable/Pull)

$ 980.00

Extension Cord Multi-Tap Box

SPACE RENTAL

Adapters for Plugs & Receptacles

Exhibit Hall 1 Exhibit Hall 2

$ 1,990.00 $ 1,990.00 $ 3,770.00 $ 1,390.00 $ 1,850.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 665.00 $ 350.00 $ 295.00 $ 665.00 $ 525.00 $ 525.00 $ 525.00 $ 525.00 $ 525.00 $ 525.00 $ 155.00 $ 300.00 $ 155.00 $ 300.00 $ 155.00 $ 155.00

PLUMBING SERVICES

Exhibit Halls 1 & 2 Goodyear Ballroom A Goodyear Ballroom B

Air Outlet

$ 115.00 $ 50.00 $ 60.00 $ 50.00 $ 0.25

Secondary Air Outlet Off Same Hookup Fee per Outlet (Air or Water)

Goodyear Ballrooms A & B

Water (First 200 Gallons) Additional Water per Gallon

Corbin Rotunda

Maidenburg Concourse Upper Corbin Rotunda

SUPPORT SERVICES

Karder Terrace

Foundations Room Karl S. Hay Room

Custodial/hr

$ 21.00 $ 40.00 $ 43.00 $ 60.00 $ 64.50 $ 15.00 $ 60.00 $ 35.00 $ 27.00 $ 27.00 $ 20.00 $ 20.00 $ 23.00 $ 20.00 $ 20.00 $ 62.00 $ 57.00

Law Enforcement/hr

Bridgestone/Firestone Room

Law Enforcement Supervisor/hr Law Enforcement - Premium Rate/hr Law Enforcement Supervisor - Prem/hr Law Enforcement Cruiser - Car Only/hr

B.F. Goodrich Room OMNOVA Solutions

Harvey S. Firestone Room

Telxon Room

Fire Marshall/hr

The K Company Room Meeting Room 3 Meeting Room 4 Ruhlin Room Mayors Room Exterior Space/sq ft Interior Space/sq ft

Nurse/hr

Operations Facilitator/hr Facility Ambassador

Ticket Seller/hr Ticket Taker/hr

$ $

0.10 0.25

Box Office Supervisor/hr

Usher/hr

Box Office

$ 350.00 $ 500.00

Registration Attendant/hr

The View Patio

Technical Labor/hr Contracted Labor/hr

P.O.R. = Priced On Request Note: This is just a small sampling of Equipment and Services available. Please call for pricing on additional services and items not listed. Outsourced items may have associated delivery fees. Page 2 of 2 Rev. 08/2322

JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER SPACE RATES AS OF 1/9/23

REGULAR RATE $1,460.00 $1,943.00 $3,150.00 $2,090.00 $2,090.00 $3,960.00

AREA

Goodyear Ballroom A Goodyear Ballroom B Goodyear Ballrooms A & B

Exhibit Hall 1 Exhibit Hall 2

Exhibit Halls 1 & 2 Corbin Rotunda Maidenburg Concourse Upper Corbin Rotunda Karder Terrace Foundations Room Karl S. Hay Room Bridgestone/Firestone Room B.F. Goodrich Room OMNOVA Solutions Harvey S. Firestone Room

$700.00 $375.00 $310.00 $700.00 $550.00 $550.00 $550.00 $550.00 $550.00 $550.00 $165.00 $315.00 $165.00 $315.00 $165.00 $165.00 $500.00

Telxon Room

The K Company Room Meeting Room 3 Meeting Room 4

Ruhlin Room Mayors Room The View Patio

Convention Rebate: A $3.00 credit will be applied to space rental for each trackable overnight guest room within Summit County on adjacent nights to event dates. Group is responsible to confirm with hotel that a tracking system is established for their group with the number of rooms utilized to be verified by the Center. Not applicable to package pricing or catering rate. Convention rebates are offered only to conventions and conferences.

NOTE

• Included in the space rental:

Seating per banquet room Seating per Exhibit Hall Seating and guest tables for any catered breakfast/lunch/dinner

(1) Raised 16” x 8’ x 12’ platform per room (1) Handheld wired microphone per room (1) Standing podium per room (1) Electrical service (120 volts up to 1000 watts) per room (4) Hours of move-in/move-out time per rented day • Any interior space not addressed shall be rented for an additional $0.25 per square foot per day. • Any exterior space may be rented at an additional $0.10 per square foot per day. • Box Office space is available at $350.00 per day. • Above listed space rates are double for recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Easter Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

1.9/23

John S. Knight Center Security Procedures

John S. Knight Center Security Procedures

Effective immediately, the following security procedures will be enforced for all John S. Knight Center events:

There will be an increased security presence both inside and outside the facility.

Unless otherwise authorized by law, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code, no person shall knowingly posses, have under the person's control, convey or attempt to convey a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance onto these premises.

Concealed weapons will not be permitted in the facility.

Large bags and items such as backpacks and coolers will not be permitted in the facility.

Guests will not be permitted to bring sealed packages of any kind into the facility.

Video recorders or any electrical devices of that nature will not be permitted in the facility.

Purses, diaper bags, briefcases, cameras and other small personal bags may be allowed, but may be inspected at any time.

Thank you for your cooperation in the enforcement of these necessary security procedures at the John S. Knight Center.

JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER BUILDING RULES AND REGULATIONS

I.

MISSION STATEMENT The John S. Knight Center ("Center") is a multi-purpose facility owned by the City of Akron and operated by the Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. ("Bureau"}, an Ohio nonprofit corporation governed by a Board of Trustees with equal membership appointed by the City of Akron and the County of Summit. The Bureau operates the Center for the purpose of providing a venue for trade shows, conferences, and special events. The mission of the Center is to provide a first class, affordable facility open to all of Akron and beyond for the purpose of business, education, and entertainment which will in turn create jobs, encourage new business promote tourism, increase visibility, and gain further recognition of Akron, Summit County, and surrounding areas as a vibrant and dynamic destination for any type of event. A. The Bureau hereby establishes these rules and regulations as applicable to all individuals, corporations, or other entities (hereinafter the "Promoter"} renting space at the Center through execution of an "Event Contract," and the Promoter shall comply with these Rules and Regulations. In the event of a conflict between the terms of these Rules and Regulations and the Event Contract, the Event Contract shall control. B. No amendment, alteration, revision, or waiver of any provision herein shall be effective unless contained in writing and signed by the President or the Vice President of the Bureau. All terms stated herein shall be binding upon the Promoter unless otherwise specified in the individual Event Contract. The Bureau shall determine any matter not contained herein nor specified in the individual Event Contract. These rules may be amended from time to time and, upon notice, the Promoter shall comply with any and all amendments. C. Promoter shall comply with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including, but not limited to the City of Akron, OSHA, and Ohio State Liquor Control Board. The Center is a smoke free building (City of Akron Code 102.2). D. No person, organization, or corporations may be denied the right to produce events, work, or provide services at the Center on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, handicap, or membership affiliation with any lawful political party or organization. The Bureau reserves the right to ask for and call references of event Promoters. E. Except for those activities, concessions, and services reserved exclusively to the Bureau as provided herein, the Promoter shall have the opportunity to select, hire, or contract with any individual, corporation, or other entity to work, perform services, or provide materials for Promoter's activity at the Center, provided only that individual, corporation, or entity is approved in writing by the Bureau and complies at all times with the rules and regulations set forth herein. F. By permitting the Promoter to select employees, contractors, or agents under this Statement of Policy, the Bureau does not intend to recognize the claim or jurisdiction of any individual, corporation, or other entity to provide services of work at the Center. Rules and regulations adopted by any Promoter or his agents for particular activity or event are subject to the approval of the Bureau, and upon such approval shall not be binding upon or deemed adopted by the Bureau, and shall not constitute a precedent for any other event at the Center.

II. STATEMENT OF POLICY

Ill. FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Regular hours for occupancy during an event shall be 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Any utilization of the facility before or after this time may be subject to an additional rental charge of 10% per hour over and above the total space rental and any additional labor requirements at prevailing rates. Premium time shall be scheduled for any labor requirements from midnight to 8:00 AM, and on all Official Holidays. Any Event held on an Official Holiday shall be charged double the standard rate. Official Holidays are: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and after 5:00 PM on New Year's Eve.

The Bureau retains the exclusive right to furnish, directly or through contractors, all services including, but not limited to the following:

A. RENTAL will normally be charged on a per hall or per room basis. All rental rates are subject to change without notice until an Event Contract is signed. B. MEETING/SEMINAR rooms are available to Promoter at prevailing rates. The rates will include one (1) table and chair set-up and one (1) cleaning at the end of the day. The Bureau must provide all audiovisual, sound and other equipment and services at prevailing rates, unless other arrangements have been pre-approved in writing. C. COMMON AREAS - The Bureau reserves the right to rent any space within the common areas of the Facility during any Event. Such Exhibitors will be limited to the sale or promotion of products and services expressly authorized by the Bureau. D. SERVICES AND FACILITIES INCLUDED IN BASIC RENTAL: 1. Janitorial service will be provided during open hours in non-carpeted aisles, corridors, open spaces, and restrooms, plus one (1) thorough cleaning of these same areas during non-open hours. Specific times will be coordinated with building operations. Bureau personnel do not clean interior exhibit booth areas as part of the Basic Rental. Trash cans and waste materials placed in aisles will be removed during non-open hours. 2. Events contracted at the Center will receive the following included with the space costs: a. Chairs (with the number based on the amount of space rented), head table, raised platform, one (1) podium, and one (1) microphone. b. Bare concrete in broom clean condition for exhibit halls. c. Move-in and move-out time based upon the number of contracted Event days. d. Event office as available in consideration of other events and contractors. e. Move-in lighting during move-in, move-out lighting during move-out, and event lighting during the event, heat or air-conditioning. Rehearsals and other pre- and post-event activities will be assessed a utility charge for special light and comfort level requirements. f. Perimeter security; we will lock and secure the perimeter after your event closes. g. One (1) trash haul. h. Nightly cleaning of all common space, including trash pick-up of wastebaskets left in the aisle. i. Operation Manager during move-in, move-out, and the event

E. SERVICES AVAILABLE - The following services are available through the Bureau at prevailing rates. 1. Additional meeting rooms 2. Parking 3. Valet Parking 4. Decorations (pipe, drape, tables, chairs, signs, carpet, etc.) 5. Sign or banner hanging 6. Telephones 7. Electrical 8. Audio and Video services 9. FoodService 10. Floral service 11. Additional trash hauls 12. Registration tables and chairs 13. Water stations, water/drain/compressed air service 14. Labor to return the facility back to broom-clean condition or for unloading and reloading

15. Faxing , typing, copying 16. Piano rental & tuning 17. Security 18. Fire Watch 19. Akron Police Department for traffic control 20. Dance Floor 21. Follow spotlights 22. Staging 23. Photography

24. Ticket takers/sellers 25. Coat/baggage check 26. Host/hostess services 27. Carpet 28. Fork lift/high lift/ladders 29. Additional services F. DECORATORS/GENERAL CONTRACTORS - The Bureau reserves the right to approve any and all decorators and/or general contractors. G. ELECTRICAL SERVICES - Promoter shall reimburse the Bureau at prevailing rates for all electrical inspections and connections required by the local authorities. An Exhibitor shall reimburse the Bureau for equipment and installation as ordered for its booth space in accordance with the electrical order form in the Exhibitor Service Packet. H. FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES - The Bureau, through its in house Food Service Department, will provide all food and beverage services within the Center and its surrounding property. This food service is established to compliment conferences, trade shows, and consumer events. Stand alone food functions that generally will not be accommodated by smaller venues will also be considered for space. No food or beverage may be brought into the Center or onto Center property by the Promoter, its exhibitors, guests or patrons. 1. Any arrangements for the serving of food or beverage in the Center must be made through management of the Bureau. Patrons and Exhibitors are prohibited from bringing in food or beverage. 2. Concessions may be operated during open hours, move-in, and move-out to accommodate patrons and Exhibitors. 3. Promoter shall not rent or provide space to any Exhibitor distributing sample size food or drink, whether for consumption on premises or off, without prior written approval. 4. In the case of a Food Show, the Bureau retains the right to approve and limit the size of food or drink samples. I. BOX OFFICE - The Bureau can provide box office management, ticket sellers, ticket takers, and ushers to Promoter at prevailing rates.

J. TICKET SALES AND ADMISSIONS: 1. Promoter shall have all tickets printed by a bonded printing firm and shall submit a certified manifest of all tickets printed to Bureau management prior to placing tickets on sale. Tickets may also be purchased from the Bureau. 2. Promoter shall be responsible for all licenses and pay all admission taxes required by government regulations. K. PARKING - The Bureau retains exclusive use of all parking areas and reserves exclusively all parking operation and concessions. 2. No parking in fire lanes, service streets, vacant exhibit halls, loading dock areas, or any other locations posted "no parking". Unauthorized vehicles will be removed at the owner's expense. 3. Event management and VIP parking may be arranged in advance in writing. 4. Exhibitor Parking is available in designated areas. Permits are available through the Bureau Facility Operations Department. 5. Handicap parking areas are clearly designated around the facility and may be used only as specified by state, local, and federal law. L. ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES -There are four (4) indoor Duratran displays (4'11"H x 3'2"W) in the main entrance area. There is an exterior electronic sign and there are four (4) outdoor two sided display cases (3'10"H x 2'4 ½'W) that line the sidewalk on Mill Street. The Center is also equipped with a computer controlled message system. The message system provides Exhibitors and patrons with visual information displayed on video monitors throughout the facility. 1. Duratrans and outside cases are for the use of the Promoter and official sponsors to the Center. 2. Promoters may submit text for the signs, professional quality posters for outside and/or Duratran film for inside. The nearest event time will be given priority placement. Generally, during trade shows and conventions, other upcoming trade shows and conventions will be featured. Similarly, during public consumer shows. other upcoming consumer shows will be featured. 3. The Bureau reserves the right to accept or reject any and all text, posters or films. The Bureau will have final approval regarding placement of materials and length of exposure. M. SIGNS/BANNERS/DECORATIONS 1. The Center's permanent graphics, signs, or displays may not be visibly blocked in any manner, nor may temporary signs or decorations be attached to the facility or permanent building graphics. 2. All signs used by the Promoter or its Exhibitors must be done in a professional manner. No handmade signs will be allowed. All outside signs and their location must be approved in writing. No signs may be affixed to the building. Temporary exterior directional, information, shuttle bus signs, etc., must be approved in advance in writing. Interior signs are not allowed on painted walls when affixed with adhesives. Any damage and repair resulting from this will be billed to the Promoter. 1. Employee parking areas are for the exclusive use of vehicles identified with a permanent Center parking decal. All unauthorized vehicles will be removed at the owner's expense.

a. Hanging Signs and Banners. The Promoter must present a comprehensive floor plan with details including size. width, location, height (20' standard), etc., for prior approval to the Bureau before hanging any signs and/or banners. b. All materials used during the event- landscape materials, trees, sand, drywall, lumber, etc., must be removed from the building immediately following the Event. Floor must be left in a "broom-clean" condition. The Promoter is responsible for all clean up - contractor or Exhibitor related. c. Special decorations, overhead signs and banners, light and sound equipment, etc., may not be hung from ceilings or walls except by Bureau personnel; all such materials will be removed by Bureau personnel upon the close of the Event.

d. The Bureau will clean any remaining debris and all related charges for manpower, equipment, and hauling of materials will be billed directly to the Promoter. e. Decorations may not be taped, nailed, tacked, or otherwise fastened to ceilings, walls, painted surfaces, columns, or decorative fabric.

IV. BOOKING PROCEDURES:

A. EVENT DATES

1. An Event booking will not be considered confirmed unless and until: a. The Bureau has executed an Event Contract. NOTE: If the event required printing and pre-selling tickets, a signed contract must be completed at least thirty (30) days before the event and before any tickets or promotional materials are printed. b. The Promoter has submitted an insurance certificate as evidence of insurance coverage to the Bureau for approval at least thirty (30) days prior to the event. See Section IV C for Insurance Requirements. c. A floor plan in conformity with the requirements set forth in Section IV D has been submitted by the Promoter and approved by the Bureau and the Akron Fire Department. 2. The Bureau will not confirm any dates unless these conditions have been met. The Promoter is prohibited from advertising or publishing event dates until 1 (a} above has been met, or publishing floor plans until 2(b) and (c) above have been met. All expenses incurred in the release of an event booking are the sole responsibility of the Promoter. 3. All dates not meeting the above conditions 1 (a) will be considered "tentative". One (1) weeks’ notice will be given to a tentative Event Date holder, giving him first option to confirm the date(s) in question by complying with the conditions in paragraph (1) above. B. RENTAL FEES WILL BE PAYABLE ON THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE: 1. All space rental or minimum guaranteed rental (less deposits received) shall be payable by company check, bank check or wire transfer at least five (5) business days prior to the first move-in date 2. An invoice for all known ancillary charges will be determined at the "pre-show" meeting. Payment for this invoice will be due along with the final space payment, on or before five (5) business days prior to the first move-in day. 3. In addition, 100% of box office receipts will be withheld to cover any additional expenses incurred by the Promoter unless otherwise specified in writing. 4. A final accounting will be made within ten (10) working days following the close of the event. 5. Payment in full is due fifteen (15) days from date of final billing or an interest charge of 1 ½% per month will be added. C. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. At least 30 days prior to the Event, the Promoter and all subcontractors will, at their own cost, procure and maintain the following insurance coverages (with companies licensed to do business in the State of Ohio and reasonably acceptable to the Bureau), and shall cause a certificate of insurance to be issued to the Bureau naming the Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc. as an "Additional Insured". a. Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance as prescribed by applicable law.

b. Comprehensive or Commercial General Liability (Bodily Injury and Property Damage) Insurance including Broad Form Property Damage Liability Insurance. The limit of liability for such insurance shall not be less than $1 million combined single limit with a $2 million aggregate. c. Automobile Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Insurance. Such insurance shall extend to owned, non-owned, and hired automobiles used in the performance of the Contract by the Promoter or subcontractor. The limit of liability shall not be less than $1 million combined single limit

2. All policies of insurance obtained by the Promoter or its subcontractors as required by this sanction shall require thirty (30) days advance notice to the Bureau and any cancellation, reduction, or modification of policy terms. 3. The Promoter will be responsible for property damage loss to any of its property or any property of any Exhibitor. The Promoter and/or event Exhibitors are responsible for the property damage to their own property or that property which is brought onto the Center premises for their use. D. EXHIBIT FLOOR PLANS AND APPROVAL 1. Preliminary plans should be submitted to the Bureau at least three (3) months prior to event date. The plans will be forwarded to the Akron Fire Department for approval. A final plan must be submitted prior to the move-in and approved by the Akron Fire Department. 2. All floor plans should be drawn to scale (1/16" preferred) and have the following clearly indicated: a. Name of show, show dates, sponsoring organization, and service contractor. b. Name and area in use indicated; i.e., Exhibit Hall #1. c. Floor plan developer and date of initial drawing and revisions. d. All exits must be clearly indicated and labeled. e. Aisle widths must be clearly indicated. 3. A brief description of the event, including products exhibited, equipment utilized, types of demonstrations and activities that will occur, should accompany the floor plan. 4. We suggest that floor plans submitted for approval be drawn to a maximum usage of all. Minimal guidelines for acceptable floor plans are as follows: a. All points of entrance and egress should have a minimum of 15' clear space on all sides. b. All aisles must be a minimum of 8' wide. c. All fire hoses, extinguishers, and standpipe cabinets must not be obstructed and must be clearly marked. d. No visual or physical obstruction to fire exit doors is permissible. e. All food function areas must be clearly marked. f. Clear access must be maintained to all permanent concession stands and to all restrooms. g. Additional requirements, such as wider aisles, may be required for specific events. 5. The final floor plan, if different from the initially approved plan, must be resubmitted to verify that minimal physical changes have occurred. 6. Six (6) additional copies of the floor plan will be required for distribution to the appropriate Bureau departments for use during the event period. 7. The Bureau requires that plans for all two-story exhibits ("Double-Decker") receive approval from the Bureau prior to installation. All such plans must have the stamp of the Registered Structural Engineer and/or Certified Architect and be accompanied by a letter from the Engineer or Architect stating that the exhibit conforms to the current Uniform Business Code. E. MOVE-IN AND MOVE-OUT 1. Move-in and move-out time is computed on the basis of one-half (1/2 = 4 hours) day per event day, up to a maximum of five (5) days, depending upon the complexity and requirements of each event. 2. Move-in and move-out hours are from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Straight time rates apply from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM Midnight; overtime rates apply before 7:00 AM and after 12:00 AM Midnight and all Official Holidays. The Bureau reserves the right to adjust the move-in and move-out hours and schedules as are appropriate to accommodate any concurrent Event within the facility.

3. Extended hours for move-in and move-out may be permitted at the Bureau's discretion, if arranged in advance. Promoter shall pay for all additional labor and utilities necessitated by such extended hours at prevailing rates. 4. A representative of the Promoter must be on premises during all move-in and move-out (dismantling) hours in addition to actual event hours. 5. Following are guidelines for the Promoter and Exhibitors' move-in, move-out, and Exhibitor booth set-up: a. Exhibitors will not be allowed to use any power-operated equipment for loading/unloading or in the set-up or the dismantling of exhibits. b. The Bureau must install all in-booth electric wiring. Final electric connections, except for normal 110v outlets, will be made by the Bureau. c. An Exhibitor may use his own employees for booth set-up, but they must be regular employees of the Exhibitor with a minimum of sixty (60) days prior employment, otherwise booth set-up must be performed by the Bureau or approved contractor's employees. Proof of prior employment must be provided upon request of the Bureau management (e.g., past pay stub). If Promoter and/or its Exhibitors utilize the services/materials of display houses, all labor must be performed by the Bureau personnel. d. Exhibitors may hand carry or use two-wheel dollies to move their materials in and out of the Center. Convertible dollies must be left in the two-wheeled position. All other dollies are prohibited for use by the Promoter and Exhibitors. 6. Drayage costs for shipments received shall be the responsibility of the Promoter and/or Exhibitor at prevailing rates. 7. Except for booth set-up provided by the Exhibitor's own employees, all labor and equipment for move-in, move-out of displays, etc., will be provided by the Bureau or approved contractor at prevailing rates, the cost of which shall be the responsibility of the Promoter and/or Exhibitors. 8. Premium time shall be charged for any labor scheduled from 12:00 Midnight to 8:00 AM and all official holidays. F. SECURITY 1. Securing the exhibit halls, meeting rooms, and other areas specifically licensed by the Promoter will be the responsibility of the Promoter. The Promoter is also required to provide security in loading dock areas, registration area, and any other common area being used for the Event from the time of initial (move-in) occupancy until completion of move-out. All security personnel will be provided by Bureau at the prevailing rates. 2. All security arrangements must be established by a security plan, which is subject to approval by the Bureau management and becomes part of the Event Contract. The Bureau may require special security arrangements as the Bureau may deem appropriate in the circumstances. 3. Employee entrances are to be used by all authorized service contractors, and event related working personnel must be properly identified. 4. Areas within the Center identified "Authorized Personnel Only" or "Office Personnel Only" are restricted to permanent Bureau personnel. G. FIRE WATCH/FIRST AID: Fire Watch and First Aid facilities will be the responsibility of the Promoter with the approval of the Bureau. Each public event or trade show is required to have a First Aid station in operation and Fire Watch during the entire run of the Event, including move in, move-out, and during event hours.

V. GENERAL BUILDING POLICIES:

A. The Bureau reserves the right to conduct client tours during licensed contract times, but will make every effort not to interfere with the licensees' use thereof. The Promoter shall provide free access to the Event area for Bureau management and guests during normal working hours. The Bureau reserves the right to: (i) simultaneously hold other events within the Center; (ii) reassign rooms within the Center among Promoter and other promoters of other events; (iii) conduct client tours of the Center during Event times (provided that the Bureau shall not unreasonably interfere with the Promoter's Event). B. No soliciting is permitted in the Center or on the Center property. C. Offering tips and gratuities to Bureau personnel or the building's agents is strictly prohibited. D. It shall be the Promoter's responsibility to comply with posted Occupant Capacity signs. E. Telephones in the Center (other than pay telephones) are reserved exclusively for building business. The Center phone number is not to be issued for the Promoter's use nor published as an official Event or Convention number. Telephones for the Promoter and its Exhibitors must be ordered through the Bureau. The Promoter must have an Event telephone installed and publicized so that calls may be referred there. F. All personnel are required to have ID badges, which must be worn on outer clothing at all times. Show contractors and decorators are responsible to see that their employees and management are badged or outfitted with identifiable by imprinted clothing from the first day of move-in until move-out is completed. Exhibitors must be furnished with badges by event management prior to being admitted to the Exhibit area. G. Promoter's personnel are not permitted to loiter or to take breaks in public areas. Dock and exhibit hall working personnel are provided designated break areas and restrooms. H. Abusive language, threats, assaults, vandalism, theft, and all other inappropriate actions will result in immediate removal from the premises and prosecution if appropriate. I. The passenger elevator and escalator may not be blocked and are not to be used to transport equipment or freight. J. .When keys are required for access to exhibit halls, keys must be obtained from Bureau management. Any lost keys are subject to $100.00 charge per lost key. K. Motorized vehicles, forklifts , gas carts, etc., may not be operated anywhere in the exhibit halls during event open hours and may not be operated in any carpeted area of the Center at any time . L. No visual or audio recording of any type shall be made in the Center without prior written approval of the Bureau Management. In accordance with ASCAP, any live or mechanically reproduced music requires an ASCAP license. Please contact the Technical Operations Department at (330) 374-8900 for further information. M. The Bureau reserves all rights in connection with any broadcast originating in the Center during the Event unless agreements to the contrary are made in writing prior to the Event. No broadcast of any type shall be made in or from the Center without the prior written approval of the Bureau. N. Floor marking and removal of tape will be provided at prevailing rates by an approved General SeNice Contractor, decorator, or the Bureau unless otherwise approved in writing. 0 . The Promoter is responsible for removal of bulk trash, crates, pallets, packing material, lumber, literature, etc., prior to Event opening and following move-out with the use of Bureau labor. The cost of trash hauls due to Event trash removal shall be the responsibility of the Promoter. All arrangements for crate removal, storage, and return must be made through an approved General Service Contractor, decorator, or the Bureau at prevailing rates. P. Helium balloons, glitter, decals, and/or stickers may not be passed out inside the facility unless prior written approval has been obtained. The Promoter will be assessed a clean-up charge for the cost of any cleanup of these items.

Q. Animals and pets are not permitted in the building except in conjunction with an approved exhibit, display, or performance that legitimately require the use of animals. Approval of animals and pets must be made in advance. R. Promoter may be charged for after-show cleanup of excessive debris as determined by the Bureau. S. Promoter shall provide free admission to the Event for Bureau personnel and guests. T. The only two recognized labor organizations at the Center are I.A.T.S.E. Local Nos. 48 and 148(8 ). U. The Bureau shall have the right to review and approve all proposed space usage in the Center. VI. DELIVERY PROCEDURES: A. Freight shipments for Exhibitors and the Promoter will only be accepted by the Bureau with prior written approval. Freight must be consigned to the Bureau ("official Event service contractor"). All charges incurred in shipping and/or handling of shipment by Bureau personnel shall be the responsibility of the Exhibitor and or Promoter. B. U. S. Mail received on-site should be addressed to the appropriate Event in care of the Promoter. U. S. Mail will not be accepted until the first day of move-in. The Promoter must be available to accept all U. S. Mail shipments. VII. HAZARDOUS WORK AREAS: Exhibit halls during move-in and move-out, loading dock areas, and event service areas are considered hazardous work areas, and are subject to the following: A. Absolutely no drinking of alcoholic beverages. The Bureau reserves the right to immediately remove any contractor employee from the job site for reasons of consuming alcohol, drugs, neglect of duty, abusive language, or threats toward patrons, Staff, or Exhibitors. B. No horseplay, practical jokes, etc. C. Use or possession of firearms, illegal or controlled substances of any kind is prohibited. D. No speeding or reckless use of vehicles or equipment will be permitted. E. No gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, or other flammable liquids may be stored, permanently or temporarily, in hazardous work areas. F. No re-fueling activity of any kind is permitted within the Center or on the Center property. G. Exit doors may not be blocked with any materials, including freight, equipment, display material , etc. A. All Materials used in exhibits must be flame retardant. All such material is subject to inspection and flame testing by the Fire Marshall. Certificate of compliance to the above should be readily available. B. Firefighting and emergency equipment may not be hidden or obstructed, including fire extinguishers, fire hose cabinets, fire alarm pull stations, and stand pipes. C. Crates, wooden boxes, packing material, etc., may not be stored in exhibition area, meeting rooms, or exit areas. Crate storage is considered a potentially hazardous situation and the Promoter must obtain written approval of all storage plans. D. All Emergency exits, hallways, and aisles leading from the building are to be kept clear and unobstructed. Unauthorized vehicles will be removed at owner's expense. Under no circumstances will crate storage or equipment storage be permitted to obstruct emergency exits from any area of the building. E. Vehicles with gasoline engines may be displayed with a maximum of two (2) gallons of gas remaining in the tank. A locking gas cap must be installed or the tank must be adequately sealed by tape or in some other appropriate manner. All battery cables must be disconnected and taped to avoid potential sparks. An Akron fire Department Compliance Card must be displayed on each vehicle and approved by the Akron Fire Department. F. All gasoline engines must be AGA approved. IX. VIII. BASIC FIRE CODE REGULATIONS:

A. The use of welding equipment, open flames, or smoke emitting material as part of an exhibit must be specifically approved, on an individual basis, by the Akron Fire Department. Written specification must be submitted to the Bureau with request to Akron Fire Department for approval. B. No person shall use, or permit the use of any open flame lighting device in any place of assembly. (Akron Fire Code, Sect. 93.44). No person shall use or permit the use of portable, non-flue-connected, cooking equipment in any place of assembly, (Akron fire Code, Sect. 93.45). A. The Promoter is at all times hereunder an independent contractor. All work to be performed by the Promoter shall be performed by "employees" (as that term is used for federal tax purposes) of the Promoter. The Bureau reserves the right to require the removal of any employees of the Promoter from the premises. Any dispute with respect to jurisdiction over work of employees of the Promoter between the Bureau and any Exhibitor or Promoter on the Premises, shall be resolved by the President or Vice President of the Bureau, whose decision shall be binding on the Promoter, Exhibitors, and their employees. B. The Promoter shall furnish, within twenty-four (24) hours, copies of any and all reports received by it of accidents or injuries on the Center premises. The Promoter shall require its subcontractors to submit copies of all written documents reporting any and all accidents injuries, treatments, or medical services provided. C. All promotional materials (including without limitation all signage for the Event) and/or Exhibitor information must be submitted by the Promoter to the Bureau management for approval prior to use or distribution of such materials. An Exhibitor List complete with names, address, telephone numbers, booth numbers, and booth sizes must be provided by the Promoter at least ninety (90) days prior to the event with timely updates beforehand and afterward. D. Events or circumstances not covered in these Rules and Regulations may be subject to special consideration and stipulations as deemed appropriate by the Bureau management. E. Questions and clarification should be directed to the President of the Bureau at the following address:

X. DISCLAIMERS:

John S. Knight Center 77 East Mill Street Akron, OH 44308 Phone: (330) 374-8900 Fax: (330) 374-8971

ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED:

Promoter:

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Revised 7/13/2020

John S. Knight Center Services & Contacts Overview

SERVICES & CONTACTS OVERVIEW

Sales: Dirk Breiding ● Jill Raymond ● Kelly Byers

● Initial Introduction and presentation of facility and services ● Provides Proposals and Price Quotes ● Contracting for facility ● Introduction to JSK Team for coordination of event requir ements and event execution CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER: Chuck Wolfe (Main Contact) ● Facilitator of Preshow Meeting (4-6 weeks prior to event) ● Coordination of Operational & Technical Services (see below) ● Room Setups / Floor Plans & Diagram De sign ● Remaining Space Rental Deposits / Certificate of Insurance / Ancillary Invoicing ● Facility Tours OPERATIONS: Tate Ricker ● Craig Mellinger

● Audiovisual Equipment ● Climate Control / HVAC

● Electrical Services ● Plumbing Services ● Sound & Lighting ● Trash Haul CONTRACTED/TECHNICAL LABOR: Bob Czup ● Labor Calls (including decorator calls) ● Freight / Shipments FOOD & BEVERAGE: Ron Dorsey

● Catering Service / Food & Beverage Items ● Table and Room Setups for Catered Functions ● Contracts / Invoicing / Deposits for Catering

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS: Jim Mahon ● Assists with promotional opportunities such as Knightlife flyer, Information Hotline (330 -374-8950) and Bravo Advertising Services

Revised 12/5/22

PRESIDENT & CEO Gregg Mervis 330.374.8921 gmervis@visitakron-summit.org SALES VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

SALES MANAGER

SALES MANAGER

Dirk Breiding 330.374.8907

Jill Raymond 330.374.8911

Kelly Byers 330.374.8932

dbreiding@visitakron-summit.org

jraymond@visitakron-summit.org

kbyers@visitakron-summit.org

CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

Chuck Wolfe 330.374.8925

Misti Sherman 330.374.8924

cwolfe@visitakron-summit.org

msherman@visitakron-summit.org

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS MANAGER & UNION STEWARD

Keith Pomeraning 330.374.8936

Bob Czup 330.374.8918

kpomeraning@visitakron-summit.org

bczup@visitakron-summit.org

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Tate Ricker 330.374.8922

Craig Mellinger 330.374.8942

tricker@visitakron-summit.org

cmellinger@visitakron-summit.org

CATERING VICE PRESIDENT OF FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICE

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICE & UNION STEWARD

Ron Dorsey 330.374.8905

Michael Hoag 330.374.8929

Taylor Harding

rdorsey@visitakron-summit.org

mhoag@visitakron-summit.org

330.374.8914 tharding@visitakron-summit.org

ACCOUNTING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER

PAYROLL ADMINSTRATOR Jazmyne Powell-Johnson

Morell Mendiola 330.374.8944

Vicky Killian 330.374.8928

330.374.8931

mmendiola@visitakron-summit.org

vkillian@visitakron-summit.org

jpowell-johnson@visitakron-summit.org

MARKETING VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING & BRAND MANAGEMENT

MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Jim Mahon 330.374.8945

Ty Johnson 330.374.7576

jmahon@visitkron-summit.org

tjohnson@visitakron-summit.org

John S. Knight Center Parking/Directions

JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER 77 E. Mill Street Akron, OH 44308 330.374.8900 800.245.4254 www.johnsknightcenter.org ADJACENT DOWNTOWN AREA PARKING NOTE: - Parking is FREE in all City of Akron decks on Fridays after 6pm, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. - Mondays through Thursdays, 6pm to 6am - $2 flat rate. - City of Akron-owned decks include: Broadway, Cascade, CitiCenter, High/Market & Morley.

Morley Health Center deck -549 spaces 177 S. Broadway St. $1.00 per ½ hour, $6.00 max $65 per month 24 hrs, 7 days 330.375.2594 Summit County deck -1,140 spaces 200 S. High St. .75 ¢ per ¼ hour, $5.00 max $57.50/$62.50 per month M-Sat 7a-11p 330.434.7232 Cascade deck -2,031 spaces 10 W. Mill St. $1.00 per ½ hour, $6.00 max $70/$92 per month 24 hrs, 7 days 330.375.2595 Akron Centre deck -1,014 spaces 11 W. Mill St. $1.00 per ½ hour, $9.00 max $75/$100 per month M-F 7a-11p 330.375.2596 Note: Rates are subject to change.

Broadway deck -690 spaces 120 S. Broadway St. Skywalk to John S. Knight Center $1.00 per ½ hour, $7.00 max $65/$55 per month (rooftop) 24 hrs, 7 days 330.375.2597 CitiCenter deck -236 spaces 132 S. High St. $1.00 per ½ hour, $7.00 max $70/$92 per month M-F 7a-9p 330.375.2598 High/Market deck -595 spaces 40 S. High St. $1.00 per ½ hour, $7.00 max $70 per month M-F 7a-11p 330.375.2671 Broadway/Market lot -183 spaces

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A comprehensive parking map for the entire downtown Akron area is available at www.downtownakron.com.

REV: 06.10.2016