A successful exhibition or event is often produced by the efforts of multiple service providers. A substantial portion of the exhibition or event organizer’s responsibility is to evaluate, source, and contract for the services and products needed to produce a successful event. 

After completing this course, the participant should be able to: 

• Explain the role and responsibilities of the official service contractor (OSC)
• Identify the purpose and types of specialty contractors
• Explain the role and responsibilities of an exhibitor-appointed contractor (EAC)
• Determine criteria to be used for selecting service contractors through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process
• Discuss the importance of identifying who handles what service and how this can impact services or costs
• Articulate how local labor regulations impact events, including labor rights and labor laws