Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) Information
Exhibitors that plan to use an EAC must notify show management by December tbd.
EACs must provide proof of adequate liability and workers’ compensation insurance (COIs).
No contractors will be permitted into the exhibit hall without these provisions.
EACs will need two types of credentials to access the exhibit hall.
1) Set-up & Dismantle Wristbands
The appropriate wristband for the day (indicated by a unique color per day) must be worn at all times to gain access to the exhibit hall for set-up and dismantle periods. Security will confirm that the EAC employee is on the list of approved contractors and provide wristbands on-site daily beginning Jan 21. Wristbands will not give access to the exhibit hall during open hours of the show.
2) B.E.E.P. Wristbands
To provide an enhanced level of security for event organizers and exhibitors, McCormick Place implements a mandatory badge policy known as B.E.E.P.
This procedure applies to personnel from all event contractors, exhibitor appointed contractors, and labor. These individuals will enter the building through designated points. Cleared workers will then receive a one-day wristband that indicates they are part of that day’s crew. This wristband must be worn on the wrist, no exceptions.
Notify show management that you are using an EAC with the form below
Note that if multiple contractors are being hired to work in your booth, the form should be submitted separately for each.