Exhibitor Info
Thank you for your interest in the Northern Valley Career Expo! We would love to see your business or educational institution participate in the area’s largest and most engaging high school student focused career event!
Thank you for your interest in the Northern Valley Career Expo! We would love to see your business or educational institution participate in the area’s largest and most engaging high school student focused career event!
What’s included in your exhibitor registration?
• 10×10 space
• 8 foot table & 2 chairs
• Pipe & drape
• Internet access/wi-fi
• 2 lunch tickets
Other needs may be requested from the Alerus Center at an additional cost to the exhibitor, including additional tables, audio/visual equipment, carpet, high voltage electricity. Contact the Alerus Center directly to request additional services.
Exhibitor registration questions can be directed to Brenna Mathiason – brennam@grandforks.org
Want to make a lasting impression? Explore our partnership levels to elevate your exhibit to new heights!
Marquee – $5,000
- 1 Available
- Up to ten Showcase booths
- Your logo printed on 1800 student bags
- Custom ad displayed on the Alerus Center’s interstate marquee for one month prior to the expo
- Company recognition on event website, promotions, and signage
Platinum – $2,000
- Up to ten Showcase booths
- Company recognition on event website, promotions, and signage
Gold – $1,000
- Up to five Showcase booths
- Company recognition on event website, promotions, and signage
Silver – $750
- Up to three Showcase booths
- Company recognition on event website, promotions, and signage
Bronze – $500
- Up to two Showcase booths
- Company recognition on event website, promotions, and signage
Exhibitor – $250
- One Showcase booth
- Company recognition on event website
Expo Schedule
In addition to spending time interacting with the booths in the exhibit hall, the students attend break-out session seminars to learn about careers in the Northern Valley. Regional professionals provide insights into their experiences in their careers and share tips on how to prepare to enter the field.
The students have individualized schedules based on break-out sessions they select in advance. Attendees can attend two breakout sessions, in addition to spending time in the exhibitor showcase.
Exhibitor Schedule
Tuesday | October 22
Noon-4:00 p.m.
Heavy equipment load-in begins. Exhibitors who need to drive heavy equipment through the arena’s overhead doors will receive a load-in time slot. If you are unable to load in heavy equipment during the four-hour window, please contact event staff to identify alternative options.
Wednesday | October 23
7:15 a.m.
Doors will open at 7:15 on the day of the Expo for non-heavy equipment to load-in.
All vendors must be set up by 8:45 a.m. Door number 8 is the best route to the arena floor.
9:15 – 11:20 a.m.
Showcase floor open to students.
11:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Lunch break. Two lunch boxes are provided per booth space, additional lunches are available for a small fee.
12:10p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Showcase floor open to students.
2:15 p.m.
Booth tear down and equipment move out. All exhibits must be removed. Exhibits must stay up until 2:15 p.m. and early tear down is not accommodated.
Tuesday | October 22
Noon-4:00 p.m.
Heavy equipment load-in begins. Exhibitors who need to drive heavy equipment through the arena’s overhead doors will receive a load-in time slot. If you are unable to load in heavy equipment during the four-hour window, please contact event staff to identify alternative options.
Wednesday | October 23
7:15 a.m.
Doors will open at 7:15 on the day of the Expo for non-heavy equipment to load-in.
All vendors must be set up by 8:45 a.m. Door number 8 is the best route to the arena floor.
9:15 – 11:20 a.m.
Showcase floor open to students.
11:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Lunch break. Two lunch boxes are provided per booth space, additional lunches are available for a small fee.
12:10p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Showcase floor open to students.
2:15 p.m.
Booth tear down and equipment move out. All exhibits must be removed. Exhibits must stay up until 2:15 p.m. and early tear down is not accommodated.
Participation Policy
Businesses must have a physical location AND employees working in the region to be eligible to participate in the Northern Valley Career Expo. The annual event brings together businesses, schools, and students from a 14-county region each year. Educational institutions also must have a physical location OR an agreement to provide post-secondary training for future employees of a business operating within the region.
Cancellation Policy
The Grand Forks Foundation for Education will send invoices to exhibitors after July 1, 2024. Payments will not be refunded due to cancellations.