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Event Planning Guide / Approved Vendors

APPROVED VENDORS / a. introduction The Rhode Island Convention Center maintains exclusive rights on: Food and Beverage, Internet (T-1), Electrical, Compressed Air, Plumbing, and Cleaning services within the building. AVS of Rhode Island has an exclusive contract on Rigging within the building. We have carefully selected and approved vendors for decorating needs (pipe and drape, drayage, etc.) and security. Other companies must sub-contract through an approved vendor. Please see the following list of approved vendors for these services. Thirty days in advance of the first move-in day, the Licensee shall submit in writing a list of all service contractors and companies providing service to the exhibitors. We have preferred vendors for Audio-Visual, Floral, and Internet. These vendors have special access to the building and building equipment. If you choose an alternate vendor, please check with your Event Manager to see if there will be any additional costs. Any vendors not included on this list need to be approved the Rhode Island Convention Center at least 30 days in advance, and must provide sufficient liability insurance as well as sign an agreement to work under the rules of the Rhode Island Convention Center.
APPROVED VENDORS / b. approved decorating firms BREDE Exposition Services 100 Industrial Park Road Hingham, MA 02043 Scott O'Keefe Phone: 781-741-5900 Fax: 781-741-5902 Website: www.brede.com Capital Convention Contractors 10 Technology Drive Suite 40 #395 Hudson, MA 01749 Eric Palm 877-335-3700 Website: www.capitalconventions.com Freeman Decorating Company 1515 Washington Street Braintree, MA 02184 Janice Bowers Phone: 781-380-7550 Fax: 781-380-0771 Website: www.freemanco.com GES Exposition Services 125 North Street Teterboro, NJ 07608 Jennifer Cenedella Phone: 301-814-1313 xt 1171 Fax: 201-814-0124 Website: www.gesexpo.com SER/All American Exposition Services 35B New Street Worcester, MA 01605 Cindy Phillips Phone: 508-757-3397 Fax: 508-757-9136 Website: www.serexpo.com
APPROVED VENDORS / c. approved security providers Rhode Island Convention Center Security (in-house) Contact your Event Manager 1 Sabin Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 (401) 458-6000 East Coast Protective Services PO Box 601 Warren, Rhode Island 02885 Tom Golden 888-698-3277 and (401) 682-2828.
APPROVED VENDORS / d. additional vendors AVS of Rhode Island One Sabin Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Phone: (401) 458-6342 Fax: (401) 458-6318 AVS of Rhode Island is the preferred AV supplier to the Rhode Island Convention Center. They also have the exclusive rigging contract and control of the house sound system. Outside vendors will be subject to labor charges for loading and unloading as well as an access fee to the sound system. Floral Decorations Check the Florist 342 Public Street Providence, Rhode Island 02905 Phone: (401) 331-8984 Fax: (401) 831-4033 Special rates are available to show managers if arrangements are made through your Catering Sales Manager. Check the Florist is able to provide a wide range of floral and decorative plants for your function. Other florists may be subject to a labor charge for loading and unloading as well as storage fees. Internet T-1 Service Core Communications One Sabin Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Phone: (401) 458-6666 Fax: (401) 458-6655 Core Communications has lines hard-wired in the building and offers the most competitive prices on T-1 internet connections. An on-site technician will set up your connection and assist with your questions. Wireless internet is available in some areas of the facility. Please check with your Event Manager for details. close window