#HPMKTsafe

We are committed to making Fall 2020 High Point Market safer for all of our exhibitors, staff, buyers, and other attendees. That’s why we have changed to a 9-day, 3-period format, with periods assigned by region. That’s why we’re increasing our cleaning and sanitation efforts, and will do everything required to ensure proper social distancing and safe operation. And that’s why we’re asking you to join us in this commitment. All of these efforts will be critical elements in creating a safe and welcoming environment.

To assure buyers that their Market visits will be safe, we are asking all building owners / managers, and exhibitors to commit to:

Download this toolkit to access digital files of #HPMKTsafe signage for use in your showroom, as well as #HPMKTsafe logos and icons. Also included are instructions for calculating showroom capacity, if this number is not being supplied by your building owner.

All buildings and exhibitors should use these guidelines when creating their own safety plans for Fall Market. If you are an exhibitor who leases your showroom space, please contact your building owner for safety plans that may be specific to your building.

We must meet State of North Carolina standards for safe operation
To make sure your representatives will be available to meet their customers while limiting the number of staff you must keep in your showrooms, we have worked with the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA), to separate domestic buyers and industry guests into two regions, based on the home state of their company headquarters. The Market periods they may attend are determined by this assignment:

Region A includes companies whose corporate offices are in the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

Region B includes companies whose corporate offices are in the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX

Your assistance is critical
This plan was supported by HFA, AHFA, and IHFRA as meeting the needs of buyers, exhibitors, and sales representatives. To make it as effective as possible, please:

1. Do not admit anyone other than your staff and service providers to your showroom before 8am on Tuesday, October 13.
2. Do not make any distribution decisions until the end of Market after all regions have had a chance to attend and view products.
3. Staff your showroom according to the regions outlined above, to ensure your buyers can meet with their correct sales reps.

We realize that no plan works well for every individual and company, in every case. If any of your buyers, representatives, or staff have special considerations, please call 336.869.1000, and ask to speak with a Market Advisor.

Want help? Just ask.
The guidelines listed here are for general, Market-wide use. Please check with your building contact for guidance as you plan to create a safe and welcoming environment within your showroom.

If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Giardullo Wynn, Director of Operations, via jessica@highpointmarket.org.