Trade Show Guest Information
2010 Trade Show -
Thursday, MARCH 25th
Advance registrations will be accepted through 5:00 pm on Wednesday, March 24th. No reservations will be taken on the day of the show, but GCAA members are welcome to attend as walk-in guests.
Click here to register on line or phone 704.334.9511 x30.
Who should attend the GCAA Trade Show:
- owner/operators
- developers
- regional managers
- marketing/training directors
- property managers & assistant managers
- maintenance technicians & supervisors
- leasing consultants
- other on-site support staff
Note: The GCAA Trade Show is a members-only event. Associate (vendor) members may not attend unless they are exhibiting at the show.
What are the benefits of attending the GCAA Trade Show?
- over 130 GCAA-member exhibitors
- new products & services for you to review
- networking time with both familiar vendors and those new to the GCAA
- opportunities to visit with fellow property management professionals
- you’ll be supporting your association and its vital vendor partners
- convenient location on the light rail line
- fabulous food selections (click here for this year’s menu)
- cash bars
- over 100 door prizes from exhibiting vendors
- new for 2010: costume contest with ca$h prizes for the best costumes!
Yes, we’re really having a Costume Contest!
Since this year’s Trade Show has a HALLOWEEN theme, we’re encouraging all attendees to dress up! Put together your best, most creative costume for the chance to win CASH PRIZES from the GCAA: $500, $300 or $200! Anything goes! You can’t win unless you show up in costume!
Registration Information:
Date: Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Time: 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Place: Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St., Charlotte 28202
Transportation Tips:
BEST OPTION - Take the Light Rail to the Convention Center Station
IF DRIVING - After 5:00 pm, parking is only $5 at these decks:
- On College Street: The Green & One, Two, or Three Wachovia Center Parking Decks
- On Stonewall St. between Tryon & Church Streets: Wells Fargo Cultural Campus Parking Deck
- Click here for a handy parking map
The 2010 Trade Show schedule of admission fees is as follows:
- Registration received by 5:00 pm on March 18th - $35
- Registration received between March 19th and 24th - $45
- Day of show/”At the door” registration - $55
- Deadline to cancel a reservation is 5:00 pm on Friday March 19th.
Cick here to register on line or phone 704.334.9511 x30.
- Stuffed Potato Skins
- Chicken Tenders w/Dipping Sauces
- Sweet & Sour Meatballs
- Fried Ravioli w/Marinara Sauce
- Fresh Veggies w/Ranch Dip
- Cheese & Fruit Selections w/Baguettes & Crackers
(Water provided - soft drinks & adult beverages available for purchase at cash bars)
The Concession Stand will also be open selling burgers, fries, sodas, etc.

