​SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER
DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF
COSMETIC SCIENCE
General questions
Q: Do i need to print my ticket?
A: No, you do not need to print your ticket. Please have your confirmation or a digital version of your ticket on hand.
Q: What is included with my ticket?
A: Each ticket allows admission to both the Speaker Sessions and Supplier Showcase, along with breakfast, a snack break, lunch, a raffle ticket, and a drink ticket for happy hour.
Q: Is there a coat check?
A: Yes, a complementary coat check will be available.
Q: Can we attend the supplier showcase without a ticket?
A: No. Unfortunately due being sold out and at capacity, we will not be able to allow admission to the Supplier Showcase without a ticket. All attendees, even those working a supplier booth, must have a ticket for entry.
Q: Is there parking?
A: Yes, there is plenty of free parking.
Q: Do I have to be present to win a raffle prize?
A: Yes, raffle prizes will only be given to attendees present for the raffle.
​For Suppliers
Q: What is the size of a booth?
A: Booths are 10 ft wide and 8 ft deep.
Q: What is included with A Booth?
A: Booths include: Rail & Drape, a 6’ table and table cloth, 2 side chairs a waste basket identification sign and a standard electrical outlet and electricity. The space is carpeted.
Q: when can i set up my booth?
A: The room will be open for set up from 1:30pm to 8 pm on Monday March 10th.
Q: Do I need a ticket if i am working a booth?
A: All booths come with one admission. Platinum and Gold sponsorships come with two admissions.
All other booth attendees must have purchased a ticket. If they do not have a ticket on March 11th, they must pay at the door with an additional late fee.
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Every admission includes meals, a drink ticket, and a raffle ticket.
Q: Why is the supplier Showcase so Short?
A: It isn't! This year we are trying a new schedule that breaks up the Supplier Showcase into two sessions that total 4 hours. The first session is from 11AM - 1:30 PM, and the second session is from 3:30PM - 5PM and overlaps with Happy Hour for a total of 4 hours.
Q: Can I rent additional items for my booth?
A: Yes, please contact Sally Berry at Chrom Expo in Minneapolis directly for rentals prior to March 6th. You can contact her at sally.berry@chromexpo.com or visit https://www.chromexpo.com/ and go to EVENT SERVICES and INVENTORY.
There is a full inventory of:
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Low and high pedestal tables with spandex
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Easels
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Sign Holders/Literature racks
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Really anything you would need for a trade show or event
Q: Where can I send supplies for my booth?
A: Booth materials can be shipped to the hotel at this address:
Attention: Linda Nelson
Marriott Minneapolis West
9960 Wayzata Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Hold for: Holistic Symposium + Company Name
March 10-11, 2025
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Any package received without a company name will be in the ballroom for set up, but not at your booth.
Q: what time do I need to take down my booth?
A: The Expo area will be open until 8 pm on Tuesday, March 11th for booth pack up.
Q: How do I mail things back from the event?
A: For return shipping, you MUST arrange pick up with UPS or FedEx. Both companies will not allow the Marriott to call for you. All packages need to be labeled and ready to go AND all pick up arranged.
Packages will be stored in a secured room and picked up on the 12th.
Additionally, you may drop off your shipping at a FedEx or UPS store. There is both a FedEx and UPS Store approximately 7 minutes from the hotel. Both close at 7PM.
Fed Ex – Print/Ship
5330 Cedar Lake Road South
Suite 200
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-417-9469
​The UPS Store
13033 Ridgedale Dr,
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(952) 544-1384
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The Marriott and the Twin Cities SCC are not responsible for boxes left at the venue without proper shipping arrangements.