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Ancillary Pricing

Tampa Convention Center provides equipment, furnishings, and other services for your event.
Ancillary Price List

Audio Visual, Facility Branding, Exclusive Rigging

Encore logo

Encore is the leading provider of unique, creative and innovative in-house audiovisual services for hotels, conference centers, and resorts throughout North America. Our robust offering of services allows us to truly function as a one-stop shop for all of your event planning, design, and production needs. Encore is the exclusive provider of Signage Rigging, and Production Rigging at the Tampa Convention Center.

Scott Laiken

Scott Laiken

Area Director - Venues
Email: Scott.laiken@encoreglobal.com
Phone: (813) 898-1371

Megan Maiberger

Megan Maiberger

Lauren Crisp

Lauren Crisp

Sales Manager
Email: lauren.crisp@encoreglobal.com
Phone: (813) 898-1372

Digital Signage

Xpodigital logo

Xpodigital is a world-class digital signage services company. It was established in 2000 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Xpodigital powers world-class digital experiences for leading hotel brands, corporate events and convention centers across the United States, including the Tampa Convention Center.

Alex Greaves

Alex Greaves

Digital Signage Sales Manager
Email: tcc@xpodigital.com
Phone: (813)-309-3871

Exclusive Food and Beverage, Catering, Concessions

Aramark logo

Aramark is the exclusive in-house caterer providing innovative menus and excellent customer service. Whether it's a black tie gala, a mid-conference luncheon, or a pre-convention breakfast, we will give your guests a true taste of Tampa. We're the only convention center caterer to earn the prestigious National Association of Catering Executives Award, proving that we can exceed expectations no matter how grand your vision is. Aramark has been recognized as the trusted leader in service since 1936. Contact us directly for all your catering and food service needs.

Exclusive Internet and Telecoms

Smart City

SmartCity is the exclusive in-house event technology provider. Founded over 30 years ago, we are the nation's largest provider of event telecommunications and technology in the convention industry. We offer exhibitors a variety of communication services including internet services, data networking, wireless services, and telephone services.

Exclusive Utilities

EDLEN Logo

EDLEN is the exclusive in-house provider of electric, water (fill & drain), and compressed air. With 50 years in the trade show and special event industry in venues nationwide, we can assist you with your temporary event utilities. EDLEN also offers charging tables and Airstars for your event.

Cancelation policy: Credit will not be given for services installed and not used. All orders are subject to a 25% cancellation fee if canceled in writing and received by Edlen (21) calendar days or less before the first contracted event move-in date.  Except for sales tax, Edlen will not refund overpayment in amounts less than $50.00 unless specifically requested in writing.   

If the event is canceled within 90 days before the first contracted event move-in day, all orders are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for events canceled on or after the first contracted event move-in day.   

Marshalling Yards

Licensee/Decorator responsible for establishing and communicating marshalling yard with their exhibitors and service providers. Nearby marshalling yards are available at Raymond James Stadium and the Florida State Fairgrounds.

Promotions

Tampa Convention Center is proud to offer several complimentary services to assist you with publicizing your event internally, as well as through our social media and public relations activities. Please submit the below form to your salesperson via email to request these services.

Security & Ambassador Services

Sentry logo

Staffing services include:

  • Front Drive Ambassadors
  • Greeters
  • Meeting Room Monitors
  • Registration Personnel
  • Ushers

Sentry Event Services is the exclusive in-house security company for our Building Command Center opens 24 hours a day to monitor the fire alarm system, surveillance, and other essential systems. Their “D” licensed officers are available 24/7 to assist with your security needs including physical security, access control, terrorism awareness, and emergency procedures. Sentry Event Services provides security for all Loading Docks & Boat Docks.

Sentry Event Services is the preferred in-house provider for Event Security Guards, Exhibitor Booth Security Guards, Upper Loading Dock Guards & Patrol Officers, and General Security Patrol Officers.

Sentry Event Services is also the in-house provider of ambassador staffing solutions for both small and large events.

Shipping, Printing, Branding/Signs, Business Center

The UPS Store logo

Your office away from home. Business services in-house include: high-speed digital copy services, large-format printing, shipping, receiving, fax, and printing services. Comfortable computer workstations are available for email and web. A graphic designer is on site to employ at your disposal.

Christine Gunn

Christine Gunn

Event Solutions Manager
Email: theupsstoretcc@gmail.com
Phone: (813) 274-7840

Location: The UPS Store at Tampa Convention Center 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa FL 33602
Hours: 9-5 M-F | Additional hours available upon request


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