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Thrive! Vendor Application<\/h2>\n

Dear Vendor,<\/p>\n

Thank you for your time, work and ministry on behalf of homeschooling families. Thank you also for your interest in participating in the NCHE Thrive! Conference vendor hall.<\/p>\n

First, allow me the opportunity to introduce myself as you will be working with me in this process.<\/p>\n

Debbie Mason<\/strong> has been involved with NCHE since 1985 and on the board since 1988. Along with her husband, Spencer, she has homeschooled her children from birth and graduated all four from homeschool. Debbie is the events director and chair of the conference committee. She has been on the conference committee since the late 80s, but has been the chair of the committee since 2014. Debbie\u2019s email address is debbie.mason@nche.com<\/a>; cell phone 704-607-0618.<\/p>\n

Attendance<\/strong>
In 2026, our attendance was 1441 families (4021 individuals)\u2014homeschool parents, teens, and children. These families will come from across the state of North Carolina as well as neighboring states.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact me. There will be a page on the conference website just for you (this page will be updated for the 2027 conference in mid-fall): https:\/\/nche.com\/thrive\/information-vendors\/<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Sincerely,
Debbie<\/p>\n

The vendor application form is below, but don’t miss this important information.<\/h3>\n

Selection Information<\/h2>\n

Vendor selections are made by the conference committee. To apply, fill out the application below. In order to be considered, you must include payment<\/strong> with your application. If you prefer to pay by check, your booth\/s will be reserved when your check is received. Your payment will be reimbursed if you are not selected for the 2027 vendor hall. If you are applying for the first round of selections, complete this application and submit along with payment by October 31, 2026. \u00a0After <\/strong>October 31,<\/strong> applying vendors will be accepted as space allows until we are full. Selection will be made based on the benefit of the product or service to homeschoolers as determined by the conference committee.<\/p>\n

Booth Assignments<\/strong>
Booth space is given primarily on a \u201cfirst come, first served” basis. Select vendors, called exempt vendors, have first choice of booths before vendors submitting applications. Available booths are shown on the map and under “Booth: First Choice.” Vendors will be considered for selection after the completed application is submitted and payment is received.<\/strong> We will do everything possible to address the needs of each vendor, but we cannot guarantee a location or dimension of your requested space. The first round of selections will be made in November. Vendors applying after October 31, will be notified as soon as decisions have been made which happen periodically.<\/p>\n

Exempt Vendors<\/strong>
Vendors may be chosen by the conference committee for exempt status. Exempt vendors do not need to go through the application process and have first choice of booth locations and the option of a discount on their booths.<\/p>\n

Policy on Colleges<\/strong>
Colleges are given the opportunity to have a booth in the vendor hall. If they are selected for the vendor hall, they will also need to man a free table in the College Fair on Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For this purpose, they have permission to leave the vendor hall booth in order to cover the table in the College Fair. Colleges also have the option of just doing the College Fair, and the cost is $125 (includes a sandwich).<\/p>\n

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Additional Options on the Application<\/h2>\n