Why Attend

• Registration is Free for all qualified buyers.
• Suppliers to the trade may register on-site for $400 and Non-exhibiting Manufacturers may register on-site for $400. 
• Children under the age of 14 may be admitted as guests ($30 admission fee) if accompanied by a registered attendee. Strollers are not permitted on the exhibit show floor at any time. 
• Please note that only major credit cards are accepted for on-site registrations. Cash will not be accepted. 
• Members of the trade, you must bring your credentials onsite.
• Please allow 10 business days from the time you upload your documentation for your credentials to be reviewed and confirmation with the bar code to be sent to you. 

NY NOW is open to the trade only. To attend, you must provide identification to qualify your business, and separate identification to qualify each individual employee from your store or company. 

• Please bring TWO forms of Company and ONE form of Employee identification. Please note that acceptable Employee identification must be submitted for each registrant. We reserve the right to request additional business identification if deemed necessary. You will also be required to submit proof of your identity when you pick up your badge. 
• When requested we ask that you upload the requested credentials to complete your registration in the system. 

Acceptable COMPANY identification includes at least TWO of the following: 

• Active website address through which company business can be validated 
• Two recent invoices (both within last 12 months) from industry manufacturers for goods purchased at wholesale/in quantity for a minimum of $1,000 
• Store/commercial lease indicating the type of business. For leases, provide only the first two pages of Store lease stating you are a retail business. 

Manufacturers’ Representatives (multi-line) 

• Provide a list of lines currently being represented at the NY NOW®. You must also provide proof of agreement for at least one of the lines you are representing at NY NOW®. 

Wholesalers, importers, & exporters 

• Provide samples of brochures, catalogs, etc. that show product selection and inventory. 

Interior designers 

• Provide the appropriate certification, professional designation or membership in an industry association 

New businesses only: 

• A letter of Intent from an attorney or bank on official letterhead stating the intent to start a new retail business (this is acceptable for new businesses only). 

Acceptable EMPLOYEE identification includes at least ONE of the following: 

• Employee verification letter on company letterhead from owner or manager stating job status 
• Copy of company credit card with both employee’s and company’s name 
• Copy of company insurance card with employee’s name 
• Copy of Business Card