Show Services Contracting

Show services contractors provide electrical power, internet, furniture rental, cleaning, and essential services to exhibitors on the trade show floor.

With exhibitors requiring utilities and show organizers contracting services, show services generate revenue of $170,000-$580,000 with 40-60% margins through service fees.

The business requires electrical and technical expertise, equipment inventory (distribution, furniture, carpet), show organizer relationships and contracts, union labor coordination, and logistics and floor operations.

Services include electrical power and distribution, internet and telecommunications, furniture and booth accessories rental, carpet and flooring installation, cleaning and maintenance, and show floor coordination.

Revenue through service fees and rental charges.

Success factors include show organizer contracts and relationships, electrical expertise and distribution equipment, inventory management and logistics, union labor coordination and rates, and providing reliable show floor service.

Marketing focuses on show organizers, convention centers, exhibitors, and trade show venues.

With show services essential infrastructure and high margins in 2025, contractors offer venue opportunities serving shows with organizer relationships and equipment as major barriers to entry.