UNO Supplier Prep Packet
Milo Bail Student Center (MBSC), 2nd Floor Ballroom
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
7-9:30 a.m. | Supplier setup
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Supplier Showcase 2026
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Meal vouchers for assorted dining options
2 p.m. | Tear down begins and return used meal voucher card
Conduct Guidelines
- The selling of goods and services during the Supplier Showcase is not permitted.
- All meetings and events, regardless of their group affiliant, wishing to have food and/or beverages will have to go through University Catering. No outside food or beverages will be allowed.
- Suppliers are responsible to collect their own contact information from Supplier Showcase attendees.
Supplier Prize Giveaway
- Suppliers are encouraged to have a prize drawing at their individual booth. Please see guidelines for acceptable prizes.
- Prizes are for DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY, not personal use.
Shipping Materials Ahead of Time
Suppliers may ship materials to campus prior to the Showcase. Please plan delivery no earlier than October 9th and no later than October 16th (no weekend deliveries accepted). Be sure that your organization's name is prominently displayed on every package. To ensure we know your package is coming, please share your package tracking details and numb er with Maria Sorick at maria.sorick@nebraska.edu. If you would like any items shipped after the showcase, you must provide completed shipping labels before you leave for the day.
Where do I Ship My Display?
Please ship your materials to:
Attn: 2026 Supplier Showcase/Maria Sorick
6203 University Drive North
Omaha, NE 68182
Internet Access
Wireless internet access is available. A user name and password will be provided at your booth upon arrival. If you have access issues, tech support will be available at the registration desk.
Unloading and Parking
- Suppliers may unload their items at the west doors of (MBSC) and take them to the ballroom located on the same floor. There will be people to guide you.
- After unloading your supplies, you will be directed to park your vehicle in a different nearby lot. Parking will be available in Lot E under the name "2026 Supplier Showcase". Please pull up to the parking booth located in Lot E (shown on Map) and tell the attendant you are there for the Supplier Showcase in Milo Bail Student Center (MBSC). It's just a short walk back to the building.
Set Up
- Tables are located in rooms off the third floor Atrium, just off the elevator. Procure-to-Pay staff will be available beginning at 7:00 a.m. to direct you. PLEASE ALLOW ENOUGH SET UP TIME SO THAT YOUR BOOTH IS READY BY 9:30 a.m. Your table setup includes one 6ft banquet table with two chairs.
- Please remember to bring a table covering.
- Tear down may begin after the showcase closes at 2:00 p.m. Absolutely no tear down may begin before 2:00 p.m.
Lunch Opportunities
This year, rather than a box lunch option, you will be provided with a meal voucher valued at $15. There are several dining options available in the food court and throughout the Student Center. Once you gather your food you can chose to eat at one of the tables in the Student Center, return to your booth, or enjoy the peace and quite in the Chancellor's Room (see map for these locations). We ask that you please return your used meal voucher before you leave campus for the day.
Dining options available here.
Question?
Maria Sorick
Event Coordinator
(402) 554-2386
maria.sorick@nebraska.edu
Procure-to-Pay
(402) 472-2126
p2p@nebraska.edu