CORT Slang
Products
Industry Lingo
The Sales Pitch
Seating & Setup
100

This complimentary tool availabe for clients to create space plans.

What is Prismm? 

100

Small, wheel-like devices attached to the bottom furniture, allowing it to move easily. (Often on chairs) 

What are casters?

100

This certificate verifies existence and details of an insurance policy. 

What is a COI?

100

At CORT, we believe everything is possible through service. Our mission is to be an indispensable resource to our customers by listening, learning and providing exceptional value everytime. (What is this statement called?)

What is the CORT Commitment? (We will accept Vision & Mission) 

100

The process of connecting multiple pieces of furniture together. 

What is ganging?

200

Items in CORT's inventory held for specific customers and/or available in limited quanities and districts. 

What are fringe items?

200

This item is commonly referred to in the industry as a coffee table. 

What is a cocktail table?

200

A professional services company that specializes in managing and executing events in a specific city or destination. 

What is a DMC or Destination Management Company?

200

True or False: A cornerstone of the CORT Events value proposition is our large quantities and wide selection.

True

200

A seating desing that requires rows of narrow tables and chairs all facing the same direction. 

What is classroom style?

300
A dedicated website where clients can access pricing, create client-facing quotes, and send order requests.

What is Premier Portal?

300

A client asks for a Caberet Table or Cab Tab. You offer them this CORT item. 

What is a cafe table?

300

DSS is an acronym commonly used. For example, "does the price include DSS?" (What does DSS stand for?)

What is Delivery, Set, Strike?

300

With a national footprint, CORT offers delivery across the country via this number of distribution centers.

What is 17?

300

A backstage area that is sometimes called a speaker-ready room. 

What is a green room?

400

Dates when new orders require approval before selling.

What are block out dates?

400
This item is commonly referred to as a high boy.

What is a bar table? 

400
A document outlining where to order show services including rental furniture from CORT that is published for trade shows. 

What is a show kit?

400

As the leading national event and trade show supplier, CORT is a one stop shop for these product lines.

What is furniture, drape, decor, and personalization?

400

Typically referred to as a prefunction space.

What is the foyer?

500

Daily Double: A set of minimum standard requirements for all CORT products and operational procedures that ensure CORT's quality standards.

What is BDP or Best Demonstrated Practices?

500

The Wireless Charging Table offers the ability to charge your phone without cords or cables. (What is the technology called?) 

What is Qi technology?

500
Often referred to as a face-to-face marketing agency, these companies fabricate displays and booths. 

What is an Exhibit House?

500

CORT's BDP standards ensure that all products meet the highest level of _____ in the industry. 

What is quality?

500

Daily Double: Name 3 components in a diagram.

Dimensions, Exits, Doors, Columns/Pillars, Seating areas, stage, f&b stations, bar, drape lines, rigging points, AV throws, stairs, BOH, and foyer