The Big Georgia Market Has More to Offer Buyers This Summer

July 9–19

Temporaries, July 12–16

240 Peachtree Street

Atlanta 30303

(800) ATL-MART

www.americasmart.com

Show Producer: AMC

Show Hours: July 9–12 and 17–19, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; July 13–14, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. (select showrooms open at 8 a.m.) Temporaries, July 12–16, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Special Events

• Summer Market Kick-Off Extravaganza—AmericasMart. Friday, July 12.
• The Chef's Special at AmericasMart. July 12, noon–2 p.m. Chef Kevin Rathbun, head chef/partner of Nava and the Buckhead Diner. AmericasMart (AM) 3, floor 14, The Gourmet Gallery.
• Celebración de México. Saturday, July 13, 11:30 a.m. AM1, floor 9, International Business Center.
• The Relax and Rejuvenate Luncheon. Saturday, July 13, noon. AM3, floor 14.
• Summer Splendor on 12. July 13, 5 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres, spirits, and entertainment. AM1, floor 9.
• Breakfast Club/Order 'Til Eight. July 13–14. Participating exhibitors in AM1–3, Breakfast Club, 8 a.m.
• Accent with Style on 9. Sunday, July 14, 5–7 p.m. Complimentary

hors d'oeuvres and beverages. AM1, floors 9–10.

• Summer Picnic in The Gardens. Sunday, July 14, 6–8 p.m. AM1, floors 14–15.
• Martini Madness at AmericasMart. Monday, July 15.

Seminars

Friday, July 12

• Maximize Your Mart Visit: Make AmericasMart Atlanta and Americsmart.com work for you. 8:30–10 a.m. AM3, floor 3, Conference Ctr., Chastain Room. Speaker: Albert Maslia
• Trends of the Home. 8–9 a.m., 11 a.m.–noon. AM1 15-C-308. Speaker: Michelle Lamb, Marketing Directions Inc. and The Trend Curve
• Vendor Relations Made Easy, Tips from the Expert. 10–11 a.m. AM3, floor 3, Conference Ctr., Chastain Rm. Speaker: Al Maslia
• Celebration Style at AmericasMart Design Series: Ribbon Magic. 10–11 a.m. AM1 18-C-308. Speaker: Paula Maburn, Lion Ribbon
• Fresh Ideas for Stale Inventories: Merchandising Tricks that Make Your Register Ring! 1–2 p.m. AM3, fl. 3, Conference Ctr., Grant Rm. Speaker: Deborah Burnett
• Celebration Style at AmericasMart Design Series: Holiday Design. 2:30–3:30 p.m. AM1 19-A-12. Speaker: George de Bruim

Saturday, July 13

• Maximize Your Mart Visit: Make AmericasMart and Americasmart.com Work for You. 8:30–10 a.m. AM3, floor 3, Conference Ctr., Chastain Rm. Speaker: Al Maslia
• Celebration Style at AmericasMart Design Series: Entertaining Celebrations. 9–10:30 a.m. AM1 19-B-7. $10, includes breakfast.
• Vendor Relations Made Easy, Tips from the Expert. 10–11 a.m. AM3, fl. 3, Conference Ctr., Chastain Rm. Speaker: Al Maslia
• Turn Any Business into a Destination" Business. 11 a.m.–noon. AM3, fl. 3, Conference Ctr., Grant Rm. Speaker: Jon Schallert
• Celebration Style at AmericasMart Design Series: Money Making Designs for Christmas. 1:30–2:30 p.m. AM1 18-C-15. Speaker: Dusky Turner
• Celebration Style at AmericasMart Design Series: The Language of Color. 3–4 p.m. AM1 16-C-15. Speaker: Neal Warren

Sunday, July 14

• Celebration Style at AmericasMart Design Series: Wedding Celebrations. 9–10:30 a.m. AM1 19-B-7. $10 includes breakfast.
• The Customer Service Promise. 9:30–10:30 a.m. AM3, fl. 3, Conference Ctr., Chastain Rm. Speaker: Al Maslia
• Developing a Distinctive Store Atmosphere. 11 a.m.–noon. AM3. Speaker: Marilyn Nason
• Scrapbooking 101. 2–3 p.m. AM3, fl. 14. With Crystal McNoughton
• Containers in American Garden Design: A History and a Future. 4–5 p.m. AM1 15-C-308. Speaker: Guy Wolff

Monday, July 15

• Scrapbooking 101. 10–11 a.m. AM3, fl. 14. Crystal McNoughton

Friday, July 19

• Selling Strategies for an Ever-Changing Fashion Business. 8:30–9:30 a.m. AM1 4-G-7.
• Iranian Rug Production. 9 a.m. AM1, floor 1, Meeting Room B.
• Tips for an ORRA-Certified Appraisal. 10:15 a.m. AM1, floor 1, Meeting Room A.
• ORRA General Membership Meeting. 3 p.m. AM1, floor 1, Meeting Room A.

LOOK FOR: Celebration Style at AmericasMart Atlanta in The Holiday & Floral Center, July 12–14, AM1, floors 16–20. Sponsored by Gifts & Decorative Accessories. Holiday & Floral Design School with guest designer, Mitch Pennell.