A Grand (Central) time in NY

January 31–February 5

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

655 W. 34th St.

Passenger Ship Terminals 88, 90, 92, 94

55th St. and 12th Avenue

New York 10019

(800) 272-SHOW

www.nyigf.com

Show Producer: George Little Management LLC (GLM)

Show Hours: Javits Galleria, North Pavilion, and Halls D and E: Saturday–Tuesday, January 31–February 3, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday, February 4, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Piers 88, 90, and 92, Saturday–Tuesday, January 31–February 3, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday, February 4, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Pier 94, Sunday–Tuesday, February 1–3, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday, February 4, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Javits main halls: Sunday–Wednesday, February 1–4, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Thursday, February 5, 9 a.m.–noon.

Travel Arrangements: Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660

Special Events:

• Only in New York Retail Tour. Saturday, January 31, 11:30–4 p.m. $35 in advance, $40 on site. Includes a boxed lunch.
• On the Town at the Grand Central Terminal. Saturday, January 31, 6:30–8 p.m. Guided tour and history of landmark terminal. Includes drink voucher for Michael Jordan's Steakhouse. $15 includes transportation.
• Only in New York — A Night on Broadway. Tuesday, February 3. 7 p.m. curtain. Hairspray at the Neil Simon Theatre. $75. Limited seating, payment must accompany reservation.

Seminars

All seminars are $20 in advance, $25 on site, unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, February 1

• New Buyer Orientation. 9–10 a.m. Receive the GLM New Buyer Handbook. $15/$20.
• Staffing Solutions. 9–10 a.m. Learn how to recruit, screen, and interview applicants, and train, support, and share work with employees.
• Profitable Gift Baskets. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Pricing standards and procedures to ensure profits.

Monday, February 2

• New Consumer Profile: Gifting is a Verb. 9–10 a.m. Pam Danziger of Unity Marketing presents her research on consumer motives.
• En-Lightening Display. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Effective lighting to reinforce image and reduce maintenance and energy.
• Brass Tacks of Website Construction. 2–3:30 p.m. How to develop an attention-grabbing website.

Tuesday, February 3

• Color Influences and Trends. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Colors, fabrics, and other factors that influence the mood of design.
• Success Secrets for Small Business Survival. 1–2 p.m. Strategies for advertising, staffing, and more.
• Innovative Tabletop Merchandising. 2–3:30 p.m. Learn to see and sell tabletop in a whole new way.

LOOK FOR Karim Rashid's newly redesigned Accent on Design section featuring vibrant colors, easy-to-walk aisles, and a double-decker lounge. A reorganized Tabletop & Housewares division. New resources, some 200 of them, debuting at the show; many will be in the New York's Newest section. Parking rebates at the piers, January 31–February 4. Discounts on services throughout New York City through NYC & Company at (800) NYC-VISIT or 212-397-8222.

Something for Everyone

Shop early days, January 29–31

Show days, February 1–5

225 Fifth Avenue

New York 10010

(800) 235-3512

www.225-fifth.com

Special Events:

• Shop Early Days Fetes. Thursday –Saturday, January 29–31. 5–6 p.m. Enjoy wine and snacks.
• Shop Early Days' Saturday Soiree. Saturday, August 9. 4:30–6 p.m. Champagne cocktail party and Suite Receipts Sweepstakes drawing.
• On the Town. Saturday, January 31. 6:30–8:30 p.m. In conjunction with NYIGF and GLM. See details listed above. $15.
• Open 'Til 8. Monday, February 2. Shop the showrooms and party too, 5–8 p.m.

41 Madison Avenue

(212) 686-1203

www.41madison.com

230 Fifth Ave.

New York 10010

(800) 698-5617