Briefly
by Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 6/1/2004
OneCoast Network showrooms will offer buyers a chance to win a trip to Greece, site of the 2004 Olympics, as well as cash prizes. The program, "2004 Summer Games," kicks off in Dallas, June 25.
Jane Senders takes over as executive director of showroom building 230 Fifth Avenue, New York. She replaces Elise Fishman, who moved to 261 Fifth.
If elected, Mitch Daniels, who is running on the Republican ticket for Governor of Indiana, announced that he would name Patricia Miller, co-founder of Vera Bradley, the state's first Secretary of Commerce.
Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. appointed Michelle Ovalle director of gift marketing at the L.A. Mart. She will be responsible for developing marketing programs and special events.
Dallas Market Center changed the name of its Silk and Holiday Expo trade shows to the combined name, Holiday and Home Expo. The next Holiday and Home Show takes place June 24–27.
Figi, San Diego, appointed Jeffrey Matthews vice president and chief financial officer. Matthews comes to Figi with 17 years of experience in senior financial positions in a variety of industries.
The board of directors of Enesco Group Inc. hired executive recruitment firm Korn Ferry International to conduct a search for a permanent chief executive.
Midwest, Cannon Falls, MN, appointed Beth Lorentz vice president of Seasons of Cannon Falls, and Ingrid Liss vice president of creative services.
George Little Management, White Plains, NY, appointed Brenda Harrison group manager for the company's Western Canadian Gift Shows, which include the Alberta and Vancouver gift shows.
Rep association USA formed an education committee to develop training resources for member agency sales associates. Chairperson is Peggy Maynard of Maynard Sales Management.
