Atlanta Beckons Buyers

January 11–20; Temporaries, January 14–18

January 20–23

AmericasMart Atlanta

240 Peachtree Street

Atlanta 30303

(800) ATL-MART

www.americasmart.com

Show Producer: AMC Inc.

Show Hours: January 11–14 and 17–20, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; January 15–16, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. (select showrooms open at 8 a.m.) Temporaries, January 14–17, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., January 18, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Rug Market, 9.a.m.–5 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Ambassadors Services Group, (800) 241-6405 or (404) 584-7458. Delta Air Lines, (800) 241-6760, or (404) 765-5000, refer to file number DMN206394A (domestic travel) or DMN206395A (international travel).

Special Events

• Peppermint Patties hot chocolate: AmericasMart 3 (AM3), floor 5, January 15, 3 p.m. Chocolate-dipped treats: AM3, floor 4, January 16, 3 p.m.
• Cash bar. AM3, floor 5, January 15, 4–6 p.m.; floor 4, January 16, 3–6 p.m.; floors 4 and 5, January 17, 3–6 p.m.
• Be Swept Away in The Gardens. Floors 14 and 15, 4 p.m. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Enter to win a second honeymoon.
• Gift Basket Demos. The Gourmet Gallery, AM3, floor 14. January 13, 2:30 p.m.; January 14, 16–17, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; January 15, 10 a.m.
• Steven Raichlen's Best of Barbeque Cooking Demo. The Gourmet Gallery, AM3, floor 14. January 15, 2 p.m.
• Complimentary cocktails. AmericasMart 2 (AM2), select floors. January 15–16, 6 p.m. Check your market guide.
• America's Magnificent Carpet Awards. Presented by ORIA. January 22, 5:30 p.m.

• Gallery of America's Magnificent Carpets. AmericasMart 1 (AM1), floor 4, 4-B-1. January 21–22, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; January 23, 9 a.m.–noon.

AmericasMart University Seminars

The market will offer the opportunity for buyers to participate in a structured learning program designed to help them grow their business and improve their professional skills. Details were not available at press time. Please visit www.americasmart.com prior to traveling to Atlanta or consult the Atlanta Buyer's Guide at market for a complete list of educational opportunities to be presented.

LOOK FOR: Enter the Vespa Giveaway drawing, AM3, floors 4 and 5 Temporaries. January 14–17. Popcorn will be served in The Gardens at 1:30 p.m. each day, January 14–16. The Holiday, Floral, and Home Decor area offers Warm Winter Treats: January 14, floor 16, 3 p.m.; January 15, floor 17, 1 p.m.; January 16, floor 19, 1 p.m.; and cocktails at 4 p.m. on floor 18, January 15, and floor 20, January 16. There will be specially themed lunches served in The Gourmet Gallery at noon, January 14, 16, and 17. Enter the Big Gift Cash Give-Away, AM2, January 15–17. On-site childcare services are available through Kiddie Corp., (800) 942-9947. Expanded shuttle and parking services.

January 14–17

Georgia World Congress Center

285 Andrew Young International Blvd.

Atlanta 30303

(800) 272-SHOW

www.thegiftfairinatlanta.com

Show Producer: George Little Management (GLM), Urban Expositions.

Show Hours: January 14–16, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. January 17, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Contact Connections, (800) 262-9974.

Seminars

Lunch & Learn Seminars return in the Buyers Lounge from 12:30–2 p.m., and are free but reservations are required. Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs include giveaways and artist signings. To reserve your spot, log on to www.thegiftfairinatlanta.com.

January 14

• At Home with Susan Winget.

January 15

• Live Artfully with Sandra Magsamen.

January 16

• Lunch & Learn with Linda Grayson.

LOOK FOR: The new Atlanta General Merchandise Expo, which caters to discount customers and value-priced retailers, makes its debut. A doubled-in-size Cash & Carry section offers buyers more opportunity to make purchases of immediate inventory items. Take advantage of "Free Freight" Friday, giveaways, and show specials. Enjoy free breakfasts, parking, and shuttle service between the Georgia World Congress Center and select hotels, and a location convenient to the permanent showrooms.