Winter–Gate is Golden

February 5–9, 2005

Moscone Convention Center

747 Howard St.

Concourse Exhibition Hall

635 8th St.

San Francisco 94103

(800) 346-1212

www.sfigf.com

Giftcenter and Jewelrymart PreFair, February 3–4

SFIGF, February 5–9

888 Brannan St.

San Francisco 94103

(415) 861-7733

www.gcjm.com

Show Producer: George Little Management, Western Exhibitors

Show Hours: February 5–8, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. February 9, 9 a.m.–noon.

Travel Arrangements: Group Travel, (800) 821-0339, or visit gtameetings.com

Special Events

• San Francisco Retail Tour. Saturday, February 5. 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Moscone North Hall. $30/$35 on site. Box lunch.
• Concourse Reception. Saturday, February 5. 5–6 p.m. 7th St. Entrance.
• Buyer & Exhibitor Reception. Saturday, February 5. 6:30–9 p.m. Giftcenter & Jewelrymart Pavilion.
• Wine Tasting. Sunday, February 6. 6:30–9 p.m. Grand Hyatt Union Square.
• Buyer & Exhibitor Reception. Performance by the Jefferson Starship. Monday, February 7. 6:30–9 p.m. Giftcenter.

Seminars

Pre-registration recommended; call (415) 346-6666. Unless otherwise noted, seminars are in Moscone Center South rooms 252–256c. $15/advance or $20/on-site.

Friday, February 4

• Be More Profitable! Find new customers, hire the right staff, and more. All day seminar. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Speaker: Andrew Andoniadis. $99/$79 each additional per store.

Saturday, February 5

• Color Trends: What Is Color Fact and Color Fiction. 10:30 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Leatrice Eisemen.
• Your Web Site: Strategies to emotionally connect to your customers. 1:30–3 p.m. Speaker: Philippa Gamse.

Sunday, February 6

• What to Put Where, Why, How. 10:30 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Natalie Tan.
• Visual Presentation Workshop: Low Cost, High Impact Fixtures and Props. 1:30–3:30 p.m. Moderator: Linda Cahan, with Sue Kirby and Debi Ward Kennedy. $30;$35 on-site.

Monday, February 9

• Low Cost, Effective Lighting and Signage. 10:30 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Linda Cahan, contributing editor, Gifts & Decorative Accessories.
• Displaying Product in New and Different Ways. Noon–1 p.m. Concourse Exhibit Hall, main show floor. Speaker: Sue Kirby.
• Making Your Store a Cash Cow Instead of a Dead Duck. 1:30–3 p.m. Speaker: JoAnne Stone-Geier.

Tuesday, August 26

$25; $30 on-site for both seminars.

• Making Money Through the Front and Back Door: E-Commerce Promise. 9-10:30 a.m. Speaker: Rick Segal.
• Passive Income Generators (P.I.G.s): Eight Low Maintenance Ways to Increase Profits. 11 a.m. –12:30 p.m. Speaker: Andrew Andoniadis.

LOOK FOR:"Product neighborhoods" in the South Hall. Celebrity Chef appearances. Consultations with the Experts: Andrew Andoniadis, Philippa Gamse, Joanne Stone-Geier, or Linda Cahan. Call (415) 447-3237. $95/50-minutes.

January 26–29

San Francisco Mart, Giftcenter and Jewelrymart, and area buildings

1355 Market St.

(415) 558-9589

www.sfmart.com

Show Producer: San Francisco Mart

Show Hours: Opens at 8 a.m.

Travel Arrangements: R/A Performance Group, (800) 472-4172

January 23–25

Moscone Convention Center

747 Howard St.

San Francisco 94103

(212) 482-6440

www.fancyfoodshows.com

Show Producer: Natl. Assn. for the Specialty Food Trade

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

Special Events

• Wine Country Retailers. January 22. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $80/$135, non-members.
• Specialty Food Stores of the East Bay. January 22. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $80/$135.
• SOMA's Hot New Stores. January 23. 9 a.m.–noon. $45/$65.

Seminars

Saturday, January 22

• Giving Great Service Workshop. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. $65/$90.
• PR Workshop. 2–5 p.m. $65/$90.

Sunday, January 23

• Theming Gift Basket Designs for Multiple Sales. 8:30–10 a.m. $30/$45.
• The Secrets of Successful E-Retailers. 9–11 a.m. $25/$40.

Monday January 24

• Trendy New Foods from Around the World. 8:30–9:30 a.m. $25/$40.
• In-store demos. 8:30–10 a.m. $25/$40.

Tuesday, January 25

• Visual Marketing: Strengthening Brand Image. 8:30–10 a.m. $25/$40.