Best of the West

PORTLAND GIFT & ACCESSORIES SHOW

January 8–11, 2005

Oregon Convention Center

777 NE MLK Blvd.

Portland, OR 97232

(415) 346-6666

www.portlandgift.com

Show Producers: Western Exhibitors

Show Hours: January 8–10, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. January 11, 9 a.m.–1 p.m..

Travel Arrangements: Group Travel, (800) 821-0339 or (805) 496-1251

Special Event

• Buyer and Exhibitor Reception. Monday, January 10. 6–7 p.m. Lobby.

Demonstration Theatre

Free on the show floor twice a day.

Saturday, January 8

• Giftwrapping. 11:30 a.m.– noon.
• Bows and Ribbons. 2–2:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 9

• Permanent Florals. 11:30 a.m.–noon.
• Containers and Pottery. 2–2:30 p.m.

Monday, January 10

• Food Demos and Gift Baskets. 11:30 a.m.–noon.
• Store Fixture Ideas. 2–2:30 p.m.

Seminars

Unless otherwise noted are in room D135 and $15/advance, $20/on-site.

Saturday, January 8

• Maximize Your Store's Square Footage for Maximum Profits. 9–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Linda Cahan, contributing editor to Gifts &Dec.

Sunday, January 9

• Passive Income Generators (P.I.G.s): Eight Low Maintenance Ways to Increase Profits. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Andrew Andoniadis.

Monday, January 10

Seminars are $10 each/$15 for both.

• Wrap Up More Profits for Spring/ Summer: Ribbons, Bows, Wrapping. 9–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Sue Kirby.
• Powerful Promotions for Profit. Noon–1:30 p.m. Speaker: Sue Kirby.

LOOK FOR: Consultations with Andrew Andoniadis. $95 for a 50-minute session. Call (415) 447-3237 for appointments.

SEATTLE GIFT SHOW

January 29–February 2, 2005

Washington State Convention & Trade Center

800 Convention Place

Seattle 98109

(415) 346-0168

www.seattlegift.com

Show Producer: Western Exhibitors

Show Hours: January 29–February 1, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. February 2, 9 a.m.–noon.

Travel Arrangements: Group Travel, (800) 821-0339 or (805) 496-1251

Special Event

• Wine Tasting. Sunday, January 30, 6:30–8 p.m. Crown Plaza Hotel. Free.
• Buyer/Exhibitor Reception. Monday, January 31. 6–7 p.m. WSC&TC, 4th floor Sky Bridge and North Hall Lobby.

Teach the Teacher Workshops

At the Launching Pad. $15/advance, $20/on site. Multiple-course discount is available.

Saturday, January 29

• Powerful Profit Centers. 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• Beautiful Bows. 1–2 p.m.

Sunday, January 30

• Scrapbooking. 9:30–10:30 a.m. and 1–2 p.m.

Sunday, January 31

• Spring Festoons, Wreaths, and Garlands. 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• Gifts-To-Go. 1–2 p.m.

Seminars

Unless otherwise noted, seminars are held at WSC&TC room 616 and are $15 in advance, $20 on site.

Friday, January 28

• Increase Your Profit Margins! Find New Customers, Hire the Right Staff, and more. All day program. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Room 3AB. Speaker: Andrew Andoniadis. $99; $79 each additional from same store.

Saturday, January 29

• Color Trends: What is Color Fact and Color Fiction. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Leatrice Eiseman.
• Five Strategies to Connect Your Website to Customers. 2:30–4 p.m. Speaker: Philippa Gamse.

Sunday, January 30

• What to Put Where, Why, How. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Natalie Tan.
• Visual Presentation Workshop/Low Cost Fixtures and Props with High Profit Impact. 2:30–4:30 p.m. Speakers: Linda Cahan, Sue Kirby, and Debi Ward Kennedy. $30/$35 on site.

Monday, January 31

• Maximize Profits with Low-cost Effective Lighting and Signage. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Linda Cahan, contributor to Gifts &Dec.
• Make Your Store A Cash Cow. 2:30– 4 p.m. Speaker: JoAnne Stone-Geier.

Tuesday, February 1

Both seminars: $25/advance, $30/on-site. Breakfast and lunch included.

• 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: Consultations with the Experts: Andrew Andoniadis, Philippa Gamse, Joanne Stone-Geier, Linda Cahan, are $95 for one 50-minute session. Call (415) 447-3237 for appointments.

GIFT & HOME ACCESSORIES SHOW

January 22–28

Seattle Gift Center

6100 Fourth Avenue South

Seattle 98108

(800) 433-1014

www.seattlegiftcenter.com

Show Producer: The Independent Sales Association

Show Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

DENVER MERCHANDISE MART GIFT, JEWELRY, & RESORT SHOW

February 24–25, Pre-show

February 26–March 1

Denver Merchandise Mart

451 E. 58th Avenue

Denver 80216

(800) 289-6278

www.denvermart.com

Show Producer: Denver Merchandise Mart

Show Hours: February 24, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. February 25, 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Mart Building only. February 26–28, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. March 1, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Special Events

• Buyer Appreciation Reception. Friday, February 25, 6:30–8 p.m. Free cocktails and music. Plaza at the Mart.
• Sunday Night Extravaganza. February 27. 6–8 p.m. Music, dancing, free buffet, and cash bar. Plaza at the Mart.

Seminars

Friday, February 25

Unless otherwise noted, seminars are in Forum Meeting Room 1.

• Buyer Information Session. 10–10:30 a.m. Forum Meeting Room 2. Speaker: Barbara Robertson, director of buyer registration.
• New Customer: Find 'Em, or Lose 'Em Forever. 3:30–4:30 p.m

Saturday, February 26

• MMMMM: Marketing, Merchandising, Management, Making Money! Vol. 1. 8:30–9:30 a.m
• Buyer Information Session. 10– 10:30 a.m. Forum Meeting Rm. 2.
• MMMMM: Marketing, Merchandising, Management, Making Money! Vol. 2. 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 27

• How to re-merchandise buying mistakes. 8:30–9:30 a.m.
• How the Pros Do It: Display Ideas You Can Steal. 3–4 p.m.

Monday, February 28

• Designing Gift Baskets with Pizzazz. 8:30–9:30 a.m.
• Designs from a Man's Point of View. 3:30–4:30 p.m.

OASIS GIFT SHOW

February 11-13

Phoenix Civic Center

225 E. Adams

Phoenix 85004

(800) 424-9519

www.oasis.org

Show Producers: Organization of Associated Salespeople in the Southwest

Show Hours: February 11–12, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. February 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

LOOK FOR: Free parking passes and early bird "purple envelope" with a $10 food and beverage coupon to first 600 buyers.

LAS VEGAS GIFT EXPO

ASD/AMD NATIONAL TRADE SHOW

MIRAGE JEWELRY SHOW

February 27–March 3

Sands Expo, and Las Vegas Convention Center

3150 Paradise Road

Las Vegas 89109

(800) 421-4511

www.merchandisegroup.com

Show Producer: ASD/AMD Trade Shows