Midwest Melange

THE COLUMBUS MARKETPLACE SHOW

January 21–25

February 20–22

March 18–22

Temporary exhibits at the Embassy Suites Hotel, March 20–22

1999 Westbelt Drive

Columbus, OH 43228

(800) 686-6278

www.thecolumbusmarketplace.com

Show Producer: Columbus Marketplace

Show Hours: January 21 and 23–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. January 22, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; February 20–22 and March 18–21, 9 a.m. –6 p.m. March 22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements:Connections, (800) 262-9974

Special Event

• Networking Evening. Sunday, January 23, 6–8 p.m. Shuttle to Dave & Busters restaurant/bar for complimentary food, game fun, and a cash bar.

Seminars

Take place in the Seminar Room.

Saturday, January 22

• How to Wal-Mart Proof Your Store. 10 a.m.
• Improving Store Performance Up to 20 Percent in 20 Days, Without Spending a Dime.

Sunday, January 23

• Girls Night Out Panel Discussion. 1 p.m. Covers jewelry, personal care, and other products for girl-time.

LOOK FOR: Shuttle service to local hotels. Contests. Giveaways, including tea-themed baskets.

HERITAGE CASH & CARRY WHOLESALE MARKET

January 14–15

Aladdin Shrine Complex

3850 Stelzer Rd.

Columbus, OH 43202

(717) 249-9404

www.heritagemarkets.com

Show Producer: Heritage Markets Traditional Wholesale Shows

Show Hours: January 14, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. January 15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Hotel Arrangements: Signature Inn, (614) 840-8111

OFFINGER'S HANDCRAFTED MARKETPLACE

January 22–23

Ohio Expo Ctr. Celeste Ctr.

717 E. 17th Ave

Columbus, OH 43211-2489

(740) 452-4541

www.offinger.com/handcrafted

Show Producer: Offinger Mgmt. Co.

Show Hours: January 22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. January 23, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

MICHIGAN GIFT MART

January 9–11

February 20–22

March 13–15, includes temporaries

133 W. Main St.

Northville, MI 48167

(800) 886-6247

www.michigangiftmart.com

Show Producer: Michigan Association of Gift Sales

Show Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Michigan Gift Mart, (800) 886-6247

LOOK FOR: Hotel discount coupons, prizes, surprises and lots of shopping fun.

KANSAS CITY GIFT MART

January 21–25

Temporaries, January 22–25

March 18-21

6800 W. 115th St.

Overland Park, KS 66211

(800) 950-MART

www.kcgiftmart.com

Show Producer: Kansas City Gift Mart

Show Hours: January 22 and 24, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. January 23, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. January 25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: MDC Travel, (800) 730-1100

Special Events

• Puttin' on the Glitz 40th anniversary party. January 22, 6 p.m. in the Atrium
• Scott Fenton signing, January 22–23, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Atrium
• Free all-you-can-eat breakfast, January 23, 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. in the Atrium

Seminars

Saturday, January 22

• Building Gift Baskets. 9 a.m.
• New Year, New Trends. 10 a.m.
• How the WWWeb Can Help Your Business. 11 a.m.
• New Buyer Orientation. Noon.
• Family Business Challenges. 1 p.m.

Sunday, January 23

• Everyday Products. 9. a.m.
• New Year, New Trends. 10 a.m.
• How the WWWeb Can Help Your Business. 11 a.m.
• New Buyer Orientation. Noon.
• Family Business Challenges. 1 p.m.

MARKET SQUARE KANSAS

January 21–23

THE BUYERS CASH & CARRY

January 22–23

Overland Park Convention Ctr.

Overland Park, KS

(717) 796-2377

www.marketsquareshows.com

Show Producer: Market Square Shows

Show Hours: Market Square: January 21–22, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; January 23, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Buyers Cash & Carry, January 22, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; January 23, 9 a.m.–noon.

Travel Arrangements: Priority Travel, (888) 796-9991

MINNEAPOLIS GIFT MART

January 28–February 1

March 11–15

10301 Bren Road W.

Minnetonka, MN 553343

Temporaries, March 12–15

Radisson Hotel South

(800) 626-1298

www.mplsgiftmart.com

Show Producer: Minneapolis Gift Mart

Show Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Minneapolis Gift Mart, (800) 626-1298