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New York's the place for the LOUIE Awards, Gift for Life Gala, and the newest in stationery, greeting cards, and related accessories.
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 4/1/2005
NATIONAL STATIONERY SHOWMay 15–18
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th St.
New York 10001
(800) 272-SHOW
www.nationalstationeryshow.com
Show Producer:George Little Management (GLM)
Show Hours:May 15–17, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; May 18, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Travel Arrangements:Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660
Concurrent Shows: At the Javits Center — International Contemporary Furniture Fair, May 14–17; Surtex, May 15–17; The Supply Side, May 17–18. At Pier 94 — Sources, May 15–18.
Special Events:
- Snapshot of New York Retail Tour. Saturday, May 14. 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Shuttle bus leaves from just south of the Route 1 shuttle bus area. Includes a boxed lunch. $35 in advance /$40 on site.
- Party at Tavern on the Green. Sunday, May 15. 6:30–9:30 p.m. $55; $550 for corporate tables of ten.
- Gift for Life 13th Anniversary Gala. Monday, May 16. 6–10 p.m. Copacabana, 11th Ave. and 34th St. Benefits amfAR. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Live and silent auctions. Contact Gift for Life/amfAR, (212) 806-1600, for sponsorship and ticket information.
- Annual International Greeting Card Awards: The LOUIE's. Monday, May 16. 7–10 p.m. Pier 60 & The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. Sponsored by the Greeting Card Association. For sponsorship and ticket information, call (202) 393-1778 or visit www.greetingcard.org.
Seminars
Seminars are in room 1E03. Tickets are $20 in advance/$25 on site.
Sunday, May 15
- New Buyer Orientation. 9–10 a.m.
- Today's Wedding Trends & How to Profit from Them. 1–2 p.m. Speaker: Heather Stoll, Fairchild Bridal Group.
Monday, May 16
- Design, Decor & Demographic Trends. 10–11 a.m. Speaker: Joyce Washnik. Repeats at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, May 17
- Sales Management 101: Finding, Hiring & Maintaining Reps. 8–9 a.m. Designed for emerging manufacturers, but all reps and manufacturers welcome.
- Visual Merchandising to Increase Sales. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Speaker: Greg M. Gorman.
- ISA Roundtable — Let's Get Personal. 1–2:30 p.m. Invitation and Stationery Alliance roundtable. Moderated by Angie Becerra, Colors by Design.
Wednesday, May 18
- Profitable Paper Promotions that Pop! 9–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtin.
LOOK FOR: Take Note exhibitors relocated from Level 1 to the North Pavilion. Relocated Best New Product Displays.
NEW YORK STATIONERY SHOWMay 15–18
7W New York
7 West 34th St.
New York 10001
(212) 279-6063
The New York Marketcenter
230 Fifth Avenue
New York 10010(212) 532-4555
Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., daily. Weekend opening optional or by appointment.
Travel Arrangements: Lois Lane Travel, (888) 212-8966.
