Big Apple, Big Market

NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL GIFT FAIR (NYIGF)

August 13–18

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

655 W. 34th St.

Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92, 94

55th St. and 12th Avenue

New York 10019

(800) 272-SHOW

www.nyigf.com

EXTRACTS

August 13–16

Penn Plaza Pavilion

33rd Street and 7th Avenue

New York City

(800) 272-SHOW

www.extractsny.com

Show Producer: George Little Management LLC (GLM)

Show Hours: NYIGF: Piers 92–94, Saturday–Tuesday, August 13–16, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday, August 17, 9 a.m.–3p.m. Javits Galleria, Javits Handmade and North Pavilion, Saturday–Tuesday, August 13–16, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday, August 17, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Javits Center, Sunday–Wednesday, August 13–17, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 9 a.m.– 12 p.m. ExTracts: Saturday–Tuesday, August 13–16, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531 or visit www.gtameetings.com

Special Events:

• “Snapshot of NY” Retail Tour. Saturday, August 13, 12 noon–4 p.m. Visit stores and see what makes New York so unique. Lunch included. Buses depart from Concourse Level; South of Route 1 Shuttle. Tickets $40 in advance/$50 on-site.
• Handmade 20th Anniversary Celebration. Saturday, August 13, 6–6:30 p.m. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Special Events Hall-D. Complimentary event to honor Handmade and the division's 17 charter exhibitions.
• M.A.D. for Handmade. Saturday, August 13, 7–8:30 p.m. Museum of Arts & Design. Shuttle from Javits leaves at 6:30 p.m. Features special exhibit, “Dual Vision: The Simona and Jerome Chazen Collection.” Free. Receive 10 percent discount at Museum store during event.
• What's Hot About Chocolate. Sunday, August 14. 3–4 p.m. Crystal Palace Lobby. Meet Beth Kimmerle, author of Chocolate: The Sweet History. The first 50 retailers receive signed copy of book.
• Gifts & Decorative Accessories Retailer Excellence Awards Gala. Sunday, August 14. 7–10 p.m. Dinner Boat Cruise, New York City Harbor. An elegant evening aboard Les Bateaux honors innovative retailers with Gold and Silver Awards for store design, promotion, and visual merchandising. The 2005 Industry Achievement Award will be presented to Aid to Artisans. Includes cocktails, sit-down dinner, awards presentation, and unparalleled views of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and other New York Landmarks. Tickets $125/person; $1,000/table of ten. Call Gail Ma at (646) 746-7342 for reservations.
• What's Hot About Chocolate. Monday, August 15. 3–4 p.m. Crystal Palace Lobby. Meet Maricel E. Presilla, author of The New Taste of Chocolate. The first 50 retailers receive signed copy of book.
• What's Hot About Chocolate. Tuesday, August 16. 3–4 p.m. Crystal Palace Lobby. Meet Michael Turback, author of Hot Chocolate. The first 50 retailers receive signed copy of book.
• A Night on Broadway: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Tuesday, August 16, 7 p.m. Curtain. $80. Payment must accompany reservation.

Seminars

$20 in advance, $25 on-site, in room 1A03, unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, August 14

• New Buyer Orientation. 9–10 a.m. Speakers: Helen Overly, Donna Watson, Sharon Yurkanin. Receive GLM's New Buyer Handbook.
• Trends and Tips for the Holidays. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Speaker: Tony DeMasi. Learn how advertising and PR can increase sales even during your busiest season.
• Boost Your Business with Personal Care Products. 1:30–2:30 p.m. Speakers: Karen Flam Kim Perkins.

Monday, August 15

• Motivating and Retaining Employees. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Speaker: Kim Perkins. Receive seminar packet with sample forms for an employee handbook.
• The Nuts & Bolts of POS. 1–2:30 p.m. Speaker: Dick Calio.

Tuesday, August 17

• Show & Sell. 9–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Greg Gorman. Learn how to educate, entertain, and retain customers with colors, cross-merchandising, and signage.

LOOK FOR: A new outdoor living focus area featuring 20 chartered exhibitions and expanded selection of personal care and wellness products. Discounts on services throughout New York City through NYC & Company at (800) NYC-VISIT or 212-397-8222.

NEW YORK GIFT SHOW

August 13–18, Preview Days August 11–12

7W New York

7 West 34th St.

New York 10010

(800) 235-3512

www.ny7w.com

Show Producer: Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.

Show Hours: Preview Days: Thursday–Friday, August 11–12, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Show Days: Saturday–Thursday, August 13–18, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: www.7wnewyork.com

Special Events:

• “Big Apple” Martini Bar. Saturday, August 13. 4–6 p.m.
• “The Best to You Each Morning Breakfast Brunch.” Sunday, August 14. 10 a.m.–noon.
• Suite ribbon-cuttings. Saturday, August 14. Noon.
• Open Til 8 Shopping Gala. Monday, August 15. 5–8 p.m. Parties, floor giveaways, and a chance to win round-trip airfare from New York to Paris, courtesy of Air France.
• Fete a la Francaise. Monday, August 15. 6–8 p.m.

Seminars

All seminars are complimentary.

Saturday, August 13

• Gone with the Window. Noon. Speaker: Tony DeMasi.
• Connecting Emotionally with Your Customers. 3 p.m. Speaker: Sandra Magsamen.

Sunday, August 14

• Driving Customers to your Door by Industry Research Collective (IRC). 3 p.m. Speaker: Craig Dooley.

Monday, August 15

• Breakfast with ART (Accessories Resource Team) members. 8 a.m.

Tuesday, August 16

• Fashion Accessories Trends 2006. 11 a.m. Speaker: Irenka Jakubiak
• Japanese Design & Cultural Influences in the U.S. Market. 3 p.m. Presented by Space M. Projects, Inc.

LOOK FOR: Special ribbon-cutting ceremonies on Sunday, August 14. The 7W Coffee Bar on the lobby level and the Buyers/Designers Lounge & Internet Cafe available August 13–18, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

NEW YORK GIFT SHOW

August 14–18

41 Madison Avenue

(212) 686-1203

www.41madison.com

New York Marketcenter

230 Fifth Ave.

New York 10010

(800) 698-5617

www.230fifthave.com