Western Expansion

PORTLAND GIFT & ACCESSORIES SHOW

January 7–10, 2006

Oregon Convention Center

777 NE MLK Blvd.

Portland, OR 97232

(415) 346-6666

www.portlandgift.com

Show Producers: Western Exhibitors LLC

Show Hours: January 7–9, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. January 10, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

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

Special Events:

• Buyer Networking Roundtable Discussion. Sunday, January 8. 3–4 p.m. Leaders: Audrey Perino & Ken Kane.
• Buyer and Exhibitor Reception. Monday, January 9. 6–7 p.m. Lobby. Free wine tasting begins at 4:30 p.m.

Demonstration Theater:

• Relax, Refresh, Reenergize Your Sales with the Home Spa. 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7.
• Say “I Do” to Gift Wrap. 2 p.m. Saturday, January 7.
• Workshop TBA. 11 a.m. Sunday, January 8.
• Fabulous Fads and Fashions: Increase Profits with the Latest Accessory Trends. 2 p.m. Sunday, January 8.
• Workshops TBA. Monday, January 9.

Held in room D135; $15 in advance, $20 on site, unless noted.

Saturday, January 7

• 101+ Ways to Save Money in Business. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Steve Veltkamp.

Sunday, January 8

• Change Would Do You Good: How To Expand, Contract or Eliminate Product Categories. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Andrew Andoniadis.

Monday, January 9

Seminars are $10 each, $15 for both.

• Going to the Extreme: Taking Your Business In a New Direction. 9– 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Sue Kirby.
• The Extreme Makeover — Powerful, Inexpensive Display Ideas. Noon–1:30 p.m. Speaker: Linda Cahan, contributing editor to Gifts & Decorative Accessories; Sue Kirby.

LOOK FOR: Consultations with retail expert Andrew Andoniadis. $95/50-minute session. Call Stacey Heiss, (415) 447-3237, for appointments. Parking rebates, daily drawing for $500 cash for orders.

SEATTLE GIFT SHOW

January 28–31, 2006

Washington State Convention & Trade Center

800 Convention Place

Seattle 98109

(415) 346-0168

www.seattlegift.com

Show Producers: Western Exhibitors LLC

Show Hours: January 28–30, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. January 31, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Special Events:

• Increase Your Profit Margins! Add More Profitability With Effective, Low-Cost, High-Impact Store Layout And Design Retail Tour. Friday, January 27, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. WSC&TC, Room 3B. Speaker: Andrew Andoniadis. $79, first registration; $59 each additional from the same store.
• Wine Tasting. Sunday, January 29, 6:30–8 p.m. Crown Plaza Hotel. Free.

Demonstration Theater:

Held at the WSC&TC—Launching Pad—4th Floor North Hall. Free.

Saturday, January 28

• All That Glitters in the Garden: Increase Profits with Garden Jewelry. 11–11:30 a.m. Speaker: Angie Walls.
• Big Beautiful Bows: Spring into Profit with Lusciously Lucrative Bow Making. 2–2:30 p.m. Speaker: En-May Mangel.

Sunday, January 29

• Relax, Refresh, Reenergize Your Sales with the Home Spa. 11– 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Tamara Green.
• Fabulous Fads and Fashions: Increase Profits with the Latest Accessory Trends. 2–2:30 p.m. Speaker: Lori Stocker.

Monday, January 30

• What Is P.O.S.? What Can It Do For Me and My Business? 11–11:30 a.m. Speaker: Joe Courtney.
• Connecting With Your Customer. 2–2:30 p.m. Speaker: Leih Mulvihill.

All seminars are held at WSC&TC—Room 3B. Unless otherwise noted, seminars are $15 in advance, $20 on site, if available.

Saturday, January 28

• Who Let the Dogs Out. Sponsored by eBay. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtin. Free. Offers tips on how to sell slow-moving product faster and for the best price.
• Beyond Hits: Mining For Gold In Your Web Traffic Reports. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Philippa Gamse.
• The Seven E's Of The Internet. Sponsored by eBay. 1–2 p.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtin. Free.
• Making Your Success Happen. 2:30–4 p.m. Speaker: Rick Segel.

Sunday, January 29

• Renovate Your Online Presence: Turbocharge Your Website. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Steve Veltkamp.
• 2-4-6-8 Help Me Design And Renovate! Fabulous Store Design From Start To Finish On Any Budget. 2:30–4:30 p.m. Moderator: Linda Cahan, contributing editor, Gifts & Decorative Accessories. $30 in advance; $35 on-site.

Monday, January 30

• Transform Sales Into Long Term Profits: Five Ways To Increase Profits In Any Economy. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Mary Ligon.
• Transforming Your Store: Making Every Square Foot Sell. 2:30 pm– 4 p.m. Speaker: Natalie Tan.

Tuesday, January 31

• I Thought I 'New' You: Six Inexpensive Ways to Revamp Your Store. 9–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Sue Kirby.

LOOK FOR: The new PetStyle division, making its debut. Consultations with retail experts, Andrew Andoniadis, Philippa Gamse, or Linda Cahan. $95/50 minutes. Call Stacey Heiss at (415) 447-3237 for appointments.

GIFT & HOME ACCESSORIES SHOW

January 25–31, 2006

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 23–24, 2006. Pre-show in permanent showrooms

February 25–28, 2006

Denver Merchandise Mart

451 E. 58th Avenue

Denver 80216

(800) 289-6278

www.denvermart.com

Show Producer: Denver Merch. Mart

Show Hours: February 24, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. Mart Building only. February 25, 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Mart Building only. February 25–27, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. February 28, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Mart Showrooms. 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Pavilion and Expo.

Special Events:

• Sunday Night Extravaganza. February 26. 6–8 p.m. Enjoy music, dancing, complimentary dinner, and cash bar while networking with colleagues. Plaza at the Mart.
• Non-Denominational Church Service. Sunday, February 26, 8–8:30 a.m. Forum Meeting Room 2.

Unless otherwise noted, seminars take place in Forum Meeting Room 1.

Friday, February 24

• Designing Dynamic Displays and Show Stopping Windows. 8:30– 9:30 a.m. Speaker: Ellen Prague.
• Buyer Information Session. 10– 10:30 a.m. Forum Meeting Room 2.
• Are You Managing Your Inventory? Or Is It Managing You? 2:30–3:30 p.m. Speaker: Ellen Prague.

Saturday, February 25

• Making the Most of a Tradeshow. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Speaker: Tom Shay.
• Buyer Information Session. 10– 10:30 a.m. Forum Meeting Room 2.
• Creating a Cash Flow With an Open to Buy. 2:30–3:30 p.m. Speaker: Tom Shay.

Sunday, February 26

• Million Dollar Marketing on a Shoestring Budget. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Speaker: Barbara Wold.
• How to Compete Against the Retail Goliath. 2:30–3:30 p.m. Speaker: Barbara Wold.

OASIS GIFT SHOW

January 6–8

Phoenix Civic Center

225 E. Adams

Phoenix 85004

(800) 424-9519

www.oasis.org

Show Producer: Organization of Associated Salespeople in the Southwest

Show Hours: January 6–7, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. January 8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

LOOK FOR: The Artisan Showcase juried exhibit, the Gifts 2 Go cash and carry area, plus free coat and bag check, complimentary refreshments, and many prize drawings.

LAS VEGAS MARKET

January 30–February 3, 2006

World Market Center and the Pavilions

495 S. Grand Central Parkway

Las Vegas, NV 89106

Temp. Exhibits January 31–February 3

Mandalay Bay Convention Center

3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Las Vegas, Nevada 89119

888-WMC-SHOW (962-7469)

www.lasvegasmarket.com

Show Producers: World Market Center

Show Hours: January 30–February 2, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. February 3, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Book hotels through ITS at (800) 974-9833, or online at www.lasvegasmarket.com.

Special Events:

• Cocktail Reception. Monday–Wednesday, January 30–February 1, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. World Market Center (WMC) Atrium.
• Breakfast at Mandalay Bay. Tuesday–Thrusday, January 31–February 2, 7:30–9 a.m. Mandalay Bay Convention Center Foyer.
• International Buyers Breakfast. Tuesday, January 31, 8:30–10:30 a.m. World Market Center Café.
• WHFA/CITIFINANCIAL NASCAR Tailgate Party. Tuesday, January 31, 4– 5 p.m. WHFA's Retailer Resource Center, WMC Building A, second floor
• World Market Center Cocktail Reception at Mandalay Bay. Tuesday, January 31, 6–7:30 p.m. Mandalay Bay Convention Center Ballroom.
• Annual Membership Meeting. Wednesday, February 1, 7:30 a.m. WHFA's Retailer Resource Center, WMC Building A, second floor.
• Blue Hawaii Conference Party. Wednesday, February 1, 4–5 p.m. WHFA's Retailer Resource Center, WMC Building A, second floor.
• World Market Center Reception at the Pavilions. Wednesday, February 1, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Hospitality Tent .

All seminars take place in WHFA's Retailer Resource Center, WMC Building A, second floor.

Monday, January 30

• Branding Trends at Retail. 8:30– 9:30 a.m. Speaker: Martin Roberts.
• Leveraging the Power of the Consumer's Buying Cycle. 10– 11 a.m. Speaker: Ren Baker.
• Seven Simple Secrets for Successful E-mail Marketing. 11:30–12:30 p.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtin.
• Don't Envy Those Who Know About Marketing to Women — Be One. 1–2 p.m. Speaker: Ali Olasin-Scott.
• Location, Location, Location. 2:30–3:30 p.m. Speaker: Doug Kays.
• Sketching — A Money Making Sledgehammer. 4–5 p.m. Speaker: David Lively.

Tuesday, January 31

• What Your Customers REALLY Want. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Speakers: Rich Kizer & Georganne Bender.
• The Power of Mentoring and Marketing. 10–11 a.m. Speaker: Margi Kyle.
• Furniture Industry Overview: A New Year. 11:30–12:30 p.m. Speaker: W. Jerry Epperson Jr.
• What Store Owners Must Do to Increase Their Sales Close. 1–2 p.m. Speakers: Jay & Iris Byers.
• Developing a High Performance Sales Force. 2:30–3:30 p.m. Speaker: Joe Mikevsky.

Wednesday, February 1

• Power Up Your Presentations. 10–11 a.m. Speaker: Phyllis Macay.
• The 16 Principles of Sales Management. 11:30–12:30 p.m. Speaker: Brad Huisken.
• The New Supply Chain Revolution. 1–2 p.m. Speaker: Ron Sellers.
• Out of Commission — Sales Compensation for the 21st Century. 2:30–3:30 p.m. Speaker: Samantha Kurtz.

Thursday, February 2

• 3 Levels of Sales Service You Must Provide, and Why. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Speaker: Joe Capello.
• How to Develop a House Call Program and Why You Must Do It. 10–11 a.m. Speaker: Toni Lester.
• Seven Dynamics of Change. 11:30– 12:30 p.m. Speaker: Gloria Walsh.
• Selling to Your Grandmother. 1– 2 p.m. Speaker: Chris Coltran.
• The Name of the Game in Sales is GOLF — or, How to Stop Handicapping Your Sales Force. 2:30–3:30 p.m. Speaker: Samantha Kurtz.
• Fast Forward — The Negotiating Coach. 4–5 p.m. Speaker: Michael Sloopka.

Friday, February 3

• Web-to-Store: Getting Shoppers Off the Internet & Into Your Showroom. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Speaker: Stephanie Droman.
• The Sacred Cow…Approaching the Subject of the Budget. 10–11 a.m. Speaker: Phyllis Macay.
• Superior Customer Service: A Major Role in Business Development. 11:30–12:30 p.m. Speaker: Ron Wolinski.
• Five Inventory Management Keys to Greater Profitability. 1–2 p.m. Speaker: Terry Nelson.
• 12 Ways to Improve Your Financial Matrix. 2:30–3:30 p.m. Speaker: John Egger.

INTERIOR LIFESTYLE USA

January 31–February 3, 2006

Mandalay Bay Convention Center

3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Las Vegas, Nevada 89119

(866) 984-8016

www.usa.messefrankfurt.com

Show Producer: Messe Frankfurt

LAS VEGAS GIFT EXPO

ASD/AMD NATIONAL TRADE SHOW

ASD/AMD JEWELRY SHOW

March 5–9, 2006

Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas Convention Center, The Mirage

3150 Paradise Road

Las Vegas 89109

(800) 421-4511

www.merchandisegroup.com

Show Producer: ASD/AMD Trade Shows