East Coast Celebrations

SUMMER HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

July 8–12

AUTUMN PREVIEW

September 17–19

The Northeast Market Center

1000 Technology Park Drive

Billerica, MA 01821

(978) 435-2775

www.thegiftcenter.com

Show Producer: The Center Assn.

Travel Arrangements: The Center Association, (978) 670-6363

Monday, July 10

Puttin’ on the Dog: Trends in Fashion and Pet Accessories. 9 a.m. Speaker: Caroline Kennedy, executive editor of Gifts & Decorative Accessories.

LOOK FOR: TLM Associates celebrates its 15th anniversary during the July market with a Monday, July 10 reception, special drawings and gift bags.

BOSTON GIFT SHOW

September 9–12

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)

415 Summer Street

Boston 02210

(800) 272-SHOW

www.bostongiftshow.com

Show Producer: George Little Management LLC (GLM)

Show Hours: September 9–11, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. September 12, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Travel Planners Inc. (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660

Special Events:

• An “On the Town” event at a Boston hot spot is planned for Saturday, September 9. Details were not available as of press time. Visit www.bostongiftshow.com.

LOOK FOR: Jubilee Gift Basket Pavilion. Jubilee National Gift Basket Convention collocated at the facility. Made in New England division with locally made products.

PHILADELPHIA GIFT SHOW

July 23–26

Greater Reading Expo Center

2525 North 12th St.

Reading, PA 19605

(678) 285-3976

www.urban-expo.com

Show Producer: Urban Expositions

Show Hours: July 23–25, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m.; July 26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Connections, (800) 262-9974 or www.giftshowhotels.com.

Special Event:

• On Sunday, July 23, kick back, network, and celebrate the Show’s move to Reading in the Sheraton Reading Hotel. Free food and drink. Starts 6:15 p.m.

Sunday, July 23

Free (and Nearly Free) Ways to Promote Your Store, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Marilyn Nason.

Easy and Elegant Holiday Baskets, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Speaker: Shirley Frazier.

Merchandising That Makes Sales, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Speaker: Judy Sharpton. Presented by Birdwatch America – Philadelphia

Cash in on Coin-Op and Repeat Customers – Maximize your per square foot income!, 3–4 p.m. Speaker: Frank Seninsky.

Monday, July 24

Red Hot Holiday Business Trends, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Tony DeMasi.

The Art of Retailing: Merchandising and Visual Display, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Speaker: Lisa Duncan.

Birding in Your Store, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Speaker: Judy Sharpton. Presented by Birdwatch America – Philadelphia.

BUYERS MARKET OF AMERICAN CRAFT

July 21–23

Pennsylvania Convention Center

1101 Arch St.

Philadelphia 19107

(800) 432-7238

www.americancraft.com

Show Producer: The Rosen Group

Show Hours: July 21–22, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m; July 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: The Rosen Group, (800) 432-7238 ext.211

Special Events:

•2006 NICHE Top Retailer Awards. Friday, July 21, 6 p.m. Ceremony and reception.

• Buyers Market Party. Saturday, July 22, 8 p.m.–midnight.

Seminars are $20 and include breakfast, unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, July 20

• Internet Marketing: Get the Best Bang for Your Marketing Buck. 10 a.m.–noon. Refreshments and post-seminar lunch included.

• Retailer Bus Tour, “Merchandising Success.” 1–6 p.m. Tickets: $30. Refreshments included. Space is limited to 50 people.

Friday, July 21

• Table Topics. 8–9:30 a.m. Sponsored by C.R.A.F.T.

• Art of the Deal. 8–9:30 a.m. Sponsored by A.B.I.

Saturday, July 22

• Take on Trends and Keep Ahead of the Curve. 8–9:30 a.m. Speaker: Michelle Lamb.

Sunday, July 23

• Got Ink? Earn News Coverage, Cultivate Customers and Boost Your Sales. 8–9:30 a.m. Moderator: Hope Daniels.

LOOK FOR: Fashion shows featuring wearable art on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at mid-day.

BUYERS CASH & CARRY SHOW WHOLESALE MART

September 7

Valley Forge Convention Center

King of Prussia, PA

(717) 796-2377

www.marketsquareshows.com

Show Producer: Market Square Associates

Travel Arrangements: Priority Travel, (888) 796-9991 or (717) 796-3155

WASHINGTON GIFT SHOW

August 6–9

Washington Convention Center

891 Mount Vernon Place NW

Washington, DC 20001

(800) 272-SHOW

www.washingtongiftshow.com

Show Producer: George Little Management LLC (GLM)

Show Hours: August 6–8, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. August 9, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660

Special Events:

•Opening Morning Reception and Ribbon cutting. Sunday, August 6. 9:30 a.m. Free coffee and bagels for the first 200 attendees.

• New Building Orientation Tour. Sunday, August 6. 11–11:30 a.m. Free, but register in advance.

• Discover DC – Illuminated Monument Tour and Dinner. Sunday, August 6. 5:30–10 p.m. Tickets: $40. Enjoy the sights of our nation’s capital at sunset.

Saturday, August 5

• JUBILEE! Training Camp at the Washington Gift Show, Part 1. 1–5 p.m. Meeting Room 158AB. Tickets: $129 before July 14/ $159 after July 14.

Sunday, August 6

• JUBILEE! Training Camp at the Washington Gift Show, Part 2. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Meeting Room 158AB. Tickets: $129 before July 14/ $159 after July 14

• Perfect Plumes for Powered Profits. 2:30–3 p.m. Speaker: Debra Paulk.

• Wraps and Roll Sales with Towel Origami. 4–4:30 p.m. Speaker: Debra Paulk.

Monday, August 7

• Designing Your Store for Success. 9:30–11:30 a.m. Speaker: Cindy Jones. Room 158AB. Tickets: $25.

• Holiday Gift-WEAR Fun. 2:30– 3 p.m.

• One-Minute Movers. 4–4:30 p.m.