Indie LA
CGS hosts Gift for Life; CMC offers Country Corner and Hospital Gift Shop Center; LA Mart hosts Independent's Day
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 6/1/2007
CALIFORNIA GIFT SHOW
July 20–23
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles 90015
(800) 272-SHOW
Show Producer: George Little Management LLC (GLM) on behalf of DMG World Media.
Show Hours: July 20–22, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. July 23, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Group Travel Associates, (888) 524-7285, www.gtameetings.com
Special Events
- Dodger Night. Dodgers play the New York Mets. Friday, July 20. Gametime: 7:40 p.m. Shuttle departs LACC South Hall Lobby: 6:45 p.m. Cost $30.
- Gift for Life Benefit: Taking it to the Sea. Saturday, July 21. CGS is a sponsor of this benefit at the L.A. Mart.
Tuesday, July 17
New Buyer Webinar. Register by July 13. $20. Log on and learn how to shop the show.
Saturday, July 21
- Gift Baskets: Creating a Simple Plan for Big Holiday Profits. 11 a.m. – noon. Speaker: Shirley Frazier, Sweet Survival.
L.A. MART GIFT AND HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET
July 17–24
July 20–23, Temporaries
1933 S. Broadway
Los Angeles 90007
(800) LAMART-4
Show Producer: Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI)
Show Hours: July 17–19, 21–24, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. July 20, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Mart Travel Services, (800) 528-8700
Special Events
- 6th Annual Gift for Life Gala, “Takin' it to the Sea.” Saturday, July 21. Begins at 6 p.m. A special presentation will be made by a representative of the Mayor's office of the City of Los Angeles and will honor independent retailers. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.lamart.com or during the July show.
Tuesday July 17
- Secrets of a Prosperous Gift Basket Business. 2 p.m. Presenter: Nayssan Parandeh, Bespoke Boxes.
Thursday, July 19
- Visual Magic – Sensory Perception + Inspiration. 2 p.m. Presenter: Paul Thompson, vice-president creative, OneCoast.
Friday, July 20
- Holiday Retail Display Ideas from the Professionals. 11 a.m. Presenter: Margo Tantau, Midwest Creative Director.
- Exceed Your Customers' Expectations Day After Day. 2 p.m. Presenter: Barbara Wold, business strategist.
Saturday, July 21
- Independent's Day. 9:30 a.m. Presenters: Randy Eller and Mary Liz Curtin, Introductions by Maria Weiskott, editor-in-chief of Gifts & Decorative Accessories.
CMC GIFT & HOME MARKET
July 17–24
California Market Center
110 East 9th St.
Los Angeles 90097
(866) SHOP-CMC
www.californiamarketcenter.com
Show Producer: CMC
Show Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m
Travel Arrangements: Group Travel, (888) 524-7285, www.gtameetings.com
LOOK FOR: Country Corner, Hospital Gift Shop Center. Complimentary parking, continental breakfast in the Buyer's Lounge.
