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APRIL
APR 2-4, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Santa Monica, CA - Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. Engagement
rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter- national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends, family or oneself. For further information: International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034; Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
APR 3-5, Northstar Fashion Exhibitors
Minneapolis, MN - Hyatt Regency - 1300
Nicollet Mall
Manufacturer’s reps in the men’s, women’s and children’s apparel fi eld and related accessories will be on hand to display their lines and take orders. For further information: Debbie Higgins, Northstar Fashion Exhibitors, 3001 Hyatt Merchandise Mart, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Telephone: 800- 272-6972, 612-333-5219; Fax: 612-333-5226; Email: northstar-
fashion@aol.com; Website:
www.northstarfashion.com.
APR 8-10, International Sign Expo
Orlando, FL - Orange County Convention Center
Digital Printing, Electronic message centers and all components necessary in the manufacture of on-premise signage of all types. For further information: Janay Rickwalder, Communications & Marketing Director, International Sign Association, 707 N. St. Asaph St., Alexandria, VA 22314-1911. Telephone: 703-836- 4012; Fax: 703-836-8353; Email:
janay.rickwalder@signs.org; Website:
www.signexpo.org.
APR 9-11, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
San Mateo, CA - San Mateo County Expo Center
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. Engagement
rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter- national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends, family or oneself. For further information: International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034; Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
APR 9-11, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Austin, TX - Lester Palmer Event Center Hall
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. Engagement
rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter- national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends, family or oneself. For further information: International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034; Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
APR 10-12, Atlanta Women’s & Children’s Apparel/ Accessories Market
Atlanta, GA - AmericasMart*Atlanta
Fashion takes a new runway staged and spot lit for design innovation this April at AmericasMart®-Atlanta. It’s where contemporary collections meet designer/bridge creations for top retailers on a new path to fashion, as only AmericasMart can defi ne it AmericasMart PREMIERE: The New International Show for Juried Apparel Collection. For further information: Mary Ellen Jackson, AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 2200, Atlanta, GA 30303. Telephone: 404-220-2234; Fax: 404-220-2299; Email:
mjackson@americasmart.com; Website:
www.americasmart.com.
APR 10-12, Jewelers International Showcase - JIS
Miami Beach, FL - Miami Beach Convention Center
The Largest & Leading Independent Jewelry Tradeshows in the Western Hemisphere. Serving only the jewelry trade with Worldwide exhibitors selling to the jewelry trade of Florida, 50 countries of The Caribbean and Latin America plus buyers from over 42 other USA states. Show established in 1979. For further information: Michael Breslow, President, Jewelers International Showcase, Inc., 6421 Congress Ave., Ste. 105, Boca Raton, FL 33487-2858. Telephone: 561-998-0205; Fax: 561-998-0209; Email:
jisshow@aol.com; Website:
www.jisshow.com.
APR 11-12, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show
Minneapolis, MN - Ramada Inn Mall of America
and Convention Center
This show specializes in gems, jewelry, lapidary equipment and specimens. **** ALL G&LW SHOWS ARE WHOLESALE ONLY - COPY OF BUSINESS OR RESALE CERTIFICATE REQUIRED - DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE **** For further information: Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc., P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098. Telephone: 601-879-8832; Fax: 601-879-3282; Email:
www.glwshows.com.
info@glwshows.com; Website:
APR 12-14, Los Angeles International Textile Show
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center
As the largest textile show in North America, the Los Angeles International Textile Show showcases more than 350 exhibitors representing over 600 lines, located in a combination of permanent showrooms and temporary exhibit space throughout the California Market Center (CMC). This multinational representation of apparel and home furnishings lines will include product from the United States and foreign markets including Canada, Europe, the Pacifi c Rim, India and South America. For further information: Chelsea Matthews, Senior Tradeshow Manager, California Mart, 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079. Telephone: 800-cal-mart (225-6278), 213-630-3737; Fax: 213-630-3708; Email: cmatthews@california-
marketcenter.com; Website:
www.californiamarketcenter.com.
APR 13-15, April Midwest Market Days™
Des Plaines, IL - TransWorld Merchandise Center
The Midwest Market Days trade show attracts Buyers from independent retailers, mass merchants and wholesale distributors enjoy the concise, comfortable, casual buying atmosphere. View thousands of closeout and direct import general merchandise items across a wide variety of product categories. Spend more time with vendors buying and viewing product rather than walking endlessly, in a huge convention center. For further information: TransWorld Merchandise Center, Inc., 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60606. Telephone: 312-201-3800; Fax: 312-201-3803; Website:
www.twmerchcenter.com.
APR 13-15, Material World
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center
International fabric, trim, sourcing & packaging event. For further information: Betty Webb-Moore, Urban Expositions, 1395 South Marietta Pkwy., Bldg. 400, Ste. 210, Marietta GA 30067. Telephone: 678-285-3976; Fax: 678-285-7469; Website:
www.urban-expo.com.
APR 13-15, Midwest Market Days Chicago
River Grove, IL - Regent Showroom, 8999 Palmer St.
The Midwest Market Days trade show is conveniently located in the Midwest only 10 minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare In- ternational Airport. Buyers from independent retailers, mass merchants and wholesale distributors enjoy the concise, comfort- able, casual buying atmosphere. View thousands of closeout and direct import general merchandise items across a wide variety of product categories. Spend more time with vendors buying and viewing product rather than walking endlessly, in a huge convention center. We provide complimentary breakfast and buffet lunch to all buyers and shuttle transportation to other participating showroom locations just minutes away. For further information: Ken Soeris or Sandy Drelich, Regent Products Corp., 8999 Palmer St., River Grove, IL 60171. Telephone: 708- 583-1000; Fax: 708-583-1400; Email: sales@regentproducts. com; Website:
www.midwestmarketdays.com.
APR 13-15, SPREE East Specialty Retail Entrepre- neur Expo & Conference
Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay, Resort & Casino
The show for the $12 billion cart & kiosk industry, the fastest growing segment of retail today. SPREE offers one-stop shop- ping for specialty retailers looking for products, locations and services. As an exhibitor you will have the unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with both established retailers and entre- preneurs who are interested in starting a retail venture. For further information: Sally Miller, Specialty Retail Report, 195 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339. Telephone: 800-936-6297, 781-312-1055; Fax: 888-213-1857, 781-829-1042; Email: info@
spreeshow.com; Website:
www.spreeshow.com.
APR 15-18, TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Acces- sories (JF&A) Spring
Chicago, IL - Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Show features all types of jewelry including gold, platinum, silver, diamonds and gemstones. Fashion including sportswear, furs, leather apparel and neckwear. Accessories such as belts, scarves, handbags, sunglasses, wallets, watches and eye wear. Home decor including giftware, cookware, housewares and gourmet food. Pre-registration is FREE. On-site registration is $5. For further information: TransWorld Exhibits, Inc., 1850
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Oak St., Northfi eld, IL 60093. Telephone: 847-446-8434, 800- 323-5462; Fax: 847-446-3523; Email:
info@tweshows.com; Website:
www.tweshows.com.
APR 16-18, ACC Craft Fair - St. Paul
St. Paul, MN - River Centre
Craftspeople throughout the country display handmade items such as fi ber ceramics, glass, jewelry, leather, metal & wood. This venue is open to the public. For further information: Ber- nadette, American Craft Council, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012. Telephone: 800-724-0859, 212-274-0630 ext. 252; Fax: 212-274-0650; Email:
shows@craftcouncil.org; Website:
www.craftcouncil.org.
APR 16-18, America’s Family Pet Expo
Costa Mesa, CA - OC Fair & Event Center
For the pet loving public (over 40,000 people in attendance). Dogs, cats, birds, fi sh, reptiles, pigs, llamas and more! The purpose of this show is to bring together all elements of the companion animal world and to promote responsible pet ownership. Demonstrations, speakers, product exhibits, hobbyist shows and contests. For further information: Kathy Branson, World Wide Pet Industry Association, 135 Lemon Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016. Telephone: 626-447-2222; Fax: 626-447-8350; Email: Website:
www.petexpooc.com.
info@wwpia.org;
APR 16-18, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show
Detroit, MI - Embassy Suites/Lovinia/Novi
This show specializes in gems, jewelry, lapidary equipment and specimens. **** ALL G&LW SHOWS ARE WHOLESALE ONLY - COPY OF BUSINESS OR RESALE CERTIFICATE REQUIRED - DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE **** For further information: Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc., P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098. Telephone: 601-879-8832; Fax: 601-879-3282; Email:
www.glwshows.com.
info@glwshows.com; Website:
APR 16-18, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Houston, TX - Reliant Center at Reliant Park
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. Engagement
rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter- national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends, family or oneself. For further information: International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034; Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
APR 21-21, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market
Gettysburg, PA - Eisenhower Inn Allstar Complex
Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from America’s Finest Craftsman. For further information: Heritage Markets, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013. Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email:
hertmarket@aol.com; Website:
www.heritagemarkets.com.
APR 23-25, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Milwaukee, WI - Wisconsin Exposition Center Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. Engagement
rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter- national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends, family or oneself. For further information: International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034; Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
APR 23-25, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Overland Park, KS - Overland Park
Convention Center
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. Engagement
rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter- national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends, family or oneself. For further information: International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034; Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
APR 24-26, Charlotte Gift & Jewelry Show
Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Merchandise Mart
This show is a wholesale trade show for buyers of gifts, jewelry, housewares, silk fl owers, stationery, toys, and much more. For further information: Michael Stephens, Mahone Associates, 800 Briarcreek Rd., Ste. BB503, Charlotte, NC 28205. Telephone: 704-377-5881; Fax: 704-358-9115; Email: michael@charlot-
tegiftshow.com; Website:
www.charlottegiftshow.com.
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