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JAN 9-12, National Retail Federation’s 100th Annual Convention & Expo New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center This is the only show where you can reach thousands of decision-making retail executives from around the world. It is the undisputed “must attend” event for retailers and the place you need to be to meet face-to-face with retailers planning for growth. For more information:Nation Retail Federation, Susan Newman, 325 7th St NW 1100, Washington DC 20004. Telephone: 202-626-8154; Fax: 877-534-8679; Email:
newmans@nrf.com; Website: www.
events.nrf.com/annual09.
FEB 16-21, The NATSO Show Nashville, TN - Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center The NATSO Show is the only national exposition dedicated solely to the travel plaza and truckstop industry. At the show, truckstop and travel plaza owners and operators will learn about new products and services offered by The NATSO Show’s exhibitors. Dynamic NATSO U Business Forums and expert speakers will provide operators and vendors alike with hands-on solutions and strategies to keep a business profi table. The show will also provide networking opportunities with operators from across the country so they can exchange insights and ideas so they stay competitive. For more information:NATSO, Sharon Lloyd, 1737 King St., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: 703-549-2100; Fax: 703-684-4525; Email: headquarters@
natso.com; Website:
www.natso.com.
JUN 7-9, Licensing International Expo Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay Resort Exhibit Description: Exhibits of properties representing charac- ters, nostalgia, interactive and animation, team logos, entertain- ment & personalities, brand extension, lifestyle properties, origi- nal artwork/designs,
as support services offered by licensing agents and consultants. Attendee Description: Manufacturers, retailers, marketing, promotion & advertising executives of apparel and accessories, electronics, food & bever- age, gift & novelties, health & beauty aids, home furnishings, housewares, publishing & stationery and sporting goods. For more information: Advanstar Communications, Inc., Melanie Berkowitz, P.O. Box 6469, Duluth, MN 55806-6469. Telephone: 888-644-2022, 212-951-6612; Fax: 212-951-6749; Email:
info@advanstar.com; Website:
www.licensingexpo.com.
OCT 2-4, The NACS Show Atlanta, GA - George World Congress Center The convenience store industry’s biggest event, the NACS show features workshops, world-class speakers in general sessions and a 320,000 net square foot exposition that features special pavilions highlighting technology, food service & QSR, petroleum and candy, as well as a “Cool New Products” showcase. The National Association of Convenience Stores represents the $269 billion convenience store industry. The international trade association has over 2,300 retail and 1,700 supplier members. For more information:National Association of Convenience Stores, Bob Hughes, 1600 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: 703-684-3600, 877-684-3600; Fax: 703-836-4564; Email:
show@nacsonline.com; Website:
www.nacsonline.com.
Amusement, Fairs & Souvenirs
MAR 1-3, AMOA International Expo Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Convention Center This widely attended show features manufacturers of billiards, vending equip- ment, kiddie rides, jukeboxes, video games, simulation games and amusement computer hardware and software. For more information:AMOA, Lori Schneider, 33 W. Higgins Road, Ste. 830, South Barrington, IL 60010. Telephone: 800- 937-2662, 847-428-7699; Fax: 847-428-7719; Email:
lschneider@amoa.com; Website:
www.amoa.com,
www.amoashow.com.
MAR 10-13, TransWorld’s International Halloween, Costume & Party Show St. Louis, MO - America’s Center The Halloween, Costume & Party Show is the black cat’s meow when it comes to introducing new products. With more than 10,000 highly motivated buyers within your reach, it is without a doubt your best opportunity to network and develop long-term business relationships for your marketing dollars. Plus, we offer promotional opportunities to really mesmerize the buyers throughout the show. You can showcase your latest products and conduct or participate in Seminars & Demonstrations. Ask your TWE associate for your Promotional Opportunity Kit. For more information:TransWorld Exhibits, Inc., 1850 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.
MAR 11-3, IALEI Fun Expo Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Convention Center Showcase for products and services geared toward amusement parks and attractions, themed entertainment and family entertainment facilities. For more information: International Association for the Leisure & Entertainment Industry, William Glasgow, 10729 W. 163rd Pl., Orland Park, IL 60467. Telephone: 888-FUN-EXPO (386-3976), 708-226-1300; Fax: 708-226-1310; Email:
wtglasgow@aol.com; Website:
www.funexpo.com.
NOV 2-6, The Souvenir Super ShowTM Sevierville, TN - The Sevierville Events Center This is the show that buyers from every state attend to fi nd new products and new vendors. For the wholesale trade only. For more information:M & M Gift Shows, Susan Mills / Jerry Mayer, P.O. Box 9412, Toledo, OH 43697- 9412. Telephone: 800-430-7608; Fax: 800-430-8448; Email:
info@iges.us; Website:
www.iges.us.
NOV 4-8, Smoky Mountain Fall Gift and Souvenir Show Gatlinburg, TN - Gatlinburg Convention Center This super show, geared to the souvenir and gift industry is open to the trade only. The longest running gift show in the Smokies. This show has drawn national and international gift show buyers to the Smokies for 43 years. For more information: Smoky Mountain Gift Show, Barbara Bright, P.O. Box 50, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Telephone: 800-441-7889, 865-436-4418; Fax: 865-436-2878; Email:
ann@smokymtngiftshow.com; Website: www.
smokymtngiftshow.com.
NOV 14-18, IAAPA - International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions Convention Orlando, FL - Orange County Convention Center The Largest event for the amusement and attractions industry. For more information: International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions, Mare Parsont, Exhibit Manager, 1448 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: 703-836-4800; Fax: 703-836-4801; Email: exhibitsales@iaapa. org; Website:
www.iaapa.org.
trademarks, apparel based licensing, as well
NOV 28 - DEC 1, International Association of Fairs & Expositions Convention & Trade Show Las Vegas, NV - Paris Hotel This show features the latest in products, services and entertainment for agricultural fairs across North America. Our attendees are management, staff, and board members from fairground facilities. For more information: International Association of Fairs & Expositions, Jim Tucker, P.O. Box 985, Springfi eld, MO 65801. Telephone: 417-862-5771; Fax: 417-862-0156; Email:
iafe@fairsandexpos.com; Website:
www.fairsandexpos.com.
DEC 4-7, Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show Myrtle Beach, SC - Myrtle Beach Convention Center Gift & Resort Merchandise Show. For more information: Urban Expositions, Majorie Richardson, Show Manager, 1690 Roberts Blvd., Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone: 678-2370-0342; Fax: 678-285-7469; Email: mrichardson@
urban-expo.com; Website:
www.grandstrandgiftshow.com.
Apparel, Footwear, Fabric & Textiles
JAN 9-11, MODA Manhattan New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center AccessoriesTheShow is the longest running and largest all accessories trade event in the United States. This juried tradeshow covers every category of accessories. AccessoriesTheShow features a cornucopia of New Market Fads, Fine Nationally Advertised Brands, Key International Collections and Unprec- edented Amenities. Replete with every category in demand, the Marketplace for hot, new directions in edited accessories. AccessoriesTheShow’s sister publication is Accessories Magazine. For more information:Accessories The Show / Business Journals, Inc., Maggie Wengertsman, 50 Day St., Norwalk, CT 06854. Telephone: 866-696-6020; Fax: 203-838-5028; Email: maggiew@
busjour.com; Website:
www.modamanhattan.com.
JAN 21-23, Imprinted Sportswear Show - Long Beach Long Beach, CA - Long Beach Convention Center ISS Long Beach has been the largest and most prestigious event for the decorated apparel and imprinted products industry with close to 14,000 attendees and nearly 500 exhibitors. The 2007 show was a raving success, with new attendees, exhibitors, and all the newest products and equipment! The 2007 conference program provided the expert knowledge needed to turn investments into profi ts. If you are involved in the decorated apparel industry - whether in screen printing, embroidery, promotional products, retail, or marketing - ISS will show you how to achieve quality results and do so profi tably. For more information: Nielsen Business Media, Brian Pagel, Group Show Director, 1145 Sanctuary Pkwy., Ste. 355, Dallas, TX 75240. Telephone:770-291-5416; Fax: 214-419-7855; Email:
brian.pagel@
nielsen.com; Website:
www.issshows.com.
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