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SEP 21-23, IBA Annual Business Conference Lake Buena Vista, FL - Disney Institute; Disney’s
Boardwalk Resort The International Balloon Association is an alliance of busi- nesses and people in the balloon industry, with a common goal of furthering the interests of the industry as a whole. The IBA provides its members with both a forum and a platform to stand strong when a voice is needed and to provide leadership and guidance through educational opportunities such as the Disney Institute’s Leadership Excellence training. This confer- ence offers new growth, new connections and new business solutions are just a sampling of what you will receive. Join us at the Disney Institute and work shoulder-to-shoulder with industry leaders as we learn, grow, and network at the IBA Annual Conference. For further information: International Balloon Association, 1600 Lynnhurst Avenue, Wichita, KS 67212. Telephone: 866-413-7358, 316-943-7223; Fax: 866-858-2143, 316-941-4097; Email:
marty@ibaonline.net; Website:
www.ibaonline.net.
SEP 22-24, Interbike Expo
Las Vegas, NV - Sands Expo Center Largest trade show in North America for the bicycle in- dustry. For further information: Richard Kelly, Merchan- dise Group / Nielsen, 31910 Del Obispo, Ste. 200, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Telephone: 949-226-5754; Fax: 949-226-5658; Email:
lance.camisasca@nielsen. com; Website:
www.interbike.com.
SEP 22-24, Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort
Gift Show Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Convention Center Provides retailers with the most comprehensive selection souvenir and resort products, including destination, resort and tourist merchandise, souvenirs, t-shirts, beach items, coastal and nautical, lake, mountain and lodge, ski- themed products, destination, logo products, shell items, giftware, jewelry/fashion accessories, toys/games and more. For further information: Lisa Glosson, Show Man- ager, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd., Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone: 678-285-3976 ext. 334, 678-370-0034; Fax: 678-285-7469; Email: lglosson@
urban-expo.com; Website:
www.urban-expo.com.
SEP 24-26, Great American Gem Show
“InterGem” Novi, MI - Novi 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 international 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.
SEP 24-26, Great American Gem Show
“InterGem” Phoenix, AZ - Phoenix 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 international 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.
SEP 25-27, 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,
OCTOBER OCT 1-3, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show
Detroit, MI - Embassy Suites/Lovinia/Novi This show specializes in gems, jewelry, lapidary equip- ment and specimens. **** ALL G&LW SHOWS ARE WHOLESALE ONLY - COPY OF BUSINESS OR RESALE CERTIFICATE REQUIRED - DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE **** For further informa- tion: Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc., P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098. Telephone: 601-879-8832; Fax: 601-879-3282; Email:
info@glwshows.com; Website:
www.glwshows.com.
OCT 1-3, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Austin, TX - Lester Palmer Event 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 international 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.
OCT 1-3, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Springfi eld, MA - Mass Mutal Center Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can
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Mahone Associates, 800 Briarcreek Rd., Ste. BB503, Charlotte, NC 28205. Telephone: 704-377-5881; Fax: 704-358-9115; Email:
michael@charlottegiftshow.com; Website:
www.charlottegiftshow.com.
SEP 26-27, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary
Trade Show Minneapolis, MN - Ramada Inn Mall of America
Hotel and Convention Center This show specializes in gems, jewelry, lapidary equip- ment and specimens. **** ALL G&LW SHOWS ARE WHOLESALE ONLY - COPY OF BUSINESS OR RESALE CERTIFICATE REQUIRED - DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE **** For further informa- tion: Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc., P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098. Telephone: 601-879-8832; Fax: 601-879-3282; Email:
info@glwshows.com; Website:
www.glwshows.com.
SEP 26-28, Gift & Home Furnishings Market at
the L.A. Mart Los Angeles, CA - L.A. Mart The L.A. Mart is the prominent center for gift and home furnishings products in the Western United States. With nearly 300 showrooms encompassing 724,000 square feet of showroom space, the L.A. Mart is dedicated to showcasing a wide array of lifestyle merchandise including gifts, fi ne furniture and home decor, decorative accessories, tabletop, stationery, collectibles, holiday ideas, gourmet foods, fl oral, linens, paper products, bath & body items, apparel, children’s giftware and handcrafted products. For further information: Leasing Director, L.A. Mart, 1933 S. Broadway, Ste. 542, Los Angeles, CA 90007. Telephone: 800-LAMART4, 213- 763-5800; Fax: 213-763-5881; Email: movelle@lamart. com; Website:
www.lamart.com.
SEP 27-29, International Lingerie Show
Las Vegas, NV - Rio Hotel Convention Center Buyers come from all over the world to see this show. The tone of the show defi nitely leans to the sexy and adult, al- though there are lines offering daywear, intimate apparel, normal sleepwear and loungewear. The show also features dancewear, clubwear, swimwear, sexy shoes, hosiery and associated items. You can also fi nd adult novelties of EVERY kind and description. For further informa- tion: Jeff Yunis, Specialty Trade Show, 3939 Hardie Rd., Coconut Grove, FL 33133-6437. Telephone: 305-663- 6635; Fax: 305-661-8118; Email:
info@spectrade.com; Website:
www.wwinshow.com,
www.spectrade.com.
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 international 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.
OCT 3-5, Minneapolis Mart Home & Gift Show
Minneapolis, MN - Minneapolis Mart Home, Gift & Accessories Show. For further information: Jeff Walton, General Manager, Minneapolis Mart, 10301 Bren Rd. West, Minneapolis, MN 55343. Telephone: 800- 626-1298, 952-932-7200; Fax: 952-932-0847; Email: jeff.
walton@mplsmart.com; Website:
www.mplsmart.com.
OCT 5-8, 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 conve- nience store industry. The international trade association has over 2,300 retail and 1,700 supplier members. For further information: Bob Hughes, National Associa- tion of Convenience Stores, 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.
OCT 7-9, International Vision Expo West
Las Vegas, NV - The Sand Expo & Convention Center International Vision Expo is the largest fashion and tech- nology event for Eyecare professionals in the Americas. It provides your best opportunity to discover the latest in eyewear and advanced Eyecare technology, along with the most comprehensive accredited continuing education program available to all disciplines within the Eyecare profession. For further information: Reed Exhibitions, 383 Main Ave., Norwalk, CT 06851. Telephone: 800-811-7151, 203-840-5610; Fax: 203-840-9590; Email: inquiry@
visionexpo.com; Website:
www.visionexpowest.com.
OCT 8-9, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show
West Springfi eld, MA - Eastern States Exposition This show specializes in gems, jewelry, lapidary equip- ment 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:
info@glwshows.com; Website: www.
glwshows.com.
OCT 8-10, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Santa Monica, CA - Santa Monica Civic Audiotorium 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 international 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.
OCT 10-12, Galveston Gift & Resort
Merchandise Show Galveston Island, TX - Galveston Island
Convention Center Perfectly timed regional show to help the region’s retailers restock before the busy holiday and tourist seasons. For further information: Jeannie Dorchak, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberto Blvd., Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone: 800-318-2238; Fax: 678-285-7469; Email:
jdorchak@urban-expo.com; Website:
www.urban-expo.com.
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