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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 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 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 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.
OCT 1-3, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Springfi eld, MA - Mass Mutal 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.
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 Conve- nience Stores represents the $269 billion convenience store industry. The international trade association has over 2,300 retail and 1,700 supplier members. For further information: Bob Hughes, National Association 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 technol- ogy event for Eyecare professionals in the Americas. It provides your best opportunity to discover the latest in eye- wear 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.
TRADESHOW CALENDAR 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 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.
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 fur- ther 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.
OCT 13-13, The Heritage Cash & Carry
Wholesale Market Columbus, OH - Aladdin Shrine Complex Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from America’s Finest Craftsman. For further information: Heri- tage Markets, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013. Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol. com; Website:
www.heritagemarkets.com.
OCT 15-17, Great American Gem
Show “InterGem” New Orleans, LA - Pontchartrain 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.
OCT 15-17, Great American Gem
Show “InterGem” Cleveland, OH - I-X 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.
OCT 15-17, Great American Gem
Show “InterGem” San Mateo, CA - San Mateo County 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 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.
OCT 15-17, Great Lakes General
Merchandise Show Cleveland, OH - I-X Center Convention Center For The Trade Only - Cash and Carry Gift, Fashion, Ac- cessories, & Jewelry Show. For further information: Dave Harrington, Helen Brett Enterprises, 5111 Academy Dr., Lisle, IL 60532. Telephone: 630-241-9865; Fax: 630-241- 9870; Email:
dharrington@helenbrett.com; Website: www.
gift2jewelry.com.
OCT 15-19, L.A. Market Week Women’s, Junior & Contemporary Women’s Apparel
Department Stores Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center Women’s, junior & contemporary department store markets. For further information: Chelsea Matthews, Senior Trade- show 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@californiamar-
ketcenter.com; Website:
www.californiamarketcenter.com.
OCT 15-19, Los Angeles Shoe Show
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center Showcases hundreds of premier footwear collections from burgeoning labels and established brands. 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@californiamarketcenter. com; Website:
www.californiamarketcenter.com.
OCT 17-19, Emerald Coast Gift & Resort Show Ft. Walton Beach, FL - Emerald Coast
Conference Center Retailers will now fi nd a great selection of resort and tourist merchandise, souvenirs, beach items, resort wear, T-shirts, general giftware, logo products, fashion accessories, shell items, coastal and nautical themed products, toy and games and much more. This show is designed to give retailers from the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas to New Orleans the ideal chance to buy last-minute holiday merchandise and plan their spring and summer resort seasons without the hassle and cost of traveling away from their businesses. For further information: Karen Mason, Show Manager, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd. NW, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA30144. Telephone: 678-285-3976; Fax: 678- 285-7469; Email:
kmason@urban-expo.com; Website: www.
urban-expo.com,
www.emeraldcoastgiftshow.com.
OCT 20-20, 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: Heri- tage Markets, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013. Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol. com; Website:
www.heritagemarkets.com.
OCT 21-24, Dallas Apparel & Accessories
Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center A showcase for some 14,000 lines of women’s and children’s apparel and accessories. For further information: Pat Zajac - Senior Director, Communications, Dallas Market Center, 2100 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Telephone: 214- 583-8792, 800-325-6587; Fax: 214-749-5458; Email: pza-
jac@dmcmail.com; Website:
www.dallasmarketcenter.com.
OCT 21-24, TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion
& Accessories (JF&A) Fall Chicago, IL - Donald E. Stephens
Convention Center Show features all types of jewelry including gold, platinum, silver, diamonds and gemstones. Fashion including sports- wear, furs, leather apparel and neckwear. Accessories such as belts, scarves, handbags, sunglasses, wallets, watches and eye wear. Home decor including giftware, cookware, house- wares and gourmet food. Pre-registration is FREE. On-site registration is $5. For further information: TransWorld Ex- hibits, 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.
OCT 22-24, Great American Gem
Show “InterGem” Houston, TX - Reliant Arena 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.
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