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JAN 4-5, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show Asheville, NC - Asheville Civic 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 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.
JAN 6-8, Surf Expo Orlando, FL - Orlando Convention Center A marketplace for beach and water-related clothing & equipment, including sunglasses, footwear, swimwear and sun care products. For further information: Dan Darby, dmg World Media- Producer, 990 Hammond Dr., Ste. 680, Atlanta, GA 30328. Telephone: 678-781-7900; Fax: 678-781-7920; Email:
ddarby@surfexpo.com; Website:
www.dmgworldmedia.com,
www.surfexpo.com.
JAN 7-9, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show Orlando, FL - Osceola Heritage Park 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 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.
JAN 7-9, Great American Gem Show “InterGem” New Orleans, LA - The 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 gem- stones, 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.
JAN 8-11, Philadelphia Gift Show King of Prussia, PA - New Greater Philadelphia Expo Center With thousands of lines from some of the biggest names in the business, every major sales representative organization in the region exhibits in this show. The Philadelphia Gift Show offers retailers a vast selection in virtually every category, including: general gift- ware, decorative accessories, greeting cards, paper goods, stationery, tabletop, country crafts, collectibles, fashion accessories, toys and games, garden gifts, seasonal items, designer/artisan items and countless others. For further information: Jeanie Dorchak, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd., NW, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone: 678-285-3976, 800-318-2238; Fax: 678-285-7469; Email:
jdorchak@urban-expo.com; Website:
www.philadelphiagift-
show.com.
JAN 8-11, San Francisco International Gift Fair San Francisco, CA - The Moscone Convention Center-South / San Francisco Gift Center / Concourse This Fair is a semiannual event with 16 product categories which feature general giftware, tabletop, housewares, decorative and personal accessories, museum gifts, ethnic, traditional, country and contemporary crafts, souvenir items, stationery, contemporary design products, juvenile products and garden accessories and fl oral products. It attracts specialty and department stores, gift shops, jewelry stores, interior designers, importers and distributors of home products, mail order catalogs, museums and galleries, stationery stores, gourmet shops, juvenile stores and craft retailers. For further information: Cece Lee, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone: 678-285-3976; Fax: 678-285- 7469; Email:
clee@urban-expo.com; Website: www.sfi
gf.com.
JAN 9-10, St. Louis Gift Show St. Charles, MO - St. Charles Convention Center Gifts, Jewelry & Gourmet Foods. For further information: Larry Harris, Rosehill Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 17112, Cincin- nati, OH 45217. Telephone: 513-861-1139; Fax: 513-751-4485; Email:
info@stlouisgiftshow.com /
lpharris42@hotmail.com; Website:
www.stlouisgiftshow.com.
JAN 9-11, Accessories The Show New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center AccessoriesTheShow is the longest running juried all-accessory trade event. Showcases fashion accessory resources in over thirty classifi cations. Runs concurrently with Moda Manhattan and Fame. For further information: Maggie Wengertsman, Accessories The Show / Business Journals, Inc., 50 Day St., Norwalk, CT 06854. Telephone: 866-696-6020; Fax: 203-838-5028; Email: Maggiew@
busjour.com; Website:
www.accessoriestheshow.com, www.busjour. com.
JAN 9-11, January 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,
106 January 2011 TRADESHOW CALENDAR
IL 60606. Telephone: 312-201-3800; Fax: 312-201-3803; Website:
www.twmerchcenter.com.
JAN 9-11, 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 International Airport. 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. 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 Soens or Sandy Drelich, Regent Products Corp., 8999 Palmer St., River Grove, IL 60171. Telephone: 708-583-1000; Fax: 708-583-1400; Email: sales@regent-
products.com; Website:
www.midwestmarketdays.com.
JAN 11-13, Great American Gem Show “InterGem” Albuquerque, NM - Expo New Mexico 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 gem- stones, 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.
JAN 12-19, Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market Atlanta, GA - AmericasMart*Atlanta This Show features manufacturers, representatives, wholesalers and distributors of gifts, decorative accessories, collectibles, stationery & related gifts, souvenirs, resort gifts, gourmet food & specialty food products, European gifts, glassware & tabletop products, handcrafted gifts & home accessories, designer gifts & home accents, fl oral products, seasonal items, books, pet products, garden products and accessories, furniture, fi ne linens and more. For further information: Elizabeth Turnipseed, AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St. N.W., Ste. 2200, Atlanta, GA 30303. Telephone: 404-220-2212; Fax: 404-220-2299; Email:
mjackson@americasmart.com; Website:
www.americasmart.com.
JAN 13-15, OASIS Gift Show Phoenix, AZ - University of Phoenix Stadium A show, in addition, an electric selection of contemporary and traditional giftware from around the world, (offering the best selection in handcrafted Southwestern and Native American gifts.) Buyers include retailers and other professionals in the gift industry. Wholesale only. Easy online registration. The show has a main fl oor for order writing, gifts to go cash and carry, and the jury-chosen Artbarns; showcase handcrafted area with both order writing and cash and carry. For further information: Dana Floyd, Org. Of Assoc. Salespeople In The Southwest (OASIS), 1250 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Telephone: 602-952-2050, 800-424-9519; Fax: 602-952-2244; Email:
info@oasis.org; Website:
www.oasis.org.
JAN 18-21, New Orleans Gift & Jewelry Show - Spring New Orleans, LA - Ernest N. Morial Convention Center For the trade only - Cash and Carry Gift, Fashion, Accessories & Jewelry Show. For further information: David Harrington, Show Manager, Helen Brett Enterprises, 5111 Academy Dr., Lisle, IL 60532. Telephone: 800-541-8171, 630-241-9865 ext. 22; Fax: 630- 241-9870; Email:
dharrington@helenbrett.com; Website: www.
gift2jewelry.com.
JAN 18-24, Los Angeles Gift & Home Market Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center The showroom facilities’ top fi ve fl oors featured gifts, home décor, decorative accessories, furniture, rugs, garden accessories, fl oral, tabletop, toys, books, frames, candles, aromatherapy, cards, games, holiday, specialty and seasonal items. 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.
JAN 20-26, Chicago Market: Living & Giving Chicago, IL - Merchandise Mart The Midwest resource for gift, home accents, fl oral, stationery, and gourmet products. For further information: Megy Kardes, Managing Director of Marketing, Chicago Merchandise Mart, 200 World Trade Center, Ste. 470, Chicago, IL 60654. Telephone: 312-527-7772; Fax: 312-379-6025; Email:
mkarydes@mmart.com; Website:
www.merchandisemart.com.
JAN 21-23, Great American Gem Show “InterGem” Houston, TX - The Reliant 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 gem- stones, 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.
JAN 21-24, TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JF&A) Winter 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 informa- tion: 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.
JAN 22-24, Orlando Gift Show Orlando, FL - Orange County Convention Center The Orlando Gift Show features hundreds of exhibiting companies, including leading Southeastern sales representatives and top manu- facturers, showcasing items in virtually every product category, including general giftware, home and garden accents, gourmet gifts, party and paper goods, tabletop, holiday / Seasonal, collectibles, souvenir / resort merchandise, stationery, bed, bath and linen and more. For further information: Kathy Smart, Orlando Gift Show Di- rector, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone: 678-285-3976; Fax: 678-285-7469; Email:
ksmart@urban-expo.com; Website:
www.orlandogiftshow.com.
JAN 23-25, 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@charlottegiftshow. com; Website:
www.charlottegiftshow.com.
JAN 23-25, Value Merchandise Expo New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Center Quality products at value prices to buyers looking to purchase prod- ucts in popular categories in: automotive, housewares, electronics, toys, hardware, gifs and much more! For further information: Paul Holder, Value Merchandise Expo, LLC, 2201-D North Lakewood Blvd Suite 1888, Long Beach, CA 90851. Telephone: 877-248-5327; Fax: 877-248-1022; Email:
paulholder@vpexpo.com; Website:
www.vpexpo.com.
JAN 28 - FEB 3, New York International Gift Fair New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Piers 92 & 94 The New York International Gift Fair is the nation’s premier gift and home accessories marketplace, featuring an extraordinary depth and breadth of design-driven home fashion products and complementary giftware. NYIGF runs concurrently with EX*STRACTS®: New discoveries in beauty and wellness, at the Javits Center; and Home Textiles Market Week® at the Javits Center, Pier 94, 230 Fifth Avenue and 7 West 34th Street. For further information: Deorothy Belshaw, Show Director, George Little Management, LLC., 10 Bank St., Ste. 1200, White Plains, NY 10606. Telephone: 914-421-3345; Fax: 914-948-2867; Email:
dorothy_belshaw@glmshows.com; Website:
www.nyigf.com.
JAN 29-31, Biloxi Mississippi Wholesale Gift Show Biloxi, MS - Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum Wholesale Gift Show. Open to retailers only. For qualifi ed buyers only! General public not admitted. This is not a cash-and-carry show. For further information: Toni Pettigrew, Wholesale Markets Inc., P.O. Box 56, Piedmont, OK 73078. Telephone: 800-951-1994, 405-373-2020; Fax: 405-373-2193; Email:
info@wmigiftshows.com; Website:
www.wmigiftshows.com.
JAN 29 - FEB 3, Gourmet Housewares Show New York, NY - Jacob Javits Center The Gourmet Products Show & National Hardware show is an annual spring event encompassing various home-related product categories, including cutlery, cookware, tabletop, electronics, gadgets, kitchen textiles and specialty foods and appliances. For further information: Marc Delman, George Little Management, LLC, 10 Bank St., Ste. 1200, White Plains, NY 10606. Telephone: 914-421-3200; Fax: 914-948-6088; Email: mdelman@glmshows. com; Website:
www.thegourmetshow.com.
JAN 29 - FEB 11, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show Tucson, AZ - The Gem Mall 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 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.
JAN 29 - FEB 11, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show Tucson, AZ - The Quality Inn 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 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.
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