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www.IndependentRetailer.com INDEPENDENTRETAILER.com APRIL APR 1-3, 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 1-3, 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 3-4, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show Minneapolis, MN - Ramada Inn Mall of America
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 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.
APR 8-10, 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 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.
APR 8-10, 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 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, 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 9-11, Mid-South Jewelry & Accessories - Spring
Memphis, TN - Memphis Cook Convention Center For The Trade Only - Cash & Carry Gift, Fashion, Acces- sories, & 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: dhar-
rington@helenbrett.com; Website:
www.gift2jewelry.com.
APR 12-13, April Midwest Market Days™
Des Plaines, IL - TransWorld Merchandise Center The Midwest Market Days trade show attracts Buyers from in- dependent 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 in- formation: 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.
114 April 2011 TRADESHOW CALENDAR APR 12-13, Midwest Market Days Chicago
River Grove, IL - Regent Showroom, 8999 Palmer St. The Midwest Market Days trade show is conveniently lo- cated 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@regentproducts.com; Website:
www.midwestmarketdays.com.
APR 12-14, SPREE East Specialty Retail
Entrepreneur Expo & Conference Las Vegas, NV - Sands Expo Center at The Venetian The show for the $12 billion cart & kiosk industry, the fastest growing segment of retail today. SPREE offers one-stop shopping for specialty retailers looking for products, loca- tions and services. As an exhibitor you will have the unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with both established retail- ers and entrepreneurs 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 14-17, TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion &
Accessories (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 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.
APR 15-16, 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.
APR 15-17, 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: Bernadette, 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 15-17, 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:
info@wwpia.org; Website: www.
petexpooc.com.
APR 15-17, 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 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.
APR 22-24, 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 22-24, 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 28-30, International Sign Expo
Orlando, FL - Orange County Convention Center Digital Printing, Electronic message centers and all compo- nents necessary in the manufacture of on-premise signage of all types. For further information: Janay Rickwalder, Com- munications & Marketing Director, International Sign As- sociation, 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 29 - MAY 1, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary
Trade Show Orlando, FL - Osceola Heritage Park 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.
APR 29 - MAY 1, Great American Gem
Show “InterGem” Dallas, TX - Dallas Market 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 30 - MAY 2, 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 Associ- ates, 800 Briarcreek Rd., Ste. BB503, Charlotte, NC 28205. Telephone: 704-377-5881; Fax: 704-358-9115; Email: michael@
charlottegiftshow.com; Website:
www.charlottegiftshow.com.
MAY MAY 1-3, The Off-Price Specialist Show
New York, NY - Gotham Hall The Off-Price Specialist Show is the premier show for off-price apparel and accessories. The wholesalers and jobbers at our show carry men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel 20-70% below the original manufacturer’s wholesale price. For further information: Don Browne, Marketing Director, Off-Price Specialist Center, 16985 W. Bluemound Rd., Ste. 210., Brookfi eld, WI 53005. Telephone: 262-782-1600; Fax: 262-782-1601; Email: dbrowne@
offpriceshow.com; Website:
www.offpriceshow.com.
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