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SEP 2-5, Great American Gem Show “InterGem” Chicago, IL - Donald E. Stephens


Convention Center Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows of exhibi- tors at each show. Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and international celebri- ties, 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 8-10, Surf Expo


Orlando, FL - Orlando Convention Center A marketplace for beach and water-related clothing & equipment, including sunglasses, footwear, swim- wear and sun care products For further information: Dan Darby, dmg World Media- Producer, 990 Ham- mond 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.


SEP 8-10, The Printwear Show


Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Convention Center The Event for Buyers involved in screen printing, embroidery, heat-applied graphics, digital textile printing, sublimation and apparel. For further information: Laurie Thiel, NBM Shows (National Business Media, Inc.), 2800 West Midway Blvd., Broomfi eld, CO 80020. Telephone: 800-669- 0424, 303-469-0424; Fax: 303-469-5730; Email: laurie@nbm.com; Website: www.nbmshows.com, www.exhibit.nbmshows.com.


SEP 8-11, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show


Tucson, AZ - Holiday Inn Palo Verde/Holidome 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 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.


SEP 8-11, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show


Tucson, AZ - The Grant 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 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.


SEP 9-11, 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 exhibi- tors at each show. Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and international celebri- ties, 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.


TRADESHOW CALENDAR SEP 9-11, 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 exhibi- tors at each show. Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and international celebri- ties, 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 10-12, Norton’s Gatlinburg Gift &


Variety Show Gatlinburg, TN - Gatlinburg Convention Center This show features Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Apparel, Fashion Jewelry and Accessories, Fine Jewelry and Gifts from all over the world. Wholesale Only, Writing Orders, Immediate Delivery and Cash- and-Carry. Business License Required. For further information: Linda Norton, The Norton Shows, P.O. Box 265, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Telephone: 865- 436-6151; Fax: 865-436-6152; Email: nortonshow@ gmail.com; Website: www.nortonshows.com.


SEP 11-13, Value Merchandise Expo


New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Center General / Variety Merchandise, Closeouts, Toys, Novelty, Gift, Jewelry For more information: Value Merchandise Expo, LLC, Paul Holder, 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.


SEP 13-14, Midwest Market Days Chicago River Grove, IL - Regent Showroom,


8999 Palmer St. The Midwest Market Days trade show is conve- niently 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@regentproducts. com; Website: www.midwestmarketdays.com.


SEP 13-14, September Buyer Fly-In Show™


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, comfort- able, casual buying atmosphere. View thousands of closeout and direct import general merchandise items across a wide variety of product catego- ries. Spend more time with vendors buying and viewing product rather than walking endlessly, in a huge convention center. For further informa- tion: 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.


SEP 14-14, The Heritage Cash & Carry


Wholesale Market Fort Wayne, IA - Allen County Memorial Coliseum Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from America’s Finest Craftsman. For further information: Heritage Markets, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013. Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol.com; Website: www.heritagemarkets.com.


SEP 14-16, Interbike Expo 120 September 2011 SEP 20-22, Asia / America Consumer


Electronics & General Merchandiser Trade Show Miami, FL - Miami Beach Convention Center


digital imaging, screens, automations, cameras, home entertainment, gaming, virtualization, computers, hardware, software, communications, wireless,


wiring, cellular, mobile systems, radio GPS, naviga- tion, networking, consumer electronics, in-vehicle, data security, surveillance, software development and emerging technologies for LOB. For further


Miami, FL 33145. Telephone: 305-262-3200; Fax: 305-403-3029; Email: Michael@acsshow.org; Website: www.acsshow.org.


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information: Michael, Aces10-Americas Technol- ogy Platform Trade Show, 3438 SW 24 Terrace,


form exhibitors that are focusing on Latin American, Caribbean and Florida companies, enterprises, busi- ness associations institutions, importers, exporters, government and private organizations that need the following products and technology: Audio/video,


Aces Americas Technology Platform Trade Show; is


Las Vegas, NV - Sands Expo Center Largest trade show in North America for the bicycle industry. For further information: Richard Kelly, Merchandise 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 14-18, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”


Denver, CO - Plaza Hotel Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows of exhibi- tors at each show. Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and international celebri- ties, 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 15-19, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”


Denver, CO - Denver Merchandise Mart Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows of exhibi- tors at each show. Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and international celebri- ties, 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 16-18, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”


White Plains, NY - Westchester County Center Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows of exhibi- tors at each show. Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and international celebri- ties, 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 16-18, San Antonio Wholesale Jewelry, Gift


& Accessory Show San Antonio, TX - San Antonio Event Center This is a For Trade Only show of the fi nest in cos- tume and genuine jewelry designs. Held four times a year. For further information: Parker Trade Publica- tions, 206 Lido St., Austin, TX 78734. Telephone: 512-261-4223; Fax: 512-261-3503; Email: cmparker@ austin.rr.com; Website: www.parkertradeshow.com.


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