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APR 3-5, SPREE East Specialty Retail Entrepre- neur Expo & Conference
Paris Hotel, Las Vegas - NV The show for the $12 billion cart & kiosk industry, the fast- est 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 retailers 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:
www.spreeshow.com; Website:
info@spreeshow.com.
APR 6-8, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
San Mateo County Expo Center, San Mateo - CA 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:
www.intergem.net; Website:
info@intergem.net.
APR 6-8, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Westchester County Center, White Plains - NY 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:
www.intergem.net; Website:
info@intergem.net.
APR 12-16, Atlanta Women’s & Children’s Ap- parel/Accessories Market
AmericasMart*Atlanta, Atlanta - GA Fashion takes a new runway staged and spot lit for design innovation this April at AmericasMart®-Atlanta. It’s where contemporary collections meet designer/bridge creations for top retailers on a new path to fashion, as only AmericasMart can defi ne it AmericasMart PREMIERE: The New International Show for Juried Apparel Collection. For further information: Mary Ellen Jackson, AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 2200, Atlanta, GA 30303. Telephone: 404-220-2234; Fax: 404-220-2299; Email:
www.americasmart.com; Website:
mjackson@americasmart.com.
APR 13-14, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show
Eastern States Exposition, West Springfi eld - MA This show specializes in gems, jewelry, lapidary equipment and specimens. **** ALL G&LW SHOWS ARE WHOLE- SALE ONLY - COPY OF BUSINESS OR RESALE CER- TIFICATE 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:
www.glwshows.com; Website:
info@glwshows.com.
APR 13-15, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Reliant Center at Reliant Park, Houston - TX 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:
www.intergem.net; Website:
info@intergem.net.
TRADESHOW CALENDAR
APR 18, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market
Eisenhower Inn Allstar Complex, Gettysburg - PA 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: www.heritage-
markets.com; Website:
hertmarket@aol.com.
APR 19-22, TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Ac- cessories (JF&A) Spring Donald E. Stephens Convention Center,
Rosemont - IL 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 information: TransWorld Exhibits, Inc., 1850 Oak St., Northfi eld, IL 60093. Telephone: 847-446-8434, 800-323- 5462; Fax: 847-446-3523; Email:
www.tweshows.com; Website:
info@tweshows.com.
APR 20-22, ACC Craft Fair - St. Paul
River Centre, St. Paul - MN The largest juried indoor craft show in the nation will feature many of the country’s top contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture and home decor artists. Now in its 36th year, this American Craft Council show is a must- attend event. For further information: Kristen Powell, American Craft Council, 1224 Marshall St. NE #200, Mineapolis, MN 55413-1089. Telephone: 612-206-3100; Fax: 612-355-2330; Email:
www.craftcouncil.org; Website:
Kpowell@craftcouncil.org.
APR 20-22, America’s Family Pet Expo
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa - CA For the pet loving public (over 40,000 people in atten- dance). 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, speak- ers, 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:
www.petexpooc.com; Website:
info@wwpia.org.
APR 20-22, Chicago Jewelry & Watch Show
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago - IL The three-day event features more than 100 domestic and international dealers of unique, rare and distinctive antique jewelry, exquisite time pieces and gemstones. For further information: Andrea Canady, Show Director, George Little Management, LLC., US Antique Shows, 10130 Market Street, Suite 9, Naples, FL 34112. Telephone: 239-732- 6642; Fax: 239-352-6005; Email:
www.glmshows.com,
www.antiquejewelrychicagoshow.com,
www.USAntique-
shows.com; Website:
acanady@glmshows.com.
APR 20-22, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Austin Convention Center, Austin - TX 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:
www.intergem.net; Website:
info@intergem.net.
APR 20-22, Great American Gem Show “InterGem” Gaylord Convention Center,
National Harbor - MD 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:
www.intergem.net; Website:
info@intergem.net.
APR 21-23, Charlotte Gift & Jewelry Show
Charlotte Merchandise Mart, Charlotte - NC 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:
www.charlottegiftshow.com; Website:
michael@charlottegiftshow.com.
APR 22-24, International Beauty Show - New York
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York - NY This show features hair, nail, as well as makeup programs covering every aspect of the beauty industry. IBS offers something for everyone - cutting, coloring, long hairdress- ing, skin/body, nails, business, booth renters, forum, multicultural - You name it! For further information: Dana Lupton, Group Show Director, Questex Media Group, 757 Third Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10017. Telephone: 800-427-2420, 212-895-8237; Fax: 212-895-8209; Email:
www.ibsnewyork.com; Website:
dlupton@questex.com.
APR 27-29, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Dallas Market Hall, Dallas - TX 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:
www.intergem.net; Website:
info@intergem.net.
APR 27-29, Mid-South Jewelry & Accessories Fair - Spring
Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis - TN For The Trade Only - Cash and Carry Gift, Fashion, Accessories, Home Decor & Jewelry Show. For further information: David Harrington, Show Manager, Helen Brett Enterprises, 5111 Academy Dr., Lisle, IL 60532. Tele- phone: 630-241-9865; Fax: 630-241-9870; Email: www.
gift2jewelry.com; Website:
dharrington@helenbrett.com.
MAY 2012 MAY 1-3, Atlanta Spring Immediate Delivery Show
AmericasMart*Atlanta, Atlanta - GA A cash & carry show open to the trade. For fur- ther information: Debbie Carlton, AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St. N.W., Ste. 2200, At- lanta, GA 30303. Telephone: 404-220-2200; Fax: 404-220+2299; Email:
www.americasmart.com; Website:
mjackson@americasmart.com.
MAY 1-3, The National Hardware Show and Lawn & Garden World
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas - NV The National Hardware Show, Lawn & Garden World and Homewares Show offers everything related to retail home enhancement. With over 3,000 exhibitors from around the globe, representing over 150 product categories. You’ll fi nd it all, from the big brands to the smaller manufacturers. No other show offers you the unique opportunity to better your business by seeking out the product(s) that might just be the “next big thing”. For further information: Reed Exhibi- tions, 383 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851. Telephone: 888-425-9377, 203-840-5622; Fax: 203-840-9622; Email:
www.nationalhardwareshow.com; Website: inquiry@
hardware.reedexpo.com.
MAY 4-6, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show
Osceola Heritage Park, Orlando - FL This show specializes in gems, jewelry, lapidary equipment and specimens. **** ALL G&LW SHOWS ARE WHOLE- SALE ONLY - COPY OF BUSINESS OR RESALE CER- TIFICATE 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:
www.glwshows.com; Website:
info@glwshows.com.
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