Chicago Market sets summer events schedule
Randy Eller, Cinda Baxter among presenters
-- Home Accents Today, 6/10/2009 12:39:00 PM
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving has outlined its July market schedule of seminars and special events.
Highlights of the show include:
+ Lake Living: The only-in-Chicago Lake Living category extends across even more lifestyle-inspired resources on the show floors, in addition to the inspiring Lake Living lounge and display on the 8th floor. This season’s Lake House Living Lounge will demonstrate ways to incorporate environmentally friendly product into your life;
+ Living and Giving: Green: Living and Giving: Green will feature a collection of ideas, trends and products for your environmentally conscious customers;
+ Beckman’s Handcrafted Show will feature an extensive collection of new-to-Chicago artisans and handcrafters. Beckman’s is a “Meet the Artist” show, encompassing everything from mixed media to functional art and home décor, fiber and fine jewelry, gourmet goods and traditional country craft;
With Plan Chicago, The Chicago Market’s innovative online product locator, you’ll be able to search for all of your favorite categories, showrooms and exhibitors and plan your time before you arrive. Save your favorites, print the results mapped to a floor plan, and bring it with you to guide you through Market with ease.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
*For full details and to R.S.V.P. for any event visit shopchicagomarket.com
burton + BURTON Presents: Ballooniversity
FRI., July 17 | 8:00 am – 7:30 pm | 2nd floor Conference Center
Breakfast and Lunch will be served.
$25 for Registered Chicago Market Attendees
Participate in this exciting, one-day seminar of courses pertaining to the floral and balloon facets of the industry. Learn how to create designs, themes and energy with the use balloons and floral arrangements to enhance any business. RSVP at www.ballooniversity.com.
Cooking Demonstrations with Peter Pasta
SAT. July 18 | 11 am and 1 pm
SUN. July 19 | 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
MON. July 20 | 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Watch as Peter Robertson shows you how pasta can be fun and good! Peter will be hosting twice-daily cooking demonstrations Saturday, Sunday & Monday.
Interactive Storefront Window
SAT. July 18 - MON. July 20, 2009 | 8:45 am | First Floor Center, under the escalators
Watch as Mick Santiago, a Chicago designer, demonstrates for buyers how they can build eye-catching window displays in their stores by cross-merchandising. Buyers can talk with Mick and ask him questions as he builds and completes themed, life-size window storefronts in under an hour. Each day the display will host a different theme, including tear sheets filled with product information for buyers to replicate the same vignettes in their stores!
Signatures: Patience Brewster
MON., July 20| 1-3pm | Sarm & Nastovski, Suite 13-203
A Tea Forte cocktail reception to follow in the Sarm & Nastovski, 13-203
Come meet artist Patience Brewster and enjoy a product signing and give-aways. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive one of her signed, beautiful collectible cards, fanciful gifts or trendy canvas bags. Afterwards, visit with Patience Brewster while enjoying Tea Forte cocktails in the Sarm & Nastovski Showroom.
Signatures: Erin Smith
SAT. July 18 | 1 pm | Charlie & Me | Booth 8-4062
Meet Erin Smith, artist, who creates "sassy artwork" by mixing old and new to make uniquely modern, often funny, greeting cards and wall art. Hear her inspirational story as she balances entrepreneurship with family and life in general. Get a free signed product while supplies last.
Signatures: Mary Beth Sammons
SAT. July 18 | 3 pm | Rep Factor, Suite 13-616
Meet Mary Beth Sammons, author of the inspiring book Second Acts That Change Lives, a collection of honest and stirring stories of mid-life trailblazers wanting to make changes in their lives and using their talents to make the world a better place. Get a free signed copy of the book while supplies last.
Lunch n’ Learn with Cinda Baxter
Cinda Baxter: Social Networking
SAT. July 18 | Noon – 1 pm
Enjoy a complimentary lunch, while learning about social networking and how Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn are used in the retail environment. Also learn about the Shop Local Campaign, The 3/50 Project and how it has become popular nationwide though the use of social networking.
Speed Networking!
SUN. July 19 | Noon – 1 pm
Don't miss out on this chance to meet and listen to various new exhibitors! In this Lunch n' Learn seminar, exhibitors present their ideas and new product! Each presentation will last for four minutes in this networking spin on "speed dating." This event delivers the direct attention of exhibitors to retailers as they move from one table to the next during the course of this hour long lunch networking event.
Randy Eller: How to Adapt Your Business to the Current Economy
MON. July 19 | Noon – 1 pm
Randy Eller is a 35-year-veteran of the gift and home industry, and has been a retailer, road rep, and previous part-owner and President of CBK. Randy currently operates Eller Enterprises, an international consulting firm and is also a professional speaker. Come hear this experienced business entrepreneur share his insights on the future changes within the gift industry and how the economy will play a vital role. Visit http://gw.vtrenz.net/?I1SF4SN6D6 to register.
GHTA RETAIL FORUM
SUN. July 19 | 3 - 4 pm | Floor 8 - Room 8A
Members of the Gift and Home Trade Association Retail Advisory Board will speak on industry topics, sharing their knowledge gained from years in the retail industry! Speakers include: noted shop owner and author Carol Schroeder and former academic turned retailer/designer Melissa Haberstroh.
RETAIL TOUR
SUN. July 19 | 5 - 7:30 pm | Meet in the North Lobby
RSVP required; cost is $24.99 per person and includes drinks, snacks and transportation
Visit Chicago boutiques to see what's next in display and product trends. Hear first-hand how store owners encourage community and increase sales. The tour will be guided by GHTA Retail Advisory Board Members and Market Staff to give you added insight about the shops and the industry. Visit https://www.martreg.com/reg/gift/retailtour/ to register.
Optional: Stay in the neighborhood for dinner! Blue Bayou Bar and Grill is offering us a private room with dinner and drink specials from 7:30 to 10 pm. Should you stay for dinner, transportation to your final destination is on your own: a taxi back to downtown Chicago will cost about $15, or the Brown Line CTA station is only a few short blocks away!
GOOGLE Keynote Presentation
Reach New Audiences & Target Your Ideal Customers
MON. July 20 | 4 pm | Floor 2 - Merchandise Mart Conference Center
Cocktail reception to follow
Come listen as Google Retail Business Manager Mark Marinacei presents new, fun and innovative ways to reach customers utilizing the Google Tools, YouTube™, and more! A networking cocktail reception will follow where you can talk with Google representatives one-on-one. Visit http://gw.vtrenz.net/?I1SF4SN6D6 to register.
Michele S. Levitt & Associates Anniversary Party: Sweet Sixteen!
SAT., July 18 | 4-8 pm | Suite 1566
Join Michele Levitt and guests in celebrating their “Sixteen Sweet” years of business at The Merchandise Mart! Enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, fabulous raffles, giveaways and much more!
Diane Baker & Company
SAT. July 18 | 4-8 pm | Suite 13-417
Join Diane Baker & Company as they celebrate 20 years in the industry. Daily drawings at 4 pm with raffles, give-aways, and more!
Shop Late Night
SAT., July 18 | 6-8 pm | Showroom Floors 13 and 14
Join the Chicago Market for extended hours at the Shop Late Night. Enjoy delicious complimentary appetizers from participating showrooms as you rock out to a unique DJ on each floor and have some extra time to browse the permanent showrooms!* Yellow ballons designate participating showrooms. *Attendees only; buyer badges required.
The Magic of Melrose Floral Event
SAT., July 18 | 4-5 pm | 8th floor atrium
A cocktail reception to follow in the Melrose International Showroom, 13-526
The Chicago Market has partnered with Melrose International to bring Ken Fetgatter, an internationally recognized master floral designer, to the July Market. Ken will share floral design ideas for every season and every reason at this motivational event. Visit http://gw.vtrenz.net/?I1SF4SN6D6 to register.
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