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Tuesday, February 12, 2008 – Pre-Show Program
Exhibitor Webinar – Marketing
1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

Cost: $20 in advance. Registration is now closed!

         Patti Stracher                      Michael Johnston
In this interactive webinar, National Stationery Show exhibitors will dial-in and log-on for a candid discussion and presentation about effectively marketing their presence at the Show. Presented by Michael Johnston of I Business Forum and National Stationery Show Manager Patti Stracher, exhibitors will learn how to promote their participation in the market both prior to and following the Show, how to close a sale, how to attract the attention of attending trade press and more. Exhibitors purchasing the entire three-part webinar series will receive one webinar free of charge.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008 – Pre-Show Program
Exhibitor Webinar – Operations
1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

Cost: $20 in advance.  Register Today!

        Mike Ruberry
In this interactive webinar, National Stationery Show exhibitors will dial-in and log-on to learn about operations and logistics of the industry’s premier trade show. Mike Ruberry, vice president of operations for GLM®, a dmg world media company, and Bill Martin from Freeman, will discuss shipping to and from the Show, the move-in process, electricity, labor, handling fees and the GLM setup manual.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 – Pre-Show Program
Exhibitor Webinar – Display
1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

Cost: $20 in advance. Register Today!

        Mike Oleskow
In this interactive webinar, National Stationery Show exhibitors will dial-in and log-on to learn about creating the most visually-appealing and effective booth space. Presented by Mike Oleskow of Modus Operandi/Max & Lucy, participants will learn about themes, colors, merchandising, fireproofing and more. Cost is $20 in advance.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Opening Night Party
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Rainbow Room, 49 West 49th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), New York City

Cost: $65 per person/$800 for a corporate table of 10.

Register Today!
Celebrate the opening of the 62nd annual National Stationery Show from the 65th floor of Rockefeller Center. Attendees will enjoy an evening of hors d’oeuvres, dancing and open bar while enjoying breath-taking views of Manhattan from the famous Rainbow Room. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to the Rainbow Room. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis for $65 per person, or $800 for a corporate table of 10.

20th Annual International Greeting Card Awards
The Capitale, 130 Bowery at Grand Street, New York City
6:30 pm- 10:00 pm
Celebrating the social stationery industry’s most creative minds, the Greeting Card Association once again will host the International Greeting Card Awards on Monday evening during the Show. Otherwise known as the LOUIES, the program recognizes ingenuity and originality with awards such as “Card of the Year.” Sponsorship and ticket information are available by contacting the Greeting Card Association, at (202) 393-1778. Additional information is available online at www.greetingcard.org.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

101 Workshop: Identifying, Recruiting, Supporting, Paying and Retaining Reps
A special program for manufacturers’ reps and exhibitors.
8:00 – 9:00 am/Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Room 1C02/03

$20 in advance/ $30 onsite. Register Today!

Join manufacturers’ representative Meryl Hooker of Meryl Hooker Sales and Tim Mikkelson of MikWright Greeting Cards for a candid discussion about recruiting, supporting, paying and retaining representatives for small card manufacturers. In-depth discussion will include both manufacturers’ and representatives’ expectations, including territory management, account management, communication, handling competing lines, commissions, in-house support, quotas and sales goals.

On the Town – Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 Broadway at 51st Street
6:30 pm

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National Stationery Show participants are invited to enjoy an evening of entertainment, excellent cuisine and cocktails at the newly-redesigned Iridium Jazz Club, one of New York City’s most famed night spots. Music by Mingus Legacy will highlight the evening while participants enjoy food and drinks. This 14-piece band has toured extensively throughout the United States and abroad, and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards. Tickets are $20 in advance, plus a $10 per person food and drink minimum at the Iridium. Transportation to the Iridium will be provided from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.