Upcoming and Past GHTA Events

2008 GHTA Annual Conference

Prospering in the Age of Globalization and the Internet

You are invited to attend the 2008 GHTA Annual Conference, November 20-22 in beautiful Sanibel Island, FL!

Are you taking advantage of the internet and available technology to grow your business? Are you unsure of exactly what to do or how to do it? If so, this year's GHTA Conference is for you! The 2008 conference will be held in Sanibel Island, FL and will be covering such topics as "Selling to Internet Retailers" and "Connecting to Your Partners and Customers with E-Commerce".

The GHTA Conference is a great opportunity for vendors and sales agencies to network, share ideas and stay on the cutting edge of the gift industry. Learn about the trends that will affect you during 2009 and discuss issues facing all of us on a daily basis.

The 2008 conference is offering more information and interaction than previous years. A taste of what's to come:

• Creative and innovative breakout sessions and informative speakers
• Greater time dedicated to networking, interaction and hands-on experiences
• Exciting on and offsite activities for guests - click here for details!

Highlight's for this year's Conference include:

• Panel Discussion—How the Retail and Wholesale Markets are Changing
• Keynote—Prospering in the Age of Globalization and the Internet
• How Does this Apply to Me and My Company
• Helping Independent Retailers Adapt and Prosper
• Strategies for Challenging Times
• Breakout Sessions with Peers
• Guerilla Marketing for Sales Agencies
• Selling to Internet Retailers
• Improving Your Supply Chain Management

For reservation form, contact Gift and Home Trade Association, 877-600-4872 or click here.

Online registration coming soon.

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GHTA Forum and Retail Tour at Chicago Merchandise Mart
Sunday, July 20, 2008
GIFT SHOP MAGAZINE PRESENTS A TOUR OF CHICAGO’S BEST GIFT AND HOME DÉCOR BOUTIQUES!

GHTA's Retailer Advisory Board will kick off their first presentation of the summer with a special tour for independent retailers at the Chicago Market: Living and Giving!  Check back for more RAB presentations and events throughout the summer.

Forum: 4–5 p.m., Merchandise Mart Conference Center, 2nd Floor
Join industry experts from the Gift and Home Trade Association’s Retail Advisory Board as they lead a discussion on current trends and skills to benefit any retailer! Complimentary—NO R.S.V.P. required!

Retail Tour: 5:30–7:30 p.m., Meet in the North Lobby   
Join us for a tour of local, Chicago boutiques that exemplify the retailing trends discussed at the GHTA Forum (above). You’ll find inspiration and enjoy the best that Chicago retailers have to offer!

Dinner and drinks will be served on this trolley tour. Admission is $24.99 per person. E-mail shall@mmart.com or call 312.527.7885 to see if space is still available.

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