CRAFT: The Summit 2013 Promises to Inspire and Educate Retailers and Artists
Craft Retailers & Artists for Tomorrow (C.R.A.F.T.) is pleased to announce “CRAFT: The Summit 2013,” a one-day intensive, inspired education event for retailers and artists who serve the wholesale marketplace. The first annual event is scheduled to coincide with the ACRE Las Vegas show on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the South Point Hotel Casino and Spa.
The one-day “CRAFT: The Summit 2013” event will feature well-known marketing experts who will share their knowledge and experience. The keynote address will be delivered by Jenn Lim, CEO and “Chief Happiness Officer” of Delivering Happiness, a company she co-founded with Zappos CEO, Tony Hseih. Other topics will include “Maximize Your Marketing” delivered by noted marketing consultant, Bob Negen; “Trending Up… Consumer Trends for the Craft Industry” by retail training consultant, Kate Peterson; “Color Trends for Crafts”, a survey of the latest color trends for retail and wholesale marketing from color guru, Leatrice Eiseman; and more.
Organizers are billing “CRAFT: The Summit 2013” as a “first time effort on this magnitude of prestige. All attendees will benefit from this stellar event.”
Major sponsors for this event are Wholesalecrafts.com, Inc. and the American Craft Council; contributing sponsors include Packaging Specialties, Artisan Point of Sale by Certek Software, Handscapes Gallery, Glass Eye Studio Corp., and The Crafts Report, Museums & More and GIFT SHOP magazines.
Advance tickets may be purchased by February 8, 2013 for $119 (CRAFT members and ACRE Las Vegas artist exhibitors) or $139 (non-members), atwww.CRAFTTheSummit.com, or by calling 1.888.4.CRAFT.1 (1.888.427.2381). The first 100 registered, qualified storefront retailers may also take advantage of a free night hotel stay at the South Point with a minimum two night booking. Additional sponsorship inquiries are welcome.
