Mar 27, 2007

Boston Gift Show Announces 2007 Pride of New England Award Honorees

White Plains, NY – The Boston Gift Show has announced six honorees for the 2nd annual Pride of New England Awards, a coveted honor that recognizes New England retailers for excellence in customer service, creative merchandising and community involvement. The six honorees were announced during a reception on Saturday, March 24, at the Boston Gift Show, running March 24-27, 2007, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

The 2007 honorees are:

• Dedham Women’s Exchange, Dedham, MA
• Off The Wall Art and Fine Creations, Newburyport, MA
• Snow Goose Shops, Sandwich, MA
• Susan’s Secret Garden, Sturbridge, MA
• The New England Sampler, Manchester, NH
• The New Hampshire Stores, Hampton, NH

“The Pride of New England Awards are a highly-regarded honor among New England gift retailers, and we’re pleased to recognize these six stores for exceptional customer service, community involvement and proud support of New England-made products,” said Tony Orlando, show manager. “These stores exemplify the ingenuity and dedication necessary to grow a successful retail establishment.”

The 158th semi-annual Boston Gift Show, New England’s premier event for gifts and decorative accessories, runs March 24-27, 2007, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The Show attracts some 7,000 retailers, and presents nearly 500 exhibitors throughout seven divisions: At Home, General Gift, Handmade, Made in New England, Personal Accessories, Souvenir Source and The Museum Source (sponsored by Museums & More magazine). The next edition will run September 15-18, 2007.

The Boston Gift Show is owned and managed by George Little Management, LLC (GLM). For exhibitor information, contact Scott Kramer, exhibit sales manager, at GLM, Ten Bank Street, White Plains, NY 10606. Telephone: (914) 421-3366. Email: scott_kramer@glmshows.com. For attendee information, contact GLM’s Customer Relations Department, by telephone, at (800) 272-SHOW or (603) 665-7524. Additional information and registration is available online at bostongiftshow.com.