Ed Begley Jr. to lead Green Panel at California Gift Show
WHITE PLAINS, NY— Headlining the energizing line-up of complimentary programs at the summer California Gift Show will be a cutting-edge Green Panel led by actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr., with business leaders from ABC Carpet & Home, the Sustainable Furniture Council, Soleil Moon Frye’s The Little Seed and Sagon-Phior.
Also onstage at ‘The Platform’ will be an all-new, explosive edition of Flaunt – “Postcards from California” – an action-packed, product-centered stageshow. In addition, a series of not-to-be-missed informational sessions will enlighten retailers on the very latest essential business strategies for today’s retail climate, including topics such as ‘Website 101’ and green gift baskets. The show will run July 18-21 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
“The California Gift Show is not just an exciting collection of resources from around the world, but also a trend-driven, business-transforming event with a mission to bring participants together with the most successful and visionary leaders in the business,” said Angelia Singleton, show manager. “We are the Show with a mission, a conscience and an attitude!”
A series of dynamic educational sessions will inform and inspire retailers with strategies for success in today’s challenging retail environment. Gift and gourmet expert Shirley Frazier will lead a program on how to create a Web site in 10 easy steps, plus a seminar on ‘greening’ gift baskets. In her forward-thinking retail-by-design sessions, industry expert Melissa Haberstroh will share insightful visual and cross-merchandising strategies and intriguing in-store event ideas.
A complete list of programs and events is attached; additional information is available online atwww.californiagiftshow.com. For exhibitor information, contact Angelia Singleton, show manager, at (213) 430-2356, or at angelia_singleton@glmshows.com. For attendee information, please contact GLM.
