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SBA kicks off National Veterans Small Business Week 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will celebrate the accomplishments of veteran, service member, and military spouse small business owners nationwide during National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov. 4-8. “This week is dedicated to celebrating... more »
Clarion Events shares announces Spotlight Award recipients
Clarion Events, formerly Urban Expositions, announced the recipients of the new Spotlight Awards program recognizing the souvenir/resort industry’s companies, organizations and individuals who truly stand out in three categories – leadership, career achievements and best... more »
Better Choice Company signs agreement to acquire Halo
Better Choice Company, Inc., an animal health and wellness CBD company, shared it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire holistic pet foods leader Halo, Purely for Pets. “Halo is a well-established, premium brand and falls... more »
Gmund Award 2019 winners selected
The sixth annual conferral of the Gmund Award took place on Oct. 23, 2019 at Gmund Paper’s headquarters. In front of an audience of 400 guests, each winner came on stage to accept the award... more »
Greeting Card Association names George White as its new president
The membership of the Greeting Card Association (GCA) elected longtime volunteer George White, president and COO of Up with Paper, as its 53rd president during their recent Workshop and Retreat in Naples, Florida. George succeeds Christy... more »
Catching up with Michelle Trincia Askin, 40 Under 40 Class of 2018
Michelle Trincia Askin co-founded bloom daily planners with Kaylyn Beaston in 2010. Both Askin and Beaston have loved planners for their entire lives and understand planners are more than just a way to organize, it... more »
Rubie’s Costume Company discusses this year’s hottest Halloween costumes
On Oct. 30, 2019, Howard Beige, executive vice president with Rubie's Costume Company discussed this year's hottest Halloween costumes on Mornings with Maria on Fox Business. Beige pointed out the number one costume for children... more »
Las Vegas Market & The International Surface Event offers expanded opportunities
Benefiting the retail and design community, Las Vegas Market and The International Surface Event have partnered for the upcoming markets in January 2020. The collaborative effort provides buyers with free and continuous shuttle service between... more »
Pet Industry Leadership Summit offers resources
The Pet Industry Leadership Summit 2020 will be held Jan. 13-15, 2020 in San Diego, California. The Summit 2020 is jointly sponsored by APPA, PIDA and WPA and offers resources to participants that include a mix... more »
Global Pet Expo ranks 46th Largest Trade Show
With the 2020 event just around the corner, Global Pet Expo officials are proud to report that the Show was ranked 46th Largest Trade Show at Trade Show Executive Magazine’s (TSE) Gold 100 Awards & Summit, which took... more »
Atlanta showcases gourmet, tabletop and entertaining trends
The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market showcases trends in tabletop, housewares and gourmet food products at its 2020 staging. More than 900 leading brands will present new introductions and 10 culinary tastemakers will lead... more »
Las Vegas Market opens submissions for FIRST LOOK Program
Las Vegas Market is now accepting submissions for its proprietary FIRST LOOK trend program, which will showcase design and color trends through onsite displays, with an educational seminar and in a published resource guide, at... more »
