associations

Space going fast for Greeting Card Association event

The Greeting Card Association (GCA)  announced that after a strong response from GCA members, the application process for Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, is now open to non-members who want to exhibit at this new... more »

IHA members can donate inventory to aid hurricane victims

Victims of Hurricane Michael also will receive assistance from Good360, the charity the International Housewares Association has partnered with to provide hurricane victims with home goods products as they rebuild their lives and homes. Last... more »

Learn how to prepare for disasters at Twitter chat, webinar

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has partnered with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) to help businesses become more aware of their risks while also helping them develop a continuity plan. Advance preparation... more »

GHTA Announces Conference Lineup

The 16th Annual GHTA Conference is bringing together some of the best and brightest to deliver this year's content, in both keynote and breakout form. This year's GHTA Annual Conference will be held October 24-26,... more »

Toy Industry Foundation receives 20,000 dolls to comfort children in need

Children who are impoverished, underserved or otherwise in need will receive brand new Madame Alexander dolls this summer, thanks to the toy company’s generous donation of 20,000 customizable doll sets during the Toy Industry Foundation’s (TIF)... more »

Greeting Card Association names Inklings Paperie Consumer’s Choice Winner

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) today announced that Inklings Paperie is the winner of the GCA’s 4th annual Consumers’ Choice Award Contest.    The winning entry, (which also won a LOUIE Award in the $4... more »

Greeting Card Association names LOUIE Award finalists

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced finalists for its LOUIE Awards, the definitive industry award recognizing outstanding art, editorial and design of greeting cards and invitations. “The LOUIEs showcase the creativity, innovation and variety of... more »

ASTRA announces keynote speakers for 2016 Marketplace & Academy

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) announced that stress management guru Colette Carlson and Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor will headline ASTRA’s 2016 Marketplace & Academy. This year’s event, the biggest annual gathering of... more »