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Small Business Saturday A Step Closer

Initially an Amercian idea, Small Business Saturday (SBS) is an initiative to promote interest in small businesses. In the USA it has mainly focused on the retail sector.The Shadow Business Secretary had seen the success... more »

Urban Expositions Acquires Restaurant, Food Services Events From Reed Exhibitions and New York State Restaurant Association

Urban Expositions has acquired the US restaurant and lodging portfolio from Reed Exhibitions, which includes the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show, Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo and Expo Comida Latina. As part of the acquisition,... more »

Community Cash Mob Saturday: Time to Support Local Businesses

Ahwatukee, AZ - Entrepreneurship fuels Ahwatukee’s economic innovation and prosperity. But did you know that when you shop at locally owned businesses, your money is recirculated over and over? With every $100 that is spent... more »

Steady Order-Writing, Quality Resources Define Summer 2013 San Francisco International Gift Fair

San Francisco International Gift Fair exhibitors reported steady order-writing and quality traffic during the summer 2013 edition. Tracking evenly with the summer 2012 edition, attendance for the July 27-30, 2013 San Francisco International Gift Fair... more »

ORNL FCU Holds First Cash Mob at Knoxville Soap, Candle & Gifts

Knoxville, TN - According to Knoxville Soap, Candle & Gifts store owner Jodi Bowlin it was “Christmas in July” last week as dozens flocked to the Fountain City gift shop to participate in the first... more »

Buying Local Strengthens Sumter Area Economy

Sumter, SC - There are many benefits to our community and to all of us who choose to shop locally. It is not always possible to purchase what we need and want here in our... more »

Shop Local for Back-to-School: Cash Mob Saturday Set for Aug. 17

Ahwatukee, AZ - As the summer winds down, and the first day of the new school year approaches, kids are busily compiling their back-to-school wish lists. And that means back-to-school shopping. From school supplies to... more »

‘Urban” Renewal Continues for California Gift Show

The second edition of the California Gift Show under Urban Expositions management experienced a notable uptick in attendance over the summer 2012 edition, along with positive comments from attendees and steady order-writing from exhibitors. Together... more »