Trade Show Scheduling

Action Sports Retailer Trade Expo is considered the most powerful buying event in the action sports industry. ASR showcases the latest apparel, footwear, swimwear, accessories and hardgood products from over 700 surf, skate, swim, snow, moto, wake, lifestyle and streetwear brands. It provides the opportunity to grow your business, get connected with key players, brainstorm business synergies and partnerships and leverage business opportunities. You can make brand-to-brand comparisons, see the variety of brands, looks and styles available, and compare margins, discounts and marketing support to ensure the products you stock are yielding the best possible bottom line.

ASR draws top national and international retail buyers in surf, skate, fashion and streetwear, from a unique range of specialty stores, sporting goods stores, chain apparel stores and department stores representing billions in buying power. More than 18,000 attendees from over 60 countries are expected. More than 750 manufacturing exhibitors representing 700 brands will contact be on hand. Over 7,000 buyers and distributors of surf, skate, swim, snow, footwear, fashion and youth lifestyle products will be there.

ASR offers you the chance to witness brand launches and the unveiling of the latest product innovation. You can identify the brands that are creating a buzz on the show floor, getting the attention of consumer media, industry leaders and buyers. Go to the skate ramp to see what athletes are wearing. Attend a movie to see what boards surfers are riding. Go by the ASEC green room to understand the latest environmental campaign and what brands are advocating for it.

ASR will be held February 3-4, 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. For more information you can contact ASR at 31910 Del Obispo, Suite 200, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Telephone: (949) 226-5744. Or visit their web site at http://www.asrbiz.com.

Celebrating its 5^th anniversary, the Chicago Merchandise Mart DreamHome is a showcase created by the city’s leading interior designers in collaboration with the showroom resources of the Design Center at the Merchandise Mart. DreamHome represents unparalleled beauty inspiring a lifestyle experience for all. It provides inspiration to design professionals; exposure to discerning consumers for showrooms, manufacturers, design professionals, and sponsors; and appreciation for high-end design to the Chicago area and beyond. DreamHome will also serve as the backdrop for private dining.

Traditional Home Senior Lifestyle and Design Editor Jenny Bradley will talk design with DreamHome designers. Whether you are renovating an entire house or freshening up a room, you will gain insightful tips that can be applied to your own home. Meet the talented designers, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and take inspiration home with you.

DreamHome 2009 will become a permanent fixture at the historic Merchandise Mart – Chicago, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654. For more information you can contact MMPI at (800) 677-6278 or visit their web site at http://www.merchandisemartdesigncenter.com/dreamhome/door.cfm.

New Orleans will host the International WorkBoat Show this December. This is the largest commercial marine tradeshow in North America serving people and businesses working on the coastal, inland and offshore waters. 1,000 companies will display products and services for commercial vessels and the companies that build, service and operate them. This is the place to be to meet and troubleshoot with product experts, negotiate directly with multiple suppliers, discuss the latest advancements in vessel technology, and find solutions for your business. Those who should attend include owners and operators of: offshore service vessels, crew boats, supply boats, towboats, tugs, barges, patrol boats, police boats, fireboats, military vessels, ferries, and other marine vessels; commercial boat builders; marine engineers and architects; equipment manufacturers and distributors; marine surveyors; and any others affiliated with the marine industry.

Featured will be Shipyard Day where the International WorkBoat Show and WorkBoat magazine celebrate the boat building industry with a series of special events recognizing shipyards and the new vessels built for workboat owners and operators. WorkBoat Editor David Krapf, Senior Editor Ken Hocke, and Technical Editor Bruce Buls will present awards to the builders, designers and owners of the 10 most significant boats of 2009.

The conference will provide training and information on a number of important topics concerning the marine industry including:

• Can Traditional Damage Stability Criteria Be Met?
• Towing Vessel Inspection Program: What You Need to Know
• Handling Regulatory Investigations & Hearing of a Marine Incident
• Vessel & Facility Security Awareness Training Course
• The Hybrid Propulsion Evolution
• A Guide towards Higher Energy Efficiency in Ships

The International WorkBoat Show will be held December 2-4, 2009, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130. For registration and more information you can call Attendee Registration. Telephone: (972) 620-3027. Toll Free: (800) 454-307. You can also visit their web site at http://www.workboatshow.com/09/public/enter.aspx.

Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in the United States and a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. It combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties, and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design.

An exclusive selection of more than 250 leading art galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa will exhibit 20^th and 21^st century artworks by over 2,000 artists. The exhibiting galleries are among the world’s most respected art dealers offering exceptional pieces by both renowned artists and cutting-edge newcomers. Special exhibition sections will feature young galleries, performance art, public art projects and video art. Art lovers will discover new developments in contemporary art and experience rare museum-caliber artworks.

This year’s show is being extensively redesigned to give larger spaces for many galleries and provide an innovative floor plan to maximize the visitor experience. The Art Positions sector will focus on special projects by young artists and galleries. The main section of the show will feature the Art Kabinett program which spotlights curated presentations in the selected gallery’s booth while Art Nova will present new works by more than 170 artists.

Art Basel Conversations will offer audiences access to first-hand information on important aspects of the international art world. Distinguished artists, art collectors, museum directors, curators, critics, gallerists, publishers, and others active in the cultural sphere will take part. The audience will also be given time to engage with the panels in an informal fashion. Topics discussed will include:

• Museum Directors: Change in Generation
• Art Collections in Latin America
• The Future of the Museum: Portable Museum

Some of Miami’s leading private collections will be opening their homes and warehouses to guests of the international art show. Among them are the Margulies Collection, the Rubell Family Collection, the de la Cruz collection, the Mora Collection, and the Scholl Collection.

Art Basel Miami Beach will be held December 3-6, 2009 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL. For more information you can contact MCH Swill Exhibition (Holding) Ltd., 4005 Basel, Switzerland. Telephone: +41 58 200 20 20. Fax: +41 58 206 31 32. Email: miamibeach@artbasel.com. You can also visit their web site at http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com.