Trade Show Scheduling

The 6^th edition of World Floral Expo will be held in Miami, Florida March 9-11, 2010 for the U.S. floral wholesaler and high volume retailer to showcase the latest developments and novelties in the world floral industry. This expo is open to qualified buyers only – wholesale distributors and mass market buyers such as supermarkets and retail chain stores.

World Floral Expo will feature flower breeders displaying their newest developed varieties, growers displaying their best flower production and floral suppliers displaying their newest products. A team of seven top flower designers from Holland will give flower demonstrations to the buyers in the show.

Five keynote speakers from American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Armellini Express Lines, Liege Airport from Belgium and the Logistic Flower Center from Ecuador will hold an interactive forum in the East Hall of the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Hotel/Convention Center. The forum will discuss the role of cargo in the flower industry.

A party will be held after the close of the first day of the trade show. It will be held in the swimming pool area of the Exhibition hotel where exhibitors and visitors can socialize. Prize award winners will be announced for Best Booth Design, Best Grower, Best Breeder, Best Country Display, Best Perishable Novelty and Best Non Perishable Novelty.

The World Floral Expo will take place March 9-11, 2010 at the Doubletree Miami Mart Hotel, 711 N.W. 72^nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33126. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.hppexhibitions.com/floriculture/2010/wfe.

The Imprinted Sportswear Show (ISS) focuses exclusively on the imprinted decorated apparel industry in partnership with Impressions Magazine. ISS brings together buyers, suppliers, manufacturers and industry leaders to explore screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, graphic design, and digital printing. Workshops and sessions showcase new technology and techniques with top industry leaders.

ISS offers timely and relevant topics which are continuously updated to reflect new developments and ensure you have up-to-date information and skills. Classes provide the know-how you need to improve efficiency and profitability and the insight you need to survive and thrive.

Every program features new seminars on the latest products and processes to keep you on the leading edge of industry developments. These are led by acknowledged leaders in their fields to provide you with the information and insight you need to succeed.

ISS is the place to be to test drive the latest products, services and technologies driving the growth of this dynamic industry. It also provides many networking opportunities to enhance your business.

The Imprinted Sportswear Show will be held February 19-21, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL. For more information you can contact General Customer Service. Phone: (800) 933-8735. Fax: (770) 777-8700. Email: customer.serviceatlanta@nielsen.com. You can also visit their website at http://www.issshows.com/orlando.

Orlando will be the site of the world’s largest showcase of firearms, hunting and outdoor products as the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show) comes to town. This the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries. Trade show displays will feature firearms, ammunition, archery, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics, camping, and related products and services. Buyers from all 50 states and 75 countries are expected to attend.

Retailer & Law Enforcement Seminars will provide opportunities to learn more about how to grow business and stay current with industry trends and issues as well as provide law enforcement with expert information on the latest technologies in the field. NICS section representatives will be on hand to discuss new NICS enhancements that will improve background check processing. Some of the seminar topics at this year’s show are:

· Detecting and Avoiding Straw Purchases/NICS Enhancements

· Safeguarding Your Business from Natural Disasters and Thefts

· Ten Most Highly Cited Types of Violations

· Closing the Sale at Retail

· Tactical Accessories for Law Enforcement and Civilian Sales

· Law Enforcement and Tactical Optics

The NSSF State of the Industry Dinner will feature Bill Engvall, star and producer of “The Bill Engvall Show” airing on TBS. Bill is a master of finding humor in everyday situations. He has been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album, is a multi-platinum recording artist and has written several books including his autobiography, “Bill Engvall – Just A Guy.” The evening will also feature a cocktail reception, sponsored by Ducks Unlimited, the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “State of the Industry” multi-media presentation and industry awards.

SHOT Show 2009 will be held January 15-18, 2009, at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. For more information contact Reed Exhibitions, 383 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851. Telephone: (888) 334-8720. Fax: (203) 840-9600. E-mail: inquiry@shot.reedexpo.com. Website: http://www.shotshow.org/App/homepage.cfm?moduleid=1968&appname=100300.