Issue 58: JUN 2010
CHA Designer News Updates
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CHA 2010 Summer Convention & Trade Show Registration is Now Open! Register Now!
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A special thank you goes to both the Rosemont Convention & Tourism Bureau and Donald E. Stephens Convention Center for their special support in helping make the CHA 2010 Summer Convention & Trade Show a resounding success. While the trade show industry as a whole is anticipating decreases or flat growth projections over the next several years, CHA is pleased to announce the CHA 2010 Summer Show is growing. It has already surpassed the 2009 Summer Show in square footage (+10%) and number of exhibitors (+9%). Considering the increased number of exhibitors and the anticipated number of buyers, it’s no wonder that most of the CHA hotel room block is already sold out. But, limited rooms are still available so hurry and click on the Par Avion logo to reserve your lodging on-line or call ParAvion directly at (800) 826-8241. NEW THIS YEAR Check out the new show features planned for the CHA Summer Show: ShowBiz Connections Now is the time to take advantage of ShowBiz Connections. This free program facilitates communication between exhibitors and attendees by matching them based on product and service interests indicated during the registration process. All participating registrants receive a weekly update with their paired CHA ShowBiz Connections and access to their personal ShowBiz Connections message center. By taking advantage of this customized matchmaking program, attendees and buyers can better plan their time at the show, and exhibitors can send messages, announce specials and offer discounts through their ShowBiz Connections message center. "Real" email addresses and contact information are never revealed through this system, and participants may opt-out at any time. Updates are automatically generated and sent weekly via email. For questions regarding the CHA ShowBiz Connections program, contact registration@craftandhobby.org. Find New Suppliers at The Toy Industry Association (TIA) Pavilion Looking for toys, games, puzzles, models, and non-traditional merchandise and services? Look no further. While you’re at the CHA Summer Show, visit the TIA Pavilion to find these leading companies that exhibited at Toy Fair and who are here now to meet YOU: Bachmann Train Booth #1630 Clearly Katrina Booth #1632 Heartland Consuimer Products Booth #1633 Joobi Studio Booth #1636 York-Jersey Underwriters Booth #1533 FS-USA/Mega Marbles Booth #1637 Karmin International Booth #1537 And be sure to make time to see these other TIA members who will also be exhibiting at the CHA Show: Colorbok Booth #507 Waba Fun Booth #1741 Craft Studio: New Techniques and Product Demos CHA Designer members will be conducting fun and informative demonstrations on the show floor, free for all attendees. You'll learn how to use new products as well as new ways to use existing products. Stop by for some powerful inspiration of new techniques and project ideas to refresh and grow your business. This is a special opportunity for retailers, members of the press and manufacturers alike. Tuesday, July 27th 10-10:30 am Shari Garrett 11-11:30 am Eileen Hull, Sizzix Scoreboards 12–12:30 pm Lorine Mason, Recycled Sewing Room 1-1:30 pm Cindi Bisson, Makin’s Clay 2-2:30 pm Ann Butler, Makin’s Clay 3-3:30 pm Marie Browning, American Tombow 4-4:30 pm Ann Butler, Makin’s Clay 5-5:30 pm Sarah Hodsdon, Sarah*n*dipitous Designs Wednesday, July 28th 9-9:30 am Jan Christie, DecoArt 10-10:30 am Marisa Pawelko, Westcott 11-11:30 am Katie Hacker, Beadalon 12-12:30 pm Cindi Bisson, Makin’s Clay 1-1:30 pm Candice Windham, Clearsnap 2-2:30 pm Jan Christie, DecoArt 3-3:30 pm Margot Potter, F+W Media 4-4:30 pm Shannon Bielke, Tattered Angels Thursday, July 29th 9-9:30 am Candice Windham, Paper Dreams Factory 10-10:30 am Lorine Mason, Sewing with Scrapbooking Supplies 11-11:30 am Shannon Bielke, Tattered Angels 12-12:30 pm Gail Green, Impression Obsession 1-1:30 pm Erin Bassett, ProvoCraft 2-2:30 pm Laura Kelly Sponsor Passport Program Don’t miss your chance to win valuable prizes as you shop the show. Look for your Sponsor Passport in the complimentary CHA Show tote bag that you will receive in the Registration area. Just visit each of the exhibitor sponsors as listed to get your Passport stamped. After all stamps have been marked on your passport, drop it off at the Attendee Lounge (Booth #1831) for a chance to win one of a number of fabulous prizes including a Hot Air Balloon Ride, iPod Touch or Canon Personal Photo Printer. Charity Silent Auction: Booth #1400 Stop by to place a bid or two in the auction with proceeds to benefit Misericordia, Heart of Mercy, a Chicago based charity helping children and adults with physical or mental disabilities. Auction items will include entertainment pieces from Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, The Rat Pack, and Twilight. You’ll also find sports memorabilia from Lance Armstrong, Muhammad Ali, Derek Jeter and other legends. There will also be fabulous craft product prizes donated by CHA exhibiting members as well as hot air balloon rides and many, many more items you won’t want to miss. |
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