WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.–A series of seminars have been scheduled for the January-February Home Textiles Market Week.
The semi-annual market for home textiles runs Friday, Jan. 29, through Thursday, February 4, at the New York International Gift Fair at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94, 230 Fifth Avenue and 7 West 34th Street.
SEMINARS
Saturday, Jan. 30
•NYIGF Orientation: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Room 1E04
•Kids’ Keynote Presentation: “Trends from Tots to Tweens,” 1-2 p.m., 7 W New York, 11th Floor Event Space
Sunday, Jan. 31
•2010 Retailer Excellence Awards “Application Workshop,” 8:30-9:30 a.m., Javits Center, Rooms 1A02-03
•A Beginner’s Guide to Social Media, noon-1 p.m., Javits Center, Rooms 1A02-03
•Kids’ Keynote Presentation: “Out of the Mouths of Babes’ MOMS, 1-2 p.m., 7 W New York, 11th Floor Event Space
•Social Media 2.0-Using Online Technologies to Build Your Business, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Javits Center, Rooms 1A02-03
•Buying Basics, presented by the Gift and Home Trade Association Retail Advisory Board, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Javits Center, Rooms 1A02-03
Monday, Feb. 1
•Color Pulse 2011, presented by the International Furnishings & Design Association, 9-10:30 a.m. (continental breakfast at 8:30) Javits Center, Rooms 1A02-03
•It’s Easy Being Green ... A Conversation with “Green Guru” Scot Case, noon-1:30 p.m., Javits Center, Rooms 1A02-03
•Kids’ Keynote Presentation: “Social Media Marketing to Moms,” 1-2 p.m., 7 W New York, 11th Floor Event Space
•Untangle the Web: Web Site Basics, 3-4 p.m., Javits Center, Rooms 1A02-03
•Business-Boosting E-marketing Strategies, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Javits Center, Rooms 1A02-03
Tuesday, Feb. 2
•Matchmaking: Keys to Finding the Right Licensing Partner, 8-9:30 a.m., Javits Center, Room 1E04
•The Beauty of Green, sponsored by the Day Spa Association, 9-10:30 a.m., Javits Center, Rooms 1A02-03
•Retail Math Seminar, presented by Earnshaw’s, noon-1:30 p.m., Javits Center, Rooms 1A02-03
•Position Your Score for Recovery, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Javits Center, Rooms 1A02-03
Wednesday, Feb. 3
•Exhibitor Market Readiness Program: “How to Manage Orders and Leads Generated,” 8-9 a.m., Javits Center, Rooms 1A02-03
•Wholesaler Seminar-Straight from the Source, 11 a.m.-noon, Javits Center, Rooms 1A02-03
EVENTS
Friday, Jan. 29
•Shop Early Day at 7 W, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 W New York
Saturday, Jan. 30
•Handmade Networking Breakfast, sponsored by The Crafts Report, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Javits Center, Special Events Lobby Hall 1D
•At Home Welcome Reception, 5-6 p.m., Pier 94
•In the Suites @ 7 W, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 W New York
•Shop Saturday at 7 W ’til 7, 5-7 p.m., 7 W New York
•NYC Baby & Kids Fair Opening Night Party, 5-7 p.m., 7 W New York 11th Floor
Sunday, Jan. 31
•Gift for Life Kings & Queens Casino Night, 6:30-10:30 p.m., la.Venue, 608 W. 28th St., New York City
Monday, Feb. 1
•In the Suites @ 7 W, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., 7 W New York
•Speed Networking & Sourcing with the Gift and Home Trade Association, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Javits Center, Rooms 1E02-04
•Sock Hop, 5-8 p.m., 7 W New York
Tuesday, Feb. 2
A Night on Broadway, featuring “Hair,” 7-9:50 p.m., Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St.