INDUSTRY-EXCLUSIVE EVENTS HIGHLIGHT
SUMMER MARKET
Summer Market also featured a slate of exclusive
industry events, including the 2019 Las Vegas Market
CEO Summit; the fifth annual ANDYZ Design Awards
sponsored by Furniture, Lighting & Décor; Gift +
Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards presented by Great
American Media Services; "Lean In and Lift Up,"
sponsored by Progressive Business Media; and the
ninth annual "Up On the Roof" fundraiser benefiting Gift
for Life.
"Programming in Las Vegas was unmatched this
market season," noted Maricich. "We lauded industry
leaders, celebrated successes, provided vital business-
building information and came together to lend our
support to an organization that is truly making a
difference in the world. This series of exciting moments
ends IMC's summer gift and home market season on a
high note."
Retailers and suppliers raved about the added value
Las Vegas Market's programming provides the business
and overall Market experience.
"You can't love the gift industry without loving what
Gift for Life does. To give is to love," said Tara Riceberg,
owner of Best Gift Store Ever. "After a long day of
discovering, connecting and buying, the Gift for Life
party is a wonderful way to wind down and share your
great finds with like-minded empathetic and passionate
people. It's the perfect meeting place to catch up with
old friends and industry colleagues."
CEO Summit attendee Kirsten Recce, president of
Black Whale Lighting, added, "It was interesting to hear
the different perspectives from various manufacturers
and how they could evolve their business in the future to
respond to the changing economic climate. So far, [the
CEO Summit] has been one of the most beneficial parts
of my Las Vegas Market trip."
Las Vegas Market is the leading home furnishings
and gift market in the western U.S., presenting
4,300+ furniture, home décor and gift resources in an
unrivaled market destination. Las Vegas Market features
thousands of furniture, home décor and gift lines,
allowing for cross-category commerce among these
industries. The Winter 2020 Las Vegas Market runs Jan.
26 – Jan. 30, 2020 at World Market Center Las Vegas.
Visit www.lasvegasmarket.com for more information.
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