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| High Point Market Fall 2009 UK Review |
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High Point Market – North Carolina 17 – 22Oct ‘09
“There is one place that’s known around the world as the vital hub of the home furnishings industry. This is where currents of constantly changing lifestyles converge to create the trends that will sweep across the consumer landscape. It’s the only place that you will see each supplier’s full offering and find the products your customers most want to buy. This is where innovative ideas in design, marketing, sales and operations take flight. The one place where the whole industry meets, it’s the best place to build your professional network.” Well…..that’s what the 2009 Resource Guide said! I have attended many International Trade Shows from UK, Europe to Chicago, and I have to say that High Point ’09 certainly lived up to that description. Let’s start with the high standard of services that Brian Casey, President and CEO of High Point Market Authority and his professional team of executives maintain throughout the duration of the market. From the time you arrive, (and that’s 80,000 visitors) you will find courtesy coaches, mini buses to limousines available to take you around the 4 miles perimeter of the market. Educational and social networking events are on tap with countless manufacturers inviting you to join them at champagne breakfasts, sumptuous buffet lunches to live evening concerts where you can network and boogie until your voice runs out or your tired feet plea for some temporary relief at least! If you attend High Point as part of a delegation (as I did) - in this case The Manndate Group (www.manndate.com), a Canadian based global sourcing company for the residential and contract furnishings market, you are invited to come early 15-17th , this gives you ample time to discuss in detail with the manufacturers your current and up and coming projects. With your dedicated Manndate tour guide, you get key information on what’s happening in the market, a bespoke tour of the Marketplace and assistance with sourcing at the most competitive price. Having worked in the Hospitality Contract market for many years, I wrongly assumed that this showcase was predominantly for the home furnishings industry; I was overwhelmed with at least 70% of companies manufacturing to contract specifications and a diverse range of furniture from traditional North American to contemporary European designs. Manufacturers from USA, Canada, Europe, Egypt, UK are all there – for a full exhibitor listing visit www.highpointmarket.org. The next Market Date is April 17 –22 (Manndate starts April 16th) – Look forward to seeing you there!
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