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In Memory of Ed Trumble, Founder of Leanin’ Tree Inc.
Leanin’ Tree founder Edward P. Trumble dies at age 94 Ed Trumble, longtime owner and Chairman of Leanin’ Tree, Inc. and founder of the Leanin’ Tree Museum and Sculpture Garden, died in Longmont, Colorado on Wednesday, December 26th. A resident of Boulder, he was 94....
GCA Featured in the Chicago Tribune – December 2018
"Why are paper Christmas cards still a thing? Millennials, for once, are to thank.” – Chicago Tribune December 20, 2018 The Chicago Tribune interviewed GCA Executive Director, Peter Doherty, about holiday greeting cards and why even in the digital age, people – and...
In the News – December 2018
GCA Members in the News In Memory of Ed Trumble, Founder of Leanin' Tree Inc. Avanti Featured in the Ultimate List of 25 Unique Christmas Cards Sapling Press Expands to New Location Hallmark’s Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees Available on Amazon LovePop Expands in Boston...
GCA Events – December 2018
January 11, 2019 6:30p -- 8:30p Meet Us in Atlanta After you land at the World’s Busiest Airport (aka ATL), head on over to the Annual GCA Member Reception at the January Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. Ring in the New Year and reconnect with GCA...
Members News- December 2018
Welcome New Members More than 40 companies have joined the GCA Community since January! Inkwell Cards, Vancouver, British Columbia Andrea Loborec Card Talk: Tell us a little bit about your business. Inkwell Cards: For Andrea Loborec Founder of Inkwell Cards, it has...
Committee Updates – December 2018
Associates Committee Chair, David Wilke, Leader Paper Products by Tom Otto, Guest Contributor, Exclusive Bordering Company Are You Involved? It's A Process! Over the years we have lost some members because they say “I don’t get any business from GCA members.” Or...
GCA Village 2019 Exhibitors Announced
We are proud to welcome the following companies to the "GCA Village" for NSS 2019. Watch this space for updates, as all companies are confirmed in the coming weeks. Lili Graffiti St. Thomas Greeting Cards, Inc. Universal Presentation Concepts Asher & Arden Just Bee &...
From the President- December 2018
December 2018 Dear GCA Member: The holiday season is in full swing and our category looks spectacular at retail! In addition, according to the National Retail Federation, the holiday retail sales outlook looks bright, with expected year-over-year growth of 4.3 to...
GCA Events- November 2018
Early Bird Deadline for LOUIE Entries is November 16th! Visit the LOUIE Awards submission site to begin preparing your entries now. Join the GCA for a Happy Hour in Cincinnati on November 20th The recent GCA Happy Hours program is starting up again! And this time, it...
Committee Updates – November 2018
by David Wilke, Vice-Chair Leader Paper Products Associates Committee Opportunities at the Annual Convention 2019 brings an array of trade shows and expos to sell your products and get in front of buyers. Below is just a brief list: Kicking off the Year is...