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SUMMARY:Atlanta Market at AmericasMart
DESCRIPTION:Discover. Connect. Inspire.\nWe’re all in this together. Now is the time to focus our energy on reinvigorating our businesses\, our industry\, and our communities. We are thrilled to welcome you back to Atlanta Market.\nFollowing a comprehensive survey of buyers and exhibitors\, our Summer Market will shift back one month and now be held August 13-18\, 2020\, with temporaries open August 14-17\, 2020.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/atlanta-market-at-americasmart/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T140000
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SUMMARY:GCA Today: Increasing Connections to Make a Difference
DESCRIPTION:Presented by NY NOW®\, Stationery Trends\, Gift Shop®\, and the GCA will host a live panel on August 6\, “Increasing Connections to Make a Difference”\, featuring panelists from the GCA and friends of the GCA. The panelists will be discussing The GCA and several GCA initiatives: \n\nThe LOUIE Awards and first virtual ceremony\nThinking Of You Week\n18 Million Thanks\nNoted Pitch Program for Black-Owned Companies/Black Makers\n\nRegister here. 
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-today-increasing-connections-to-make-a-difference/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Virtual LOUIE Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that this year we are hosting our first Virtual LOUIE Awards! While we will be sad to not celebrate in person we are looking forward to connecting with you all to celebrate the finalists and announce the winners or our 31st LOUIE Awards! \nRegister Now!! \nVirtual LOUIE Awards \nJuly 30\, 2020 \n5 – 7:30 pm ET \nSchedule of Virtual Events: \nEducational panel on ‘The Future of Tradeshows 2020 and Beyond’ (5 – 6 pm ET) \nAwards Ceremony (6 – 7:30 pm ET)
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/virtual-louie-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T140000
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SUMMARY:Noted: A Focus on Diversity
DESCRIPTION:We have been listening\, reflecting and learning and… our industry is not racially diverse.  Now it is time for some action.  The Noted Community and the GCA are ready to take the first step in making a change.  On July 16th at 2PM EST\, we will hold a Noted Pitch Program for Black-Owned Companies/Black Makers. \nThe GCA’s unique Noted Pitch Program offers makers the chance to “pitch” their greeting card line to a panel of the top retailers\, sales reps and or international distributors in the industry\, plus a large group of retailers online.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-a-focus-on-diversity/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T143000
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SUMMARY:"Noted: A Virtual Event"
DESCRIPTION:Program Details \nFriday\, May 1st 12:00 PM ET – 2:30 PM ET \nPitch Program – 12:00 PM ET – 1:00 PM | The Pitch Program is open to retail and sales representatives\, and participating publishers only. \nNoted @ *Noted – 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM \nA Changed World\, Now and the Future – 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM \nPitch Program \nEach chosen maker will have 5 minutes to present their line and respond to questions and comments from the panel of Daniel Richards\, Daisy’s Mercantile\, Paper Source\, Paper E Clips\, and Urbanic Paper.  The Pitch Program is open to retail and sales representatives\, and participating publishers only. \nNoted @ *Noted \nAfter seeing the nine great makers that were selected to be part of the Pitch Program\, we will open to the full community and transition into Noted @ *Noted\, from 1 to 1:30 EST.  Sarah Schwartz of the Paper Chronicles will lead the judging panel–Dan Collier of the Daniel Richards Group\, Audrey Woollen of Urbanic Paper\, Barbara Mooney of Daisy’s Mercantile\, Tory Wright of Paper E. Clips and Chelsea Shukov of Sugar Paper–to announce the finalists and award-winning greeting cards in nine categories: Best Color Combo\, Best New Product Line\, Best Tear Jerker Card\, Best Use of Profanity Card\, Most Beautiful Card\, Most Encouraging Card\, Printing Innovation\, Smart Marketing\, and Snarkiest Card. View our finalists here! \nA Changed World\, Now and the Future \nA panel of representatives from all parts of our industry will discuss how they have adapted to the past month and how they are preparing for the future. Paper Source and Awesome Brooklyn will discuss from a retailer’s point of view\, Dan Collier (the Daniel Richards Group)\, and Sue Charlier (JS  McCarthy) will bring the view-point from the companies that support our industry.  You will again be able to submit your questions\, comments\, and ideas to be discussed by the panel.  
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-a-virtual-event/
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED – Noted: The Greeting Card Expo 2020
DESCRIPTION:The newest show in our industry\, *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo®\, brought over 150 publishers and our retailer colleagues to Brooklyn\, NY to show their support for the greeting card community and share their latest products. It is with a very heavy heart\, but with a clear understanding of the importance of the health of all members of the greeting card community\, that the Greeting Card Association has cancelled Noted 2020 in San Francisco. \nRead the full statement here.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-the-greeting-card-expo-2020/
LOCATION:Fort Mason Festival Pavilion\, 2 Marina Blvd\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200203T183000
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SUMMARY:GCA Meet-Up at NY Now / NSS
DESCRIPTION:Greetings! Are you going to be in New York next week? \nIf so\, you are invited to join GCA members for a drink at a Maker Meet-Up on Monday\, February 3rd at Clyde Frazier’s Wine and Dine! \nThe event is free of charge. Feel free to bring a maker friend! An RSVP to gca@greetingcard.org is appreciated\, but not required. \nHere are the details… \nWhat: GCA Meet-Up at NY Now / NSS \nWhere: Clyde Frazier’s\, 485 10th Avenue\, New York\, NY 10018 (212-217-9110) \nWhen: Monday\, February 3rd\, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. \nWhy: Because discussions with other Makers are always beneficial & you’ll have the opportunity to connect and make new friends. \nIf you have any questions\, contact peter@greetingcard.org. I look forward to seeing you there Monday evening!
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-meet-up-at-ny-now-nss/
LOCATION:Clyde Frazier’s\, 485 10th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
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