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SUMMARY:*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo 2022 co-located with SF NOW
DESCRIPTION:GCA is excited to announce that the 2022 *Noted Expo will be co-located with SF NOW. This offers a new\, design-forward market extending both *Noted and NY NOW to the West Coast. *Noted co-located with SF NOW will take place at the unique and vibrant Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture\, located on the water between Aquatic Park and Marine Green\, in San Francisco CA. The event will take place on April 28 and 29\, 2022. \nSpace is limited\, and reservations are now open! Read more about exhibit packages and sign up here. \n*Noted co-located with SF NOW\, will offer brands\, makers\, and artisans an all-in-one tactile boutique setting to meet buyers\, celebrate creativity\, and tell their stories. The event will be a prime opportunity to see what’s trending\, trend spot\, and place orders in a location convenient for West Coast retailers and designers. \n*Noted has quickly become THE event for the greeting card community\, including makers\, retailers\, and sales reps\,” says GCA president George White. “NY NOW has a well-earned reputation for providing a curated selection of specialty gift suppliers that gift retailers need to attend each year to stay on trend. A co-located *NOTED/SF NOW show will bring the best of greeting card\, gift\, and lifestyle makers into one hall\, providing a unique\, must-attend solution for retailers of all sizes seeking the best offerings for their customers.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-the-greeting-card-expo/
LOCATION:Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture\, San Francisco
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220718
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SUMMARY:*Noted @ Atlanta Market
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, GCA members will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a micro-booth within the General Gift category at Atlanta Market\, July 13 – 17\, 2022. Atlanta Market is the Premier Gift\, Décor\, and Lifestyle Market.Housing the nation’s largest gift product mix complemented by a broad selection of home décor\, Atlanta Market features more than 8\,000 brands across all categories including seasonal\, gourmet\, tabletop\, outdoor and more. Click HERE for a glimpse into the show. Many stationery companies can be found within the General Gift category as well as On Trend Gifts\, both located on the same floor within our 7.7M square foot AmericasMart campus. General Gift features an expansive range of monogrammed and personalized gifts\, resort & souvenir items\, stationery\, collegiate licensed product\, pet products and more. Click HERE for our information kit. Below you will find booth details for GCA micro-booths; the rate is $1\,800. \n*NOTED @ PACKAGE INCLUDES: \n\nMicro-booth (4’ wide x 8’ tall)\nLocking storage cabinet (18 ½” deep x 38 ¼” wide x 30” tall)\nShared high-top tables and chairs\nBooth ID sticker\nWastebasket\n\nInterested in exhibiting or learning more? Please contact Rebecca Kohr\, Senior Manager of Trade Show Sales today!
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-village-at-atlanta-market/
LOCATION:AmericasMart Atlanta\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220715T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
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SUMMARY:GCA MeetUp at Atlanta Market
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow GCA members while you’re attending the Atlanta Show \nDate: Friday\, July 15 \nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Designer Greetings Showroom at Americasmart\, Building 2\, 6th floor\, Space #628 \nWine\, beer\, and soft drinks will be provided! \nRSVP by July 12 here
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-meetup-at-atlanta-market-july-2022/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220728
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
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SUMMARY:*Noted @ Las Vegas Market
DESCRIPTION:Show Dates: July 24th – 27th 2022 \nThis summer\, GCA members who have not previously exhibited in the Las Vegas Market will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a micro-booth within the Gift category. The Las Vegas Market is the fastest growing gift & home market in the country. The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas\, where the temporaries are located is a newly constructed\, state-of-the-art Expo Center attached to Building C which houses the permanent showrooms. To view the venue and a sneak peek at the market\, click HERE. \nMany stationery companies can be found within the Gift category which is an integrated collection of traditional and contemporary giftware including decorative gifts\, tabletop & housewares\, gourmet foods\, jewelry\, apparel\, personal care\, baby & kids resources\, stationery\, and innovative lifestyle products. To learn more about the buyers and buying groups that attend our market\, click HERE; and our attendance fact sheet can be found HERE. \nBelow you will find booth details for GCA micro-booths; the rate is $1\,400. \n*NOTED @ BOOTH PACKAGE INCLUDES: \n\n\n\nDrayage\n1 meter system-wall (within a shared booth for the group)\n2 shelves\nbooth ID sticker\nwastebasket\n1 chair\n\n\n\nInterested in exhibiting or learning more? Please contact Michelle Karol\, Director of Tradeshow Sales today!
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-village-at-las-vegas-market/
LOCATION:World Market Center Las Vegas\, 475 S Grand Central Pkwy #1615\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89106\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220818
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
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SUMMARY:*Noted @ NY NOW
DESCRIPTION:GCA Village is now *Noted@! This summer\, GCA members will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in shared display spaces within the Gift + Stationery section at the NY NOW® Summer market\, taking place August 14 – 17\, 2022\, at Jacob Javits Center. \nNY NOW brings together brands\, designers\, and buyers to connect and discover a world of inspiration and is an essential stop for retailers seeking the latest product trends that will bring fresh and inspiring choices for their customers. Click HERE for a glimpse into the show. Hear from participating brands and buyers about why they choose NY NOW! \n$1\,925 *Noted@NY NOW DISPLAY & PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE INCLUDES: \n\n25 NSF allocated to each brand in a shared 5×10 exhibit space\n8-foot tall white hardwalls (you are permitted to paint the walls yourself)\nBlack Carpet\nLighting (1 parcan per 50 sq. ft.)\n(1) Stool (per exhibitor)\n(1) Meter counter (shared)\nWastebasket (upon request within your exhibitor console)\nVacuuming of booth prior to opening day (as long as your booth is accessible and not taped off or entry covered)\nEnhanced booth identification “street sign” with frame displayed in the aisle (shared)\nListing on our website and in printed market planner\n\nJust like *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo\, your space will be move-in ready – just bring your cards! \nInterested in exhibiting or learning more? Please contact Stephanie Gaspari\, Sales Manager – NY NOW Gift + Stationery\, today! Stephanie.Gaspari@nynow.com
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-village-at-ny-now/
LOCATION:Javits Center\, 655 W. 34th St\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220814T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220814T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T210310Z
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SUMMARY:GCA MeetUp during NY NOW
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to head back to New York for this summer’s NY NOW market\, August 14-17\, 2022 – and to see exhibiting GCA members! We hope you’ll be able to join us for the GCA MeetUp during the show. RSVP below to let us know you’re coming! \nAfter a successful first day on the show floor\, join your friends and colleagues for a GCA Meet-Up happy hour! \n\nDate: Sunday\, August 14\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET\nLocation: Death Ave. 315 10th Avenue NY\, NY 10001 (10 minute walk from Javits)\n\nGCA will buy the first round of drinks!\n\n\nRSVP HERE\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email gca@greetingcard.org
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-meetup-during-ny-now/
LOCATION:Death Ave.\, 315 10th Avenue\, New York\, 10001
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20220105T211115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T211115Z
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SUMMARY:Thinking of You Week 2022
DESCRIPTION:Send a Card\, Deliver a Smile\nWith the events of the last few years\, many people have discovered\, or rediscovered\, the pleasure and comfort that greeting cards and hand-written notes can bring as a way of keeping in touch with friends and family. Scientists have studied people’s brains as they open a piece of hand-written personal mail and observed how the pleasure waves just light up! \nThinking of You Week is an international movement to celebrate the joy of sending and receiving hand-written notes and greeting cards. \nBetween September 19-25\, 2022 help us create a wave of happiness across the globe by letting people know that we’re “Thinking of You”. \nThinking of You Week is all about the personal touch! \nView the Thinking of You Week Website
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/thinking-of-you-week-2022/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220924
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20220223T235403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T192700Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Workshop & Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually for our Workshop and Retreat September 22 & 23\, 2022\nThe 2022 Workshop & Retreat will be a two-day virtual event on September 22nd and 23rd and open to all\, with discounted registration for GCA members. Since 1988\, the greeting card industry has come together each year to connect\, learn\, network\, and gain new perspectives. Mark your calendars! \nThis year’s theme\, Many Voices\, One Community speaks to what’s at the heart of the greeting card and social expression industry. Each maker has their own story\, vibe\, and authentically creates content to put out in the marketplace – that’s our “Many Voices.” Yet\, we are an amazing industry that comes together to celebrate (Louies)\, learn from each other (Workshop & Retreat\, Town Hall)\, and collaborate (*Noted) – that’s our “One Community.”  \nPlease join us and encourage a fellow maker to participate in this year’s event. You’ll both be glad you did.  \nPricing is $199 for members and $299 for non-members until September 1st. Then prices rise to $229 and $329 respectively. \nRead more here
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/2022-workshop-retreat/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230108
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SUMMARY:*Noted Village @ Dallas Market Center 2023
DESCRIPTION:New to the *Noted Village@ lineup this winter is the 2023 Dallas Winter Market\, January 4-7\, 2023\, where GCA members have the exclusive opportunity to participate with mini-booth packages! \nThe Dallas Winter Total Home & Gift Market is the premier destination for connecting retailers and manufacturers in home décor\, gifts\, gourmet\, housewares\, accessories and lighting. Dallas not only delivers more\, but more of what matters. Click HERE for a glimpse of the 2022 June show. \n$1\,300 *NOTED VILLAGE@DALLAS WINTER MARKET DISPLAY PACKAGE INCLUDES: \n\n24 sq. ft mini booth (6′ x 4′ deep)\nBackwall: 6′ wide / sidewalls: 2′ deep\nAll walls 8′ high hard vinyl GEM walls\n\nOnly Command Strips or S Hooks may be used for display\n\n\n1 Counter\n1 Chair\n1 Shelf Unit (Optional at no extra charge)\nWastebasket\nBooth ID Sign (Including *Noted Village@ logo provided by GCA)\n\nJust like *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo\, your space will be move-in ready – just bring your cards! \nInterested in exhibiting or learning more? Please contact Marie Quinn\, Director – Temp Leasing today!
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-village-dallas-market-winter-2023/
LOCATION:Dallas Market Center\, 2100 Stemmons Freeway\, Dallas\,\, Texas\, 75207
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230116
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20220825T191025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T192217Z
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SUMMARY:*Noted Village @ Atlanta Market Winter 2023
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, GCA members will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a micro-booth within the General Gift category at Atlanta Market\, January 11th – 15th\, 2023. \nAtlanta Market is the Premier Gift\, Décor\, and Lifestyle Market.Housing the nation’s largest gift product mix complemented by  a broad selection of home décor\, Atlanta Market features more than 8\,000 brands across all categories including seasonal\, gourmet\, tabletop\, outdoor and more. Click HERE for a glimpse into the show. Many stationery companies can be found within the General Gift category as well as On Trend Gifts\, both located on the same floor within our 7.7M square foot AmericasMart campus. General Gift features an expansive range of monogrammed and personalized gifts\, resort & souvenir items\, stationery\, collegiate licensed product\, pet products and more. \nInterested in exhibiting or learning more? Please contact Rebecca Kohr\, Senior Manager of Trade Show Sales today!
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-atlanta-market-winter-2023/
LOCATION:AmericasMart Atlanta\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230112T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230112T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T201729Z
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SUMMARY:GCA MeetUp at Atlanta Market Winter 2023
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow GCA members while you’re attending the Atlanta Show \nDate: Thursday\, January 12th \nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 pm \nLocation: Exact Location TBD \nDrinks and snacks will be provided! \nRSVP here
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-meetup-at-atlanta-market-winter-23/
LOCATION:AmericasMart Atlanta\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230203
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T172011Z
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SUMMARY:*Noted Village @ Las Vegas Market Winter 2023
DESCRIPTION:Show Dates: January 29th – February 2nd\, 2023 \nThis winter\, GCA members who have not previously exhibited in the Las Vegas Market will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a micro-booth within the Gift category. The Las Vegas Market is the fastest growing gift & home market in the country. The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas\, where the temporaries are located is a newly constructed\, state-of-the-art Expo Center attached to Building C which houses the permanent showrooms. To view the venue and a sneak peek at the market\, click HERE. \nMany stationery companies can be found within the Gift category which is an integrated collection of traditional and contemporary giftware including decorative gifts\, tabletop & housewares\, gourmet foods\, jewelry\, apparel\, personal care\, baby & kids resources\, stationery\, and innovative lifestyle products. \nAdditional information regarding the GCA members-only *Noted Village @ Las Vegas Market display and promotion package including pricing will be available soon. 
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-las-vegas-market-winter-2023/
LOCATION:World Market Center Las Vegas\, 475 S Grand Central Pkwy #1615\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89106\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230209
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T172410Z
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SUMMARY:*Noted Village @ NY NOW Winter 2023
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, GCA members will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in shared display spaces within the Gift + Stationery section at the NY NOW® Winter market\, taking place February 5-8\, 2023\, at Jacob Javits Center. \nNY NOW brings together brands\, designers\, and buyers to connect and discover a world of inspiration and is an essential stop for retailers seeking the latest product trends that will bring fresh and inspiring choices for their customers. Click HERE for a glimpse into the show. \n$1\,925 *Noted@NY NOW DISPLAY & PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE INCLUDES: \n\n25 NSF allocated to each brand in a shared 5×10 exhibit space\n8-foot tall white hardwalls (you are permitted to paint the walls yourself)\nBlack Carpet\nLighting (1 parcan per 50 sq. ft.)\n(1) Stool (per exhibitor)\n(1) Meter counter (shared)\nWastebasket (upon request within your exhibitor console)\nVacuuming of booth prior to opening day (as long as your booth is accessible and not taped off or entry covered)\nEnhanced booth identification “street sign” with frame displayed in the aisle (shared)\nListing on our website and in printed market planner\n\nJust like *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo\, your space will be move-in ready – just bring your cards! \n**Sign up by September 30th to get the early bird rate of $1905. \nInterested in exhibiting or learning more? Please contact Stephanie Gaspari\, Sales Manager – NY NOW Gift + Stationery\, today! Stephanie.Gaspari@nynow.com
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-ny-now-winter-2023/
LOCATION:Javits Center\, 655 W. 34th St\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230205T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20221114T162413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T180213Z
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SUMMARY:GCA MeetUp during Winter NYNOW 2023
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to head back to New York for this winter’s NY NOW market\, February 5-8\, 2023 – and to see exhibiting GCA members! We hope you’ll be able to join us for the GCA MeetUp during the show. RSVP below to let us know you’re coming! \nAfter a successful first day on the show floor\, join your friends and colleagues for a GCA Meet-Up happy hour! \n\nDate: Sunday\, February 5th\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET\nLocation: Taqueria on Tenth – 315 10th Ave\, New York\, NY 10001 (10 minute walk from Javits)\n\nGCA will buy the first round of drinks!\n\n\nRSVP HERE\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email gca@greetingcard.org
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-meetup-during-ny-now-winter-2023/
LOCATION:315 10th Ave\, New York\, NY 10001\, 315 10th Ave\, New York\, 10001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20221227T192545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221227T192604Z
UID:383575-1676980800-1676984400@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:34th Annual Louie Award Finalist Announcement
DESCRIPTION:Join the Louie committee and other GCA members as we announce and celebrate this year’s Louie Award Finalists! The announcements will be made live via Zoom and the recording will be available shortly after. \nTuesday\, February 21st 10am MT/12pm ET \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/34th-louie-award-finalist-announcement/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20221208T170344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T173741Z
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SUMMARY:GCA Book Club - March 2023
DESCRIPTION:GCA is excited to be launching a new bi-monthly book club for 2023. Hosted by Andy Meehan of Designer Greetings\, we’ll meet via zoom for one hour to discuss the book\, your takeaways\, and ideas for how to expand learnings to grow your business. Whether you’ve read the book or not\, we’d love to have you! \nWhen: Wednesday\, March 8th at 10am MT/12pm ET\nBook: Originals by Adam Grant\nWhere: Zoom – you’ll receive a calendar invite with the link after you RSVP\nWho: GCA Members Only \nRSVP Here
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-book-club-march-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20220623T210638Z
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SUMMARY:*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo 2023 co-located with SF NOW
DESCRIPTION:GCA will be hosting the 2023 *Noted Expo once again co-located with SF NOW. This offers a new\, design-forward market extending both *Noted and NY NOW to the West Coast. *Noted co-located with SF NOW will take place at the unique and vibrant Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture\, located on the water between Aquatic Park and Marine Green\, in San Francisco CA. The event will take place on April 27 and 28\, 2023. \nRead more and sign up to exhibit here!
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-the-greeting-card-expo-2023-co-located-with-sf-now/
LOCATION:Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture\, San Francisco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20221208T165720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T171431Z
UID:383550-1683720000-1683723600@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:GCA Book Club - May 2023
DESCRIPTION:GCA is excited to be launching a new bi-monthly book club for 2023. Hosted by Andy Meehan of Designer Greetings\, we’ll meet via zoom for one hour to discuss the book\, your takeaways\, and ideas for how to expand learnings to grow your business. Whether you’ve read the book or not\, we’d love to have you! \nWhen: Wednesday\, May 10th at 10am MT/12pm ET\nBook: Atomic Habits by James Clear\nWhere: Zoom – you’ll receive a calendar invite with the link after you RSVP\nWho: GCA Members Only \nRSVP Here
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-book-club-may-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230717
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
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SUMMARY:*Noted Village @ Atlanta Market Summer 2023
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, GCA members will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a micro-booth within the General Gift category at Atlanta Market\, July 12th – 16th\, 2023. \nAtlanta Market is the Premier Gift\, Décor\, and Lifestyle Market. Housing the nation’s largest gift product mix complemented by a broad selection of home décor\, Atlanta Market features more than 8\,000 brands across all categories including seasonal\, gourmet\, tabletop\, outdoor\, and more. Click HERE for a glimpse into the show. Many stationery companies can be found within the General Gift category as well as On Trend Gifts\, both located on the same floor within their 7.7M square foot AmericasMart campus. General Gift features an expansive range of monogrammed and personalized gifts\, resort & souvenir items\, stationery\, collegiate-licensed product\, pet products\, and more. \nBooth Packages: $1800 and this includes: \n\n4’ wide with 13 5/8” deep shelf (with 8’ tall wall behind) micro-booth\nBooth ID sticker\nWastebasket\nShared high-top tables and chairs will be interspersed in the pavilion.\n\nInterested in exhibiting or learning more? Please contact Rebecca Kohr\, Senior Manager of Trade Show Sales today!
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-village-atlanta-market-summer-2023/
LOCATION:AmericasMart Atlanta\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20230526T163518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T222613Z
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SUMMARY:GCA MeetUp at Atlanta Market Summer 2023
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow GCA members while you’re attending the Atlanta Show \nDate: Thursday\, July 13th \nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Exact Location will be provided upon RSVP \nDrinks and snacks will be provided! \nRSVP here
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-meetup-at-atlanta-market-summer-2023/
LOCATION:AmericasMart Atlanta\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20221208T165920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T174757Z
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SUMMARY:GCA Book Club - July 2023
DESCRIPTION:GCA is excited to be launching a new bi-monthly book club for 2023. Hosted by Andy Meehan of Designer Greetings\, we’ll meet via zoom for one hour to discuss the book\, your takeaways\, and ideas for how to expand learnings to grow your business. Whether you’ve read the book or not\, we’d love to have you! \nWhen: Tuesday\, July 18th at 10am MT/12pm ET\nBook: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin\nWhere: Zoom – you’ll receive a calendar invite with the link after you RSVP\nWho: GCA Members Only \nRSVP Here
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-book-club-july-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20230526T165126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T191659Z
UID:385155-1691884800-1692230399@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:*Noted Village @ NY NOW Summer 2023
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, GCA members will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in shared display spaces within the Gift + Lifestyle section at the NY NOW® Summer market\, taking place August 13 – 16\, 2023\, at Jacob Javits Center. \nNY NOW brings together brands\, designers\, and buyers to connect and discover a world of inspiration and is an essential stop for retailers seeking the latest product trends that will bring fresh and inspiring choices for their customers. Click HERE for a glimpse into the show. \n$1\,975 *Noted@NY NOW DISPLAY & PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE INCLUDES: \n\n25 NSF allocated to each brand in a shared 5×10 exhibit space\n8-foot tall white hardwalls (you are permitted to paint the walls yourself)\nBlack Carpet\nLighting (1 parcan per 50 sq. ft.)\n(1) Stool (per exhibitor)\n(1) Meter counter (shared)\nWastebasket (upon request within your exhibitor console)\nVacuuming of booth prior to opening day (as long as your booth is accessible and not taped off or entry covered)\nEnhanced booth identification “street sign” with frame displayed in the aisle (shared)\nListing on our website and in printed market planner\n\nJust like *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo\, your space will be move-in ready – just bring your cards! \nInterested in exhibiting or learning more? Please contact Zoe Maliszewski\, Senior Sales Manager – NY NOW Gift + Stationery\, today! zoe.maliszewski@nynow.com
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-village-ny-now-summer-2023/
LOCATION:Javits Center\, 655 W. 34th St\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230813T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230813T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20230526T164036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T232921Z
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SUMMARY:GCA MeetUp during Summer NYNOW 2023
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to head back to New York for this summer’s NY NOW market\, August 13-17\, 2023 – and to see exhibiting GCA members! We hope you’ll be able to join us for the GCA MeetUp during the show. RSVP below to let us know you’re coming! \nAfter a successful first day on the show floor\, join your friends and colleagues for a GCA Meet-Up happy hour! \n\nDate: Sunday\, August 13th\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET\nLocation: Death Ave – 315 10th Ave\, New York\, NY 10001 (10 minute walk from Javits)\n\nGCA will buy the first round of drinks!\n\n\nRSVP HERE\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email gca@greetingcard.org
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-meetup-during-summer-nynow-2023/
LOCATION:315 10th Ave\, New York\, NY 10001\, 315 10th Ave\, New York\, 10001
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20230418T222946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T222946Z
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SUMMARY:Thinking of You Week 2023
DESCRIPTION:Send a Card\, Deliver a Smile\nWith the events of the last couple of years\, many people have discovered\, or rediscovered\, the pleasure and comfort that greeting cards and hand-written notes can bring as a way of keeping in touch with friends and family. Scientists have studied people’s brains as they open a piece of hand-written personal mail and observed how the pleasure waves just light up! \nThinking of You Week is an international movement to celebrate the joy of sending and receiving hand-written notes and greeting cards. \nBetween September 18-24\, 2023 help us create a wave of happiness across the globe by letting people know that we’re “Thinking of You”. \nThinking of You Week is all about the personal touch! \nView the Thinking of You Week Website
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/thinking-of-you-week-2023/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240106
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20230907T203452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T203452Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Entries Open - 35th Annual Louie Awards
DESCRIPTION:35th Annual Louie Awards\nThe annual Louie Awards program has been honoring the best cards in the industry for over 30 years. Brought to you by the Greeting Card Association\, the Louie Awards recognize\, reward\, and celebrate that moment when art\, editorial\, and design perfectly coalesce to bring these emotions to life and memorialize the numerous milestones in our lives. \n_______________ \n35th Annual Louie Award Timeline\n\nSeptember 25th\, 2023 – January 5th\, 2024: Call for Entries Open\nJanuary 12th\, 2024: Card Samples due in GCA Office (No Exceptions)\nJanuary 20th – February 8th\, 2024: Judging\nMid-February\, 2024: Finalist Announcements LIVE on Zoom\nApril 16th\, 2024: Louie Awards Celebration & Winner Announcements\n\nRead more here
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/call-for-entries-open-35th-annual-louie-awards/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20230510T181812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T212924Z
UID:385121-1697616000-1697821200@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:2023 Workshop & Retreat (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:GCA’s Annual Workshop & Retreat is back in person for the first time since 2019! Join fellow card publishers\, industry suppliers\, retail partners\, and more for this jam-packed event filled with networking\, education\, events\, and fun that will leave you with:  \n\nGreat new contacts \nIdeas for innovation\, leadership\, and executive-level insight \nTools to grow your business \nInsight into industry trends \nRenewed excitement for all things stationery \n\nRead more and register here
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/2023-workshop-retreat-in-person/
LOCATION:Kansas City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20230922T002403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T002403Z
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SUMMARY:Is there a place for handwriting in a digital age?
DESCRIPTION:Writing by hand faces as big a threat today from new media and technology as manuscript writers did over 500 years ago when William Caxton introduced printing to England. The world is full of stationery lovers and users\, yet some commentators claim that ‘no one writes by hand anymore’\, and that letter writing and card sending are in serious decline. World population and literacy levels are rising but so are postage costs\, and steeply in the UK\, while delivery times and service levels are falling. All this is happening at a time of increasing digital communication. \nIt is an emotive subject with major implications for many\, including schools and teachers\, printers\, bookbinders and publishers\, and retailers and suppliers of greeting cards\, writing and paper products. What are the facts? What are the trends\, and the threats? What does the future hold? Does being able to write by hand matter anymore? \nA panel of industry leaders will share their knowledge and views at this important event which is being organised by The Stationers’ Company\, the City of London Livery Company founded in 1403. It will take place at the magnificent 350 year old Stationers’ Hall\, close by St. Paul’s Cathedral. It will also be live streamed. It will separate fact from fiction\, and provide attendees with valuable insights and pointers to the way ahead. \nThe event will be chaired by Helen Esmonde\, Past Master of the Stationers’ Company who ran her own successful publishing and stationery business for over 30 years\, producing stationery for major UK retailers including John Lewis\, WHSmith\, Paperchase\, Waterstones and Liberty. \nSpeakers include: \n\nGraham Craik\, Sales Director\, Pentel and Chairman\, Writing Instruments Association\nAmanda Fergusson\, CEO\, Greeting Card Association and Thinking Of You Week\nDr Mellissa Prunty\, Chair\, National Handwriting Association and Reader in Occupational Therapy at Brunel University\, London\n\nThe presentation will begin at 2pm EST/7pm London time. \nA buffet and drinks reception will be served from 8.30pm with the event ending by 9.30pm. \nTickets cost £10 for those attending online. \nView the Event Information Here
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/is-there-a-place-for-handwriting-in-a-digital-age/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20230907T204024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T204149Z
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SUMMARY:Louie Award Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register for the informational webinar for the Louie Awards below. This meeting will be recorded and posted to the website after. We’ll answer all of your questions about the Louies in one spot! \nSubmit your questions ahead of time here \nRSVP here to get the zoom link
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/louie-award-informational-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20231012T211105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T211253Z
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SUMMARY:*Noted + Gifted 2024 Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo + Gifted: The Creative Gift and Home Expo will take place April 17 + 18\, 2024 at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture\, San Francisco\nView the *Noted + Gifted webpage here \nAre you interested in exhibiting at *Noted or Gifted but have some questions first? Join us on Wednesday\, November 15th at 11am MT/1pm ET for a free webinar that will cover a wide array of information and you’ll have time to answer questions as well. The event is open to any potential exhibitors! We will cover: \n\nWhat is *Noted and Gifted and the difference between the two shows\nInclusions in an exhibit space package (walls\, lights\, etc.)\nPricing\nSpace renderings\nSelect list of buyers who attended in 2023\nand more!\n\nHave questions you want us to cover? Email us gca@greetingcard.org and we’ll make sure to add them to the agenda. \nRSVP HERE to get the zoom link
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-gifted-2024-informational-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141436
CREATED:20231204T195424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T000725Z
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SUMMARY:GCA Webinar: EPR 101: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and What It Means for Greeting Card Publishers
DESCRIPTION:Join GCA for our first webinar of 2024 on Wednesday\, January 10th at 10am MT/12pm ET. This webinar is free for GCA members and $25 for non-members. The recording will be posted to the Resource Center after. \nTitle: EPR 101: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and What It Means for Greeting Card Publishers \nOver the last several years\, numerous states have considered enacting Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation for paper and plastic.  These laws transfer the responsibility for the costs of recycling and disposal of paper and plastic packaging – and in some cases\, paper products\, i.e.\, greeting cards – from communities to manufacturers and producers. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation seek to place the financial responsibility for recycling and waste management onto manufacturers. Many proposed EPR programs include paper products that could result in significant unexpected costs for greeting card publishers. Erin Brower\, Senior Director of Government Affairs for Hallmark Cards\, Inc.\, will review the 2024 EPR landscape and advise greeting card publishers on what they can do to advocate for legislation that exempts taxing greeting cards. You can also review a full EPR Outlook Report for 2024 here. \nSpeaker: Erin Brower\, Senior Director of Government Affairs for Hallmark Cards\, Inc \nRegister Here to get the Zoom link!
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-webinar-epr-101-extended-producer-responsibility-epr-and-what-it-means-for-greeting-card-publishers/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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