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SUMMARY:GCA Member Reception at Atlanta Market
DESCRIPTION:Given the recent surge in Covid cases and the Omicron variant\, and in the interest of member health and safety\, this event has been cancelled. \nGCA plans to reschedule the reception to be held at the Atlanta Market this summer. \nIf you will be in Atlanta next week\, please note that the City of Atlanta has imposed a mask mandate in all public buildings. IMC will require that all Buyers\, Exhibitors and Guests wear a mask in all of the public spaces. \n  \nQuestions? gca@greetingcard.org
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-member-reception-at-atlanta-market/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
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SUMMARY:*Noted and SF NOW: Exhibitor Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \nIf you’re still on the fence about signing up to exhibit at *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo\, co-located with SF NOW\, we held a webinar to answer all your questions! The recording of the webinar can be found here and a copy of the slide deck can be found here. \nBelow are some topics that we covered: \n\nThe who\, what\, and why of both shows\nExhibitors at a glance\nRetailer/buyer information\nFloorplan\nBooth renderings\nHousing options\nTips and suggestions for attending\n\n_________ \nIf you’re exhibiting at *Noted co-located with SF NOW\, or if you’re thinking about exhibiting\, be sure to attend this informational webinar. Join Patti Stracher-Lee from SF NOW and Nora Weiser from the Greeting Card Association’s *Noted to hear all the details about the venue\, exhibit spaces\, furnishings and extras\, hotels\, travel\, and more. They’ll share mock-ups of the spaces\, ideas about how to install and display your products\, and explain all the rules and regulations about set-up\, show hours\, and break-down. Bring your questions and get ready to learn how to make the most of your selling experience at *Noted co-located with SF NOW!
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-and-sf-now-exhibitor-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T201949Z
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SUMMARY:Thinking of You Week 2021
DESCRIPTION:Send a Card\, Deliver a Smile\nWith the events of 2020\, 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 20-26\, 2021 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 USPS Thinking of You Week video for 2021 here. \nView the Thinking of You Week Website
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/thinking-of-you-week-2021/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210911
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T222002Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Workshop & Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually for our Workshop and Retreat September 9 & 10\, 2021\nThis year’s theme is “See What Unfolds” After the many challenges wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic\, businesses are emerging to new realities\, new business practices\, and new models of how we connect\, communicate\, work\, and live. What does that mean for the stationery and greeting card industry? Our sessions will focus on: \n1. Sustainability\n2. Post-pandemic business and trends\n3. Diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\n4. Brand building\n5. Pandemic pivots (esp. case studies) \nFrom the founders and makers at small independent publishers to the leaders of global companies with thousands of employees\, our audience brings a diverse perspective on the art and business of making greeting cards from across the country. \nWe try to balance content that assists both individual makers just getting started and veteran companies facing their own set of challenges. One thing we all have in common is a love of paper and a dedication to fostering connections through greeting cards: a product which we believe has increasing relevance in a world over-crowded with communication tools. \nMore information including registration\, pricing\, and more will be announced soon.\nInterested in presenting at the Workshop & Retreat? Our Call for Presentations has been extended until July 12\, 2021!\nCall for Presentations
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/2021-workshop-retreat/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T191500
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20210629T150042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T175327Z
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SUMMARY:GCA Meet Up @ NY Now
DESCRIPTION:GCA members are excited to be returning to in-person trade shows this summer\, with many exhibiting on their own or as part of the GCA Village @ NY Now in August. \nAfter the first day on the show floor\, join your friends and colleagues for a GCA Meet Up! \n\nSunday\, August 8\n6:15 – 7:15 pm\nDeath Ave. 315 10th Avenue NY\, NY 10001 (10 minute walk from Javits)\n\nRSVP HERE \nIntroduce yourself to GCA Executive Director Nora Weiser or GCA President George White and they will buy your first drink!
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-meet-up-ny-now/
LOCATION:Death Ave.\, 315 10th Avenue\, New York\, 10001
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210812
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20210421T174301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210606T234131Z
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SUMMARY:GCA Village at NY NOW
DESCRIPTION:NY NOW is making its comeback this summer\, August 8-11\, at the Javits Center in New York City\, and GCA members have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a reimagined GCA Village! NY NOW and GCA are excited to bring back this successful partnership IRL\, to connect makers with NY NOW’s qualified retailers\, and to get you back to selling at this key industry event. \nGCA Village will be part of NY NOW’s newly relaunched and freshly curated Gift + Stationery section. Highlighting greeting cards alongside gifts at a tradeshow is a perfect fit—just like at retail! \nGCA makers will have exclusive access to a $1\,495 turnkey package including the following: \n\nHardwood display panel  (8’H x 41”W)\nCarpet\nGooseneck Light\nCabinet/bench (seating and storage)\nMaterial Handling (crated/palletized freight\, excluding loose packages/shipments)\n\nIn addition\, all in-person exhibitors at NY NOW will receive complimentary access to the NY NOW Digital Market from July 1 until to December 31\, 2021. Tell your story to NY NOW buyers as they plan for the show\, generate orders onsite\, and follow-up post-show! Let buyers click through from the NY NOW Digital Market to place orders directly through the GCA Marketplace. \nPlease email stephanie.gaspari@nynow.com or zoe.maliszewski@nynow.com for more details or to get signed up. Space is limited! \nClick here to see the Summer 2021 prospectus\, including details of everything that will be new at NY NOW.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-village-at-ny-now-2021/
LOCATION:Javits Center\, 655 W. 34th St\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20210412T223233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T205803Z
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SUMMARY:Louie Award Ceremony 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Virtual Louie Award Ceremony!\nWhen: July 8\, 2021\nTime: 6pm -7:30pm ET\nCost: $15/person \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/louie-award-ceremony-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20210203T174156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T152102Z
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SUMMARY:*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo 2021
DESCRIPTION:*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo\nBe a part of Virtual *Noted May 20 & 21\, 2021!\nCards. Community. Connection. \n*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo is an event designed with greeting card makers in mind. It’s the only event in the U.S. built by the greeting card industry\, for the greeting card industry. Exhibiting in Virtual Noted is easy and affordable\, with packages that allow you to build an online presence that suits your needs.   \nVirtual Noted gives you an online space to highlight your products\, connect with buyers\, network\, track leads\, and even chat in real–time. Plus\, get inspired by engaging speakers\, learn from fellow members’ “Meet Your Maker” videos\, participate in a Pitch Program\, enter your newest creations in Noted@*Noted\, and stop by the lounge when you need to recharge.  \nThis year\, you need *Noted more than ever…and *Noted needs you. The passionate\, creative\, strong greeting card community is the backbone of this unique show. Be a part of *Noted!   \nLearn More
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T181500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T215959Z
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SUMMARY:GCA Virtual Member Meet-Up at Atlanta Market
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow GCA Members for a GCA Virtual Member Meet-Up during the Atlanta Market. This event is free for all GCA members. \nFor more information and to register\, click here. \nThank You to Our Sponsors\n.                        \n 
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-virtual-member-meet-up-at-atlanta-market/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20210108T163542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T164203Z
UID:23335-1610629200-1610632800@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:GCA Marketplace/Brandwise Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited about our newest benefit for members\, the GCA Marketplace. The Marketplace will launch to retailers once we have enough members up and running – so your participation is important to the Marketplace’s success!   \nTo help you understand how to maximize this member benefit and reach retailers in a new way\, we are offering a live webinar on Thursday\, January 14 at 1pm Eastern Time. Learn the steps you need to take to participate. Some of your fellow members have already loaded-in their product images and information\, and we want your products to be live and ready to be ordered by greeting card buyers when we launch! \nHere’s how you’ll benefit by joining the webinar:  \n\nSee how to set up your Brandwise Passport — it only takes a few minutes. \nLearn how the tools within your Passport will ensure that accurate and up-to-date content is in hands of your customers. \n\n\nYour Brandwise Passport is your single sign-on to connect with the GCA Marketplace. From this portal you’ll have access to the tools you need to make the most of your B2B presence: Transit\, Content Management\, and Stream. (Don’t worry\, you’ll learn about all of these useful tools!!)  \nGet a sneak peek of what this new B2B selling and buying experience will look like! \n\nJoin the webinar to learn more and bring your questions. See you on Thursday\, January 14th.  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-marketplace-brandwise-informational-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201114
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20200326T152620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T153855Z
UID:20435-1605139200-1605311999@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:GCA Workshop & Retreat 2020
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greeting Card Association VIRTUALLY November 12 & 13 for the 2020 Workshop & Retreat \nReset. Recover. Reimagine. \n2020 has been a year of unprecedented change.  “Normal” is indefinitely disrupted and innovation is the way forward.  This interactive conference has been developed to help GCA members reset\, recover\, and reimagine!   Join us for two days of high octane content including: cutting-edge technology hacks to help you work smarter and not harder\, pivot success stories from industry influencers\, and innovative sales practices designed to inspire! \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-workshop-retreat-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201021
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20200512T202510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T170649Z
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SUMMARY:“GCA Village” at the National Stationery Show™ - CANCELLED\, NEW DATE PENDING
DESCRIPTION:“NY NOW®\, the modern wholesale market for retailers and specialty buyers seeking diversity and discovery\, has decided\, based on recent developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic\, and after consultation with our community partners\, to cancel the NY NOW Fall Edition and co-located National Stationery Show\, which had been scheduled for October 18-20\, 2020\, at the Jacob Javits Center.” \nRead the full statement here.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-village-at-the-national-stationery-show-3/
LOCATION:Jacob Javits Convention Center\, 655 W 34th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201008
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20200910T183658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T183658Z
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SUMMARY:GCA Village at the NY NOW Digital Market
DESCRIPTION:The GCA is pleased to provide another opportunity for member makers to connect with greeting card retailers\, through a GCA Village in the NY NOW Digital Market\, which will open for five Show Days starting on October 3. All GCA members participating in the Digital Market may apply to participate in a Noted Pitch Program which will stream on the opening day of the Digital Market. \nDeveloped by our fellow GCA member\, the NY NOW Digital Market is a powerful lead generation\, search\, and discovery tool for makers to connect with new retailers\, reactivate accounts\, and drive sustained business with their card lines year-round. The Digital Market is an easy-to-use\, simple\, and affordable solution to introduce your lines to NY NOW’s buyer network of 140\,000. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-village-at-the-ny-now-digital-market/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200928
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20200812T162808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T162808Z
UID:21492-1600646400-1601251199@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:Thinking of You Week 2020
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the non-profit Greeting Card Association\, Thinking Of You Week is an international event that encourages people to send a greeting card or letter to friends\, family\, etc. every day for a week. Between September 21-27\, 2020\, help us create a wave of happiness across the globe by letting people know that we’re “Thinking Of You”.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/thinking-of-you-week-2020/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20200911T171543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T171543Z
UID:21802-1600264800-1600268400@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:GCA Member Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to invite all members to join us for a Member Town Hall on Wednesday the 16th at 2:00 PM EDT. If you would like to join us\, please contact amanda@greetingcard.org. \nThank you!
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-member-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200823
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20200127T174238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T170111Z
UID:19901-1597795200-1598140799@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:"GCA Village" at Dallas Market Center Summer
DESCRIPTION:The GCA Village returns to the Dallas Market Center in August 2020. The “Village” is a great way for new and emerging companies to display their products at the Dallas Market Center with low hassle\, low cost\, and high visibility. Your company will receive an exhibit space with shelving\, tall cabinet\, chair and basic sign. \nThis is an excellent opportunity for newer and emerging companies to be at the show as part of a larger community space at the Dallas Market Center. And it’s also a great spot to learn how other smaller companies got their start! \nLocation options are available. Contact kbristol@dallasmarketcenter.com for more information.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-village-at-dallas-market-center-summer/
LOCATION:Dallas Market Center\, 2100 Stemmons Freeway\, Dallas\,\, Texas\, 75207
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20200611T184253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T184303Z
UID:21000-1597309200-1597773600@www.greetingcard.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20200729T180926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T180926Z
UID:21310-1596722400-1596726000@www.greetingcard.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20200611T183332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T022814Z
UID:20998-1596128400-1596137400@www.greetingcard.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20200701T134052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T202734Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260406T012804
CREATED:20200420T204728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T220816Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200503T170000
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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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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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