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. […]
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! Register Now!! Virtual LOUIE Awards July 30, […]
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: The LOUIE Awards and first virtual ceremony Thinking Of […]
Discover. Connect. Inspire. We’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. Following a comprehensive survey of buyers and exhibitors, our Summer Market will shift back one month and now be held August […]
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. […]
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. Thank you!
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”.
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 […]
"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 […]
Join the Greeting Card Association VIRTUALLY November 12 & 13 for the 2020 Workshop & Retreat Reset. Recover. Reimagine. 2020 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 […]