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SUMMARY:*Noted Village @ Atlanta Market Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, GCA members will once again have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a micro-booth within the General Gift category at Atlanta Market\, January 15-19\, 2025. \nExclusively for Greeting Card Association members\, this is offered at a special rate of $2200. This is a shared space in a prime location that includes white foam core walls and ample lighting and signage for the area. The width of the space will depend on number of applicants\, but each space will include a 13 5/8″ deep shelf (with 8′ tall foam core wall behind) micro-booth\, booth ID sticker\, and waste basket. Shared high-top tables and chairs will be interspersed in the pavilion. \nYou can stick your cards directly on the foam core to display. We also provide a vinyl logo for each participating vendor. Each company can exhibit here twice with the intention of moving to a regular size booth afterwards. \nWhy Exhibit in Atlanta (This one has some great demographics and a sample list of buyers who attend our Markets.)\nCheck out our YouTube channel for a glimpse into the show. \nPlease reach out to Becky Kohr if interested: rkohr@andmore.com. Space is limited and will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis! \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.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-village-atlanta-market-winter-2025/
LOCATION:AmericasMart Atlanta\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
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SUMMARY:GCA MeetUp at Atlanta Market Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow GCA members while you’re attending the Atlanta Show \nDate: Thursday\, January 16th \nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Exact Location will be provided upon RSVP \nDrinks and food will be provided thanks to our sponsor\, Buffalo Design & Printing. \nRSVP here \nThank you to our Sponsor
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-meetup-at-atlanta-market-winter-2025/
LOCATION:AmericasMart Atlanta\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
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SUMMARY:*Noted Village @ NY NOW Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, GCA members will once again have the exclusive opportunity to participate in shared display spaces within the Gift + Lifestyle section at the NY NOW® Winter market\, taking place February 2-4\, 2025 \, 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$2\,674 *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)\nLighting (1 parcan per 50 sq. ft.)\nCarpet\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\nNY NOW online + Grip Lead Capture\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? Email Kristen Brady kristen.brady@emeraldx.com.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-village-ny-now-winter-2025/
LOCATION:Javits Center\, 655 W. 34th St\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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SUMMARY:GCA MeetUp during Winter NYNOW 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to head back to New York for this winter’s NY NOW market\, February 2-4\, 2025 – 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 2nd\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET\nLocation: Taqueria on Tenth 313 10th Ave\, New York\, NY 10001 (10 minute walk from Javits)\n\nFood and drinks will be served thanks to our sponsor\, Buffalo Design & Printing\n\n\nRSVP HERE\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email gca@greetingcard.org \nThank you to our Sponsor
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-meetup-during-winter-nynow-2025/
LOCATION:Taqueria on Tenth\, 315 10th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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SUMMARY:36th Annual Louie Award Finalist Announcements
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we announce the finalists for the 36th Louie Awards on Zoom! We will celebrate the top 3 cards in every category. RSVP Here. \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 26th\nTime: 12pm MT/2pm ET\nWhere: Zoom \nPlease note: this will be a virtual meeting where we will announce who the finalists are for the 36th Annual Louie Awards. The winners will be announced at the Award Ceremony in July.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/36th-annual-louie-award-finalist-announcements/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T220019Z
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SUMMARY:GCA Webinar: Tariff Update/How Grassroots Engagement Protects and Promotes The Greeting Card Industry
DESCRIPTION:Join GCA for our first quarterly webinar of 2025 on Wednesday\, March 26th at 1pm MT/3pm ET. RSVP Here. \nTariff actions by the administration have put greeting cards in the crosshairs for retaliatory action from Canada and reciprocal tariffs due to be imposed in April could result in more countries adding duties to cards imported from the Unites States.  Meanwhile\, members sourcing products from China also face new tariffs for those products while the elimination of the de-minimis exemption could make counterfeit cards less viable.  Experts in the trade space will break down what has happened and what GCA members can anticipate moving forward. \nWe will also share how you can get involved to add your voice to protect your interests. You don’t have to be a big wig politician (or even a member of the Public Affairs Committee ) to help shape public policy and protect the interests of the Greeting Card Industry! Join us for an informative webinar on how EVERY member of the Greeting Card Association can get involved in supporting the work of the Public Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill. Whether you are concerned about postal rates\, tariffs\, counterfeit cards\, EPR\, or all of the above — this event will provide the tools\, knowledge\, and inspiration to help you make an impact. \nSpeakers:  \nCraig Brightup\, President\, The Brightup Group \n\nCraig Brightup is CEO of The Brightup Group LLC\, a government relations consulting firm in Washington\, DC. He’s worked with over 25 organizations since 2009\, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce\, and is also a founding member of E Street Partners\, a bipartisan consortium providing public policy services to corporations\, associations and coalitions. Previously\, he was Vice President of Government Relations for the National Roofing Contractors Association\, opening its Capitol Hill office in 1990\, and before that headed congressional relations for the Federal Trade Commission by appointment of President Ronald Reagan. In 2000\, he was named to Fortune Small Business magazine’s POWER 30 list of “influential insiders” in our Nation’s Capital. From 2020-2021\, he served as President of the Washington Industrial Roundtable\, and in 2023 he was named Executive Director of the business-supported Jobs and Careers Coalition.\n\nThe Honorable Kevin Yoder\, Former U.S. Representative for Kansas’ 3rdCongressional District \n\nKevin served four terms in Congress representing the 3rd District of Kansas. During his time in Congress\, he served on the powerful House Appropriations Committee and was appointed Chairman of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security leading efforts in Congress to invest over $50 billion in annual resources to help keep America safe and secure. Kevin helps lead government relations at VENTURE in a number of spaces\, including tech\, energy\, health care\, aviation\, defense and homeland security. Read his full bio here.\n\nThis webinar is free for GCA members and $25 for non-members. The recording will be posted to the Resource Center after.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-webinar-join-our-grassroots-movement-to-protect-and-promote-the-greeting-card-industry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T140000
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SUMMARY:GCA Webinar: The Secret of Sellable: Transforming Captivating Creations into Must-Have Lines
DESCRIPTION:Join GCA for our next quarterly webinar of 2025 on Wednesday\, June 25th at 11am MT/1pm ET\, sponsored by American Greetings. RSVP Here. Please note\, this will take place in lieu of Town Hall. \nUnique and captivating products are everywhere—but consistent wholesale success? That’s the rare gem everyone’s hunting for. In this candid\, fast-paced session\, the team at MC Nexus pulls back the curtain on what actually makes reps champion certain brands while others languish in line sheets. \nLeave with actionable tactics to become the brand everyone wants to carry\, practical ways to eliminate sales friction\, and the confidence to build systems that generate predictable reorders. If you’re tired of wondering why exceptional products aren’t enough\, this is the insider’s playbook you’ve been waiting for. \nPresented by MC Nexus \nYou don’t need to do it all alone.\nMC Nexus was born out of one simple truth: too many brands are overwhelmed by wholesale.\nThey saw founders buried in order platforms\, sales teams not receiving the tools they need\, frustration growing and growth slowing—not because the product isn’t great\, but because the strategy isn’t there. \nMC Nexus aims: \n\nTo clean up the chaos\nTo bring clarity\nTo help brands grow with purpose\n\nSupporting creatives and makers who need real support and no fluff. \nThis webinar is free for GCA members and $25 for non-members. The recording will be posted to the Resource Center after. \nThank you to our Webinar Sponsor
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-webinar-the-secret-of-sellable/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T193000
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SUMMARY:GCA Associates Reception - Atlanta Summer Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to head to Atlanta for the Summer Market\, July 15-21\, and to see exhibiting GCA members! We hope you’ll be able to join us for a GCA Meet-Up during the show. Network with our Associate suppliers and meet fellow industry members. RSVP below to let us know you’re coming! \nJoin your friends and colleagues for a GCA reception!\nDate: Thursday\, July 17\, 2025\nTime: 6:00pm to 7:30pm ET\nLocation: Avanti Press Showroom (B2 6-663)\nAmericasMart Building 2\, Floor 6\, Suite 663\n240 Peachtree Street NW\, #2200\nAtlanta\, GA 30303-1327 \nRSVP HERE \nIf you have any questions\, please email gca@greetingcard.org
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-associates-reception-atlanta-summer-2025/
LOCATION:AmericasMart Atlanta\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250731
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SUMMARY:*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo 2025
DESCRIPTION:*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo\n\nJuly 27- July 30\, 2025\nExpo at World Market Center Las Vegas\n*Noted: the Greeting Card Expo is a greeting card industry event\, created by the community\, for the community. Since launched by the Greeting Card Association in 2019\, *Noted has been the largest gathering of greeting card makers in North America. The goal is to gather all parts of the greeting card community\, provide new connections\, discover products and resources\, and celebrate the diversity of greeting cards and the people behind them. \nANDMORE℠ has partnered with the Greeting Card Association (GCA) to move and expand its *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo from San Francisco to Las Vegas\, showcasing the new and now of stationery at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas beginning in Summer 2025. *Noted will be featured in a dedicated area within Las Vegas Market’s gift and home temporary exhibits. Featuring over 50 GCA member brands showcasing the finest card design\, the area will include networking space and unique activations to foster connections and promote collaboration among industry professionals. \n*Noted will run Sunday\, July 27\, through Wednesday\, July 30\, 2025\, alongside Las Vegas Market’s 500+ gift and home temporary exhibitors. Las Vegas Market showcases tradeshow resources in six carefully curated categories: Gift\, Design\, Handmade\, Home\, Immediate Delivery and Luxe. More information about *Noted Expo’s relocation to Las Vegas Market will be available in the coming months.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-the-greeting-card-expo-2025/
LOCATION:Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
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SUMMARY:36th Louie Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The 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.\nJoin us as we honor the best cards of the year during *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo. This event is our opportunity to gather for an unforgettable evening to connect with industry peers\, welcome back in-person events\, and celebrate the Louie Award winners. \nDate:: Sunday\, July 27th \nTime: 7pm – 10pm \nVenue: Las Vegas World Market Expo \nTickets are $135/per ticket. \nPurchase your ticket here
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/36th-louie-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250806
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SUMMARY:*Noted Village @ NY NOW Summer 2025
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, GCA members will once again have the exclusive opportunity to participate in shared display spaces within the Gift + Lifestyle section at the NY NOW® Summer market\, taking place August 3-5\, 2025\, 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$2\,674 *Noted@NY NOW DISPLAY & PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE INCLUDES: \n\n\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)\n\n\n\n\nListing on our website and in printed market planner\nNY NOW Online feature and NY NOW App\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? Email Kristen Brady kristen.brady@emeraldx.com.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-village-ny-now-summer-2025/
LOCATION:Jacob Javits Convention Center\, 655 W 34th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250803T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250803T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
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SUMMARY:GCA Associates Reception during Summer NYNOW 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to head back to New York for this summer’s NY NOW market\, August 3-5\, 2025 – and to see exhibiting GCA members! We hope you’ll be able to join us for a GCA MeetUp the first evening of the show. Network with our Associate suppliers and meet fellow industry members. 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 happy hour! \n\nDate: Sunday\, August 3rd\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-reception-during-summer-nynow-2025/
LOCATION:315 10th Ave\, New York\, NY 10001\, 315 10th Ave\, New York\, 10001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
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SUMMARY:GCA Webinar: EPR Demystified: What U.S. Packaging Laws Mean for Greeting Card Companies
DESCRIPTION:Join GCA for our next quarterly webinar of 2025 on Thursday\, August 21st\, 2025 at 2:30 PM MT / 4:30 PM ET\, sponsored by American Greetings. RSVP Here. \nThis webinar is free for GCA members and $25 for non-members. The recording will be posted to the Resource Center after. \nExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is reshaping packaging compliance in the U.S.\, and greeting card companies are increasingly affected. With multiple states already enforcing EPR laws and more on the way\, companies need to understand whether and how they’re obligated to act. \nIn this session\, we’ll cut through the confusion and cover: \n\nWhat EPR is\, and why it’s expanding across U.S. states\nWhich types of packaging and materials are typically covered\nWho qualifies as a “producer” under various state laws\nWhat data you’ll need to collect and report (material weights\, formats\, and more)\nHow eco-modulated fees may impact design and costs\nKey state-by-state timelines\, penalties\, and enforcement models\nPractical steps for getting started\, including PRO registration and internal coordination\n\nThis webinar is tailored for GCA members of all sizes and will provide both strategic context and practical steps to help your business move forward. Whether you’re just learning about EPR or already trying to comply\, this session will give you tools to navigate the current and future regulatory landscape. \n  \nMeet Your Speaker!\nAmmi Borenstein\nFounder & CEO\, Snaplinc Consulting \nAmmi Borenstein is the founder of Snaplinc Consulting\, a firm specializing in sustainability compliance and regulatory strategy for consumer product companies. With a deep focus on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and global packaging laws\, Ammi helps associations and businesses make sense of shifting policy landscapes and build programs that work. \nKnown for translating complex regulations into clear\, actionable guidance\, Ammi has advised companies and industry groups across apparel\, consumer goods\, retail\, and now the greeting card sector. He regularly presents to trade associations and industry coalitions and is a trusted partner in helping businesses reduce risk while building responsible systems. \n\nThank you to our Webinar Sponsor
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-webinar-epr-demystified-what-u-s-packaging-laws-mean-for-greeting-card-companies/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
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SUMMARY:Thinking of You Week 2025
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 15-21\, 2025 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-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T103451Z
UID:387185-1759323600-1759327200@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:Louie Award Informational Webinar 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’ll answer all of your questions about the Louie Awards in one spot! From entry pricing\, to new categories\, to mailing your entries\, to the entry form\, and everything in between – we’ll talk about it all. Register for the informational webinar for the Louie Awards below. \nThis meeting will be recorded and posted to the website following the live zoom call. \nRSVP here to get the zoom link
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/louie-award-informational-webinar-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
CREATED:20250416T171400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T171636Z
UID:386979-1759708800-1759967999@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:2025 Greeting Card Conference
DESCRIPTION:GCA’s Annual Greeting Card Conference (previously known as the Workshop + Retreat) is heading to Detroit\, MI! Greeting card and stationery industry members from across the country will gather in downtown Detroit for an exciting three-day event hosted by Avanti Press. GCA’s Greeting Card Conference brings together industry leaders\, innovators\, and creators for a unique opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow. \nView the webpage here.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/2025-greeting-card-conference/
LOCATION:Westin Book Cadillac Detroit\, 1114 Washington Boulevard\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
CREATED:20251126T164158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T170945Z
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SUMMARY:GCA Webinar: Beyond the Envelope: The Power of Emerging Tech + Unlikely Partnerships to Deepen Consumer Connection and Expand Brand Visibility
DESCRIPTION:Join GCA for our next quarterly webinar of 2025 on Tuesday\, December 16th at 10am MT/12pm ET\, sponsored by American Greetings. RSVP Here. \nThis webinar is free for GCA members and $25 for non-members. The recording will be posted to the Resource Center after. \nIn a category built on human connection\, the brands that thrive are the ones willing to innovate beyond the envelope—pairing timeless sentiment with modern tools and unexpected collaborators. In this dynamic session\, Shannon Cohen—founder of the Rockstar Woman Movement—and Dean Hunt—founder of Wisck—invite Greeting Card Association members to explore how emerging technologies and unlikely partnerships can deepen consumer connection and expand brand visibility in a rapidly shifting marketplace. \nWhile augmented reality offers new ways to bring cards to life\, this conversation goes beyond tech. It examines what happens when creators and companies intentionally cross-pollinate across industries\, networks\, and lived experiences—unlocking new audiences\, fresh ideas\, and relevance that resonates. \nDrawing from stories\, live demonstrations\, and insights inspired by their unlikely partnership\, Shannon and Dean will inspire attendees to: \n\nEnhance emotional resonance using emerging tech as a bridge\, not a barrier\nExpand brand visibility by partnering with unexpected allies and adjacent markets\nCultivate memorable\, interactive consumer experiences that stand out\nBreak free from the “bubble of sameness” to spark innovation and shared growth\n\nWhether you’re a solo maker or a national brand\, this session will inspire you to rethink connection\, reimagine collaboration\, and explore what becomes possible when creativity\, community\, and technology converge. \n \n\nThank you to our Webinar Sponsor
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-webinar-beyond-the-envelope-the-power-of-emerging-tech-unlikely-partnerships-to-deepen-consumer-connection-and-expand-brand-visibility/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
CREATED:20251120T165503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T165503Z
UID:387398-1768500000-1768505400@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:GCA Reception at Atlanta Market Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow GCA members while you’re attending the Atlanta Show \nDate: Thursday\, January 15th \nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Exact Location will be provided upon RSVP \nDrinks and food will be provided. An RSVP is required to attend. \nRSVP here
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-meetup-at-atlanta-market-winter-2026/
LOCATION:AmericasMart Atlanta\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
CREATED:20250910T202412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T202412Z
UID:387227-1769904000-1770163199@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo\nFebruary 1-3\, 2026\nin partnership with NY NOW\nJavits Center\, New York City\n*Noted: the Greeting Card Expo is a greeting card industry event\, created by the community\, for the community. Since launched by the Greeting Card Association in 2019\, *Noted has been the largest gathering of greeting card makers in North America. The goal is to gather all parts of the greeting card community\, provide new connections\, discover products and resources\, and celebrate the diversity of greeting cards and the people behind them. \nIn 2026\, GCA is partnering with Emerald in a strategic partnership to bring *Noted to the NY NOW Winter Market on February 1-3\, 2026 at the Javits Center. The show-within-a-show will feature over 50 GCA member brands showcasing their finest card designs as well as a dedicated networking space and unique activations to foster connections and promote collaboration among industry professionals. \nRead more here.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-the-greeting-card-expo-2026/
LOCATION:Javits Center\, 655 W. 34th St\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
CREATED:20251216T194805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T194805Z
UID:387464-1770055200-1770060600@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:GCA Reception at *Noted/NY NOW
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow GCA members while you’re attending *Noted and NY NOW. \nDate: Monday\, February 2nd \nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 pm \nLocation: Death Ave 315 10th Ave\, New York\, NY 10001 \nDrink tickets will be available. \nRSVP here
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-reception-at-noted-2026/
LOCATION:Death Ave.\, 315 10th Avenue\, New York\, 10001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
CREATED:20251219T144527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T144653Z
UID:387470-1772200800-1772204400@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:GCA Louie Awards Finalist Announcements
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 27th\, 2026 when we’ll announce the finalists for the 37th Annual Louie Awards!\nTime: 12:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM ET\nWhere: Zoom – link will be provided after RSVP\nRSVP Here \nWinners will then be announced on August 17th\, 2026 during the Louie Awards Ceremony in Louisville\, Kentucky. \n 
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-louie-awards-finalist-announcements/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
CREATED:20260303T181841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T162912Z
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SUMMARY:GCA Webinar: The Retailer Reveal: Decoding the Card Buyer Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Join GCA for a retailer panel webinar moderated by Vanessa Harnik of Notes and Queries on Thursday\, March 26\, 2026 at 11am MT / 1pm ET\, sponsored by American Greetings. RSVP Here. \nThis webinar is free for GCA members and $25 for non-members. The recording will be posted to the Resource Center after. \nAttendees will hear from retail panelists about topics including: \n\nWhere and how they are currently buying\nTrends they’re seeing in the market\nWhat do they wish they were getting from manufacturers\nTarget margins and overall pricing strategy for greeting cards\nHow greeting cards perform in their stores and what percentage of total sales they represent\nWhich occasions are performing well and which ones they feel are missing\nThe role of seasonal greeting cards—and how that has evolved\, especially with boxed sets\n\n  \nRetailer Panelists include:\nBill Godwin – Paper Skyscraper\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\nLauren Gunther – Cedar Chest\, Northampton\, Massachusetts\nJennifer Massotti – Barrington Books\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\nAnna Siftar – Oblong Books\, Rhinebeck\, New York \n  \n\nThank you to our Webinar Sponsor
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/gca-webinar-the-retailer-reveal/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
CREATED:20260107T233342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T231810Z
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SUMMARY:Perfect Pairing Pop Up Party - A GCA × USPS Event!
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce an opportunity to participate in a new Greeting Card Association event – the Perfect Pairing Pop Up Party – a collaboration between the GCA and US Postal Service on April 18\, 2026 at Track 15 in Providence\, RI. from 11 AM – 4 PM. Join us as we celebrate the unveiling of a new USPS stamp with a pop-up retail market with 20 vendor spots for GCA members to sell cards\, stationery\, stickers and more. This Perfect Pairing Pop Up Party combines a USPS First Day of Issue ceremony with a direct-to-consumer pop up market\, creating a special opportunity to connect with both stamp collectors and stationery fans.\nThis event will be open to the public. We’re expecting 250 attendees (hopefully more) throughout the day comprised of stamp enthusiasts attending the First Day of Issue ceremony\, local families who regularly attend weekend events at Track 15\, students from the nearby Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)\, Brown and Providence College campuses and friends and families of the GCA.\nThe event is a direct extension of our ongoing Perfect Pairing project\, which encourages GCA publishers to showcase their favorite card and USPS stamp combinations on social media. In addition to the newly issued stamp\, the USPS will also have four other stamps available for purchase to inspire even more Perfect Pairings: Love\, Sunflowers\, Dahlias\, and Baby Wild Animals. A USPS retail station will be set up at the event for all stamp purchases.\n  \nVendor registration for the event is open! Only 20 vendor spots are available and will be first-come\, first-served. Click here for registration form.\n  \nPerfect Pairing Requirements\nEach vendor is required to create at least one “Perfect Pairing”—a photograph of your card and envelope with a corresponding USPS stamp. These photos must be submitted by early March to allow time for printing promotional materials. \nYour Perfect Pairing will be featured in:\n* Social media posts\n* Event posters and signage\n* A display on your table during the event \nThe USPS will have five stamps available at the event: the newly issued stamp\, plus Love\, Sunflowers\, Dahlias\, and Baby Wild Animals stamps to inspire additional pairings. \nVendor Setup Details\nSetup begins at 10:00 AM with doors opening to the public at 11:00 AM. \nEach vendor receives one 4’7″ table with 2 chairs and 12″ of spacing between tables. Linens are not provided\, so please bring your own tablecloth if desired. Displays are limited to tabletop only—no floor displays or additional racks permitted. \nImportant Notes:\n* Electricity is limited to approximately 4 indoor spots—indicate if you require power when registering\n* Track 15 does not permit outside food or beverages except water bottles\n* Memorial Boulevard garage available for all-day parking\n* 20-minute free surface lot available for loading and unloading\n* Hotels within walking distance for out-of-town vendors \nAdditional details will be shared by email after registration. \nPlease reach out to event organizers Dana Lynch at danalynch@verizon.net or Marina Kishkovich at ampersand.m.studio@gmail.com from the GCA’s Public Affairs Committee with questions.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/perfect-pairing-pop-up-party-a-gca-x-usps-event/
LOCATION:Track 15\, 1 Union Station\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
CREATED:20260306T161459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T183307Z
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Card Writing Event on Capitol Hill 2026
DESCRIPTION:GCA has once again partnered with Keep US Posted to host a Mother’s Day Card Writing Event on Capitol Hill in Washington DC! GCA members donate Mother’s Day cards and all Hill members and staff are invited to stop by and write out a free Mother’s Day card. Stamps will be provided! \nGCA members – if you’d like to donate cards\, please complete this form. \nThis event is sponsored by the Greeting Card Association\, the American Forest & Paper Association\, Hallmark\, and Keep US Posted. For more information\, contact hello@keepusposted.org.
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/mothers-day-card-writing-event-on-capitol-hill-2026/
LOCATION:Capitol Hill
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
CREATED:20251216T195352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T140635Z
UID:387466-1786924800-1787011199@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:37th Louie Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Louies have landed in Louisville! \nJoin us as we honor the best cards of the year the first evening of this year’s Greeting Card Conference. This event is our opportunity to gather for an unforgettable evening to connect with industry peers\, welcome back in-person events\, and celebrate the Louie Award winners. \nDate: Monday\, August 17\, 2026 \nTime: TBD \nVenue: The Seelbach Hotel in Louisville\, KY \nMore information to come!
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/37th-louie-awards-ceremony/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
CREATED:20251216T195027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T195027Z
UID:387465-1786924800-1787183999@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:2026 Greeting Card Conference
DESCRIPTION:GCA’s Annual Greeting Card Conference is heading to Louisville\, KY on August 17-19\, 2026. More information to come!
URL:https://www.greetingcard.org/event/2026-greeting-card-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260405T091127
CREATED:20260108T182913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T183556Z
UID:387493-1789948800-1790553599@www.greetingcard.org
SUMMARY:Thinking of You Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Send a Card\, Deliver a Smile\nMany people know 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 21–27\, 2026 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-2026/
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