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URBAN EXPOSITIONS PARTNERS WITH WESTERN REGION MUSEUM STORE ASSOCIATION CHAPTER TO HOST NETWORKING RECEPTION DURING FEBRUARY 2015 SFIGF
Reception Joins Other Programs, Services SFIGF Offers to Museum Store Retailers
KENNESAW, GA (January 19, 2015) – Urban Expositions has partnered with the Western Region Chapter of the Museum Store Association (MSA) to host a networking reception during the upcoming February 21-24, 2015 San Francisco International Gift Fair (SFIGF). Scheduled for Monday, February 23 from 5-7 pm at Jamber Wine Pub (858 Folsom Street), the reception invites current and prospective MSA members and vendors to enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres and networking with industry peers.
“From our Museum division to the many other versatile, quality designs throughout the show floor, SFIGF has always been a destination product resource for museum stores,” explains Jhana Jordan, SFIGF Buyer Relations Director. “We are very proud of our long-term relationship with MSA and always seeking ways to enhance our product offerings with other beneficial services and professional growth opportunities for its members and the organization itself. “
In addition to the MSA Western Chapter Networking Reception, the SFIGF offers a number of other programs and services to help museum stores maximize their time and minimize their travel costs to the show. Among them:
Travel Rebates – Museum stores can choose one from a number of show travel saving offers, including rebates on hotel stay, parking and car fuel.
MSA Info Area – MSA will have a dedicated desk at the show where potential members can pick up literature and other information to learn more about the many benefits the association offers.
Museum Division – Bringing together hundreds of design-led, upscale designs, the SFIGF show floor is conveniently categorized into 10 product divisions on the show floor for optimum buying convenience. The Museum Division, in particular, includes resources across multiple categories: books, calendars, folk art, historical products, posters, jewelry, art pieces, Judaica, educational merchandise and more.
To learn more about the many benefits SFIGF offers to museum stores, retailers can contact Buyer Relations Director Jhana Jordan at 800.318.2238, ext 0338 or
SFIGF FAST FACTS:
WHEN: Saturday – Tuesday, February 21-24, 2015
HOURS: Saturday – Monday, 9 am – 6 pm; Tuesday, 9 am – 3 p.m.
WHERE: Moscone Center, South Hall &Esplanade, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
MORE INFO: www.sfigif.com or 800.318.223
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ABOUT MSA
The Museum Store Association is a non-profit, international association dedicated to advancing the success of non-profit retail professionals and non-profit institutions. MSA membership includes approximately 8000 institutions, with more than 1200 individual members. Through MSA’s programs, products and services, members experience valuable ways to connect, learn and do business. For more information, visit www.museumstoreassociation.org
ABOUT URBAN EXPOSITIONS
Urban Expositions, which is based in Kennesaw, GA, produces and manages a portfolio of 35 events covering six sectors. Urban Expositions was founded in 1995 with the Philadelphia Gift Show and built its business in the regional Gift & Souvenir industries. In 2008 Urban began to diversify outside of Gift & Souvenir and now produces events in sectors including Art, Aviation, Foodservice and Gaming. Urban also produces one publication, Airport Revenue News, focused on the airport concession industry. Outside of Kennesaw Urban also has offices in Shelton, CT and Boca Raton, FL, as well as many remote employees based in areas that are rich with customers. For more information, visit www.urban-expo.com
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