Kids Today's Jenny Heinzen York to speak at 7 W Baby & Kids Fair
-- Kids Today, 11/2/2009 1:15:00 PM
NEW YORK – 7 W New York’s first-ever NYC Baby & Kids Fair, Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2010, promises to be an exciting new event with inspiring and business-enhancing keynote presentations from industry experts.
The fair, on the building’s 11th floor, will coincide with three key days of the 7 W Winter Gift and Home Textiles Market, offering an added value and mutual benefit to exhibitors and attendees of both shows.
NYC Baby & Kids Fair exhibitors will display baby and kids fashion accessories, furnishings, gifts and textiles to a robust audience of buyers from across the country. The co-location of the baby/kids and gift/textile markets means an increase in overall attendees and buyers and allows for synergistic business opportunities, which might not otherwise be possible. These factors along with 7 W’s location in the heart of NYC’s baby, fashion and accessories district will make for a solid market.
“NYC Baby & Kids Fair is a very important initiative for us as we look to expand the attendee and exhibitor base for the New York Gift and Home Textiles Market Week,” said According to Chris Collins, vice president and general manager, 7 W New York. “We expect that it will be a very successful launch as we have some fabulous companies with exciting product offerings committed to this fair. We look forward to bringing new buyers and sellers together and ultimately strengthening the NY market as a whole.”
Presentations
Programming highlights include invaluable presentations from experts with various roles in the baby and kids arena, among them editors, publishers, buyers and moms. Scheduled keynote presentations will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the 11th floor event space. Presentations include:
Trends from Tots to Tweens
Saturday, Jan. 30
Kids Today Editorial Director Jenny Heinzen York will cover all the key business and fashion trends in the baby and kids industry today and will offer helpful statistics.
Out of the Mouth of Babes’ Moms
Sunday, Jan. 31
Moderated by Lori Fisk-Connors, publisher of Baby & Children’s Product News magazine, a panel of new moms and moms-to-be will discuss their wish list for baby & kids manufacturers and retailers.
Social Media Marketing to Moms
Monday, Feb. 1
Editorial Manager of The Giggle Guide, Leesa Valentino, will discuss the dos and don’ts of social media marketing and how to use these new tools to improve business operations.
Exhibitor info
Booth spaces start at 10 x 10 increments to encourage the participation of new boutique and niche-focused companies. 7 W New York is also offering special launch pricing for this exciting new initiative. Interested exhibitors should contact Diana Weissich, director of trade show sales at 646-778-3231 or dweissich@mmart.com for information and pricing.
Amenities
CLUB 7 W—Buyer’s Lounge, Suite 729
• Phone, fax and Internet access
• Library of industry periodicals
• Parking/commuter/taxi rebate desk
• Complimentary coffee and bottled water
NYC Baby & Kids Fair Information Kiosk – 11th Floor
• Parking/commuter/taxi rebate desk
• Building & city information
Transportation during fair
Complimentary transportation is offered between show venues.
The 7 W Travel Ambassadors help you get back and forth with ease. Visit them at 7 W New York, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center or Piers 92/94 for assistance and information.
Luxury bus transport is available from the Jacob K. Javits Center
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31
9 a.m–7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3
9 a.m.–1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4
Luxury limos are available from the Passenger Ship Terminal Piers – Pier 94
10a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31
10 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2
10 a.m.–1 p.m.Wednesday, Feb. 3
Taxis are available from anywhere, and fare rebates are available for the rides to 7 W.
Other options include:
NYC Bus – M34 (34th Street Crosstown Bus)
Walk (less than a 20 minute stroll across 34th Street)
Transportation to 7 W New York
Hotel accommodations: Premier hotel accommodations at discounted rates are available now for the New York Gift Week. Spots fill up quickly, so visit www.7wnewyork.com and click on “Travel” to make a reservation today.
Save on hotel accommodations with Club Quarters: To make a reservation at the Membership Only Boutique Hotel, visit clubquarters.com, using 7 West as your password, or call 212-575-0006 and ask for the 7 W New York rate.
Save 7% on American Airlines: Available on all fares including first class, the discounts apply to all domestic and internationals segments of American Airlines and American Eagle flights. No booking fees will be charged when booking flights online. Service fees apply when making reservations over the phone. To book directly with American Airlines, log on www.aa.com or call 800-433 1790. Be sure to use code: A4210AN.
Save 10% on AMTRAK Rail: Call 800-USA-RAIL and reference code X02A-974 to receive a discount off the lowest fare.
Visit the www.7wnewyork.com for additional information and market updates or find 7 W on Facebook and Twitter.
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