The Source at Rio - Spring 2012
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Tuesday, March 20
7:30 am - 5:30 pm Registration Hours
7:30 am - 8:00 am Buffet Breakfast
8:00 am - 9:30 am Fall 2012 Fashion Forecast
9:30 am - 6:00 pm Exhibit Hours
12 noon - 2:30 pm Buffet Lunch
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm Industry Mixer
Wednesday, March 21
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Registration Hours
8:00 am - 9:30 pm Town Hall Exhibitor/Attendee Meeting
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibit Hours
12 noon - 3:30 pm Buffet Lunch
Thursday, March 22
8:30 am - 12 noon Registration Hours
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Exhibit Hours
* All Special Events included with your registration fee
SPECIAL EVENTS (Included with your Registration Fee)
Tuesday
7:30 am - 8:30 am Buffet Breakfast (Tropical Ballroom)
8:00 am - 9:30 am FALL 2012 FASHION FORECAST / LIVE RUNWAY FASHION SHOW (Tropical Ballroom)
Once again, we are pleased to have Connie Crawford present our Fall 2012 Fashion Forecast. Knowing what to expect in Color, Silhouette and Fabrication are the key to a successful buying season.
Immediately following Connie’s presentation, the Independent Pattern Company Alliance (IPCA) will be presenting a live runway fashion show. Featuring some of the most unique industry patterns and designers, using fabrics from the ITExpo exhibitors, the IPCA Fashion Show is a must. In addition, IPCA will be introducing the winners of their 2011 Midnight Magic Sewing Contest . After the show, meet the designers and view the garments up close right on the exhibit floor in the Fashion Pavilion.
Tuesday/Wednesday
12 noon - 2:30 pm Exhibit Hall - BUFFET LUNCHES - It’s time for a mid-day break and we invite all our attendees to have lunch at our popular buffet. Located in the back of the exhibit hall, it’s a great way to network with peers, find out what they have seen while shopping and meet new exhibitors over a relaxed lunch.
Tuesday
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm Exhibit Hall - INDUSTRY MIXER - It’s been a long first day of shopping and you just want to relax. Our Industry mixer, right in the exhibit hall, is your time to renew friendships, make new friends or just catch up with industry colleagues. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Wednesday
8:00 am - 9:00 am - TOWN HALL EXHIBITOR/ATTENDEE MEETING - Since the inception of the International Textiles Show more than 15 years ago, we have always tried to answer the needs of the attendees and exhibitors. Whether it is the location, show hours, seminars, or special events, we have always be able to incorporate the ideas of many. As the industry has changed, so have your expectations. On several occasions, attendees has requested to be a part of our exhibitor meetings to voice their suggestions. As a result, we will be holding our first Town Hall meeting so that both the attendees and exhibitors can exchange ideas for the increased growth and success of the show. The meeting is open to all, so get up early and join us. (Continental Breakfast will be served.)
The International Textiles Expo is please to announce that we will be offering attendees below convention rates for their stay at the Rio during the March Show.
RATES: $ 99.00 + tax / Single or Double (weekend or weekday) CALL: 888.746.6955
CODE: SRITE12
CUT-OFF DATE: Wednesday, February 15th * After that date, prevailing hotel rates apply based on availability.
All buyers who have attended an International Textiles Expo in 2010 or 2011 can pre-register online. All other buyers must submit a business card and any two (2) of the following credentials to pre-register by mail or fax, or to register on site:
Photocopy of State Sales and Use Tax Certificate or Federal EIN Certificate.
Photocopy of current invoice from vendor indicating business name and address and totaling $250.00 or more.
Photocopy of Yellow Pages ad or business ad or store lease.
Manufacturers: Copy of brochure for products you manufacture.