In The News

“The Big Night: Block Party,” Lake, September 2008

Chicago Social, March 2008

“Exhibitors: Gift Show Marketing Starts Now,” Home Décor, May 23, 2008

“Site Specifics,” Chicago Home & Garden, May/June 2008

“Powering Up In Chicago,” Gifts & Decorative Accessories, June 8, 2008

“Chicago: Your Kind Of Town,” Giftware News, June 2008

“Viral Video,” Illinois Meetings & Events, by Anne Nagro, Spring 2008

Giftware News, June 2008

“Chicago Market Special Edition” Home Décor Buyer, By Jim Carper, January 14, 2008

“One of a Kind Wholesale Show to Grace New York” Fancy Food & Culinary Products Magazine, December 19, 2007

“New Additions to Market Square Chicago” Fancy Food & Culinary Products Magazine, December 19, 2007

“Plan Ahead” Gifts & Decorative Accessories, December 14, 2007

“Chicago Market Endorses RetailSpeaks” Gifts & Decorative Accessories, December 12, 2007

“Beckman’s Hosts Artisan-Focused Seminar” Home Fashion, December 2007

“Eco-Friendly, Natural Products Among Top Trends at Beckman’s this January” December 2007

Giftware News, December 2007

“It’s Deja New” Giftware News, By John Saxton, December 2007

“Merchandise Mart Gets Certified Green” Gift & Decorative Accessories Magazine, 11/20/2007

“New Artists, Product Trends Mark Beckman’s Handcrafted Gift Show” Country Business, December 2007

“New Artists, Product Trends Mark Beckman’s Handcrafted Gift Show” Gift Shop, December 2007

“Renowned Garden Designer at Chicago Living and Giving” Giftware News, December 2007

“The Chicago Market Introduces Online Marketing Planning Tool” Home Fashion, December 2007

“MMPI Receives LEED Certification” Giftware News eWeekly, November 29, 2007

“Merchandise Mart Gets Green Certified” Gifts & Decorative Accessories, December 2007

“Market Runup: News from Upcoming Shows” Gifts & Decorative Accessories, November 16, 2007

“Outdoor Design Pro, Keynote Speaker at Chicago January Market” Gifts & Decorative Accessories, October 29, 2007

 “Laneventure Moves To Market Square At Merchandise Mart” ASID, October 16, 2007

“NYC Seeks Skilled Artisans For One of a Kind” Giftware News,
January 24, 2008

“Chi-Town Reviews” Giftware News, January 24, 2008

“Has their time come?” Chicago Tribune, January 27, 2008