Programs & Events
Below are the 2007 Programs and Events. Be sure to check back for 2008 information soon.
GLOBAL HOME TEXTILES™ EXHIBITOR CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Global Home Textiles is pleased to present a two-part Conference Program (for the Attendee Program,
click here), focusing on the evolving global home textiles business. More than 15 industry professionals will present ten sessions over the course of three days, imparting expert information for offshore manufacturers, importers, exporters, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, product development teams, agents, and service providers with a current or future business interest in the home textiles arena.
To find out more about the Exhibitor Retail Tour, click here.
PART 1 - Pre-Show
For offshore manufacturers, exhibitors and anyone interested in exporting home textiles to the U.S. Four expert-led sessions present a rare opportunity to enrich one’s knowledge and obtain the tools for succeeding in the U.S. marketplace.
Part 1 Conference Program – Pre-Show (4 sessions) cost: $150 advance / $200 on-site. Individual session tickets @ $50 advance / $60 on-site.
Monday, May 7, 2007
State of the U.S. Home Textiles Market 2007
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Presented by:
Jennifer Marks, Editor-in-Chief – Home Textiles Today
Dr. Michael Andrews, Chief Economist – PIERS Global Intelligence Solutions
Participants will be given an overview of the U.S. home textiles industry, including size, scope and structure. Ms. Marks will focus on the varied channels of distribution, key business trends, industry leaders and their strategies, as well as sales growth and business trends within all related product categories. Dr. Andrews will present the current economic state of the industry along with a history of imports and exports, as well as emerging opportunities based on PIERS data of U.S. Waterborne trade.
Cost: $50 advance/ $60 on-site
Successfully Doing Business with U.S. Companies
10:45 – 12:30 PM
Presented by:
Robert Leo, Partner - Meeks & Sheppard
Phil Hobson, President - Phoenix International
Ken Nadler, Vice President - Fifth Third Bank
If you’re an exporter to the United States, this seminar is a must for you. Topics to be covered include quotas and what you need to know to clear U.S. Customs such as packaging, labeling and shipping requirements. Learn what the buyer’s expectations are and options available for methods of payment. There will also be a segment on INCOTERMs and how to correctly use them on your contract in order to avoid confusion.
Session cost: $50 advance/ $60 on-site
Cost: $50 advance/ $60 on-site
Overcoming Cross Cultural Challenges
1:45 – 2:45 PM
Presented by:
Madeleine F. Lynn, Cross-Cultural Consultant, Writer, and Editor
This seminar is targeted to those individuals who want to learn how to conduct business successfully with U.S. companies and to educate the exporter on proper business etiquette for the U.S. market.
How do you greet them? How do they deal with conflict? What is their decision-making style? What is their attitude toward disclosure? Why is follow up so important? Learning the answers to these and other important questions will broaden your business opportunities in the United States.
Cost: $50 advance/ $60 on-site
Understanding Channels of Distribution
3:00 – 4:15 PM
Moderated by:
Joe McVoy, President - Profitable Marketing Systems, LLC
This session targets new and current exporters seeking to expand their market base in the U.S., overcome challenges, and understand vital mechanisms for selling in the U.S. market. Our expert presenter, Mr. Joe McVoy, President / Profitable Marketing Systems, LLC, has over 3 decades of experience in business marketing, including founding and building international businesses . He will present an insider’s perspective on how overseas suppliers can establish relationships , and benefit from , the various US retail channels of distribution , including the growing online channel. Mr. McVoy will explain the supply chain management process in the U.S., guiding you through the challenges of selecting and establishing the most profitable , efficient distribution channels for your exports.
Cost: $50 advance/ $60 on-site
The Global Home Textiles™ Conference Program is co-sponsored by HFN; produced by NEXCO.
