Summer 2010 began for us with our Calgary show, this time in a new venue at the Calgary Stampede Grounds Big Four Building. Attendance soared to almost beat the pre-recession record for the show. Class registrations were extremely strong and set a new record for this show as well! A group of new classes at our Calgary show, such as Viking Knit, and new instructors and exhibitors made for an exciting dynamic show experience!
In July we started another new show, in Halifax! Everyone was amazed at the strong support from Halifax customers and class registrants. It seemed like a third year show in many ways. Many out of town customers from Ottawa, other areas of Ontario, the Maritimes, US and Quebec came and made a holiday visit to scenic historic downtown Halifax and its bustling harbourfront and restaurants! We were also pleased to have many TOPS members from their International convention visit our show.
Canada's first circuit of retail bead shows with classes! Many exhibitors selling gorgeous beads from around the world.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
2010 Year in Review - Part I
Our 2010 show year started in March with our biggest show, the Toronto "Almost Spring" Canadian Bead Oasis Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building! Many new beads were available from around the world plus more just back from the wholesale shows in Tucson. A new record was set for our shows with 45 beading classes offered to a record number of registrations. The show booths had filled with exhibitors months before the show itself and sales were strong.
March closed with our first new show in 3 years in Vancouver BC at the Empire Land mark Hotel! The show had excellent support both from exhibitors and class registrants.
March closed with our first new show in 3 years in Vancouver BC at the Empire Land mark Hotel! The show had excellent support both from exhibitors and class registrants.
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