prism - American Gem Trade Association

live dance music from the Robert Street
Band. This event capped off a week of
successful events in style.
Many other groups reported good
turnouts for their events at GemFair,
including the Cultured Pearl Association
of America (CPAA), International
Colored Gemstone Association (ICA),
Indian Diamond and Colorstone
Association (IDCA) and GIA, which
held its 80th Birthday Bash on
Friday night.
“The events held in conjunction with
our GemFair are really important to the
success of our show,” added Hucker.
“They provide great opportunities for
people to meet and talk in a fun, relaxed
environment. It really adds to the whole
Tucson experience for attendees.”
“This AGTA GemFair Tucson DVD-Rom contains so much great information from
some of the industry’s most knowledgeable presenters,” states Douglas K. Hucker,
AGTA CEO. “Pick sessions, or parts of sessions, to play in your staff meetings or during
set up. It is a wonderful training tool.” The comprehensive DVD-Rom includes both
audio and the PowerPoint slides from 27 individual presentations. It contains a wealth
of great information for both training and reference purposes. As a Member benefit, all
AGTA Members received a copy for free. Others in the industry can order the DVD-
Rom for just $50 - and for a limited time will get a copy of the 2010 seminar program as
supplies last. Please contact sales@agta.org or call 214-742-4367 to place your order.
AGTA GemFair Tucson showcased Creating Opportunities for your
important educational seminars designed business.” Topics ranged from effective
to help industry professionals looking sales and marketing strategies, financial
for new and innovative strategies to management in today’s economy and
create opportunities for profit and
growth in their businesses. The exciting
industry trends.
line-up of FREE seminars offered Exhibitor opportunities for GemFair
education at every level—from basic Tucson 2012 are available! For further
to advanced. The program proved very information, please contact:
popular with participants, with packed Mary Lou Keen
rooms and Q & A sessions. Attendees Trade Show Manager
had the opportunity to learn from, and Tel: 800-972-1162 Fax: 214-742-7334
network with, peers and colleagues, E-mail: info@agta.org
ask questions and take home useful and Website: www.agta.org
practical information they can put to
use immediately.
Join us next year
January 31 - February 5, for
27 of the seminars were recorded (see AGTA GemFair Tucson.
details below) including “Smart Buying- Information about the show is
What’s Hot! Whats’s Not!” “Inside available on www.agta.org or by
Knowledge” and “Public Relations- calling 800-972-1162.
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