Details of the four key January events

Christian retailers looking to make a strong start to the new year have the opportunity to learn about new products, stock up on
bargains and get some training at four events in January.

Jan. 10-12

MARKETSQUARE INTERNATIONAL

Atlanta Airport Marriott

Atlanta

Christian Trade Association International's (CTAI) third annual winter event for overseas buyers is opening its doors to North American retailers for the first time and also debuting America's Christian Remainder Show.

Registration for international visitors is $50 for members and $65 for nonmembers, while U.S. attendees will pay $20. Those who register before Dec. 23 receive a ticket to the Whitaker House/Anchor Distributors Celebration Dinner; tickets will not be sold separately. Keynote speaker at the dinner on Sunday, Jan. 10 will be pastor, ministry leader and conference speaker Larry Huch (The Torah Blessing, Whitaker House).

The first 50 international buyers from outside the U.S. who pre-register by Dec. 23 will receive one free night's lodging at the convention hotel. The hotel's nightly rate is $109, with a free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Workshops for Christian publishers and booksellers are free with registration, and preceded by free breakfast.

For booksellers: "How remainder books increase profits," "How I survived the recession" panel discussion. For publishers: "Negotiating international translation rights," "How to develop quality translations."

The Professional Retail Institute, led by CTAI Director of Training and Member Development Jack Scott, will run Jan. 13-14, with an additional $295 fee for the first person registered and $195 for each person thereafter from the same store or organization.

More than 40 suppliers will be exhibiting at the event, including Baker Publishing Group, Crossway, FaithWords, Harvest House Publishers, Thomas Nelson and Tyndale House Publishers. Lunch and break refreshments will be served in the exhibit hall.

For more information or to obtain the registration form, go to www.ctaintl.org or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Jan. 8-12

THE ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL GIFT & HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET

AmericasMart

Atlanta

Though CBA has scrapped its Industry Conference, the retailers trade association is partnering with AmericasMart for any of its members attending the largest gift and home furnishings showcase of the year.

CBA member retailers can take advantage of a complimentary hotel night's stay as well as special reduced rates for an extended visit. There will also be an exclusive CBA meeting and lunch at the event Saturday, Jan. 9, starting at noon in the Grant/Lenox Room, third floor of Building 3.

CBA market vendors will be specially identified to help retailers quickly locate them.

For CBA member suppliers, there will be elevator door stickers throughout the AmericasMart complex announcing inspirational gifts featuring CBA vendors, with stickers for each vendor identifying them as a CBA/inspirational gifts supplier. They will also be identified in the inspirational classification section of the Atlanta Buyer's Guide.

For more information, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or contact Suzanne Ivezaj at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 404-220-2219.

Jan. 17-19

CHRISTIAN PRODUCTS EXPO (CPE)

Hershey Lodge

Hershey, Pa.

Munce Group's CPE Hershey offers free registration to all independent Christian retailers, who are then able to cover additional expenses by taking advantage of the show's cost-reimbursement plan, based on the number of orders written on the show floor.

Organizers say that reimbursements are "very obtainable," with 94% of retailers attending the marketing group's members-only CPE in September writing orders qualifying for some level of reimbursement and 79% of them placing enough exhibit-floor orders to receive the maximum reimbursement available.

The January event kicks off with a Bible Conference on Sunday, Jan. 17, organized to minister to the hearts and minds of retailers and exhibitors. Workshop sessions Monday, Jan. 18 will be a general session, a Vacation Bible School session and free Bookstore Manager software training.

Confirmed speakers include VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer and authors David Jeremiah and Sheila Walsh. Tween girl author Dannah Gresh will be on the exhibit show floor in the Moody Publishers booth.

For more information, go to www.cpeshow.com. Register by phone, 800-868-4388; fax, 727-593-3523; or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Jan. 13-14

INSPIRATIONAL VALUE BOOK SHOW

DoubleTree Nashville Downtown

Nashville

Discounts of up to 90% off retail will be on offer at the Inspirational Value Book Show, which for its third year will have a larger gift selection, too.

Registration for the event—billed as "Less Talk. More Show!"—includes lunch for both days provided on the exhibit hall floor for suppliers and retailers so that they can continue business uninterrupted.

Among the exhibitors will be Barbour Publishing, David C. Cook, Kregel Publications, Swanson Christian Products, Thomas Nelson and Whitaker House.

The show floor will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14.

For more information or to register, go to www.ivbshow.com or contact Misty Sprinkle at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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