Bringing the industry together!
TNNA hosts four trade shows each year designed to generate excitement and, of course, business! TNNA members attend the shows for free and also receive discounts on educational classes.
Winter Show 2009 — January 17 – 19, 2009 — San Diego Convention Center, San Diego CA
Nashville Market 2009 — February 6 — 9, 2009— Embassy Suites Hotel, Nashville TN
Summer NeedleArts Market — June 13 – 15, 2009 — Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus OH
Fall Show — September 26 - 27, 2009 - Embassy Suites Hotel, St. Charles MO
The January show on the West Coast highlights products and supplies for the spring selling season. The summer show in the Midwest in June, focuses more on the winter season.
The Needlecraft Market in September and the Nashville Show in February are both "cash & carry" shows, allowing retailers the opportunity to purchase immediate stock, as well as to place orders.
In addition to providing an opportunity to see and purchase the newest in needlearts and accessories for the needlearts industry, these shows enable industry professionals to network with one another, learn new techniques, enhance their business savvy, and create new opportunities.
In order to ensure show integrity, all attendees must show proof of business ownership.
Retailers' Retreats
Retailers' Retreats are being developed in different areas of the country to enable retailers to gather in a relaxing environment to network, learn and renew their energy! Participants may attend retreats outside of their own geographic areas enabling them to network with like minded retailers nationwide, see developing trends, etc.
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