SPRING 2012 Education & Trade Show

Sheraton Framingham Hotel, MA

March 23-26

An Exclusive Event for the                      Papercrafting Retailer

ALL PAPER CRAFTING STORES WELCOME!

It is an event like no other! For two days, March 23rd and 24th, we offer you the opportunity to attend classes presented by some of the top vendors in the Paper Crafting industry.  On Sunday, March 25th, we have a tradeshow featuring NEW, never-before-seen product, and Show Specials that you can only get at this event.  

The Collins Group

Sheraton Framingham Hotel

1657 Worcester Road

Framingham, MA 01701

508-879-7200

The hotel is offering a special rate to TheCollinsGroup, available only to those who ask for the rate and reserve a room through the hotel.

All classes are especially planned for YOU, the independent Paper Crafting Retailer and your team--store managers, and in-house teachers.  Events are planned so that you can return to your store with not only the best new products, but also with the latest paper crafting techniques to help GROW YOUR BUSINESS and MAKE MORE MONEY.You will learn how to teach the classes that you take so that you can offer those same classes to your customers, building enthusiasm and maximizing sales.

The FREE Tradeshow on Sunday allows you to speak personally to the key personnel from each of the vendors in a much more relaxed and intimate setting than you ever could at the "major" shows.  It really gives you a chance to talk with them, to get ideas about how to maximize the sales of their products in your stores. In addition, vendors will be offering amazing show specials to attending stores only!

All of this (yes the schedule is jam-packed), plus LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES, GIVE-AWAYS, SHOW SPECIALS, and a great social evening of Make n’ Takes and desserts on Saturday night. And don't miss the Product Lightning Round on Friday for a quick overview of the Hottest Products in the market.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sample Making Frenzy

Saturday, March 24

(7:30 pm to 10:30 pm)

Most of you are too busy to actually enjoy your favorite paper craft, never mind to make samples for your store… but we have the cure for you! Join us for a fun filled evening of make-it and take-its where you will create lots of samples for your store and have an enjoyable time doing so!

Our vendors will be set up to do a 5 minute project. Vendors will provide the supplies and inspiration. We will provide the caffeine and the dessert to keep you going.

Product Lightning Round

FRIDAY FREE EVENT

Friday, March 23

(8:00 am to 9:20 am)

Start the show off with a fast-paced overview of the latest and greatest product offerings from our attending vendors! You will not want to miss this fun and informative event (especially with all the exciting suprise give-aways) where new product will be unveiled and reviewed. A new product review with some influence from Oprah.