A showcase for manufacturers from Asia and other parts of the world, Global Connections gives importers, distributors, mass merchandisers and volume buyers the best opportunity to source home textiles products and components without leaving the U.S The New York Home Textiles Show is the only market of its kind.Diverse, dynamic and international in scope, it’s where buyers from specialty and department stores, boutiques, e-tailers and mail order companies find the latest in unique high-end home fashions. March 28-30, 2006 March 31-April 3, 2006 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York City Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York City March 28-30, 2006 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York City Tuesday March 28 9:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday March 29 9:30am - 5:30pm Thursday March 30 9:30am - 4:00pm The only trade show of its kind in the U.S., Global Connections is an outstanding opportunity to establish important relationships that can help businesses grow. Perfectly timed, this unique event takes place during New York City's Home Textiles Market Week, and three days prior to the New York Home Textiles Show. Exhibiting at Global Connections is the easy, cost-effective way to reach the U.S. market. And because more than half of the attendees are high-level managers, exhibitors will connect with the people who make the real buying decisions. Attendees will find the most comprehensive group of offshore manufacturers of home textiles - all under one roof. Offshore manufacturing resources for home fashions including bed and bath fashions, table linens, kitchen textiles, pillows, area rugs, window treatments, fashion hardware, infant/juvenile merchandise, decorative accessories, decorative fabrics and trims Importers/exporters, agents, buying offices, distributors/wholesalers, manufacturers representatives, product development and design teams, and large volume retailers including: bed, bath & linen stores, carpet/floor covering stores, catalog/mail order companies, department/chain stores, e-commerce companies, home centers, home furnishings/decorative accessory stores, mass merchandisers, TV home shopping programs, warehouse clubs China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam All individuals registering on-site will be charged a $30 registration fee. Non-Exhibiting suppliers to the trade and manufacturers must register on-site and will be charged a $30 per person registration fee. All attendees are required to present a Photo I.D. upon arrival at the Show. The use of luggage carts/ wheeled cases of any kind is not permitted on the Show floor. This Show is for the trade only. Individuals who cannot document their direct, professional affiliation to the trade will not be admitted. Children under the age of 14 are strongly discouraged from attending and are only eligible to receive guest passes on-site. They must be accompanied by a registered attendee. Strollers are prohibited on the exhibit floor. Photography is NOT permitted on the Show floor. Permission must be granted by the exhibitor before taking any photographs. This is a wholesale market. Attendees are not allowed to remove merchandise from the Show. All orders must be shipped. In compliance with New York City law, there is no smoking allowed in any area of the Jacob K. Javits Center. So everyone can enjoy the Show, we must insist that professional conduct be maintained at all times. We reserve the right to revoke the badge and Show privileges of anyone exhibiting inappropriate behavior.

When you exhibit at the New York Home Textiles Show® you put your products within reach of thousands of motivated buyers. Not only is it the largest buyer-seller venue for home textiles under one roof, it features the greatest diversity of lines, the newest resources and the hottest trends.

Why is The New York Home Textiles Show the best place to showcase your company and your products? Because it gives you the opportunity to:

• Build brand identity and awareness.
• Expand your customer base, access new markets and grow your channels of distribution.
  Meet the right people, from retailers (over 50% of all attendees are senior management) to importers, exporters, manufacturer¡¯s reps, agents and distributors.
• Connect with real buyers¡ª50% of them have annual sales of over $500,000, almost 20% have over $5 million.
• Use our marketing support and value-added services to your advantage.
• Plus, as the centerpiece of New York Home Textiles Market Week and part of the new, four-show House to Home™ Market Week, the New York Home Textiles Show offers you unparalleled cross-selling possibilities.