The Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show is gaining momentum throughout the Midwest and beyond. As of late summer, Great Lakes Promotions’ new buying event sold out of the initial exhibitor space it had to offer.
“All 100 exhibitor booths were booked, and the show is moving to the main expo hall, adding another 20 exhibitor booths, which are filling fast,” explains Eric Howard, owner and event manager with Great Lakes Promotions.
Howard notes that the company’s strong marketing campaigns helped to increase the show’s brand nationally. He says exhibitors will be attending from across the country, including Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Florida, Virginia, Connecticut, New Jersey and Montana.
“Industry professionals, buyers and retailers throughout the Great Lakes region have shown very positive feedback and are signing up to attend the new cash & carry and order writing show,” Howard adds.
The Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show will feature a large selection of merchandise for buyers, including gift lines, souvenirs, apparel, bath & body, home decor, outdoor & garden, bags, gourmet foods, jewelry, books, stationery and more. Some companies exhibiting include True North Candle Company, Modgy, Kurt Adler, Pearls & Camo, Freshwater Crew, Dominque Bags, Great Coast, Wood Chart, Woodlander Workshop, Soaring Suds, Creemers Enterprises as well as some local and regional manufacturer rep groups that represent over 70 different gift lines.
The new show debuts Feb. 25-27, 2025, at the Kalamazoo Convention Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Registration and more information is available at www.greatlakesgiftshow.com.
