SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Makes Key Staff Promotions

DALLAS, TX – SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas is pleased to announce two key staff promotions. Amie Gilmore, former Show Manager of SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, has been promoted to Associate Show Director. Kerry Cree, former Account Executive, has been promoted to Senior Account Executive. The promotions were made based on their track records of producing results and commitment to the show’s success.

“SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc America’s commitment to provide superior experiences for both exhibitors and attendees helps us stand out in the trade show industry,” commented Dana Teague, Group Director. “We are fortunate to have Amie’s exceptional strategic planning and leadership skills, as well as Kerry’s devotion to identifying client needs and executing accordingly.”

Amie has been with the SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas team since the purchase of SURFACES in 2000 in various roles on both shows. She became the SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Show Manager in 2010. During her time as Show Manager, she proved to be a passionate leader focused on developing a results-oriented team. Amie was an instrumental leader in the co-location of SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas in 2011. With the help of Amie’s leadership, SURFACES 2011 was named #66 on Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 rankings. In recognition of Amie’s ability to lead her sales team to exceed various sales goals, Amie was nominated for the 2012 Mike Wood Sales Manager of the Year Award, honoring the top performing sales manager in the company. Amie is heavily involved in strategically developing show enhancements for the 2013 show floor such as the NWFA Pavilion, the Business Enrichment Center, and several other new partnerships.

With more than 12 years of trade show experience at Hanley Wood Exhibitions, Amie will continue to cultivate her skills and bring much success to SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas.

Kerry joined the SURFACES sales team in 2010. As Account Executive, she has proven to successfully manage exhibitor accounts as well as provide outstanding customer service. She has excelled in sponsorship sales, consistently brings new exhibitors into the show and is a leader on the SURFACES sales team.

During Kerry’s first year, she was nominated for a Hanley Wood Red Point Award for Competitive. In recognition of Kerry’s ability to routinely reach her sales goals, she was also nominated for the Michael J. Hanley Sales Person of the Year Award, honoring the top performing sales person in the company. She is responsible for leading sales initiatives in one of SURFACES’ new show features, the NWFA Pavilion, which will debut on the 2013 show floor.

Kerry will continue to be an instrumental asset to the SURFACES sales team in her new position as Senior Account Executive.

SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2013 will be held January 28-31 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Exhibits will be open Tuesday – Thursday and the Education Program opens Monday, January 28 and goes through Thursday. For more information on SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2013, visit us at www.Surfaces.com and www.StonExpo.com, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SurfacesShow and www.facebook.com/StonExpo, or follow us on Twitter at @Surfaces_Show and @StonExpo.

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SURFACES and Las Vegas Market Dates to Coincide in 2013 and 2014

DALLAS, TX and Las Vegas, NV – SURFACES and Las Vegas Market are excited to announce they are forming an extended strategic partnership to co-locate their events for 2013 and 2014 in order to provide their attendees an enhanced product sourcing, educational and networking experience.

SURFACES 2013, being held at Mandalay Bay Convention Center January 28 – 31, serves as the industry’s introduction of the newest product styles and selections that consumers will be demanding for the coming year. Every floor covering product, tool and technology will be featured on the show floor with daily complementary installation demonstrations where attendees can see these products in action.

Las Vegas Market, being held January 28 – February 1 at World Market Center Las Vegas campus, is an international home furnishings showcase that combines style, inspiration and productivity like no other market. Retailers and designers can shop product offerings from trend-setters in all home furnishings categories—from furniture and mattress to home decor and gift. A ‘total marketplace’ for today’s home furnishings professionals, Las Vegas Market features 1,000 world-class manufacturers and fresh new resources as well as educational, networking and hospitality events all week long.

“We are very excited about the strategic partnership and the benefits that it brings to our attendees” commented Dana Teague, Group Director, SURFACES “Our dates coincided in 2011 and it proved to be an enormous success for both events. Due to scheduling conflicts in 2012 our dates were one week apart and we were met with disappointment from our attendees; therefore both parties agreed that it was in the best interest of our events to hold our dates concurrently and give our customers a convenient, one-stop-shopping opportunity, saving them both time and money.

In addition, the coinciding dates will give thousands of buyers the opportunity to engage in a wider range of education and networking events. Registration benefits will be available for those attendees who wish to participate in both events and a complimentary shuttle service will be provided between each venue.

“We are thrilled to partner with SURFACES again for the benefit of buyers and exhibitors at both venues. The synergies of our co-location add value to both of our customer bases—allowing manufacturers exposure to new distribution channels,” said Dorothy Belshaw, President of Gift + Home Decor at International Market Centers. “And for retailers and designers looking for new and unique resources, SURFACES offers great depth in the floor coverings space while Las Vegas Market delivers a tremendous breadth of new products in furnishings, home decor and giftware. We’ve worked to make access to both events convenient and easy for buyers.”

As part of on-going efforts to attract interior designers and due to the popularity of the program in 2012, SURFACES has expanded the Designer Day program to two days. The two days, January 29 and January 30, will be filled with innovative products, tours and education. This all-day educational event is a must-attend for interior designers looking to get the latest trends and the newest products available for their clients.

SURFACES is co-located with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas. For more information on SURFACES visit www.Surfaces.com. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @Surfaces_Show.

The official sponsor of SURFACES is the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), the floor covering industry's largest advocacy organization representing floor covering retailers, contractors and allied service providers throughout North America.

The WFCA is a recognized leader in marketing research, industry certification programs, and operates the premier consumer flooring web site, www.wfca.org, providing unbiased information about every type of floor covering and connecting customers to members’ retail stores. The WFCA also influences public policy affecting the floor covering industry and consumers. For more information about the WFCA, visit www.wfca-pro.org

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