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  • Susan January Named Greeting Card Association President

    Sep 29, 2011

    Susan January, vice president of Leanin' Tree, Inc., was named president of the Greeting Card Association (GCA) at its recently concluded 70th Annual Convention in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. January previously served as vice president of the association under GCA President Doug Faust, executive vice president… Full Story »

  • Ballering to Bring Balloon Art and Expertise to Expo

    Sep 23, 2011

    If it can be done, it can be done with balloons. At least that seems to be true for Carmen Ballering, an award-winning event designer turned instructor who creates sculptures and even haute couture from balloons. Visitors to her booth at Halloween & Party Expo… Full Story »

  • MyOwnPet Balloons Partners with Canines for Disabled Kids

    Sep 22, 2011

    MyOwnPet Balloons, along with burton + BURTON, the nation's largest distributor of balloons and gift items, have launched a partnership with Canines for Disabled Kids (CDK), a national 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to connecting children with disabilities to canine-assistance programs, in order to help… Full Story »

  • Cabrera to Show New Collection at Halloween & Party Expo

    Sep 22, 2011

    Designer Juan Pablo Cabrera makes elaborate, colorful creations ranging from masks to headpieces to human-sized angel wings - and he does it all with feathers. Most often seen in Las Vegas shows, his products were most recently worn by contestants in the 2011 Miss Universe… Full Story »

  • Nobbies, Mangelsen’s and Ibsen Costume team up for Halloween

    Sep 21, 2011

    Three separate, independently owned retailers are cooperating in order to triumph over temporary Halloween stores and encourage Omaha shoppers to support their independent businesses. The Watanabe, Mangelsen and Ibsen families have purchased a joint billboard, radio and television advertising to get their message out to… Full Story »

  • Ballooniversity On The Road 2011 Wraps Four-city Tour

    Sep 13, 2011

    This summer, attendees from Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago,and Philadelphia participated in burton+BURTON's "Legends of the Industry Tour." The one-day road show training event brought together some of the top floral and balloon designers in the world. With a total combined attendance for all four cities of… Full Story »

  • AMC Tradeshows Names Executive Vice President

    Sep 6, 2011

    According to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., president and COO of AmericasMart Atlanta and its AMC, Inc. parent entity, JoAnn Miller-Marshall has been named executive vice president of AMC Tradeshows, bringing all AmericasMart home, gift and apparel and LIGHTFAIR International sales under her direction. Miller's promotion… Full Story »

  • World Balloon Convention 2010 Wins Photo Contest

    Aug 30, 2011

    More than a year after Pioneer Balloon Co. hosted The World Balloon Convention 2010 in Dallas, it is still making an impact within the professional event planning industry. A photo of the "Land of Enchantment" Gateway from the WBC 2010 was recently entered into the… Full Story »

  • International Halloween Show Offers New Format to Regional Buyers

    Aug 28, 2011

    The Halloween Industry Association (HIA), a trade organization representing businesses involved in the manufacture, importation and distribution of Halloween products, has changed the format of their International Halloween Show held Dec. 5-10 at Halloween Tower in New York City. For the first time ever, HIA… Full Story »

  • Rubie’s Acquires The Highest Heel Footwear

    Aug 23, 2011

    Rubie's Costume Co. Inc, the world's largest Halloween products manufacturer and distributor, has announced the acquisition of The Highest Heel brand of footwear, formally of Global Footwear Partners, Inc. The new company named Highest Heel Enterprises, LLC will operate under the Rubie's umbrella and distribute… Full Story »

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