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The Canadian Gift Association Offers Retailers a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

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The Canadian Gift Association’s concerted efforts to offer the retail community engaging and inspiring opportunities will culminate at both the Toronto and Alberta Gift + Home Markets this winter. For the first-time ever, they are hosting must-see presentations by Dragons’ Den personality, entrepreneur and marketing communications expert Arlene Dickinson.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for qualified retailers to attend the market for wholesale business purposes and to capitalize on their future success with Arlene’s savvy advice. Entrepreneurs are invited to learn from one of Canada’s most high-profile businesswomen at this exclusive, trade only event.

Join CanGift for Lessons from the Den: Succeeding at Business and Being an Entrepreneur.

Toronto Gift + Home Market: An Evening with Arlene Dickinson
Sunday, January 26, 2020, 5:45 p.m.
Toronto Congress Centre
Show badge required to attend this event. Qualified buyers must register online and
RSVP: arleneto.eventbrite.ca

Alberta Gift + Home Market: Breakfast with Arlene Dickinson
Monday, February 24, 2020, 8:30 a.m.
Edmonton EXPO Centre
Show badge required to attend this event. Qualified buyers must register online and
RSVP: arleneab.eventbrite.ca

In keeping with CanGift’s entrepreneurial spirit, there is no charge for registered, qualified buyers to attend.

About the Canadian Gift Association

The Canadian Gift Association (CanGift) is the voice of Canada’s $10 billion giftware industry. Since 1976, the not-for-profit association has worked hard to make its members more competitive and successful. In today’s evolving market, CanGift remains committed to being a force for positive change, acting as the industry’s best-known and most trusted “partner in growth” for businesses big and small.

For more information visit togifthomemarket.ca and abgifthomemarket.ca

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