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2013

GHTA Announces Conference Location
GHTA Early Registration Deadline
GHTA Newsletter (April)
 
GHTA Newsletter (March)

GHTA Newsletter (February)

GHTA Newsletter (January) 
GHTA Offers 90 Day Trial Membership

2012

GHTA Confirms New Board at Successful 2012 Conference
GHTA's Special Thanks to Attendees
GHTA Registration Reminder
GHTA's Reminder ICON

Preview the GHTA Conference

GHTA Beach Online Auction

GHTA Hosts Industry Summit

New GHTA-GAIN Credit Interchange

Firsthand GAIN Testimonials

GHTA First Friday: Webinar on GHTA-GAIN Credit Interchange February 3

GHTA First Friday:GHTA-GAIN Credit Interchange February 2

GHTA First Friday:Negotiating Fair Vendor/Rep Agreements April 6

Golf with GHTA: Falcon Fire Golf Club

GHTA Partners with Disney Institute for Conference Leadership Event

GHTA Conference Silent Auction

GHTA Conference Silent Auction Announcement
GHTA Conference Location Announcement

GHTA Conference: Early Bird Registration

Sign Up for The Incredible Race

GHTA Conference: Bridget Brennan on Why Do Women Buy?

GHTA Conference: Book Your Hotel

GHTA Newsletter (Quarter One)

2011

Submissions and Nominations for 2012 ICON Honors
GHTA names Mary Liz Curtin to its Board of Directors

2010

GHTA Partners with Market Centers to Host Special Events this Summer
NFL Quarterback, Inc. Magazine Columnist, and AMIBA Co-Founder Headline 2010 GHTA Conference
2010 GHTA Conference Early Registration Deadline: February 15
Archie Manning to Present Keynote at GHTA Conference 
GHTA Offers Opportunity to Volunteer during Annual Conference 
Independent Retailers Discuss Their Growing Struggle with Credit Issues
GHTA Announces Health Insurance for Members
GHTA Confirms New Board During 2010 Conference
GHTA Honors Founding Members
World Market Center Forms Relationship with GHTA

2009

GHTA Adds Google to Agenda at 2009 Conference
GHTA Confirms New Board During 2009 Conference
Slate of 2009 GHTA Conference Speakers Confirmed
GHTA Continues Its Successful e-Seminar Program
GHTA Offers a Host of Activities During Atlanta Market
GHTA Hosts Hospitality Suite and Happy Hour at AmericasMart
GHTA Launches e-Seminar Program
GHTA Launches Website to Support Independent Retailers
GHTA Launches "Lunch and Learn" at Industry Conference to Provide National Networking Opportunities
GHTA Opens Dialogue Between Retailers, Vendors, and Sales Agencies
Are Your Manufacturer's Listening to You? 
Retailer Survey Results to be Revealed at 2009 GHTA Conference
Brandwise and GHTA Release Gift and Home Industry Data
GHTA Welcomes Retailers Into Its Membership
#1 Wall Street Journal and New York Times Bestseller to Present Keynote at GHTA Conference
GHTA Announces September Sales Training in New York
GHTA and NYIGF® Present: Speed Networking and Sourcing, Buying Basics
GHTA Presents a Rotating Forum at NYIGF®
New Honors Program Sets Home & Gift Industry's Highest Level of Achievment 

 

2008

GHTA Announces Sixth Annual Conference to be Held in Sanibel Island, FL
GHTA’s Retail Advisory Board Brings Back Trolley Tour
Gift and Home Trade Association Offers Complimentary Consultations at the NY Int’l Gift Fair
Breaking News: Gifts & Decorative Accessories Magazine to Present Award to GHTA!
Travelocity.com Founder to Present Keynote at GHTA Conference
GHTA Offers Free Trial Membership
GHTA Education Seminars Enhance Industry Relationships
Sold Out GHTA Sales Training Events Spurred By Sponsorships
GHTA Announces Public Policy Initiative
Gift and Home Trade Association Goes “High Tech” with Networking

 

2007

GHTA Sponsors Five Retailer Seminars by Mary Liz Curtin
Fourth GHTA Member to Be Certified
GHTA Finalizes 2007 Board of Directors, Fills Vacancy
GHTA to Host Vendor Seminar During National Stationery Show
GHTA Announces 2007 Dates for Sales Associate Training
GHTA's Retailer Advisory Board Hosts Successful Forum in Seattle
GHTA Announces 2007 Dates for Sales Associate Training
GHTA's Retailer Advisory Board to Take the Stage at Pacific Market Center

 

2006

GHTA Appoints Retailer Melissa Haberstroh Ex-Officio Board Member
2006 GHTA Annual Conference A Success
Gift & Home Trade Association, GiftChannel 1 Announce Alliance to Help Giftware Retailers Grow Their Businesses
GHTA Member Earns Coveted CSP Certification
GHTA Updates Position on National Trade Show Vision
GHTA Action Group Works to Standardize Industry Data Collection
GHTA Retailer Advisory Board Presents "Driving Dollars to Your Doorstep" in New York
GHTA Announces Agenda Topics for Annual Conference
GHTA Announces Annual Conference Keynote Speakers
GHTA Announces Additional Dates for Sales Associate Training
GHTA's Retailer Advisory Board to Host Seminar at New York International Gift Fair
GHTA Members Optimistic About 2006
Columbus GHTA Education Courses a Success
GHTA Member Earns Coveted Certification
Gift Industry Benefits from New Technologies for Sales Reps
GHTA Announces Sales Associate Training in Columbus
GHTA Conference Scheduled for November 17-18
Randy Eller to Speak at Dallas Market Center
GHTA Retailer Advisory Board Speaks in Chicago

 2005

Gift and Home Trade Association Holds Sales Associate Training Seminars
Gift and Home Trade Association Creates Retail Advisory Board
Gift and Home Trade Association Working on National Show Project
USA Changes Name to Gift and Home Trade Association
2 USA Members Earn Coveted CSP Certification
USA "Boot Camp" Successful
USA Envisioning Project Moves to Action
USA Envisions an Ideal Gift Industry
Second USA Conference a Success
United Sales Association Summit Looks At the Gift Industry
USA Members Get Sales Tips
USA Forms Education Committee
Third USA Member to Be Certified
USA Helps New Manufacturers

2004

First USA Conference a Big Hit
USA Sets Strategic Direction
USA Members Become Certified Reps
USA Annual Conference to be November 21/22 in New Orleans
USA Lowers Manufacturer Dues
USA Charter Membership
USA 2003 Officers and Board Members
Reps Band Together to Increase Professionalism 

 

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11th Annual GHTA Conference! 

The 2013 national conference will be held October 2-5 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in San Diego, California. Click here to learn more!

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