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Twice a year, the world ocks to High Point, North Carolina to attend the largest
home furnishing market in the world. With over 180 buildings and 2000 exhibitors,
how can you not be impressed? If you have never attended, take advantage of
orientation seminars held 10 AM each day or visit

http://www.highpointmarket.org/FirstTimeToMarket.aspx

The event o ers free parking and shuttle service, and quite frankly, you won't even
have to spend a penny on food, as free food and beverages are everywhere.

Not only will you have the pleasure of a decorating x everywhere you look, you an
also hone your skill. Educational opportunities abound from FREE to a FEE. Where
else can you go and see our own JoAnne Lenart-Weary on Monday sharing
"20-10 Minute ways to Increase Pro ts"

https://m360.interiordesignsociety.org/frontend/event/schedule.aspx?EventId=16045

and

then have lunch with Candace Olson for only $20.

http://www.highpointmarket.org/PlanningYourVisit_MarketEvents.aspx

Along with the permanent showrooms, don't miss the Temporaries located in a
number of buildings. They showcase the newest and hottest products in the home
furnishings world. If you are contemplating adding inventory to your mix, this is a
perfect place to nd resources from simple to sublime. See the newest in furniture,
accessories, window treatments, artwork, rugs, and so much more. Things you
didn't even know existed are at High Point Market.

To register, go online and provide your EIN or SSN, Certi cate of State Sales & Use
Tax, business card for each attendee from your organization and copy of your cur-
rent Driver's License or State Identi cation Card. Show up and be prepared to be
dazzled.

P.S. If you are going, let JoAnne know, perhaps you can meet up, share ideas and have a drink!