FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 5, 2005
For more information contact:

Carol Stearns, WBC
Office: 307.777.2882

Business Council in search of Wyoming companies to participate in Denver Merchandise Mart

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Business Council, Business and Industry Division, is in search of Wyoming companies to participate in the Denver Merchandise Mart: Gift, Jewelry & Resort Show on February 29 – March 1, 2005.

The Business Council has reserved a showroom that will highlight Wyoming companies. Companies interested in participating can purchase a display space within the showroom for $250.

“This is an excellent opportunity for Wyoming companies to market their Wyoming made products to over 7,000 retail buyers and interior designers from around the county.” said Carol Stearns, marketing and attraction manager for the Wyoming Business Council.
Over 650 exhibitors participate in the show, representing more than 6,000 lines of merchandise. Merchandise includes: resort and themed products, souvenirs, Native American, lodge-style and western merchandise, thousands of lines of traditional upscale gifts, collectibles, jewelry, imprinted sportswear, home furnishings, handcrafts, decorative accessories, gourmet, stationery and much more.

The show is held at the Denver Merchandise Mart Complex encompassing the Mart, the Mart Pavilion, the Expo Building and the Plaza at the Mart. The Mart Complex is conveniently located off Interstate 25 and 58th Avenue, just one mile north of I-25 and I-70 interchange.

If you are interested in participating in this tradeshow, call Annie Longpre at (307) 777-2844 or Email at alongp@state.wy.us. Display area is limited and will be on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The Business and Industry Division of the Wyoming Business Council strives to create new and better job opportunities in Wyoming by encouraging new business start-ups; helping entrepreneurs; strengthening retention and expansion programs to help existing Wyoming companies; and targeting and recruiting businesses to Wyoming.

The mission of the Wyoming Business Council is to facilitate the economic growth of Wyoming. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.wyomingbusiness.org.

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