-- Rocky Rockholt, Exhibitor, The Penny Press Machine Co., LLC., White Bear Lake, MN

"The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies® was, yet again, a great success for The Petting Zoo! We were amazed at the buyer traffic the first several days... all the efforts IGES management put into securing qualified buyers for the show paid off! We were also very pleased to write business with a number of new first time buyers of Petting Zoo Product as well.

The value of this show is tremendous, and we see many buyers here that no longer feel the need to travel to other shows. Every detail is accounted for, from the welcome happy hour on the first day of the show to the delicious prime rib served at the show party. With IGES, we are truly at home."

                                              -- Darwin C. Harder, Jr., Exhibitor, The Petting Zoo, Glen Burnie, MD

"It was great to be able to connect with you at the show and tell you first hand how thankful we are for all the hard work you put into organizing the show.  From a vendors standpoint, I can tell you it was well worth it!"

                                                           -- Marc St. Pierre, Exhibitor, Cool Jewels (R) By Phillips, Hallendale, FL

"As a company, Rhode Island Novelty does about 50 tradeshows a year.  By far the staff at M&M Gift has made the IGES Show the most enjoyable of all shows.  That being said, we have enjoyed increased sales year after year and the quality of buyers has been consistantly great.  M&M's Staff does a fabulous job of soliciting quality buyers to their IGES Show and that makes exhibitors like me very happy.  I know most of the buyers I deal with feel the same way as I do that the IGES Show is a superly run gift show.  Thanks again for another great show.  Looking forward to a great 2011 season."

        --John Fitzsimmons, Exhibitor, Rhode Island Novelty/Adventure Planet,Cumberland, RI

"The IGES continues to distinguish itself as one of the premier must see shows in our industry.  Each year we have not only increased our sales, but we have added valuable new customers at this show.  From start to finish, this show provides a professional, yet fun environment to socialize with a wide array of buyers from all over the country.  Plus we have had great success with the multiple opportunities to advertise our product lines at the show.  We look forward to this show every year and believe it will continue to grow.  We can't wait until next year!"

                                                                                                 -- Dan Shoemaker, Exhibitor, Kalan LP/FunWorks, Lansdowne, PA

"IGES has become an essential show for Lantern Press.  At 5 days, it is longer than most nationally-reaching gift shows, which allows buyers and exhibitors alike the opportunity to be more thorough in their presentation and placement of orders, and the show just feels less rushed and more laid-back than some of the other shows we've done.  We always do incredible business at IGES, with some of the friendliest people in the industry.  The convention center is BEAUTIFUL, and has convenient on-site parking, a large and comfortable lobby area with a very helpful staff, and complimentary coffee to boot!  Nestled in the Smoky Mountains region of Tennessee, the natural setting is breathtaking and lodging is extremely affordable."

                                                                                            -- Aaron Morris, Exhibitor, Lantern Press, Seattle, WA

"Another successful IGES Show in the books for 2010.  Quality Buyers and more of them! And they are writing. Our clients continue to 'attend and spend' with us every year because they know where to find the best caps at the right price.  And no other show anywhere else comes close to taking care of their Buyers AND Exhibitors like the IGES Show.  It makes doing business easier and I certainly appreciate it."

                                                                                                  -- Sinbad Elhaddad, American Cap Exchange, Hialeah, FL

“GREAT SHOW!!! Just tremendous. Thank you for making it possible for Squire Boone Village to have a record breaking show.  I am euphoric!!

Not only did we have an increase in sales over last year, but all your staff and your contractors made setting up and tearing down the most pleasant of any trade show in which we have participated in over 25 years. The Sevierville Convention Center is amazing with wide aisles, high ceilings, great lighting, huge parking lot, food court, and the connecting Wilderness Hotel.

I am SO GLAD we're exhibiting at IGES/SSS!!! I can't wait till next year.”

                                                                 -- Rick Conway, Exhibitor, Squire Boone Village/Bloom Brothers, New Albany, IN

“Once again the IGES show in November did not disappoint! With what turned out to be a record show for us at Wilcor, there was little more we could have asked for out of a show. With our largest staff of salespeople in attendance we had no idle time! We were writing orders, and opening new business relationships every minute of the show! Whatever the staff and owners of IGES have done to make this show such a success, keep it up! Thank you”

                                                                                                         - David Corrigan, Exhibitor, Wilcor Outdoors, Frankfort, NY