A.C.E.S The Advanced Continuing Education Seminars for the Gift Basket Industry produced by A.C.E.S is open to only gift basket professionals.
The Gift Basket Industry has a need for business education. Gift Basket Professionals are constantly seeking new ways to gain that education and information to run a successful business. There is currently no other venue that offers business education classes specifically modeled for our industry.
We are not offering classes on how to make a bow; we are offering classes on how to treat your business as a business and not a hobby. Our classes offer tips, tools and resources on how to set up, how to maintain and how to grow your business. They focus on the professionalism needed in this industry to be successful.
Gift Basket business owners need to attend trade shows to learn about the various products offered to our industry and to keep up to date on product trends. It is important to build a relationship with the vendors to gain the knowledge needed to properly sell their products.
As a vendor, you are welcome to attend the seminar classes. We plan to continue offering as much education as possible to keep the standards of our industry above consumer expectation, including our vendor’s products.
Networking is an important foundation to a successful business. There will be various opportunities to network with the attendees, including a full breakfast each morning and the Awards Ceremony on Saturday night on a famous New Orleans’ Steamboat.
The Trade Show will be for 3 hours on Saturday and 6 hours on Sunday.
The speakers include Mary Ann Jacobs, an icon in the industry and other established professionals.

Vendo Information- This annual seminar and tradeshow features local, national and international industry suppliers who attract buyers and decision-makers from over 200 companies. A.C.E.S has gained a reputation as a superior starting point for new and unique exhibiting companies. A.C.E.S is a practical tool for the trade show industry, offering resources, solutions, and a forum for exhibitors, designers, marketers and attendees. Trade shows are proven to be the most cost-effective way to generate new business accounts and strengthen existing ones. IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS ARE ESTABLISHED. Buyers are attracted to one-stop shopping for medium and low priced: new, current, staple and promotional merchandise, including closeouts, show specials and other unique profit opportunities. A.C.E.S. is the only industry event that offers a private and personal setting to promote your business and products.