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CRAFT Announces Table Topics for BMAC Summer 2007

noemail@craftonline.org — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Philadelphia BMAC Show Aug 5, 2007 Table Topics Breakfast Seminar Sunday, Aug 5, 2007 8:30-10AM Room 201A $25 in advance, $30 at door TOPICS TABLE 1: The basics of Web marketing (a beginner course for retailers). Designed to meet the needs of retailers just beginning to establish their web presence, these web-savvy leaders will share basics and practical tips to help you market your business on the web. Led by Diane and Madis Sulg, Maddi’s Gallery. TABLE 2: Customer service and beyond. Create a reputation for outstanding customer service that will make your customers return again and again. Tips and ideas will be shared to help you stand out from the rest. Led by Pam Corwin, Paper Scissors Rock. TABLE 3: How to hire, train and retain good employees. Learn to cut down on costly employee turnover and have happy, productive employees for the long term. Led by: Donna Milstein, Hanson Galleries TABLE 4: Hopping on the Green Bandwagon. How to sell high style, earth friendly...

New Officers and Directors Elected

noemail@craftonline.org — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Boyle, Associate Director 215-564-3484 x238 kboyle@fernley.com CRAFT ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES New Officers & Directors Elected At the July 22, 2006 CRAFT General Membership Meeting held during the Buyers Market & American Craft (BMAC) Show in Philadelphia, PA, members of the Craft Retailer’s Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT) elected officers to serve new terms or . The new Directors elected to a three year term are Karen Hohler of Whipporwill, MA; Aaron Maxwell of Harmony Ridge Gallery, WV; Sandra Randolph of Good Goods, MI; Janet Francoeur of Carolina Creations, NC; and Mary Kesler of Davin & Kesler, Inc. RI. Mary Kesler is the first Associate/Artist member to serveas a Director. Completing a one year term is Ann Pifer of The Grand Hand Gallery, MI; and Joanne Sterlacci of Simple Pleasures Gallery, PA. Following the meeting, the Directors elected a slate of Officers for 2006-2007. Elected as Chairman of the...

8.6.2005 CRAFT Announces Leadership Changes

noemail@craftonline.org — Sat, 06 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Boyle, Associate Director 215-564-3484 x238 kboyle@fernley.com CRAFT ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES New Officers & Directors Elected At the August 6, 2005 CRAFT General Membership Meeting held during the Buyers Market & American Craft (BMAC) Show in Philadelphia, PA, members of the Craft Retailer’s Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT) elected officers to serve new terms. The new Directors are Aaron Maxwell, Harmony Isle Gallery, WV; Shirely Palmer-Hill of Wickwire Fine Art/Folk, NC; and Phyllis Castells of Heart of Home, PA. Following the meeting, the Directors elected a slate of Officers for 2005-2006. Elected as Chairman of the Board is David Brooks of Appalachian Spring in Falls Church VA; Gloria Brooke of Brooke Pottery in Lakeland FL, as President; Joanne Sterlacci of Simple Pleasures Gallery in West Chester PA, as Vice President; Deb Kneale of Show of Hands in Denver CO, as Secretary; Karen Hohler of Whippoorwill...

CRAFT Presents Handmade in the USA

noemail@craftonline.org — Wed, 12 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release CRAFT Presents “Handmade in the USA” Seminar at the NY International Gift Fair PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12, 2005 - The Craft Retailers Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of “Handmade in the USA”, an interactive seminar to be presented at the NY International Gift Fair, on Monday, January 31, 2005. The seminar will feature a panel of craft industry luminaries who will discuss how to incorporate handmade American crafts into gift shop offerings and differentiate them from imports. The panel is composed of nationally recognized craft gallery owners, “NICHE Top 10 Retailers” of American craft, and crafts marketing experts: • Don Gorenberg, of Seldom Seen Gallery in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida • Donna Milstein, of Hanson Galleries, in Houston, Texas • Tara Silberberg, of The Clay Pot, in Brooklyn, NY • Frank Burkhauser, of SOTA, Spirit of the Artist,...

CRAFT Adopts Business Code of Ethics

noemail@craftonline.org — Sun, 08 Aug 2004 03:00:00 GMT

CRAFT ADOPTS BUSINESS CODE OF ETHICS

At the August 7 2004 CRAFT General Membership Meeting held during the Buyers Market & American Craft (BMAC) Show in Philadelphia, PA, members of the Craft Retailer’s Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT) voted to adopt the CRAFT Code of Ethics

Developed by the Business Practices Committee, Chairman Polly Brooks, Appalachian Spring, Falls Church,.VA, noted that after much discussion and care, the Committee was pleased to place before the membership a draft for formal adoption.

By its adoption the CRAFT membership restated its commitment to the Association’s mission statement, and pledged its efforts in adhering to the principles and promotion of high ethical standards and business practices within the craft community, as set forth in the CRAFT Code Of Ethics.

Founded in 2002, the Craft Retailers’ Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT) is a not-for-profit, professionally managed association, of storefront retailers of American craft. Retailer members inventory generally consists of ceramics; blown, fused or stained glass; fine woodworking; furniture; jewelry; metal work; sculpture; textiles; wearable art and a myriad of other items – folk to funk, traditional to avant-garde, decorative or functional. The common thread is that an individual or small groups of artisans generally make the items in the United States. Vendors of products and services to retailers as well as craftsman can also belong to the association as Associate members.

For more information on the Craft Retailers’ Association for Tomorrow visit our website at www.craftonline.org or contact Headquarters at 100 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1498; Ph: 215-564-3484; Em:info@craftonline.org.

CRAFT Announces Partnership with Bank of America Merchant Services

noemail@craftonline.org — Wed, 04 Aug 2004 13:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: August 31, 2004 Karen Boyle, Associate Director 215-564-3484 x238 kboyle@fernley.com CRAFT Announces Partnership with Bank of America Merchant Services At the August 7, 2004 Craft Retailer’s Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT) General Membership Meeting held during the Buyers Market & American Craft (BMAC) Show in Philadelphia, PA, CRAFT launched an important new program for its members. Invited to speak to members, Mr. George Taylor of Bank of America Merchant Services, outlined the exciting new opportunities and answered questions. Through its partnership with Bank of America and Bank of America Merchant Services, CRAFT can offer the following to its members: Reduced cost processing of VISA and MasterCard - Based on “interchange pricing” plus a transaction fee only; reimbursement of interchange/assessments on returns; reduced pricing on small transactions; lower fees for debit cards; no statement fee or minimums;...