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Upstate New York Has Growing New Trade Show

The Upstate New York Gift Expo, set for Feb. 25-27 in Verona, NY, marks two years since the first Upstate New York Gift Expo. The show offers a diverse group of exhibitors representing the traditional gift, souvenir, hand-made, resort, and specialty gift markets. The show has hosted buyers from throughout New York and adjoining states. Attendees have included buyers from gift shops, stationery stores, museum shops, jewelry stores, souvenir shops, resorts and bookstores.

Featuring 600 lines in 120 booths, the show is staged at the four-diamond-rated Turning Stone Resort and Casino, between Syracuse and Utica, NY. Founding partner Bill Moore says, "Both exhibitors and attendees have been pleased with the results and the traffic has increased each show."

Visit the website to view more on the event: www.upststenygiftexpo.com.

The summer show dates are July 21st -23rd 2008

Tax Rebate May Spur Retail Sales

With Congress considering a bill that would give tax rebates to many Americans in order to stimulate the economy, retailers may be able to see increased spending come Spring. If the Senate gives quick approval, the first rebate payments could begin going out in May and most people could have them by July. (source)

"In the spring and summer of 2001, the last time the government handed out special tax rebates, Americans spent 20% of the money on retail purchases and another 20% on food or entertainment, and put the remaining 60% toward bills or debt reduction," said Britt Beemer, chairman of America's Research Group, which polls thousands of consumers every week. (source)

President Bush has urged passage of the bill and legislators from both sides of the aisle seem eager to pass it, but the temptation to load the bill with extra spending is strong. President Bush warned the lawmakers against burdening the bill, but to get it done soon.

The Los Angeles Times asked readers how they would spend the expected $800-to-$1200 per family in tax rebates. Many said they would buy big-ticket items like iPhones and flat-screen TVs. Others were more mundane. "I'll buy myself some new shoes," said Lamar Clark, a single father of two from Moreno Valley in Riverside County. He might be eligible for $1,200 -- $600 plus $300 for each child.

Opinions were mixed about whether the stimulus would have any real impact on the sluggish economy, but Tory Hathaway, a construction superintendent, said the White House and Congress shouldn't worry. "It will definitely be spent."