KEM Has the Summer covered

THE 77^TH CENTRAL FLORIDA FURNITURE & ACCESSORY MARKET

August 11-12, 2013

THE 63^rd  EDISON FURNITURE & ACCESSORY MARKET

August 4- 6, 2013

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(Aventura, FL)-----“I’m usually cautious, but something tells me this is going to be one of the best summers since the start of the recession,” said Larry Karel, President of Karel Exposition Management, (KEM) the nation's largest producer of regional furniture and accessory markets.

 Karel should know. He and his team have their fingers on the pulse of the furniture industry and are gearing up for two markets, Orlando, Florida and Edison, New Jersey.

KEM is returning to the Orlando area, after a brief hiatus, to produce the "77^th Central Florida Furniture & Accessory Market” at the Exhibition Building at Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, August 11-12, 2013.

Karel Exposition Management, together with the Florida Home Furnishings Representative Association and the Florida Association of Furniture Manufacturers are sponsoring the show.  The highly anticipated show will feature hundreds of spaces of merchandise that attract attendees from throughout Florida and the Caribbean. The show is open to buyers from furniture stores, interior designers and specialty stores from the home furnishings industry.

According to Karel, the housing market is starting to gain steam again in Florida. “We hear it in their voices. People feel positive about the economy and are ready to do business.”

Major companies such as Carlton Manufacturing (wicker/rattan), Pelican Reef (indoor/outdoor furniture), Stanley Chair (chairs for every room) and King Koil (mattresses) along with many more are participating. “The show is less than a month away and one entire section of the hall is completely sold out,” Karel said.

           

     For people on the east coast, the “63^rdEdison Furniture&AccessoryMarket”, August 4-6, 2013, is a must attend. “Summer is a good time for buyers to replenish their inventory and from what I have seen, the merchandise available in the furniture,bedding, lighting and decorative accessories categories is great,” Karel added.

                 

      Both the “77^th Central Florida Furniture & Accessory Market” and the “63^rd Edison Furniture & Accessory Market” are regional in scope which means they draw buyers who do not attend other markets far from home. In addition, they are meeting a number of local resources and can get quick delivery. Both shows offer free parking for buyers and exhibitors

“People love our shows since they are only a vehicle ride away, no costly housing, food or transportation,” Karel stated.

Karel is the first to emphasize that regional shows are vital. “Manufacturers representatives cannot put a sofa in their car trunk to attempt a sale.”

“People don’t come to a KEM show to socialize. It’s all about bringing the products to the buyer and writing business,” he added.

For more information call (305) 792-9990.

NOTE:  Admittance to the “77^th Central Florida Furniture & Accessory Market” and the “63^rd Edison Furniture & Accessory Market” is complimentary. However, attendees must have two forms of proper business identification showing that they are in the home furnishings industry. No person under the age of 13 will be admitted. Not open to the public.