2022 craft & GIFT wholesale show

April 1-3, 2022
MUN Signal Hill Campus

Professional Development Sessions
Registration Form

We are excited to offer the following Professional Development Sessions in person this year, with registration open free of charge to both our Exhibitors and Buyers. All sessions will take place Friday, April 1, 2022.

‍Please note. In our province, mask wearing is no longer mandatory. While we understand that many of us are excited to be mask free, there are also many who are apprehensive. We ask that you please show kindness and support to everyone regardless of their masking decision.

Please select which below which sessions you will be attending.Friday, April 1 – 12–2 PM
Strong Minds – Mental Wellness at Work
Alison Butler, Chief Wellness Officer discusses the importance of positive mental health in the workplace and how it can improve productivity and employee well-being. Learn tips and tools to improve your mental health.Friday, April 1 – 2:30–4 PM
Don-ECoady, DC. Brand Better, Brand Manager
Why our Brand Needs to Invest in Social Media.
‍When you know who your audience is, you’ll know where to promote your brand. Tailored to the specific concerns of craftspeople, Don- E guides you through the often overwhelming task of knowing where to start, how to market your brand and how to invest in social media as a compliment to your craft based business.Friday, April 1 – 4–6PM
Business to Business Sessions
Are you struggling to find funding opportunities relevant to your business / craft practice? Book a time to speak one-on-one with our sector specialists – these women know the tips and tricks. Please select who you would like to speak with and we will reach out with you to book a time. Rowena House, Executive Director
Craft Council of Newfoundland & Labrador
Rowena shares her knowledge about where to find funding, eligibility, and grant writing. Arts funding, Canada Council, and federal and provincial funding opportunities – there is always available opportunities if you know where to look!Brenda Stratton, Sector Development Specialist – Craft
Government of NL Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Brenda will provide information on the Business Development Support Program (BDS). The BDS program assists Newfoundland and Labrador small and medium enterprises(SMEs) with opportunities to increase productivity and improve competitiveness with funding available for a variety of business activities including market and knowledge development, along with an overview of what is required when applying to the program.Katrina Rice, Program Officer
ArtsNL
Katrina will provide information and guidance on how to access exhibition grants, awards and more. This session is especially suited to those interested in creating one-of-a-kind pieces with exhibition in mind.

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