The reimagined BookExpo announced the first-ever Grand Opening Keynote, featuring Len Riggio, Chairman of Barnes & Noble, Inc. The Day 1 Keynote will take place on Wednesday, May 30, at 9:15 AM on the Midtown Stage sponsored by Ingram and will complement BookExpo’s Day 2 Leadership Roundtable featuring CEOs from top publishing houses Macmillan, Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster.
As the Chairman of the nation’s largest retail bookseller, Mr. Riggio will offer attendees his unique perspective on the book selling industry and will focus his talk on the importance of brick and mortar stores, serving the modern reader, how bookstores best serve their communities, and the overall changing landscape of book retail today. He will be introduced at BookExpo by American Booksellers Association CEO, Oren Teicher.
Author Stages: Hear from top authors and industry experts during the numerous sessions on BookExpo’s Author Stages. Whether you want to discover new writers or learn from some of the biggest and most influential authors within the publishing industry, BookExpo Author Stage sessions allow you to listen to authors share back stories and discuss the subjects they’re most passionate about. This is also the best way to hear from the best and brightest industry minds talking about today’s trends.
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World’s Largest Franchise Expo Brings Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Across the Globe to NYC
As professionals look to small business and entrepreneurship as a fast track to economic success, the franchise industry is poised for record-breaking success in 2018. To keep up with demand, New York City is gearing up for the renowned International Franchise Expo (IFE) at the Javits Center May 31-June 2. The expo will become the epicenter of small business opportunities as current and aspiring entrepreneurs have the unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with more than 400 proven franchise brands across various industries and investment levels.
Last year’s event drew attendees from all 50 states and over 100 countries from around the world. This year, pre-registration has increased by 49 percent and many expect record-breaking attendance. Throughout the event, attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the expansive display of franchise opportunities, explore and network with industry-leading franchise brands, and attend comprehensive educational programs. The IFE offers more than 70 free educational seminars and 10 in-depth workshops covering a variety of topics.
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The Main Event About the Legalized Cannabis Industry for NY, NJ, PA and Surrounding East Coast States—Takes Place May 30 – June 2
The 5th Annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) will take place May 30 – June 2 at the Javits Convention Center in New York, NY. Serving the states on the East Coast which are increasingly legalizing cannabis including recreational, CWCBExpo NY will create a dynamic marketplace filled with the best education, products, and resources. Cannabis entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, investors, equity partners, ancillary businesses, and agricultural opportunists that can profit from this new economic and wellness market, as well as those already in the business.
Recent East Coast activity that is providing new business opportunities and more mainstream access to cannabis include: -Vermont is now the ninth state in the country to legalize cannabis and the first state to legalize through legislation.
-New Jersey is beginning to expand access to medical marijuana
-Medical marijuana sales are expected to begin this Spring in Pennsylvania, creating one of the nation’s largest MMJ markets
-Canada’s active investment market
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