Tom and Pam Newell have in depth knowledge and extensive experience in the Gift Basket industry. They have taught at the Columbus Gift Mart, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Chicago, Pitsburgh, Western New York, Denver, Kansas City, Canton, Minneapolis, Nashville, Cincinnati, Jubilee, Basket Connection, ACES and many more tradeshows & private seminars. Columbus MarketPlace Cafe- Hands-On Workshop, Seminar, Product Fair & Networking Class "The Gift Basket Survivor" in Columbus Ohio on Saturday - September 13th, 2008 from at 9:00am until 4:00pm

Buy your first admission ticket for $69.00 and receive a second ticket for only $30.00. That's two admission tickets for only $99.00

This Price includes: Gift Basket School “Gift Basket Survivor” Seminar, Workshop, your Free Design to take home, free Parking, Instruction, Real experiences & top secrets, Classes, Product Fair, and Lunch.

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Join our Survivor Class with Tom & Pam and learn:
  • Design Techniques & Structure for easy shipping
  • Holiday Enhancements & Quick Top Secret Tricks
  • Learn easy and quick wrap techniques with larger presentation
  • Inventory & Coordinating Products
  • Surviving the big box competition (The Jungle)
  • Scheduling your holiday plans for more sales & profit
  • Surviving your Marketing Fears (Council)
  • Learn Designs that take 10 minutes or less!
  • Hands on Designing Your Own Basket (Challenges)
  • Time Management & Goals
  • Demo Techniques with Products
  • Receive a free pass to come back 14th to the mart to visit & shop


  • Our day will be fun, full of holiday design education, product demo techniques, and design “hands on” with lots of surprises. Wear comfortable clothes ready to work, laugh, and network. Our day will be filled with survivor of the fittest, Hidden challenges, Prizes, Learning to speed up your designing, Profit making, Learning to compete, and tricks to get you ready for the biggest holiday season you have ever had!

    Bring your goals, list of fears, business cards, smiles and camera’s for a day you won’t forget.

    Contact Tom or Pam by phone at (330) 478-0555 or email us at: contact@giftbasketschool.com for additional details or questions .
    Columbus MarketPlace Cafe- FREE 1 Hour Seminar "Behind the Design" in Columbus Ohio on Monday - August 18th, 2008 starting at 10:00am

  • Accessorizing your design on a budget
  • Secrets to building a better design
  • Inventory and theme choices
  • Featuring NEW-HOT Gourmet Products for the holidays
  • Columbus MarketPlace Cafe- FREE Seminar"On the Road to Christmas" in Columbus Ohio on Saturday - August 16th, 2008 starting at 3:00pm

    Tom & Pam will share their Plan strategies, Inventory, Marketing, Profit Proof secrets, Scheduling themes, & Countdown for Christmas 2008. Bring your calendar and product list.
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    Looking for affordable products for your gift basket storefront inventory and stock? Visit our “Wholesale Upscale Products Showroom” located in Columbus, Ohio at the Columbus Gift Mart 1999 West Belt Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43228, Showroom 311. We are now open throughout 2008 on the following dates:

  • January 18-22, 2008
  • February 17-19, 2008
  • March 14-18, 2008
  • April 27-29, 2008
  • May 18-19, 2008 (Immed. Delivery) Cash and Carry ONLY
  • June 20-24, 2008
  • July 20-22, 2008
  • August 15-19, 2008
  • September 14-16, 2008
  • October 12-14, 2008
  • October 24-27, 2008 (Immed. Delivery) Cash and Carry ONLY
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