NAMTA Connect Schedule

 

NAMTA Connect keeps Members in touch with Supplier Demos, Business Presentations, and Member Meetings all on the ZOOM platform. All sessions are scheduled in Eastern Time.

Are you a supplier member interested in showcasing your products on NAMTA Connect for free? Sign up for a product demo to secure your spot on NAMTA Connect. Questions? Contact Carrie Luckie.

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NOVEMBER 2025



Elevate Your Paper Craft Selection with Yasutomo’s Exclusive Origami Papers Product

When: Thursday, November 6th at 3:00 PM ET
Speaker: Phoebe Lee and Karen Elaine Parsons

Bring something truly unique to your customers with Yasutomo’s artist-designed origami paper collection. Created by mixed media artist Karen Elaine, these premium double-sided papers feature original hand-painted and collage artwork — offering a fresh take on traditional origami paper. More than just for folding, they’re perfect for collage, cardmaking, journaling, and a wide range of creative projects. Karen will demonstrate the creative possibilities your customers can experience with these beautiful papers — making them an inspiring addition to any craft or fine art section

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Expand Your Sales with OLO's Expanding Color Palette: Product Demo with Global Creative Inc.

When: Tuesday, November 11th at 3:00 PM ET
Speakers: Lori Craig and John Darland

Join Lori Craig and John Darland from Global Creative Inc as they discuss the popularity of OLO and OLO's expanding color palette in the alcohol marker space. With 96 new colors arriving in December, you'll have great opportunities to share with your customers. 

We'll discuss an overview of OLO™ marker and why it is different from anything else on the market, why it stands out asa premium quality alcohol marker among your customers, and the thought process behind 96 brand new color additions.


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Quick & Easy Last Minute Ideas to Increase Holiday Sales

When: Thursday, November 20th at 3:00 PM ET
Speaker: Georganne Bender

It’s crunch time! Are you ready to max out your holiday sales? 

Careful planning throughout 2025 has set the stage for a strong finish, but if you're looking for extra ideas to drive traffic and boost sales, we've got you covered. It’s time to pull out all the stops, and we’ve got just the inspiration you need to finish strong. 

Join Georganne Bender for a high-energy hour that’s packed with last-minute marketing magic just for creative retailers like you. So, whether you're looking to attract new customers, increase average sales, or create buzz that brings shoppers back, this session is designed to deliver real results – and just in time!

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Retailer Peer to Peer: A NAMTA Connect Member Forum

When: Tuesday, November 18th at 3:00 PM ET

Running a retail business in the creative industry comes with unique challenges. NAMTA’s new Retailer Peer to Peer series is the space for NAMTA member retailers to come together, share ideas, and support one another in real time. Each session brings together store owners and managers for facilitated, real-time conversation focused on shared challenges and actionable ideas. 

Our first topic is Promotional Events + Driving Repeat Traffic. You’ll experience live, topic-driven Zoom conversations, retailer-to-retailer insights and best practices, all exclusively for NAMTA member retailers. Registration for these sessions will be verified.

Engage directly with peers who understand your business. No presentations– just practical, honest dialogue with fellow retailers that drives results [who understand the work you do]

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NAMTA Connect delivers dynamic, essential product and business information tailored for the creative products industry.  Every month you can take advantage of product information sessions designed to drive sales.  There are key business strategy sessions around marketing, social media strategies, new market opportunities, and more.  Every session takes shape with a conversational and entertaining spirit intended to help you uncover fresh tools, strategies, and resources for growing your creative products business!