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Tour HPMKT like an Insider – October 16th 2021

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021
by Jana Platina Phipps

Hello Fringe Friends, High Point Market is an incredible sourcing and educational opportunity, but it can be challenging to navigate if you haven’t been before. Let me be your guide on the High Point Market Insider’s Tour October 2021

I’ve hosted 4 incredible tours, and I’ve been invited back to lead a tour for new attendees and YOU are invited. Do you qualify as a new buyer and will attend High Point Market for the first time? Or have you only been to one market in the last two years? Then this One Day COMPLIMENTARY Tour Saturday October 16th, is for you!

This is a perfect primer to see different areas of market, including transportation options, educational seminars, networking events, helpful digital tools, and the best refueling and party spots, so when you navigate your next day(s) of market, you’ll be comfortable, confident, and be able to use your your time to maximum capacity. Let me help you reach your market goals.

What attendees say about my Insider’s Tour:

It was so helpful. This was my first Market and Jana made the whole experience more approachable.

The day after the Insider Tour I truly had a understanding of how to navigate and made my way through many more showrooms.

Jana was the best!! Such a great person to lead this tour. I am happier for having met her.

The tour prepared me well to navigate market. I was able to get to know the key buildings to visit and how to get around.

I loved meeting other designers and seeing how a pro navigates the area.

Jana is amazing. She is fun and savvy. I would not do it any other way.

To see if you qualify as a new buyer, go here>> https://www.highpointmarket.org/register

Space is limited – deadline is September 27th, so reserve your spot ASAP. There is no cost to you.

In order to qualify for Trim Queen’s HPMKT INSIDER’S TOUR, you must:

Be available to attend High Point Market on Saturday, October 16th, from 8:30am until 6:00pm
Attend a mandatory orientation breakfast 8:30AM-9:30AM at market
Make your own hotel accommodations and travel arrangements to High Point, though High Point Market will provide a concierge to assist you after you have qualified to attend as a Buyer for the Insider’s Tour
Follow safety protocols
Be able to cover a lot of ground, wear comfortable walking shoes
Get ready to have a blast, source new vendors, and make friends

High Point Market Insiders Tour Ocober 2019 — Did you know there are 75,000 attendees each market in 180 buildings with 12 million square feet of showroom space? I can help you navigate HPMKT like a seasoned attendee.

Let me introduce you to my favorite sources and the “best of” new introductions, from upholstery, and case goods to decor accessories.

Showroom highlights from previous tours

HPMKT Insiders Tour w Trim Queen — Learning about Performance Fabrics at Inside Out

Insiders Tour HPMkT w Libby Langdon — Learning about Performance Fabrics at Inside Out

follow #TQxHP on Instagram for an insider’s view

Click below to get a feel for our day!

An educational event is always on our agenda.

Social Storytelling educational panel at Universal Furniture with Ericka Saurit, Ginna Christensen, ME, Corey Damen Jenkins & Aviva Stanoff

I’ve been a HPMKT attendee for 20+ years and love introducing professionals to the incredible resource it is.

I’m in a unique position as a design consultant and influencer to work closely with a wide spectrum of manufacturers with a deep understanding of their product, production, and business practices. I’ve curated four HPMKT Insider’s Tours since 2018, was on the HPMKT Design Bloggers Tour both Spring & Fall 2017, was co-chair of the Withit New York Design Tour for ten years, and lead customize tours in NYC’s Garment District and Venice: Maker Tourism. Experiential tours are my passion, let me gift this one to you.

High Point Market Insiders Tour October 2019

Simply put, I love connecting the most talented and innovative in our industry, giving people a special, insider introduction that they might never have on their own.

In addition to our showroom visits, I will give you our customized booklet with contact info for each product line, required order minimums, additional not-to-miss showrooms and social media handles so you can cover market with a cheat sheet in hand.

Taking buses, shuttles, and walking to different areas of High Point are all part of the market experience. My tour will help you navigate market on your own like a pro.

High Point Market Insiders Tour April 2019 — Learn to navigate on the RED LINE

If you’d like to see my personal design POV, details and fabrication are key, my last market trend report of Spring 2021 is here >> The Aura of Exuberance at High Point Market.

Please share this opportunity with any buyer you think would benefit from this special, complimentary Insider Tour thanks to High Point Market and Esteem Media for sponsoring this event.

I hope we can tour October High Point Market together. If you have ANY questions, contact me.