Testimonials

Here's what people are saying about the New England Products Trade Show:

Buyers

“It was excellent this year. I went Saturday, didn't finish and spent the whole day Monday finishing up. I ordered from most everyone since the quality and products were exciting and marketable. Great show!”
— Diane Campbell, Center Harbor NH

“I have attended the NEPTS for 25 of the 26 years and look forward to finding new products for my shop. I enjoy meeting past exhibitors from whom I order. This year was one of the best.”
— June C. Hopkins, North Haven Gift Shop, North Haven, Maine

“This event is a fabulous show, and nicely focused on authentic, New England-made items. The trade show really meets the parameters of what we shop for as museum store professionals.”
— Tina Harding, Museum Store Association

“We like to focus on Maine products and the NEPTS is such a good resource. It’s also a great place to find new vendors.”
— Carroll Tiernan, Maine Audubon Society

Exhibitors

"The owners and staff at Giraffe events are exceptional. I've done several other trade shows and you are the most helpful and nicest of all. I'm impressed with the quality of products that are allowed to exhibit at the show, which makes the buyers want to shop at the NEPTS. I saw a lot of new buyer faces this year so you must be doing something right to inform them of the show and encourage them to come shop!"
— Kathryn Swift, Misty Mountain Seed Co.

"Great show, amazing staff, good sales and leads, and a wonderful marketplace to celebrate New England businesses!!"
— Gabrielle Melchionda, Mad Gab’s

"Giraffe Events produces a wonderful show that continues to generate sales throughout the year for exhibitors."
— Sandy Kiess, Classic Calligraphy

"The ever-growing reputation and influence of NEPTS brings in more and better-qualified buyers every year. The general optimism of the show gives buyers confidence. We doubled our sales from '08, and this was in a very uncertain economy! Surprising to say the least!"
— Terry Bregy,Down East Books

"I thought that the staff was incredibly professional, accommodating, and helpful."
— Beth George, Spelt Right Bagels.

"The show was awesome for us. It was our first show ever, and real successful one. We've been busy as all heck in the bakery since we came home, and there's no sign of stopping!"
— Chris Roberts, Barkwheats Dog Biscuits.

"It was great for me as my first show everyone was very helpful. So far I have signed 15 new stores and made lots of new contacts. Definately a great investment and I am still getting responses from your website. Thanks for all the great help."
— Harold Brown, Nature's Poison Ivy Cure.

“This has been the best NEPTS to date! We had a large customer attend the show from California because they had been told that it was the BEST regional show on the East Coast. There is no other wholesale trade show that we know of where every vendor is a US manufacturer and every product is made in the USA. That in itself makes this the BEST regional show on BOTH coasts!”
— Bruce and Sue Dennison, Roy Toy Manufacturing.

“Thank you again NEPTS for believing in me and my product. I had such a great time. I met such wonderful people and their support and help was just the best. I can't think of a better way to introduce my product to the wholesale community. I look forward to where this will grow my company- thanks to you all!”
— Sandi Alaimo, Toasty Toppers

“In 14 years of participating in shows I've never found a promotional team that is more 'on the ball' and focused on the exhibitors' welfare than this staff!"
— Dean and Amy Rouse, Glass Paradox.

“Thank you as always for a great show. It is a pleasure to participate in! We can't think of a thing that isn't done professionall and very well. Thank you again!"
— Arts of the Sailor

“Once again NEPTS is one of our best shows. We look forward to doing the show again next year.”
— John Vigue.

"This show is our favorite show. Philadelphia Gift Show is really big and packed with importers; we get lost in the shuffle and never do as well there. We like the atmosphere and quality of the other goods, as well as the quality of the PEOPLE. It's a productive, yet NICE show."
— Heidi with Boyd and Doyle.

“ All of Giraffe Event staff are really caring and do a terrific job! We thank you so much, for the care and energy you place into our New England Products people and really want in the aggressive advertising, to emphasize the "Handcrafted" USA... NEW ENGLAND!!! This is becoming a niche now, more than ever and it has a tremendous value to quality brought in to the show! ”
— Connie Davidson, North Country Wind Bells, Inc.