The 2010 YMN Conference has reached maximum capacity.
Registration is now closed. Please check again in 2011!

“We are lucky to work in an industry filled with passionate, creative people. We all created our businesses out of a love of fiber and a dream to connect with like-minded enthusiasts within our own communities and the larger world of fiber.” -Karin Strom, Editor in Chief, Yarn Market News

Despite challenging economic times, savvy retailers like you are learning how to innovate, how to sell and how to thrive. At the Yarn Market News Smart Business Conference, our aim is to provide specific seminars focused on bolstering your retailing skills and lots of peer-to-peer networking.

This year's line-up is 100% new, with fresh content based entirely on feedback from YMN readers. Topics will include open-to-buy/cash-flow management, negotiating skills for small businesses, balancing life and work, and comprehensive visual merchandising and branding workshops. We are thrilled to announce that Cinda Baxter, retail consultant and founder of the 3/50 Project, will be our keynote speaker, sharing new ways to engage customers and connect with your community to ensure the success of your store or business.

What is the Yarn Market News Smart Business Conference?
The 2010 Yarn Market News Smart Business Conference is a three-day conference featuring speakers and sessions devoted to providing the tools yarn retailers and business owners need to thrive in today's marketplace.

After you register and pick up your VIP Gift Bag (filled with fabulous products for you to sample), we will kick off the event with a networking cocktail reception to welcome you and get you geared up for the 10 jam-packed sessions and 5 delicious meals planned for the next day and half. We wrap up the event with the Yarn Shop Crawl — a magical mystery tour of Seattle's knitterly stores and companies.

YMN has a payment plan for retailers. Contact us for details