Today we’d like to introduce you to Renee Thaler and Donald Olstinske.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Renee and Donald. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
For over 60 years, TransWorld Exhibits has been one of the largest independent producers of trade shows in Chicago and the Midwest. Owned and operated by the Passis family, we are Chicago born and bred. TransWorld Exhibits KNOWS Chicago. We know what our exhibitors want and what our buyers need…and TransWorld delivers!
Five times a year, TransWorld brings thousands of buyers to its exhibitors on over one million square feet of exhibit space in both Rosemont and Schaumburg.
For our exhibitors, TransWorld trade shows are the places to be seen by the best buyers in Chicago and the Midwest. Our shows are the busiest and best buying shows for our exhibitors and our buyers.
Our buyers know that TransWorld Exhibits is the number one marketplace for all their buying needs in jewelry, fashion and accessories. With the addition of our newest pavilions in gourmet foods, health and beauty, our exhibitors know the TransWorld Exhibits shows are the best for seeing the best buyers and selling brand new product lines.
Join us in both Rosemont and Schaumburg in 2016 and beyond for all your selling and buying needs.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Our shows have always been able to weather any storms that have come our way. When the economy is down throughout the country, the Midwest has been active and strong. When the industry itself has changed, we seek out new areas to develop and grow the show. We continue to give our exhibitors the opportunity to reach an audience in the third largest city in the country, with an ever changing population and demographic. They can feel, see, compare and purchase products they will not find anywhere else but at our shows.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
TransWorld produces five Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Shows a year – they are shows where exhibitors bring jewelry, fashion/apparel, accessories, gift, décor, gourmet food, housewares, beauty and everything a woman would want to purchase. We are known for always having new and exciting events and giveaways at every show to make it different each and every time someone attends. Our shows are for the immediate season we are in, so we truly are a show for all seasons. What sets us apart is our dedicated staff that produces successful events that truly care about both sides of the equation – the attendees and the exhibitors. Both are our customers and we always strive to meet our customers’ needs.
What were you like growing up?
This is a family run business and Renee was brought up in her family business helping her father, the founder of the company, build a successful business from the ground up. Renee is an active and dedicated President and CEO of the company her father founded in 1965. Always consistent in her beliefs and active in her duties in the company as well as the community, she continues to strive to be the best person, the best owner she can be.
Pricing:
- Booths cost $1595 per 10×10 booth.
- Attendees pay a $5 pre-registration fee, and $10 on site. Trade Buyers / Store owners register for free.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.jfashow.com
- Phone: 800-323-5462, 847-784-2407
- Email: renee@tweshows.com, don@tweshows.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewelryjfa/?ref=badge
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JFAShow
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