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     Afrika Veteran Poster Username: Afrika Post Number: 150 Registered: 06-2006 Rating: N/A |
For Immediate Release Contact: Ms. Juanita Britton 202-610-4188 www.bzbinternational.com BZB’s 19th Annual Holiday Gift and Art Show  ( Washington , DC ) – October 20,2009 - Over 75 local retailers will join together to present fine jewelry; designer & ethnic fashions; eclectic gifts and home accessories; original artwork; artistic greeting cards; collectible tree ornaments; and specialty items at the 19th Annual Gift & Art Show. There will be four big Saturdays to shop, November 28, December 5, 12, & 19, 2009, Shiloh Family Life Center , 1510 9th Street, NW , two blocks north of the new Washington Convention Center , Washington , DC. First held in 1990, this holiday season’s “best pick” shopping event is the 19th Annual Black Gift and Art Show produced by Juanita Britton, retail marketing specialist and entrepreneur. “Our goal is to attract customers to shop with businesses and artisans in their communities. People are having second thoughts about shopping in this economy along with the added stress and inconvenience of suburban malls”, says Britton. “Customers are also beginning to understand the connection between entrepreneurship, consumerism and the survival of the local boutiques and shops in our neighborhoods.” Britton who operates an art gallery and several retail businesses at National and Dulles airports, is regularly featured on national and local, television & radio programs and in community newspapers around issues of economic and small business development in urban communities. She has worked with over 400 businesses to in the areas of product development, marketing and distribution. "Once a year, shoppers from around the beltway, up and down the East Coast trek to this festive, holiday marketplace to find an enchanting holiday shopping atmosphere that features unique and ethnic gifts created and sold by local retailers and artisans that create. Specialties such as jewelry designed by local master goldsmith, Shukri; wood carvings from Ghana, local fine artists such as Larry “Poncho” Brown, with prints and originals for sale; new and collectible books; ethnic games and toys; men’s and women’s clothing from West Africa tailors and Washington based couture designer, DAMALI; glassware encrusted with 24 karat gold from Egypt; youth artisans and entrepreneurs, just to name a few." A frequent customer, Georgainn Austin, has shopped for 10 years at the holiday marketplace says, “Whenever I spend my dollars, I myself, can find exciting gift ideas at a reasonable price and get good customer service?” Britton resounds, “Yes this is our 194th Annual Gift and Art Show and it continues to prove that we can provide great value and quality gifts, in an exciting and customer orientated environment for the best shopping experience ever - right in our own community!” Britton advises, “…there are many options for holiday shoppers looking to explore a new neighborhood, support the community, and derive pleasure from mundane holiday tasks.” Britton concludes, “People can find value close to home, as well as a good reason to shop locally this holiday season.” Don't miss this year's, 19th Annual Black Gift and Art Show, located in the heart of Shaw Community Neighborhood. Everyone is encouraged to get involved to make this year's event a great success. For further information contact Ms. Juanita Britton at 202-610-4188,busybee@bzbinternational.com or www.bzbinternational.com About Ms. Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton Ms. Juanita "Busy Bee" Britton is a partner in Paradies-BZB, DC, LLC, an enterprise that operates retail stores such as Brooks Brothers, CNBC and PGA stores in Washington metropolitan area airports. She is a consultant, motivational speaker and trainer who specializes in working with aspiring entrepreneurs. The popular East Coast, BZB Black Gift & Art Show is her brainchild. She has worked in both local and federal government agencies in communications and public relations fields. Ms. Britton, a Detroit native and long time resident of Washington’s historic Anacostia, is a hands-on mentor for area youth and passionate about elevating the interest and image of her neighbors and community. Steadfastly, Ms. Britton has refused to abandon Southeast where she has resided for 13 years. A well known fixture in the nation’s capital, she is the force behind the BZB Gift & Art Show, The Largest African American Department Store on the East Coast. Ms. Britton received a Masters in Public Affairs from Howard University, in Washington, D.C. and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She resides in Ward 8. Submitted by Afrika Abney Consultant for 19th Annual BZB Gift and Art Show |
