We make our New Years Resolutions in the hopes to better ourselves. Some want to become more healthy, others want to donate time/money to causes they strongly believe in. For others, it is a chance to become something you want to be.

For those who want to strive to take their talents to the next level, you may want to start getting your portfolios together after New Year's Day. The Jacob Javits Center will be the home of FAME. FAME is a world-reknowned junior/young contemporary show with hundreds of retailers on site showcasing the new and innovative designs for the summer and spring. The exhibitor list is still open although you may want to carry your sketches and other designs in a fancy custom leather portfolio. Keep business cards on you and you could start connecting with the biggest names in the business in no time.

FAME provides shuttle service to various locations throughout Manhattan - including Penn Station, The piers on the West Side, the W Hotel in Times Square and the Candlewood Suites in Times Square South. The shuttle continues to run to those locations even after the show ends each night. The trade show also features amenities such as lunch, breakfast, cappuccino/coffee/tea, smoothies and complimentary totes. (while supplies last)

FAME takes place on January 6 and continues until January 8 from 9:00am-6:00pm. (4:00pm on January 8) For more information on attending or getting your company in, visit the Fame Winter 2013 website.

On March 8, 2013, more than 2,000 young people will fill New York's Javits Center in celebration of science, technology, engineering and math.

The New York City First Robotics Competition, which runs through March 10, 2013, brings together kids of all ages who are passionate about science and tech. According to its newsletter, "Students from all five boroughs will compete alongside peers from other states and countries, testing not only the quality of their own innovations, but experiencing the rigors and challenge of global competition." Through competing, kids learn just how valuable engineering and science are.

Watch a promo video below:

According to founder Dean Kamen, the goal of First is "To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders." The annual Javits Center show is a celebration of students' achievements.

Do you know anyone who might want to join a team for 2013?

Did you know that the Northeast Holiday Art & Craft Show is so big that it's been split into two separate trade shows? Indeed, part one of the annual event will take place Dec. 4 - 7, 2012 and part two is scheduled for Dec. 10 - 14, 2012. Both installments will be held at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York.

According to the event description, the Empire State Plaza has been the chosen venue for craft shows for more than 25 years. Up to 70 exhibitors are expected at the Northeast Holiday Art & Craft Show, and they will be showing off their customized arts and crafts from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.

If you're in the New York area and love fine arts and crafts, be sure to mark down the big show's dates in your calendar! If you wish to exhibit, you must first fill out an application form.

For more information, call Brenda at (518) 786-1529. Alternatively, send an email to neshowpro@aol.com.

If you're a dentist or other healthcare professional, this is the trade show you need to attend. The Greater New York Dental Meeting is the most popular healthcare and dental event in America. It attracts more than 50,000 attendees (including nearly 20,000 dentists) from all over the United States and 132 countries. How can you be a part of it?

The trade show, which is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 23, - Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, will take place at the Javits Center in New York City.

According to the Greater New York Dental Meeting program guide, the event is sponsored by the New York County Dental Society and the Second District Dental Society. Attendees can expect informative workshops, seminars, promotional dental products, essay presentations and more.

Plus, if you register before Nov. 23, it's free! How's that for a great deal?

Will you attend the Greater New York Dental Meeting? Share your plans and ideas below!

Many of the tradeshows discussed involve fashion in some sense. But many fashion shows showcase clothes that can be extremely costly, are not suitable for everyday use and tend to be aimed at older audiences. 

Here comes Agenda: NYC and Agenda: CA to the rescue. These trade shows brings out over 100 different brands that are intended for younger people. These brands include Ashbury, Levi's, Vans, Skullcandy, Obey, DC Shoes and many others. The hope is to bring these independently-founded brands more exposure to an audience that is passionate about these and other brands.

If you are interested in seeing the newest stylings in promotional apparel, be sure to register on the Agenda website. Agenda: CA is January 4 & January 5 at the Long Beach Convention Center while Agenda: NYC takes place later in the month (January 23 & January 24) at 82 Mercer Street.

It has been the subject of a very well-known Elvis song, a common topic on tabloid magazines everywhere and even the subject of a viral video. (which as of now has over 48 million views) 

It's all about shoes. They have become more than an everyday necessity. They now have the status of a commodity - the more shoes you own (and the brands those shoes bear) the better a wardrobe, fashion sense, economic well-being (etc.) that you have. The footwear industry is a $48 billion/year industry and it looks like it'll only get stronger from there.

So where do shoe fans and designers go to find inspirations and ideas? The Fashion Footwear Association of New York tradeshow.

Located this year at the famous Hilton New York, this show promises to be bigger than any other show. With its exhibitor space selling out quickly, a Men's Collection section and a QVC Gala with 120,000 pairs of shoes on sale (from over 90 brands!) you'll see what all the hype is about just by stepping through the door.

Best of all, admission to this tradeshow is free. (by pre-registering) So the only thing your wallet will be doing is holding your "shoe-money".

Learn more by visiting the FFANY website. And be sure to bring a promotional tote bag.

Typically, most tradeshows tend to take up more than one day. While there are benefits of having tradeshows and expos that last for more than one day, a downside is that those who attend only one day can miss out on so much. 

Luckily, there is a healthcare expo that is only one day - so you have the opportunity to take part in everything. 

The PIX11 Health Expo, hosted by WPIX, is taking place on Saturday, October 27 2012 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, NY. This health expo is designed to bring the health issues to those who are striving to better themselves - without having to focus on more than one day or taking off of work. The health expo will feature health and wellness experts addressing your questions and concerns, free health screenings and even free health classes. Best of all, great health-minded celebrities like Dr. Steve and Billy Blanks will be on-hand for meet & greets and autograph signings. Be sure to bring your custom imprinted paper products!

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information, visit the WPIX Expo Website. 

It's the most exclusive party on the East Coast. People walk the streets in hope to be invited and it is so momentous that it lasts two weeks.

It's called New York Fashion Week. This semi-annual celebration, hosted by prestigious car company Mercedes Benz, is a week long celebration of new fashions, trends and the art of style. New designers and veterans alike throw lavish shows and afterparties that are even more lavish. These events are notoriously difficult to attend without connections (searching for how-to's on Google only warrents success to American Express cardholders, media and those with the right connections. For those who like are interested, there are inexpensive opportunities to attend DIY showcases and afterparties. 

February's events take place from February 9-February 16. The events in the autumn take place September 6-13 2012.

Click here for more information on how to get in to the festivities and here to view some ticket websites for certain parties. Keep the promotional t-shirt at home and bring out your best custom imprinted apparel.  

The majority of New York-based trade shows are currently held at Manhattan's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.  The assembly hall ranks only 12th in the nation in size, leaving much to be desired; it's beat out by tradeshow centers in both California and Georgia.  But New York trade shows may soon receive a face lift; last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled plans to develop a massive new convention center in Queens, NY.

According to the New York Post, Cuomo, who recently called the Javits Center "obsolete," asserts that the area needs a larger convention center in order to compete.  Mayor Bloomberg has also voiced his support for the privately-funded project:  "All of us have agreed that we need a bigger convention center. Could you imagine what we could do if we had a world-class, appropriate-sized convention center?" he said.

The new hall would be built in Queens between New York City's biggest airports.  Meanwhile, the Javits Center, which the San Francisco Chronicle called "too small ... and poorly suited for the kind of bold, glitzy convention center that would be appropriate for Manhattan," would be converted into office space, housing, hotel rooms, and more.

Not only does the initiative have the potential to create thousands of jobs, but it may also draw in more visitors to the New York region.  What's most exciting about the proposed tradeshow center is its sheer size. "Let's build the largest convention center in the nation, period," Cuomo said.  Imagine the amount of trade show giveaways you could collect at a show in the country's biggest convention center!

What do you think -- would a sparkling new convention hall have you visiting New York more often?

Eat Up.

As if Halloween wasn't enough, this weekend also marks the 14th annual Chocolate Show in New York, NY. Held at the Metropolitan Pavillion, this tradeshow will feature more than 65 fine chocolate companies that will display their art for all to see. Additionally, there will be exhibits designed for children, cooking seminars in two elaborate theatres and promotional book signings by world-renowned chefs.

For those who can't make the last minute minute trip to the chocolate hub of North America and are too old to walk door-to-door for Milky Way bars, there is always promotional chocolate products from Motivators. There are chocolate coins, chocolate shapes and even chocolate gift boxes. All of these are delicious and always fresh upon delivery. Perfect for clients and employees for the upcoming Holidays...or for yourself.