We've been deeply involved in the International Home Furnishings Market for many years, and we're committed to keeping it alive and thriving in High Point. We feel that SHOWPLACE is a landmark property with tremendous potential, not just during April and October, but for between-market use as well.

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It is our intention to begin construction after the April market and anticipate a grand opening for the upper floors at the fall 2007 High Point market.

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It will be difficult because there isn't a large availability of hotel space near Showplace. And we are competing against existing established convention space.

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