the next coastal connections conference will be taking place october 22-24, 2023!
testimonials
“The Coastal Connections Conference is a must-attend event if you care about your business. It is a great opportunity to learn about the latest trends from industry experts and network with fellow retailers who share similar challenges in operating a unique specialty store. The information I gathered last year was incredibly beneficial,
“The Coastal Connections Conference is a must-attend event if you care about your business. It is a great opportunity to learn about the latest trends from industry experts and network with fellow retailers who share similar challenges in operating a unique specialty store. The information I gathered last year was incredibly beneficial, and I am so happy I attended.”
— Sam Chang
IBCaribbean
Boca Raton, FL
"Coming to the Coastal Connections Conference was an amazing experience. I learned so much from the guest speakers, met other great retailers across the country and above all had a fun time! I have been to other retail conferences over the years, but having one specific to the coastal retail industry made this one a must attend event.
"Coming to the Coastal Connections Conference was an amazing experience. I learned so much from the guest speakers, met other great retailers across the country and above all had a fun time! I have been to other retail conferences over the years, but having one specific to the coastal retail industry made this one a must attend event. I look forward to the next one!"
— Kim Hannon
Ophiuroidea
St. Michaels/Kent Narrows, MD
“Being able to network with retailers from across the country was fantastic. We introduced three vendors in the gift shop that I met at The Boardwalk vendor event. Their product has been a huge success! The welcome bag was one of the best bags I have seen in the industry!”
— William Hill
Margaritaville Resort Gift Shop
Orlando, FL
“We enjoyed all of it: the location, the professionalism of the coordinators, the food, the content, meeting new friends in the business who have shared experience with coastal trends, business challenges, seasonal changes, etc. So priceless to be able to share similar experiences and learn how to overcome specific challenges when dealing
“We enjoyed all of it: the location, the professionalism of the coordinators, the food, the content, meeting new friends in the business who have shared experience with coastal trends, business challenges, seasonal changes, etc. So priceless to be able to share similar experiences and learn how to overcome specific challenges when dealing with a coastal business!”
— Pam Smith
Turtle Central
Bald Head Island, NC