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Industry News and Stat of The Week 03/23/2009

Industry News

Maine Wedding Business Brisk Despite Economy
MPBN News - Portland,ME,USA - It seems Maine's popularity as a wedding destination hasn't waned in the weakening economy. But local wedding industry experts say couples are looking to ...

http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNews/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/1858/ItemId/9764/Default.aspx

Small-Business Stimulus Starts With SBDC
U.S. News & World Report - Washington,DC,USA - SBDC stands for Small Business Development Center. There are about 1000 of them across the United States. To find an SBDC near you, you can use the map at ...

http://www.usnews.com/blogs/outside-voices-small-business/2009/03/19/real-small-business-stimulus-starts-with-sbdc.html

Stimulus bill includes painful surprise for Colorado small ...
Face The State - Colorado - Denver,CO,USA - "From an administrative standpoint it is going to tax small business even further," said Tony Gagliardi, the Colorado director for the National Federation ...

http://facethestate.com/articles/14869-stimulus-bill-includes-painful-surprise-colorado-small-business-owners

Stat of The Week

How far brides travel to purchase Bridal Shower Invitations

<10 miles	33.95%
11 - 20 miles	13.70%
21 - 30 miles	6.54%
31 - 50 miles	2.04%
50+ miles	2.25%

For more products including; Engagement announcements, Save-the-Date cards, Invitations & reply cards, Guest book, Ceremony programs, Reception menus, Thank you cards, Table or place cards visit the link below. NOTE: This fact requires a 1 yr level paid subscription.

http://www.theweddingreport.com/wmdb/index.cfm?action=reports.viewreport&id=31B5318B-3048-6387-A2604328C71B6878

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 03/25/2009 at 8:44 AM
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Introducing the 2009 Bridesmaid Report and Bridesmaid Dataset

Bridesmaid Market Overview: In 2009, bridesmaids will spend an estimated $9.61 billion. Results from our recent bridesmaid study concluded there are an average 4.3 bridesmaids per wedding accounting for an estimated 9.53 million bridesmaids spending $9.61 billion. A single bridesmaid will spend $1,009 on dress to travel .

The bridesmaid dataset includes the following items at the US, State, Metro, City, and Zip Code level.

• Bachelorette Party Expenses
• Bridal Shower Gift
• Bridesmaid Accessories
• Bridesmaid Dress
• Bridesmaid Dress (All Purchases Over Time)
• Bridesmaid Dress Alterations
• Hair Service
• Hotel (per night)
• Manicure (plus tips)
• Outfit for Rehearsal Dinner
• Pedicure
• Plane Fare
• Rental Car (per day)
• Shoes for Bridesmaid
• Wedding Gift from Bridesmaid

The report and dataset are included in the 1yr subscription that includes reports. For more details, click the link below.

http://www.theweddingreport.com/wmdb/index.cfm?action=reports.index&rpt=bridesmaid

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 03/15/2009 at 11:56 PM
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Industry News and Stat of The Week 03/09/2009

Industry News

Small firms grow, even thrive, by adopting new strategies to outlast recession
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Small companies are suffering as much as larger ones in this global financial crisis but some small-firm owners say they're ramping up sales even as they're forced to rethink how they do business.

http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?guid={552A3FEA-8A81-4D37-A4CE-AE260BE3B55E}

Men more cautious about marriage, new research claims
Religious Intelligence Ltd - England,UK - Couples agree that the primary reason to have a wedding is to get married ... draws on real-life case studies and expert knowledge about the ‘wedding market’.

http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/news/?NewsID=4039

Weddings in paradise on decline due to shaky economy
Daily Gleaner - Fredericton,New Brunswick,Canada - But recently a perfect storm has soaked the local wedding industry: a shaky US economy, ... Dave Miyamoto, a photographer and president of the Oahu Wedding ...

http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/liveit/article/592700

Stat of The Week

Percent of brides that will purchase the supplies and make themselves.

Engagement announcements	31%
Bridal shower invitations	50%
Save-the-Date cards	38%

For a more detailed breakdown of this stat including the following items; Invitations & reply cards, Guest book, Ceremony programs, Reception menus, Thank you cards, and Table or place cards visit the link below. NOTE: Detailed breakdowns require a 1 yr level paid subscription.

http://www.theweddingreport.com/wmdb/index.cfm?action=reports.viewreport&id=E84DB936-3048-6387-A22D5AA1DBEB2B59

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 03/09/2009 at 11:55 PM
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Bugged-eyed readers can't believe Black Gold, Mel Howard-Elite story

An expanded EFN readership responding to the reported troubles at Mel Howard-Elite, a.k.a., Black Gold, say they're not surprised at the fall the vest maker has taken in the past three-years. But many say they do not understand how the CEO of the company can deny the seriousness of embroilment with governmental agencies.

Readers in New York state told EFN,"They knew what was happening because we've all had to fax back forms to respond to the investigation." Readers in all parts of the country following the downfall said, "This company use to make quality goods, employ workers, create fashion and innovate in areas of marketing and advertising." Even current competitors that use to work for the old Mel Howard gave the devil its due this week saying, "We innovated counter cards and swatches before anyone, back in the early 1990's; no one ever did that." ...

Source:
http://www.1800mytuxes.com/
News@1800mytuxes.com

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 03/08/2009 at 5:30 PM
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Stat Of The Week 03/03/2009

Stat Of The Week

Who Contributes to the Cost of the Wedding Dress

Bride	56.46%
Groom	22.07%
Other	41.56%

Total percent greater than 100% due to multiple contributors.

For a more detailed breakdown of this stat including the following items; Tuxedo for groom, Suit for groom, Wedding dress preservation, Shoes for bride, Veil, Tiara, combs, hair pins, or Garter, Shoes for groom, Cummerbund, tie, or Pocket square, and Cufflinks visit the link below. NOTE: Detailed breakdowns require a 1 yr level paid subscription.

http://www.theweddingreport.com/wmdb/index.cfm?action=reports.viewreport&id=C55C0BF3-3048-6387-A2761E9464C6F085

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 03/03/2009 at 4:05 PM
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Wedding Industry News 3/2/2009

Industry News

Wedding bells continue to sound despite crisis alarms
Today's Zaman - Istanbul,Turkey - Backed by recent statistics, leading experts in the industry, which incorporates a number ... "They want only a DJ for the wedding reception, for instance, ...

Four Day Wedding Carnival in Kolkata begins
Business Standard - Mumbai,Maharashtra,India - There has been a major growth in the Indian wedding industry in recent years ... variety of food menus, furniture, home appliances, honeymoon packages, etc. ...

The Importance of a Plan B
Utah Business - South Jordan,UT,USA - If you own a flower shop and you have tailored that business toward the wedding market, perhaps your Plan B dictates that you shift your business toward the ...

PGI sees strong year for Chinese platinum jewellery market
Platinum today – UK - Mr Man added that other factors, such as a stabilising price, a growing wedding market and the combined efforts of everyone involved in the industry, ...

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 03/03/2009 at 4:03 PM
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