For those not convinced this week’s 2026 Impressions Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey, (March 25-28) is worth the effort, longtime friend of the show, Rick Roth, founder of the Ink Kitchen and Mirror Image Screenprinting & Embroidery has this to say: not only does the show itself have tons to offer, but Atlantic City, despite its reputation, is a great place in and of itself.
There’s nothing like a trade show for taking the pulse of the latest trends affecting your business. Photo courtesy of Impressions Expo
Per his recently published post on the Ink Kitchen web site: “If your industry holds trade shows, you should be at them. The ROI—measured in deals closed, relationships built, and intelligence gathered—is hard to replicate any other way.”
Re: Atlantic City: “Atlantic City gets a bad rap from people who haven’t been recently. Yes, it’s had its ups and downs. But as a trade show destination…it’s genuinely underrated. The convention facilities are world-class, the hotel options are solid, and the food scene has become legitimately great. Plus, it has something [many] convention cities lack: personality.”
To read the piece in its entirety, complete with some great recommendations on where to eat when you’re there, click here. To register for this week’s expo, click here. Use the promo code LASTCALL to take advantage of the show’s last-minute free registration offer. Here’s hoping we see you in Atlantic City!
