What do you do when you receive dozens of testimonials? We aren’t sure either, but we love to share them with you if you can find time to read them!

Distributor Testimonial:  As a first time visitor to Sourcing City Marketplace I found the format to be preferable to any other of the national shows. Much less time wasted and we were able to ensure that key suppliers could be visited for meetings that are going to make a positive difference to our business relationship going forward. The whole team also enjoyed the evening entertainment!
Jackie Reid | BTC Group

Supplier Testimonial: I would just like to comment on how professional and Friendly the team at SCM where the whole event was brilliantly organised, and also thank all the distributors who made appointments, that is the true success of this event. It was Rain Gear’s 1st showing at SC Marketplace, I was delighted with the quality of the appointments and with the concept. Next year’s event is a must for Rain Gear and we are already looking forward to the 2015 event.
Paul Bimpson | Rain Gear (Hull) Ltd

Distributor Testimonial: Another great event at SC Marketplace and we feel this particular show has gone from strength to strength since it was launched. The appointment format and having the ability to sit down with a number of existing and potentially new suppliers over a couple of days works well for us. The show enables us to properly discuss how to develop the business rather than just a quick five minutes and a flash of new products before you’re on to the next as is the norm at trade events these days. The evening event also provides an excellent opportunity to network with other industry professionals and the SC team are fantastic from the moment you arrive till you leave. Look forward to coming back again next year.
Chris Masters | The Bardon Group (Recognition Express)

Supplier Testimonial: First time we have exhibited at SC Marketplace and we were so impressed at the quality of people we met. The format was new to us but found it such an excellent way of having quality conversations with individuals who have a passion for our industry. We will certainly be back next Year.
Paul Lawrence | Thermalmate UK Ltd

Distributor Testimonial: I would like to thank your team for another excellent and inspiring event. Two days well spent out of the office and already I am reaping the rewards from gaining a better understanding of my suppliers’ structures and systems. Despite dealing with many of the suppliers for numerous years, it is amazing how little you actually know until you sit down and have a proper discussion. I look forward to the mutual benefits resulting from this experience.
Angela Andrews | Arrow Corporate Promotions

Supplier Testimonial: It was such a great show and I met loads of nice people and had a great time. You were all so helpful and nice, I am already looking forward to being part of Sourcing City Marketplace next year. Thank you so much for everything.
Nina Dolles | Elasto-Form

Distributor Testimonial: Just wanted to say thank you for your hospitability at Marketplace, and I have to say the show was the best so far. Better still, the Pink bag I picked up at marketplace helped me secure an order for 1000 today!
Andrew Turner | AMT Marketing

Supplier Testimonial: We are a supplier from the US where is no event as effective as SC Marketplace. I want to commend Sourcing City for their innovative Marketplace concept. Having the time to sit down with distributors and discuss not only our products, but the sales support and markets we serve is very beneficial. Even though the format is set by appointments for a 25 minute period, there is also time for distributors to browse our display and visit us when we are free.
I would like to add that the hospitality is superlative! A complimentary breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages are constantly available both at the café on the meeting floor and also served by continuous trolleys in the aisles. We are signed up at the end of the show for next year.
Fred Antonini | Flexible Innovations Ltd (USA)

Distributor Testimonial: Congratulations on putting on a great networking show. I had some really positive conversations today and it’s sure to feature in my diary next year.
Nic Taylor | Dowlis Corporate Solutions

Distributor Testimonial: Thanks for putting on another great event!… a successful platform that enables us to have many high level discussions and a great deal of networking across the two days. Please pass on my thanks to all those involved… or even a high five if that’s your style!
Jon Birrell | BTC Group

Supplier Testimonial: SCM14 was BUZZING this year. Since the first show it has got better and better and better, just don’t know how you do it, but thank you. We really enjoy coming to this event, the format allows us to have a measurable ROI. I think I can speak for all suppliers when I say you guys really know how to look after everyone. The atmosphere yet busy is relaxed, full of perks like the ice cream van, pick and mix and free refreshments during the entire event. These small yet special touches make the event memorable and fun for both the distributor and suppliers, not to mention the excellent networking opportunity in the evening. Well done again and see you next year.
Channa Madanayake | Squeezyball

Distributor Testimonial: A very valuable two days of networking, discussion and information that enables distributors such as myself to step back and evaluate their business from a different perspective.
Grant Ashworth | U-Name It

Distributor Testimonial: A well thought out event where great business conversations were taking place. As a visitor I found it a very engaging experience.
Gordon Glenister | BPMA

Supplier Testimonial: We have enjoyed Sourcing City Marketplace. Great, relaxed atmosphere. A real pleasure meeting new and existing customers and having the time to talk properly. We have been so well looked after – it has been great.
Corinna | Badger Design

Distributor Testimonial: I would like to thank the Sourcing City team for organising another really successful couple of days at Marketplace. The opportunity to spend quality time with key suppliers fully justified my time away from the office and the opportunities that arose through networking should prove to be very beneficial.
Paul Green | Galpeg

Supplier Testimonial: We love coming and you are always wonderful to us. Thanks so much for all your efforts and the team. We love working with you and hope to see you soon.
Jane Moran | Touch of Ginger

Distributor Testimonial: Sourcing City Marketplace is a brilliant event, from listening to a Johnson Beharry through to a packed day of appointments that let you understand suppliers who you may not already deal with and discuss existing relationships. Huge thanks to David, Ella, Al and all the team, and here’s to SCM15!
Andy Thorne | Outstanding Branding

Distributor Testimonial: Good organisation is the key to a successful event and as usual it was first class. The format works for me as a distributor and I am sure the suppliers feel the same. All your staff were pleasant and very helpful. Well done.
Les Wright | Falcon Promotions

Supplier Testimonial: Thank you Liz – what a fabulous couple of days. You and the team should be very proud of yourselves – the best one yet!
Toby Pache | Sharon Lee

Distributor Testimonial: An excellent event for us this year – some really great meetings. Definitely worthwhile and very enjoyable – venue good – etc. Evening dinner again, excellent relaxed and fun networking. Well done guys.
Gill Thorpe | The Sourcing Team

Supplier Testimonial: It was a blast, for me a good couple of days out for me, talk to professional distributors.
Roddy | Headwear UK

Distributor Testimonial: A day well spent at SC Marketplace this week. Really well organised down to the smallest detail. A great opportunity to spend one on one quality time with key suppliers without interruption. I came away inspired. The ‘pick and mix’ was a bonus too!
Kate Smart | Brand Addition

Supplier Testimonial: Thank you all again for SCM14. Fantastic show once again, for me it’s a must do event, quality time with quality people.
Godfrey O’Donnell | Keramikos Ltd

Distributor Testimonial: I had a full day of appointments with additional suppliers to see on the breakout. I found the whole event really well organised, free refreshments what a treat and had some really interesting conversations with new and existing suppliers. This event is always going to be on my calendar.
Debbie Willsmer | Willsmer Wagg Ltd

Distributor Testimonial: Danielle and I found the two days extremely beneficial. The 30 minute time slot is perfect to have a meaningful conversation, we were able to convey what our objectives as a company are, and have developed some new relationships and strengthened existing ones. Danielle, who is new to the industry, gained a huge amount of knowledge, and has probably saved me a couple of weeks training time, she now feels confident to speak to suppliers and clients on products, and is currently emailing all the suppliers we met with feedback and actions following on from the meetings. We will definitely be there next year. Could you thank your team for their enthusiasm and professionalism, very long days, but helpful to the very last.
Kerry Adcock | Pinfold Promotions

Supplier Testimonial: Well organised, well attended, extremely positive meetings with almost full diaries on both days! Enjoyable customer supplier dinner. Money well spent and lots of work to do now following up on all the appointments! Congratulations to the Sourcing City team!
Haydn Willetts | Mid Ocean Brands

Distributor Testimonial: Having visited each year since the inauguration of SCM, I can honestly say that this year surpassed previous expectations. Thoroughly professionally organised, a great atmosphere and with attendees really ready to talk serious business. Having organised various events, I know the hard work and planning that the team must have put into the show. Many congratulations to all at SC.
Lawrence Angelow | Advantage Group

Distributor Testimonial: Just a short note to say ‘thank you’ to you, David & your team for a great couple of days, it was very interesting and great to see so many suppliers over a short period of time. Thanks also for the delicious ice cream and sweets – naughty but nice!
Jo Smith | Concept Incentives

Supplier Testimonial: A very successful show, well attended with relevant people and lots of relevant conversations.
Dorian Tranter | Desktop Ideas

Distributor Testimonial: I enjoyed Sourcing City Marketplace and found the day very useful… I find the format is very easy to follow and it gives you plenty of time to have serious conversations with key suppliers. I also found the open period good as it gave me the chance to call onto some supplier stands that I had not met with before and find out more about them and what they supply.
Michael Monk | Monk Marketing Franchising Ltd

Distributor Testimonial: The event was great, got plenty of new supplier contacts that I have spoken to since I got back that already look promising. Was also good to meet the people I already speak to in person.
Jason Cartwright | Epsom Incentives

Supplier Testimonial: Ticks all the boxes……Great location, Great host, Great organisation and Great visitors. Sourcing City make it look so simple. Well done guys, we are already signed up for next year’s Marketplace.
Steve Nash | Easy Gifts

Distributor Testimonial: We thought the whole experience was totally beneficial as we made contacts with new and existing suppliers and many of them offered services we didn’t know about before attending Marketplace. The format of individual appointments with suppliers is just pure brilliance, without the hustle and bustle of a general exhibition. Also brilliantly organised for both the suppliers and the distributors. Could I also take this moment to thank you all for your hospitality, the evening meal and the hotel Potters International was just the job. All in, a very enjoyable and beneficial experience.
Derek Stevens | BD Publicity

Supplier Testimonial: Congratulations to everyone at Sourcing City Marketplace. It was a fantastic two day show. We have had constructive, managed and meaningful dialogues with representatives that cover a huge chunk of our turnover which is a fantastic opportunity for us. As ever everything was organised extremely well and visitors were catered for magnificently.
Andrew Langley | Juniper Trading Ltd

Distributor Testimonial: Big Thanks to all the SC Team for a great couple of days, was really worthwhile, Aviator was superb and the do a great laugh.
Jamie Marshall | Premier Print & Promotions

Supplier Testimonial: Thanks for a superbly organised, orchestrated and well delivered unique business opportunity again this year at SCM, we had two days of solid business opportunities that have allowed us to understand our clients requirements more as well as delivering the package of new “Products from stock” opportunities in addition to our renowned quality over branding services.
Alan Stride | Premier Impressions

Supplier Testimonial: We booked late this year, but managed to have two completely full diaries on the first day and ended up virtually fully booked on Day 2 with appointments and customers dropping by. It was perfect for us as we launched the 3D Printed Awards, which went down extremely well with every distributor. It was great to see existing customers and also had meetings with distributors who have not used us before, so invaluable couple of days. As always, well thought out by David Long and his team, with the nice touches…. Which adds to the experience for the distributor and supplier (sorry guests and hosts).
Paul Bonning | Purple Zebra

Distributor Testimonial: Kerry and I would just like to say a huge thank you for the past two days at SCM14. It was very well organised and it will hopefully turn out to have been extremely useful for everyone involved! We both had a great time.
Danielle Armstrong | Pinfold Promotions

Supplier Testimonial: I would just like to say how impressed I was with the organisation of this year’s Sourcing City Marketplace show, it was a credit to you and your team. The venue is first class with easy parking and access, the arena layout worked perfectly and had a great atmosphere, mixing both serious business with an element of fun. As a relative newcomer to this market I was delighted by the quality of the people we met and their attitude and desire to have real and important discussions on how, together, we can grow the business. We will certainly be back next year.
Peter Humble | Wenger

Distributor Testimonial: It was a good show and very worthwhile. I like the way that the appointments seem to be less structured than in the past and more product is now on display. Our only gripe was that we were based at the Falcon and suffered with the hotel trying to charge us for the room and then the coach failed to pick us up so we arrived at the Village via a taxi and just as the food was being served on the tables. No big deal and I am sure it was just an oversight.
Steve Simmons | Bourne International Ltd

Supplier Testimonial: Thanks to The SC Team for yet again a great event! There is nothing like having 2 days of focussed conversations with the industry professionals – it is a stand out event.
Sanjay Bhulla | Promo Trade Co.

Distributor Testimonial: Just to say thank you very much for hosting another great event. As last year, it was so well organised and the one-to-one chats with the suppliers were very useful. Meeting other distributors at the dinner was good too. I must add that I absolutely loved the Massage Angels – what a great idea – I had a very relaxing massage after a stressful journey!
Carrie Benn | Shout Promotional Merchandise

Supplier Testimonial: It was a pleasure to attend. The show just gets better and better and now is an Industry Standard. I knew from the beginning that this format was the way in which a trade show should operate. Good also that you lowered the entry level a tad as it made it easier to get appointments. The quality of prospects was still high. We have rebooked for next year, naturally.
Thanks to all your team.
Vic Jones | Squeezyball

Distributor Testimonial: I always enjoy SC Marketplace and the chance to sit face to face with suppliers and other people in the industry as well as the team from Sourcing City. The event is planned well and that make the whole experience hassle free, easy and relaxed. Thanks for dinner, hotel and the free sweets or and ice cream too
David Garnelas | Promotional Solutions

Distributor Testimonial: Really enjoyed our visit to SC Marketplace, great day out to meet suppliers!
Paul Sheldrake | Creative Vision Promotions

Supplier Testimonial: Congratulations on putting on such a great show. It was thoroughly enjoyable and we will most likely be back next year.
Colin Loughran | Goldstar Europe

Distributor Testimonial: Great way to discuss issues in depth with suppliers to the benefit of both parties. Day and evening events were very well organised and executed.
Piers Miles | Drayton Gifts

Distributor Testimonial: The event was as expected, very useful and smoothly run. The SC team were faultless! See you next year.
Jason Blackburn | Premium Incentives

Supplier Testimonial: An excellent event this year, was great to see significantly more distributors visiting the event over the two days which helped us get a full appointment book across the two days. We had some great discussions with both existing and new distributors and I am sure this lead to a closer on-going relationship with all of them.
Ian Webb | Bio Laboratories

Distributor Testimonial: Thank you once again to all of you at Sourcing City for an extremely packed productive fun few days. A professional friendly atmosphere it’s an experience not to be missed!
Dawn Koffler | Redbows

Distributor Testimonial: We found SCM incredibly beneficial and made some great contacts which have already come in very useful.
Sam Turner | Fire Label

Supplier Testimonial: The show was very well run, and enjoyed by all. Your staff catered for all our needs and the massage was enjoyed.
Adam Hughes | Badger Design

Distributor Testimonial: Thank you for inviting me I really enjoyed meeting the suppliers and would definitely come both days next year. The hospitality was excellent you guys really couldn’t have done anything more, I went back to the office buzzing, just need to get on with it all now.
Nicky | Furry Dice

Distributor Testimonial: I enjoyed a great couple of days at my first SC Marketplace. The relaxed format was a fantastic opportunity to meet with suppliers in a focused way, an excellent way to network! I was impressed by how professionally the whole event was organised, congratulations to everyone at SC and of course thanks to the suppliers! Each day passed extremely quickly but I found the whole experience to be of huge benefit to me and my business, the pick ‘n’ mix and ice cream in the sun only added to the occasion. I hope to attend again in 2015.
Steve Wassell | Eclipse Promo

Distributor Testimonial: It was lovely to see you and all the SC family. Brilliantly arranged marketplace again.
Harvey | Zippy Promotions

Supplier Testimonial: Thanks for everything on Tuesday and Wednesday, my already positive feelings towards Sourcing City have increased even more after this week. Great job!
Dave Kruk | Promo Trade

Published on: September 30th, 2014