“After participating in trade shows for many years in this industry and others, this was my first consumer show. It was by far the most rewarding of the shows - received several wholesale leads, but also received feedback from our “true” customers. Instant feedback about what they liked, why, what else they are looking for is absolutely invaluable. Like a one day focus group!”

—Meg Schaefer, Sales Manager, Harrisons & Crosfield Teas

“We found the boutique setting of the event to be most appealing to both our Café La Paz team and the attendees. There was ample interaction with direct consumers, which was extremely refreshing and the best way to advertise, by direct word of mouth. The response to our product was no less than excellent, as we sold out within the first three hours of the show. We had to go to some of the local stores near the Metropolitan Pavilion that carry our product to buy it at retail price and bring it to the booth!!”

—Rafael E. Ascencio, President, Intermarket Sourcing LLC

"Entering into a new partnership with any organization is a tenuous and nerve racking proposition. When the Long Island Press first thought about producing an environmental expo we were cautiously optimistic about creating a partnership with Starfish Junction as we had the opportunity to witness their work with the Craft Beer Festival on Long Island and knew their work to be of a particularly high quality. Although the Long Island Press has hosted numerous events over the past several years, this expo was certainly our most ambitious project to date. From our first meeting together where the concept of the Green Living Expo was born through the expo itself we were stunned by the level of professionalism and wisdom the people of Starfish Junction brought to the table. I can say without hesitation that our partnership is the single best business relationship we have ever made and that the owners and employees of Starfish Junction are superb at what they do. They allowed us all to shine a little brighter during the Green Living Expo and made every vendor and attendee feel welcome and appreciated. They take customer service to an entirely new level and we’re proud to be associated with them."

—Jed Morey, Publisher, Long Island Press 

“The 2008 Coffee & Tea Festival provided a great venue for coffee and tea vendors & for those in allied fields to meet a broad cross-section of interested & interesting coffee & tea consumers. The scheduled presentations represented an excellent educational forum & covered topical subjects in both the coffee & tea arena. SerendipiTea will be back next year for sure!”

—Linda Villano, Owner, SerendipiTea

"The people at Starfish Junction are like friends & family with AMAZING marketing ideas! They took the time to understand my needs, defined my target audience and projected my company’s mission. By the time we were done we developed wonderful marketing materials and strategies that worked!"

—Jennifer Paretta, President & CEO, Simply Re-Gift It LLC

“The Coffee and Tea Festival proved one thing to me, shows like this exist for a very good reason and that is to connect the vendors to the buyers! I cannot tell you how many new accounts I have because of your show. I am now in 4 new teahouses with my teas because of that one show and am entertaining a myriad of other business opportunities such as interest (from two different parties) to invest in my company!

So, thank you, thank you, thank you! I got a real lift from the coffee and tea show (largely due to the overwhelmingly positive response I got from the tea drinking public and businesses). I realized that I occupy a niche in the tea world that is very special. This self- awareness gives me the confidence to forge ahead and conquer new territories with Tay teas.”

—Nini Ordoubadi, Owner, Tay Tea

"It was a pleasure to participate in the 2007 annual Coffee and Tea Festival.  We are extremely impressed of the high caliber and excellence of the show.  I have never seen an event that has been launched for merely two years to be running so smoothly.   We salute you for an excellent show and we are looking forward to participating again in your 2008 festival. Congratulations for a job well done."

—Marcela Zuchovicki, Owner, Jalima Coffee

“We always look forward to exhibiting and working with Starfish Junction Productions--professional and good people all around. They have given us the opportunity to exhibit in N.Y.C. at an economical price, bring our tea products to the public, showcase our unique items and target the gourmet consumer. The Coffee and Tea Festival has given us the ability to direct market in a wholesale and retail environment. We made great contacts, last year we were able to close a huge deal with a national company!”

—Richard Boehm, President, Ceylon Treasures

"Starfish Junction has been monumental in our brand development. Andy, Lynda, and the entire crew work dilligently from concept to completion. We have worked together on print ads, PR, web design and development, and event planning--deadlines are met and expectations are exceeded."

—Drew Dvorkin, Owner, TJ Finleys

"I am writing to express the gratitude of our Fund and that of every firefighter serving communities across our nation. Due directly to the support of yourself and the staff of Starfish Junction, our Fund has been exposed to numerous corporations. Such exposure has lead to financial sponsorships from several major companies including Jim Beam Bourbon and Miller Brewing Company. Additionally, we have received support from Hook & Ladder Brewery, Martha Clara Vineyards, and Federal Shield Security to name but a few. None of this would have been possible without the support, exposure, and friendship shown by your company.

Your help in our fundraising efforts has resulted in the direct purchasing of needed firefighting equipment and safety gear that will assist firefighters in the difficult mission of fire service. More importantly, the purchase of this equipment will save lives. Therefore, your assistance will save lives.
From all of us at the Terry Fund and for the thousands of firefighters who you will never meet but most certainly will affect, thank you. It seems so little to say to an individual and company who have done so much."

—Brian Farrell, Chairman, Terry Farrell Fire Fighters Fund