Hill & Markes Hosts 30th Annual Trade Show at Turning Stone Resort

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AMSTERDAM, NY (02/22/2012)(readMedia)-- Hill & Markes, a 106 year old family based wholesale distributor, will host their 30th Annual Trade Show on Friday, March 2, 2012, at Turning Stone Resort, Verona, New York from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Environmentally-friendly cleaning products, food service, office supplies, janitorial and farm products from more than 70 vendors and industry leaders will be featured to provide attendees a "One Stop Shopping" experience. Consistent with Hill & Markes' commitment to sustainable solutions, the trade show will have a combination of educational opportunities and solid performance products to test and see.

"As a family owned business, we are proud of the positive reputation our Annual Trade Show has for excellence and innovation," stated Andrea Packer, Vice President of Marketing. "The show is multi-faceted and connects locally-grown and national businesses making a difference in our economy. Due to the large volume of attendees expected, we encourage pre–registration. As an incentive, names will be entered into a drawing for an overnight stay at Turning Stone Resort."

This year's show will feature:

• Seminar Speakers including: Kelly McDonald at 10:00 am on "How to Keep Your Customers Rushing back for More'. Thomas Zak at 11:30 a.m will present an ice cream seminar on "Turning Trash into Cash."
• Hill & Markes will host scheduled training sessions to learn short cuts for ordering on line and viewing their on line catalogue of products.
• Cleaning Management Magazine will present information on upcoming seminars to be held at Hill & Markes brand new training facility.
• Taylor Freezer, a Hill and Markes partner for 30 years, will feature full packages for ice cream customers.
• Tenant Floor Equipment, a Hill and Markes partner for 20 years, will offer the very latest in environmentally friendly cleaning technology.
• Displays of Environmentally Friendly and Compostable Products including, but not limited to, the Orbio machine which produces chemical free, ionized water for cleaning.

For comprehensive information on the show and to pre-register, individuals should visit, www.hillandmarkes.com, and click the link to the trade show. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Media Contact: Andrea Packer, Hill & Markes, andrea@hillnmarkes.com, 800-836-4455, ext. 3009

About Hill and Markes

In 1906 Amos Hill & Charlie Markes began Hill & Markes Inc. manufacturing ice cream, ice cream cones and candy. In 1947 Harry and Harriet Finkle purchased the company and expanded the product lines to include school supplies, paper products and rental dishes and cutlery. Harry Finkle worked until he was 83 years old. Corporate officers, Neal Packer C.O.O.; Andrea Finkle Packer, Vice President of Marketing ; Jeffrey Finkle, President joined the family business in the 1970's. In 2009 Jason Packer, Business Development, became the 3rd generation to join the company. The focus and growth of Hill & Markes has evolved over time to become a most respected company in the industry.

Hill & Markes services all of New York and parts of Vermont. They are known for proving service, education and excellent product mix for universities, hospitals, schools, facility maintenance, restaurants and other food related business, nursing homes, and other institutions.