I have had the pleasure of working with the staff at Manny Stone Decorators over the past year and have nothing but good things to say. They have made the process of exhibiting in a trade show a breeze. Always quick to answer my (many) emails, always patient as it takes time to get things approved, and always friendly and happy to help. We have both rented and purchased items and would recommend anyone looking for items for their trade show display to reach out to the great team at Manny Stone Decorators.

Allison Garafalo
Powered by People Corp.

Dear Lloyd and Linda,

You have our heartfelt thanks for making FlowerPower's booth at the NYIGF so bright and inviting! Lloyd, your suggested white foam board walls, LED lights and Masonite flooring for our graphic showcased our FlowerPower Vase and contributed to our success at the show.

As a bonus we have been asked to participate in two other tradeshows. Do you travel?

Sharon Lesk, President
FlowerPower, Inc.

Manny Stone Decorators is an invaluable resource in trade show preparation. They go above and beyond to make sure your needs are not just met, but that you are really "wowed" with what they have created.

My company Mayfair Lane started with them at our launch and they grew with us, adjusting to our needs for unique props, special lighting and other unusual requests and they always came through for us. This year we were fortunate to sell our company, and we credit Manny Stone Decorators' team as integral part of helping us achieve this goal.

Sue Russell
CEO, Mayfair Lane

To: Mike Ruberry
Vice President of Operations
GLM Shows

Dear Mike,

I wanted to give you some feedback on Manny Stone Decorators, a company we have decided to use for our NYIGF booth (1652-1654). We are a start-up gift company, and this is our first time exhibiting at the New York Gift Show. We are thrilled to have found Manny Stone Decorators for a number of reasons. We were originally drawn to them because of their website, which is easy to use and provides great examples of booths. They provided so much free and thorough information to us and have been very patient with our numerous questions. We decided to custom-design our booth, and Manny Stone Decorators took our concepts and created a perfect schematic to fit with our vision. When necessary, they offered alternative ideas to make sure that our booth is as attractive and sturdy as it can be. We were fearful of the labor costs of exhibiting at the Javits Center, and when we found out that Manny Stone Decorators includes labor costs into their up-front pricing, we were so relieved. As a new business, keeping costs down is paramount, and we know that our pricing with Manny Stone is set.

Lloyd Stone and his team have been a fantastic resource, but I was really prompted to write this email after a great experience we had with them this morning. After much thought, we decided today (just a few weeks from the show) to drastically change our booth design. I called Manny Stone and they immediately jumped into gear into redesigning our booth at no extra cost to us. What exceptional customer service! We think that Manny Stone Decorators is a great partner for GLM, and we will be more likely to exhibit at NYIGF in the future knowing that we have Manny Stone Decorators in our corner.

Best regards and see you at the show!

Neil Zussman
CEO
Wooster Scott Gifts

To: Mr. Lloyd Stone
Manny Stone Decorators

Dear Lloyd,

What a wonderful experience the National Stationary Show has been - not only for me, but also for my mom that assisted me with my booth, and my little baby, who is due in just four weeks! I cannot believe that it's time to pack up and go home later today - time flies when you are having fun!

The NSS not only provided me with an opportunity to launch my new greeting card line, "Adventures of Little C" into a bigger market, but also enabled me to meet some wonderfully talented exhibitors, some of which I can even call friends now! The atmosphere was full of incredible talent, kindness and excitement. I obtained invaluable tips from many of my booth neighbors and developed business relationships with retailers both near and far. I had my eye on getting my cards into the Papery, an adorable boutique in my very own hometown of Philadelphia for some time now, and was beyond excited when I landed a sale with them at the show!

And of course, I must make special mention of Manny Stone Decorators! The Manny team created the perfect hardwalls, shelving, lighting and signage for my booth. The clean look of the white walls, quality of lighting and vibrant foamboard enlargements complemented the Adventures of Little C line, which is simple, yet contains just enough splash of color or a touch of bling to bring a smile to someone's face. Manny's (Lloyd's) professionalism, knowledge and basically 24/7 accessibility made my first time experience in the NSS a memorable one for sure!

As an attorney, I'm used to putting in long hours. But, preparing for and participating in the NSS proved to be a true juggling act. If I had to do it all over again, there's not one thing I'd do differently. One would think that after four days in the show at nine months pregnant, I'd be ready to collapse. However, quite the contrary, the show has made me even more motivated and excited for what's to become of Adventures of Little C at this most exciting time in my life.

Thanks for a fantastic and certainly unforgettable time here at the Javits Center.

Best,
Courtney
Adventures of Little C

To: Mr. Lloyd Stone
Manny Stone Decorators

Dear Lloyd,

Thank you for all of your help with my booth preparation for "Penalty Pads — Humorous Tickets For Undesirable Behaviors" at the 2009 National Stationery Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, May 17-20.

Although I did not purchase foam boards or other items from you (due only to my limited budget allocation for the booth and not at all due to the quality of the products you offered) you still provided invaluable insight and advice when I had questions about exhibiting.

It is rare these days to find someone as professional and willing to help as you are, especially when I did not buy anything from you. That should speak volumes to anyone considering using your services.

Our booth was very well received at the show and your assistance played a significant role in that success. Accordingly, please feel free to use this letter as a testimonial on your website or other marketing material as I would highly recommend your services to other small business owners.

Very truly yours,
Lawrence "Ike" Eichen, Pres.
Ikestar Enterprises, LLC

To: Mr. Gerald McQueen
President & CEO
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
RE: Manny Stone Decorators

Dear Mr. McQueen,

May I please take a momment of your time to applaud you, the Javits Center, the contractors that facilitate our exhibiting at the National Stationery Show and some of the Javits Center staff.

Odd Balls has been an exhibitor at the NSS since 1992. We have always found both the staff of the center and George Little Management to be good spirited and always helpful. Our experience during the 2001 show this May was simply the best. Manny Stone Decorators has always facilitated the construction of our booth. We are so pleased that they are a part of the team. Both Lloyd and Paul, as well as all their staff, are the most cheerful, endlessly helpful and co-operative; going for beyond what is expected. Kathy Gordon, who is affiliated with them, was an exceptional performer this year. Kudos to her! Michael Dalcerro (Badge #4891) and Joe Gallo (Badge #4997), both carpenters on the Javits Staff deserve special recognition as well - going far beyond the limits of "just doing it." We are so appreciate for all the extra tender loving care we were given.

You, your staff, George Little Management and Manny Stone Decorators are all a well-oiled machine that puts together one of the top shows in the industry.

Thank you,
Kit McDonald, Partner
Odd Balls

To: Mr. Lloyd Stone
Manny Stone Decorators

Dear Lloyd,

When I think of my first conversation with you in researching how I would put my booth togtether for the National Stationery Show, it moves me. You actually gave me detailed information how to show my designs in the best possible light, days before I declined who I was going to hire. Though GLM provided me with a very detailed show brochure, describing specifics about setting up my booth, you Mr. Stone walked me through the set up and gave me the booth that I had envisioned. your advice and suggestions in regards to lighting and proper flooring were invaluable.

Needless to say I had a great rookie year at the National Stationery Show and as long as I participate in the show (NSS) I will work with you Lloyd. Not only are you warm, and knowledgeable and funny, but you sir, are a PRO.

I can't thank you enough.

Sincerely,
Lys Wilcox
Dots Daughter Designs

To: Mr. Lloyd Stone
Manny Stone Decorators

Dear Lloyd,

Thank you so much for sharing with us copies of the "Fan Mail" you have received. As you know, it was our intention from the beginning of our tenure here at the Javits Center to come to the aid of our exhibitors with regard to dealing with the labor staff at this facility. The results have been positive. However, it is always reassuring to receive the favorable notices that some of these exhibitors and show managers take the time to send to us. You are always looking to serve your customers well and it shows. Again, thanks for forwarding the "good reviews."

Best wishes,

Gerald T. McQueen
President & Chief Executive Officer
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York

To: Gerald T. McQueen
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jacob K Javits Center
355 West 34th Street
New York, N.Y. 10001
cc: Myles McGrane
1333 Broadway
New York, NY 10018

Dear Mr. McQueen,

Lloyd Stones's business instincts are as good as anyone I've ever met.

I know that he means it when he says "We respect your company's budget." Because once when I suggested to him that he jack up his rates on a new fortune 500 client, he said, "No, I'll treat them the same way I treat everybody else."

Joe Connolly
Business Reporter
WCBS
CBS Radio
A Division of CBS, Inc.
51 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10012

To: Mr. Gerald T. McQueen
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jacob K. Javits Center,
355 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001

Dear Mr. McQueen,

We have hired Lloyd and Manny Stone Decorators. They are full service exhibitor appointed contractor. They have created for our company, a customized leased booth for the Licensing Show '97 and '98, as well as three of the IFFE shows we have exhibited in. Lloyd Stone and his team of experienced decorators have guided us through the presentation process as they designed, fabricated and supervised a very cooperative group of Javits Center union carpenters and laborers. They did an excellent job at the recent Licensing Show '98 where we exhibited in a space 15' x 40'. We had a movie theater theme complete with custom signage, fixtures, a marquis, and par can lighting. We are very happy with the service and value that Stone Decorators provides to us.

Best regards,
Nicole Lucas
Licensing Link Ltd.

To: Mr. Lloyd Stone
Manny Stone Decorators

Dear Lloyd,

The August FAE show at Javits was a big hit for us.. The booth worked perfectly! In fact it was even better then the last show. Your design team really came through this time. It was easier to work with the buyers and my staff thanks you as well, Also, it really helped that the booth was set up just as you sketched it when we arrived with our line. For the January show, I'd like to stay with the same set up, I'll call you to discuss any modifications. Incidentally, the other Nicole Miller licensee's would also like to discuss your creating an area for them either within my 4 booths or on their own.

Thanks again for an outstanding job.

Regards,
Michael Etra
President
Etra Handbags
Nicole Miller

To: Mr. Lloyd Stone
Manny Stone Decorators

Dear Lloyd,

It was such a pleasure working with you and your on-site team toward a successful and energized 61st Annual National Stationery Show.

I want to thank you for the superb servicing of so many of our mutual customers in the months leading up to the show. You provided excellent service, you directed their decision making carefully, balancing their creative goals with budget realities. You listened and responded with such grace and professionalism — an excellent reflection on you as a key contractor partner to the show.

I also wanted to acknowledge the lengths to which you went to service on-the-spot and necessary orders at the last hours of the move-in. You helped us resolve problems between and among exhibitors, as well as challenges we wouldn't have been able to anticipate until seeing the show nearly built to completion. I greatly appreciate the price accomodation extended to the GLM with these later orders.

We continue to receive wonderful feedback on the show. I firmly believe it is the collective little and big efforts of a lot of people who commit to excellence to make great things happen. Manny Stone Decorators as an organization and you, in particular, are among those people.

Always a pleasure, Lloyd. Thank you so very much.

Sincerely,
Patti Stracher
Show Manager
National Stationery Show
George Little Management LLC
Ten Bark Street
White Plains, NY 10606

Mr. Lloyd Stone
Manny Stone Decorators

Dear Lloyd,

I am writing to thank you for another outstanding job at the recent International Fashion Fabric Show. As usual, you surpassed the high standards we have come to expect. I also wanted you to know that the response to the Australian Embassy has been overwhelming. We continue to receive favorable reactions on the exhibit and the way the information was displayed. The positive feedback is due in a very large measure to your efforts. We could not have done it had it not been for the way you so effortlessly arranged not only the design and construction but also the thousands of details that made it the success that it was. I would be happy to recommend your services to anyone and look forward to several more successful efforts in the future.

Regards,
Claudia Seche
Special Events Coordinator
The Wool Bureau, Inc.
US Branch international Wool Secretariat
330 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017

To: Gerald McQueen
President and CEO
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 W 34th St.
New York, NY 10001-1188

Dear Mr. McQueen,

I feel that I should send you this note although I have not as yet had the pleasure of meeting you.

We are a very well established UK company, and have been so for some twenty five years. In September of last year we decided to branch out into the USA and in doing so to introduce our British handwriting onto this side of the pond, so to speak.

Our first exhibition here was at the boutique fair last October, and fortunately Advantstar introduced me to Manny Stone Decorators who custom built my booth to exact specification without meeting them and communication purely by phone and fax, they have continued to build my booths for every fair in the USA which is now approaching five. I am also grateful to Jason Vassallo one of your carpenters who is a very energetic vibrant and professional member of your network and whose help has been of immense value.

Whilst writing I would also like to mention that I received an invoice from the electrical contractor with regard to services that we had received at the recent Style Industry show which appeared to have been very high with over charges, which does not inspire confidence in the billing system. However, Lloyd Stone of Manny Stone Decorators reviewed it and set about in assisting me in receiving a credit which is being dealt with.

Finally, I do look forward to many fairs at the Javits Center in the years to come, with the helpful assistance of not only your team as well as Lloyd Stone's input.

Regards,
Michael Warrier

To: Mr. Lloyd Stone
Manny Stone Decorators

Dear Lloyd,

This is a letter of thanks for an amazing job done for an unimaginable mess I found myself faced with.

I felt it was necessary to recap the details and share them with anyone who would appreciate the importance of having a reliable company to hire when working a trade show, especially in New York City.

My name is Susan Zelinka, I am the General Manager of a company Sharif Designs. Our company is a very well known resource of high-end designer handbags.

I found myself in an unbelievable situation in May while we were setting up to participate in Accessories The Show market at the Javits center. Our company hired a person to create and set up our booth only to find the day of the set up that he was unable to accomplish the job. To say that I was in a panic was an understatement. It was approximately 11:00am and I had to find a way to create a beautiful environment and make right what was terribly wrong.

After rushing around in circles in a desperate effort to find help, I was directed to the Freeman Decorating service desk. They immediately said they were unable to help me at this 12th hour and that I might contact Lloyd Stone of Manny Stone Decorators who had a booth set up in the next building. Along with our New York Sales Representative, Susan Fielding, we set off to see what Lloyd Stone had to offer. To make a long story short he offered a miracle. Not only in his spontaneous reaction to my panic, but in the way that he stayed with me from the beginning to the end to be sure that everything would be perfect!

Lloyd identified my problem, suggested that I order contrasting color carpet from Freeman to highlight my space. He offered me various custom appropriate booth designs at a reasonable cost, considering the circumstances. I selected a natural display ladder and shelf system, which he was able to produce for me without delay. Also, the issue of lighting was addressed immediately and construction of the entire project.

The most amazing thing of all, is that by 4:00pm (same day), just five short hours later we were looking great! Actually, everyone was coming by our space and telling us what a beautiful booth we had. You can only imagine my surprise, delight and relief that all of the unimaginable disasters were now behind us. So miracles do happen, as long as you find an angel.

Many thanks to Michael Dalcerro, Javits carpenter and Robert Clymore, Javits apprentice who were professional, polite, efficient, and helpful. All of these men doing a gerat job under the supervision of Josh Schultz of Manny Stone Decorators. This team worked together and turned a nightmare into a dream.

So that is my story and anyone who can laugh after they spent the day crying needs to share with everyone the tale of our "set-up day."

Thanks again Lloyd, you're the best!

Susan Zelinka
Sharif Designs
General Manager

To: Mr. Lloyd Stone
Manny Stone Decorators

Dear Lloyd,

Hope everything went well with your team at Accessories the Show. Things have been insane here (in a good way), and I have to say the show for us was a huge success!

We walked away with four sales reps as a result of ATS, and Wendy have been scrambling with assembling (4) 300+ piece sales kits for each rep! But we're very excited about this opportunity and hopefully it will work out for us.

We wanted to say "thank you" again for your advice and the great job your team did with our booth. We got so many compliments and lots of head-turns from passerbys. The Accessories staff loved it as well! So many times customers commented on the clean layout and good lighting, and we have you to thank for you!

Thanks again!
Cara Sardi

To Whom This May Concern:
RE: Lloyd Stone

I have known Lloyd Stone since childhood. I know him, throughout his adult years, to be sober, solvent and sensible, a man to whom I'd entrust anything and everything. As a risk to you, Mr. Stone is no risk, at all.

Sincerely,
Phil Mushnick, Sports Columnist, New York Post

To: Lloyd Stone
RE: Manny Stone Decorators

Dear Lloyd,

I've written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users.

Details of the Recommendation: "Lloyd has always provided the best service, we count on him to design and set up our trade show booths and he always provides outstanding service. Lloyd and the Manny Stone Team have made our company stand out in a competitive market by creating a beautiful booth that our vendors have come to know and recognize. He has not only worked with us in designing and building our booth, but he has helped build our brand name in the industry. If your company is seeking top notch, quality work with personable and trustworthy individuals- Lloyd and Manny Stone Decorators is the place for you!"

Service Category: Trade Show Decorators

Year first hired: 2007 (hired more than once)

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity

Thank you,
Eric Herskowitz

To: Mr. Lloyd Stone
RE: Manny Stone Decorators

Dear Lloyd,

Manny Stone Decorators was the angel who helped us launch Zelda Wisdom, Inc. at the New York Stationery Show. We had never had a booth at the show and knew nothing about dealing with all the details. A friend recommended that we get in touch with you and I am still thanking my lucky stars. You helped us design the booth so that it highlighted our brand. You helped with the technology and the lighting. Literally, Manny Stone Decorators removed any headaches and mistakes we might have encountered. When we arrived at the show, our booth was ready, and when it was time to depart, Manny Stone Decorators took care of everything. Our booth was a huge success and helped land Zelda on Good Morning America, the Today Show and the Oprah Winfrey Show.

For any company needing expert, hands-on help with booth design and set-up, I can't say enough positive words about Manny Stone Decorators and Lloyd Stone.

Service Category: Decorator

Year first hired: 1999 (hired more than once)

Top Qualities: Great Results, Good Value, Creative

Thanks!
Carol Gardner

RE: Mr. Lloyd Stone and Manny Stone Decorators

I have uitilized the services of Llloyd Stone and Manny Stone Decorators many times through the years. They have consistently created unique, eyecatching, one-of-a-kind displays for both my windows and office. Vendors and customers who visit my office are dazzled by the unique displays that we have and it has been my pleasure to recommend Lloyd Stone to many of them. His work is on time and when he leaves, the office is immaculate. From conception to realization Lloyd Stone is an artist in the world of visual displays.

Service Category: Decorator

Year first hired: 1985 (hired more than once)

Top Qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity

Sincerely,
Robert Silverman
Owner, Majors Travel

RE: Lloyd Stone and Manny Stone Decorators

I have known and worked with Llyod for over 20 years and have found him to be of the highest level of expertise in the industry. He is fair and honest and always highly regarded by my exhibitors.

Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value

Sincerely,
Samuel Starr

RE: Manny Stone Decorators

I have personnally referred business without hesitation to Manny Stone Decorators over the past 20 years. They are not only a well respected resource in the exhibit industry, they continue to be responsive, provide affordable solutions and deliver with a high level of integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Sincerely,
Laura McLeod Palker, Owner, Trade Show Solutions Center, LLC