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All this talk of an economic slowdown appears to have fallen on deaf ears at Coverings 2001, where exhibitors are expressing a nearly universal agreement that business is up, casual browsing is down, and clients are buying.
The mood in New Orleans is decidedly upbeat, as exhibitors and attendees enjoy the New Orleans hospitality, the comfort and convenience of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and the all-around positive attitude surrounding Coverings 2001.
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