Hamptons Expo Group was founded (in 2005) and run by Rick Friedman, a Southampton homeowner who is forever searching for hi-quality products and reliable services. Mr. Friedman has nearly 20 years successful experience in producing expos and conferences around the world. His many large-scale events in the computer and filmmaking industries are renowned marketplaces where buyers and seller benefit.
OUR EVENTS The Hamptons Home and Garden Show, is now a Hamptons tradition, in its 5th year. Over 5,000-6,000 local homeowners shop and return every year, eager to meet vendors and get ideas. It’s the only Home Show on the East End of Long Island. It’s average attendee’s discretionary income and home property-value is among the highest in the nation.
Hamptons Expo Group produces the Hamptons Design & Décor Expo, which is co-located with the Hamptons home and Garden Show . This hi-end Expo features 50+ exhibitors offering memorable interior design and home-enriching products. It is a vetted show.
In July, we produce the highly successful ArtHamptons in Bridgehampton. Called the “ mini-Art Basel in the Hamptons” , it features 60+ world renowned fine art galleries selling museum-level modern and contemporary art. In 2008, onsite and residual sales totaled $20 million, making it the most successful new art fair in America in 2008.
MEET THE TEAM Rick Friedman During the 90's Mr Friedman pioneered advanced software technology through his many magazines, journals, books, expos and conferences. Founding SIGS Publications in his basement with just a thousand dollars, it grew to become one of the fastest growing businesses in the nation in the mid-late 90's, with offices in the UK, Germany, France and Australia. SIGS became a thought-leader company for some 200,000 programmers in over 100 countries. After successfully selling SIGS in 1999, Mr. Friedman turned his attention to a new emerging technology, digital video and visual effects. Soon his NY and LA based Digital Video Shows became "the" industry event and he was able to acquire in 2003, Hollywood's venerable filmmaker trade show, ShowBiz Expo (formerly owned by Variety ) Over 20,000 filmmakers and 250 sponsors - including Avid, Apple, Panavision, Panasonic, Sony, Canon and Kodak - supported his shows in NY, LA, and Chicago. Mr Friedman, is a colorful entrepreneur whose earlier diverse range of ventures includes creating the 80's syndicated TV show " Dance Fever " (original MC), producing and directing 80+ theatrical shows, musical concerts, and cabaret shows.. and also owning the USA Women's Volleyball Team in
1985. His entrepreneurial achievements led CNN to create a segment on his life.
Margo Bishop Born and raised in Italy, Margo has resided in the Five Towns area, Conn. and Florida . She now has lived in the Hamptons since 1998. Over the years, she has personally built and renovated 8 homes, serving as the project manager. Margo worked with Suffolk County hi-end home builder Bob Reed Construction Organization for several years as well as serving as interior designer/consultant to some of their clients. With a strong understanding of what's really needed to renovate, build or decorate a multi-million dollar estate, Margo is eager to help vendors land sizable accounts in the area.
Hamptons Expo Group was founded (in 2005) and run by Rick Friedman, a Southampton homeowner who is forever searching for hi-quality products and reliable services. Mr. Friedman has nearly 20 years successful experience in producing expos and conferences around the world. His many large-scale events in the computer and filmmaking industries are renowned marketplaces where buyers and seller benefit.
The Hamptons Home and Garden Show, is now a Hamptons tradition, in its 5th year. Over 5,000-6,000 local homeowners shop and return every year, eager to meet vendors and get ideas. It’s the only Home Show on the East End of Long Island. It’s average attendee’s discretionary income and home property-value is among the highest in the nation.
Hamptons Expo Group produces the Hamptons Design & Décor Expo, which is co-located with the Hamptons home and Garden Show . This hi-end Expo features 50+ exhibitors offering memorable interior design and home-enriching products. It is a vetted show.
During the 90's Mr Friedman pioneered advanced software technology through his many magazines, journals, books, expos and conferences. Founding SIGS Publications in his basement with just a thousand dollars, it grew to become one of the fastest growing businesses in the nation in the mid-late 90's, with offices in the UK, Germany, France and Australia. SIGS became a thought-leader company for some 200,000 programmers in over 100 countries. After successfully selling SIGS in 1999, Mr. Friedman turned his attention to a new emerging technology, digital video and visual effects. Soon his NY and LA based Digital Video Shows became "the" industry event and he was able to acquire in 2003, Hollywood's venerable filmmaker trade show, ShowBiz Expo (formerly owned by Variety ) Over 20,000 filmmakers and 250 sponsors - including Avid, Apple, Panavision, Panasonic, Sony, Canon and Kodak - supported his shows in NY, LA, and Chicago. Mr Friedman, is a colorful entrepreneur whose earlier diverse range of ventures includes creating the 80's syndicated TV show " Dance Fever " (original MC), producing and directing 80+ theatrical shows, musical concerts, and cabaret shows.. and also owning the USA Women's Volleyball Team in
1985. His entrepreneurial achievements led CNN to create a segment on his life. 
Born and raised in Italy, Margo has resided in the Five Towns area, Conn. and Florida . She now has lived in the Hamptons since 1998. Over the years, she has personally built and renovated 8 homes, serving as the project manager. Margo worked with Suffolk County hi-end home builder Bob Reed Construction Organization for several years as well as serving as interior designer/consultant to some of their clients. With a strong understanding of what's really needed to renovate, build or decorate a multi-million dollar estate, Margo is eager to help vendors land sizable accounts in the area.