Useful links for NMA retailers and exhibitors:

Portland, Oregon links:
TriMet - Portland's light-rail MAX and bus public transportation system (includes trip planner, maps, and schedules)
Portland Oregon Visitors Association
Embassy Suites Portland - Washington Square, Tigard, Oregon - location of the NMA market
hotel pictures - pictures of Embassy Suites - Washington Square
Washington Square - indoor shopping mall next to Embassy Suites and the NMA market

Maps:
Google Maps - map of Portland
MapQuest - map of Portland
Yahoo! Maps - map of Portland
Washington Square Shopping Center on Google Maps

Other Trade Shows / Markets:
Seattle Trend Show - hosted by the Pacific Northwest Apparel Association
TRU Show - Men's, Women's, and Children's Footwear Show in San Francisco and in Phoenix
WSA Show - The World Shoe Association (WSA) Global Footwear & Accessories Marketplace in Las Vegas, Nevada
Shoe and Accessory Travelers Association - (previously called "World Shoe Travelers Association (WSTA)")