Slated for the time period that would have been the American Lighting Association’s annual conference, the organization has created an online educational symposium — complete with networking opportunities & a…
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50 New Products Ranked as Atlanta Market’s SNAPSHOT Finalists
COVID-19 may have disrupted a lot of plans in 2020, but it hasn’t stopped manufacturers from debuting new products. The International Market Centers (IMC) has announced some 50 Atlanta Market…
ALA’s Women in Lighting Committee Launches Mentor Matching Program
The American Lighting Association’s (ALA) Women in Lighting Committee has launched a new Mentor Matching program, which is open to any woman who is an ALA member. All segments of…
Where Do We Stand? Tariffs, List Exclusions & An Election Year Mean A Lot Of Uncertainty
Today, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, marks the expiration of the List 3 exclusion period as it relates to the tariffs on goods imported from China. Michael Weems, VP/Government Engagement for…
New IMC Webinars Delve Into Diversity & Inclusion in the Industry
International Market Centers (IMC) – which operates the Atlanta, Las Vegas, and High Point Markets – will present two webinars on August 6 that address diversity and inclusion issues impacting…
DMC Will Be Sole Summer Market Offering Temporary Booths
Buyers who relish combing the Temporary booths at major markets to uncover unique finds from small companies for their stores will be relieved to hear that “The Temps” will remain…
HKTDC Launches Advanced Online Exhibition
In view of the current COVID-19 pandemic business travel climate, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has altered its strategy, migrating its nine physical exhibitions originally scheduled for the…
BDNY Cancels November Show
The annual, highly anticipated BDNY show, a leading trade fair and conference for hospitality’s boutique and lifestyle segment, has been officially cancelled. The 2020 event had been scheduled for November…
ALA Gears Up for Online Symposium Featuring Industry Experts
With the uncertainty of trade shows and conferences being held in the months ahead, the American Lighting Association (ALA) has created a digital platform to reunite its membership instead. The…
Help Reward Female Leadership With a Special Award
If this year has felt like an endless series of cancellations, here’s some good news. The Women in Lighting (WIL) Committee of the American Lighting Association (ALA) has announced nominations…