Long-time industry veteran Larry Falk passed away suddenly on Father’s Day, June 21, 2020. He was 91 years old. “He taught me a great work ethic and to follow my…
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NORA LIGHTING NAMES NEW SOUTHERN REGIONAL COMMERCIAL SALES MANAGER
Industry veteran Ed Steen has been appointed Southern Regional Commercial Manager for Commerce, Calif.-based Nora Lighting by Fred Farzan, President & CEO. Based in West Palm Beach, Fla., Steen has…
20th Annual Goombay Bash Is Postponed
For the past two decades, lighting industry veterans have gathered together at Chicago’s Navy Pier to join The H Foundation community in its mission to raise funds for cancer research…
ALA Cancels In-Person Conference for 2020
Eric Jacobson, President & CEO of the American Lighting Association (ALA), has released a statement today the industry organization’s membership that the previously scheduled 2020 Conference – which was to…
In Memoriam: Joe Gross of Gross Electric
We are very sad to report that Joseph Alexander Gross, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, June 3. Born August 19, 1959, in Toledo, Ohio to Richard and Marion Gross,…
NY NOW Supports Coloring Fun for a Cause
Emerald Expositions, the organizers of NY NOW (whose trade show dates moved from August to October 18-20 due to the COVID-19 crisis) is showing its support for AIDS Walk Live…
IMC Implements “Together Safely” Protocols, Releases 30-Page Plan
As the summer season kicks off, those in the home furnishings and lighting industries inevitably think of summer market season. Granted, this year is a strange one in that market…
Key Executive Changes at Hubbardton Forge
There is excitement at the top management level of award-winning domestic lighting manufacturer Hubbardton Forge in Vermont, tapping the talents of those both inside and outside of the industry. Following…
High Point Market’s Crowd-Limiting Plan Adds Days to the Show
The High Point Market Authority recently announced an expansion of the market schedule to span nine days in order to reduce the number of people crowding market showrooms and streets…
GE Lighting Agrees to New Ownership
Less than 6 months after it acquired NOON Lighting System in January (NOON was a popular DIY smart control lighting system, see article in enLIGHTenment http://bit.ly/NoonSav), Boston-based Savant Systems, Inc.…
