The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE), the award-winning coalition of U.S. and Canadian energy-efficiency program administrators, is seeking entries for its prestigious 2024 Integrated Home Competition. The Integrated Home Competition’s…
James Ashley Returns to Elk Home as Chief Sales Officer
Nesquehoning, Pa.-based Elk Home has announced that James Ashley will be joining the company in mid-March as Chief Sales Officer. “We are excited to have James join our leadership team…
Dallas Market Center to Launch Sourcing Trade Show
Dallas Market Center (DMC) has announced plans to launch Nearshoring America, a new international expo and support services designed to explore and facilitate nearshoring production services for gift, home furnishings,…
David Director of Connecticut Lighting Centers Named Industry Leader of the Year
David Director, CEO of Connecticut Lighting Centers headquartered in Hartford, Conn., has been named 2024 Industry Leader of the Year by the Southington Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious award recognizes…
In Memoriam: Bill Reiman
Long-time home furnishings and lighting representative William L. Reiman (Bill) passed away peacefully at age 76 with his wife, Connie, at his side on February 4, 2024. Bill and Connie…
Amanda Spence Joins Currey & Company as Director of Accessories & Portable Lighting
The growth of its table and floor lamp category has led Atlanta-based lighting manufacturer Currey & Company to appoint Amanda Spence to the newly created position of Director/Accessories & Portable…
DMC Announces New Chair & Members for Lighting Board of Governors
Dallas Market Center (DMC) has announced the election results and appointments for the Lighting Board of Governors, which includes a new Chair plus new members. The Board serves to advise…
Las Vegas Market Exceeds Expectations
The Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market unfolded as a center for buyers to discover a wealth of unparalleled sourcing opportunities, inspiring events, and cutting-edge digital innovations. The five-day buying event…
LEDI Hires Kenny Ripkowski as South-Central Regional Sales Manager
Houston-based architectural accent lighting manufacturer LED Inspirations (LEDI), has appointed Kenny Ripkowski as South-Central Regional Sales Manager, effective February 5th, 2024. Utilizing his extensive background of leadership and development roles,…
Elegant Lighting Agrees to Stop Selling Schonbek Knock-Off
At the recent Lightovation show in Dallas, it was brought to Plattsburgh, N.Y.-based Schonbek’s executive team that Philadelphia-based Elegant Lighting introduced several lighting fixtures that infringed on the popular Glissando family by Schonbek. As a…
