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…
Agency 51 to Expand Coverage in Florida for Hammerton
After representing domestic lighting manufacturer Hammerton Lighting, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the past five years in South Florida, Agency 51, LLC will now serve as the exclusive…
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…
DMC Releases Summer Edition of Spark Mag Ahead of August Shows
With the theme “In Good Company,” the Dallas Market Center (DMC) has released the latest edition of its twice-yearly Spark magazine in time for its upcoming summer trade events. Issues…
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…