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…
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,…
IMC’s High Point Virtual Market Showed Strong Engagement Across the Platform
International Market Centers’ (IMC) first-ever High Point Virtual Market Experience ended on a high note last week with record engagement on the IMC High Point Market website, generated by thousands…
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…
One 2 One: Maria Mullen Talks About Her New Role at Hubbardton Forge
Following this week’s surprise announcement of lighting industry veteran Maria Scutaro Mullen’s appointment as President & COO of award-winning domestic manufacturer Hubbardton Forge, I chatted with Maria about this key…
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…
