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Next Generation-NOW to Party in High Point
October 4,
2010 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on October 5, 2010
Next Generation-NOW, a group of future furniture industry leaders, will host a launch party during High Point Furniture Market.
The High Point Launch Party, Saturday, Oct. 16, 6-7 p.m. in the Coaster showroom at 111 E. Commerce Av., will feature networking, complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
The group's first event during the August Las Vegas Furniture Market drew more than 75 future industry leaders.
Coaster, a platinum sponsor of Western Home Furnishings Association, is excited to be involved with this up-and-coming group.
"I believe this is an excellent opportunity for us to show our support for young executives in the industry," said Larry Furiani, Coaster's vice president of dealer relations. "Having been an active member of the YFA for more that 10 years, I know the importance of providing a useful forum for young people who aspire to mature in our industry."
The goal of the Next Generation-Now is to provide professional development, networking and hosted forums and give voice to the unique needs of young furniture professionals. Andy Bernstein, group said,
"The Next Generation-Now group is a great addition to the industrythey are our future customers, are innovative and way cool," said Andy Bernstein, owner of FurnitureDealer.net, a major sponsor of Next Generation-NOW. "We really need to engage the younger generations and excite them in order to keep them coming into our industry. Next Generation-Now is a great way for them to express themselves, learn from others and excite them about the home furnishings industry. I am very excited to be a part of this group and to help move us into the future."
RSVP for the Next Generation-Now event by calling Cindi Williams at 916.748.7677 or visiting the group's Facebook page.
Major sponsor for is FurnitureDealer.net is major sponsor for Next Generation-Now. Contributing sponsors include aspenhome, Associated Volume Buyers, Coaster Company of America, Emerald Home Furnishings, LaCrosse, Lane Home Furnishings, Pacific Furniture Dealers and Western Home Furnishings Association.