WHFA, NHFA Name Partners for All Industry Event

December 19, 2010  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on December 20, 2010 Western Home Furnishings Association and the National Home Furnishings Association, along with their affiliates have added four industry partners for the 2011 Home Furnishings Industry Conference (HFIC) set for April 30€“May 2 at the Westin River Walk in San Antonio, Texas.

Home Furnishings Business magazine, Interior Design Society, IHFRA, and the World Market Center have aligned themselves with this first-of-its-kind industry event that will bring together different knowledge, skills and resources from each sector of the home furnishings industry and show the true power of partnerships.

"Looking to 2011 and beyond, the opportunities for retailers and suppliers to network and partner will provide significant and needed synergies,€ said Howard Haimsohn, owner of Lawrance Contemporary and HFIC Committee chair. €œToday, more than ever, our industry demands that the entire supply chain work together to bring design, value and service to the end consumer. The 2011 Home Furnishings Industry Conference will provide a great forum for partnering opportunities to be explored. At the 2011 HFIC, suppliers and retailers can engage with each other and share ideas, knowledge and a vision for improving our industry.€

The conference has an energizing agenda geared to help retailers move their business into the future through workshops, general sessions, open forums, and a dynamic Expo with more than 40 vendors from around the country. Home Furnishings Industry Conference partners receive additional benefits of increased visibility before during and after the event, co-host status, a comprehensive marketing campaign specifically highlighting their participation, as well as registrations incentives for their members and colleagues.

€œAligning with the 2011 Home Furnishings Industry Conference demonstrates a level of commitment to the entire industry that is unmistakable,€ said Cindi Williams, WHFA events director. €œThe 2011 HFIC partners are leaders in the industry who are ready to embrace the challenges that businesses face today. These partners are ready to put their knowledge, experience and vast talents to work keeping the entire industry united in a common cause€”success for all.€

€œIt is far too seldom that the various segments in the home furnishings industry are provided a chance to truly share and brainstorm together,€ Haimsohn added. €œBeing a partner at the 2011 HFIC will provide your company with the opportunity to learn, share and help our industry move forward into tomorrow. This is the one educational and networking opportunity that you don't want to miss."

Members of WHFA, NHFA, all of the affiliates and designated partners can take advantage of the great buy one, get one free deal. One registration of $495 must be purchased and the second person can attend for free. Additional registrations for other team members are $199 each.

If you are interested in participating as a sponsor or partner of this event, contact Williams at or (916) 960-0277. For the latest information and updates on the Home Furnishings Industry Conference, follow the event on Facebook.