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Next Generation-NOW Launching Social Site
January 25,
2012 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Social Media on January 26, 2012
The Next Generation-NOW furniture network group will launch a new social site at next week's Las Vegas Furniture Market.
The new site lets members create their own profile, share information, create events, add photos and videos, create and share blogs, participate in forum discussion, connect, network, learn and share about furniture news, and more. Members also can connect their profile to their Facebook page, Twitter account, and Google accounts.
"We took what our generation is all about and brought it into one single focused place," said Kevin Doran, vice-chair of the Next Generation-NOW committee. "We took everything great about Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIN, and YouTube and centered that around building connections and networking around the furniture industry."
To join the Next Generation-NOW Social Site, click here.
In addition, NextGen Now's Market "Chatter Over Cocktails" cocktail party, 5-6 p.m. Tuesday at the One-Six Club on the 16th Floor of Building B, will feature "Speed Networking" during the first 20 minutes. All attendees will have a chance to meet new faces during two rounds of Speed Networking. Afterwards, attendees continue to mingle and share stories over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
"Market is about exploration and discovery, new colors, patterns, styles and innovations," said Nick Gates of Gates Furniture, and Next Generation-NOW committee chair. "But none of these are what makes any one market stand out amongst the rest. The most important aspect of market, to our industry, is relationships. The building of friendships and partnerships, networking, sharing ideas, and learning are what keep me coming back. This is the chance to get excited about our industry. To share an excitement with others who actually want to talk about furniture; who understand the headaches and triumphs of the business. That is why relationships in this business are vital no matter if you are a 30-year veteran or just getting your toes wet."
RSVP for the Next Generation-NOW event by visiting the groups Facebook Page.
FurnitureDealer.net and Western Home Furnishings Association are the key sponsors for Next Generation-NOW.