Next Generation-Now Sets 2 Vegas Events

July 18, 2012  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on July 19, 2012

Networking group Next Generation-Now will host two events at Las Vegas Furniture Market, a Best Ideas Breakfast and a Chatter Over Cocktails reception.

Both are set for Tuesday, July 31. The new Best Idea Breakfast will be hosted 7:30-9 a.m. in the Retailer Resource Center, C-496. Next Generation-Now members are welcomed to grab a delicious waffle before sitting down at a designated table and discussing what€™s working, and not working, with their peers.

€œThe Best Ideas Breakfast will be a great place to sit down with other peers in the industry and discuss the good, the bad and the ugly,€ said Next Generation-Now member, Alex Macias. €œThe breakfast is a great, informal way to meet new people, share ideas and learn about the various opportunities within Next Generation-Now.€

The semi-annual Las Vegas €œChatter Over Cocktails€ reception will run 5-6 p.m. in the One-Six Club on the 16th Floor of Building B. This year€™s event will feature €œSpeed Networking€ as well as a special presentation by Kerry Lebensburger, president sales, Ashley Furniture.

€œEvery generation has its challenges, but never has it been more important for our industry to bring together its future leaders,€ Lebensburger said. €œIt is within the power of our young people to create thriving family enterprises that will stand the test of time. As a member of the Young Executives class of 1972, I look forward to the energy and enthusiasm of today's best and brightest members as they learn, share, and interact within this fabulous organization.€

Throughout Market, NGN members can take a break in The Social Spot within the Retailer Resource Center, C-496. Designated as NGN€™s home base during Markets, The Social Spot will let members tune out while plugging in to the latest in social media and technology.

Next Generation-Now is a hosted community of the National Home Furnishings and Western Home Furnishings associations. To sign-up for Next Generation-NOW, click here.