WHFA Announces May Maui Meeting

November 18, 2008  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on November 2008 The Western Home Furnishings Association announced Tuesday that its 2009 Conference and Expo will take place May 17-19 in Hawaii at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa.

The event, which will include more than 16 educational seminars, is designed to provide attendees with the information and knowledge they may need during what’s been an extremely challenging environment for the furniture industry.

Tuesday’s announcement said some airline and hotel fees will be waived for those who book early, and more information on the special offers is available at the www.whfa.org Web site.

“During challenging economic times it is extremely important for retailers to step out of their stores to acquire new ideas and perspective for their business. The 2009 Conference & Expo is the perfect opportunity for this,” said WHFA’s Executive Director, Sharron Bradley. “There is no better place than Maui to rejuvenate yourself and your business.”

In addition to 16 educational sessions, the 2009 Conference & Expo will include three roundtable sessions to help retailers reconnect while revitalizing and rethinking their businesses. WHFA is also introducing 20-minute Espresso Expo sessions served up with shots of macadamia nut espresso and fruit smoothie shots. The conference registration rate is $495 for members and $395 when groups of three or more register from the same organization.

The WHFA is the largest affiliate of the National Home Furnishings Association, representing more than 1,000 independent home furnishings retailers with 2,000 stores in 12 western states.