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By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on October 18, 2012
from http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/morning_roundup/2012/10/fws-closing-leaves-customers-in-dark.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
FWS Furniture in Buffalo, N.Y., as apparently closed the last of its three Buffalo area locations, giving little or no warning to customers and leaving workers without paychecks.
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By Aggregated Content in economic news on October 18, 2012
from http://www.thereporter.com/business/ci_21799281/united-states-commerce-department-says-surge-home-building
U.S. home construction is making a comeback that could invigorate the economy's still-weak recovery.
Builders last month started construction on single-family houses and apartments at the fastest rate in more than four years, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. And they laid plans to build homes at an even faster pace in coming months a signal of their confidence that the housing rebound will last.
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FWS Furniture Has apparently closed the last of its three Buffalo area locations, giving little or no warning to customers and leaving workers without paychecks.
This was the table. We loved it when we saw it, explained Jody Green, an FWS...
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October 17,
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By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on October 18, 2012
The High Point Market Authority recognized the service of outgoing Chairman Kevin OConnor of Samson Marketing at its annual board meeting Wednesday.
The board also formally recognized its new chairman, Doug Bassett of Vaughan-Bassett Furniture, who most recently served as vice chairman.
Kevin OConnor has given many years of service to the High Point Market Authority, and has been an amazing catalyst for the High Point Market and the industry, Bassett said. Under his leadership, the Market Authority has strengthened its role as an independent entity that represents all of the constituents that have a stake in the High Point Market.
Other outgoing board members include High Point Mayor Rebecca Smothers, Center Points Lynn Underwood, and Polo Ralph Laurens George Clopton, who represented the High Point Chamber of Commerce. OConnor will remain a part of the boards Executive Committee as Immediate Past Chair.
The Market Authority also named new board members, including Scott Eckmann, CMO of International Market Centers; industry veteran Joe Mussallem; Mark Phillips, CEO of Phillips Collection; and Tim Schelfe, director of interior design, JDavis Architects.
We are happy to welcome our newest board members, said Tom Conley, president and CEO of the High Point Market Authority. Each of the new members gives us a strong representation for the many groups that have a stake in the High Point Market. We now have a board that better represents each constituent, from building owners and exhibitors, to retailers and designers, to city and county government.
The new members join the current board, including John Bray of Vanguard Furniture, Tom Mitchell of IMC, Tom Dayvault of High Point Chamber of Commerce, John Gunter of Home Comfort Furniture & Mattress Center, Jena Hall of Jena Hall Designs, Mike Huber of Belfort Furniture, Heinz Kattenfeld of 220 Elm, Tim Mabe of the High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau, Strib Boynton of City of High Point, Britt Moore and Foster Douglas of High Point City Council, Bruce Davis of Guilford County Commissioners, Steve DeHaan of the National Home Furnishings Association, Rick Gillispie of the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association, Kevin Archer of High Point Plaza Hotel, and Loren Hill of High Point Economic Development Corporation.
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By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on October 18, 2012
Jordan's Furniture will host "The Adoption Option," an educational event on adopting children, at the retailer's Reading, Mass., store this Sunday, 9-11 a.m.
Jordan's Furniture will host the event in collaboration with the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) and the Massachusetts Department of Children & Families (DCF) to help find permanent families for children in state foster care. More than 600 children are awaiting adoption in Massachusetts. Adults and families who are interested in learning more about adoption are invited to this free informational event.
"We are thrilled to continue our support of the adoption community," said Eliot Tatelman, president and CEO of Jordan's Furniture. "We meet so many wonderful children and families through our initiatives. Creating an environment to make these connections happen is what it is all about."
Adults new to the idea of adopting a child from foster care can attend a workshop at the event to learn about the adoption process. New families are encouraged to arrive promptly at 9 a.m. for this "newcomers' orientation" to make the best use of the Adoption Option's resources and opportunities. They'll also have the chance to meet with social workers and experienced adoptive parents for private conversations.
Prospective adoptive parents who already have begun the adoption process can meet Massachusetts' waiting children and their social workers in an informal setting. They'll also be able to talk with experienced adoptive families and enjoy family entertainment, games, refreshments, and activities designed to encourage interaction with waiting children.
In Massachusetts, 2,300 children currently in foster care have the goal of adoption, and more than 600 of those children have no aunt, grandparent, or other potential adopter.
Prospective adoptive parents can be almost any age above 18 years; single, partnered, married, LGBT; homeowners or renters; experienced parents or new to parenting. Families of various income levels can adopt, as long as they have a stable source of income to support a child. There are no fees to adopt a child from foster care. Financial subsidies may be available, and children adopted from foster care are eligible for a tuition-waiver at Massachusetts state colleges and universities.
For more information, or to register to attend The Adoption Option at Jordan's Furniture, visit MAREinc.org; or call MARE at 617.542.3678.