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Lunch with Leaders a Success in Las Vegas

February 10, 2014  by in Las Vegas, Market   

Based on positive reception from both Next Gen Now members and the leaders, the Association will roll out these Lunch and Learn events at the April High Point Market.

Jeff Child of RC Willey; Lori Kelley, Palliser Furniture' Toby Konetzny, Coaster Fine Furniture; Kerry Lebensburger, Ashley Furniture; Robert Maricich, International Market Centers; and Chuck Reilly, AICO/Amini Innovation Corp. were the leaders who met with the Next Gen Now members. They discussed best practices and the importance of mentoring, expanded upon their knowledge of the industry, and walked away with sage advice.

“The group I met with had excellent questions and was very engaging,” said Kelley. “They were there due to their own passion to be better by listening to someone who has traveled that path. I asked them to all share one experience from their career that they were the most proud of. Each of them had an example. That reaffirms that we all want to be a part of something bigger than ourselves and to be able to impact something successfully. It was a great conversation. 

Next Gen Now member Alex Macias of Muebleria Del Sol Furniture said: “Hands-down the best learning experience to date in the furniture industry.”