Furniture Hall of Fame Names Pacesetters

April 11, 2016  by in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events   

The announcement coincides with a campaign to underwrite ongoing industry research, preservation of industry history and the Tell Us Your Story initiatives. The induction celebration will be held Oct. 23 during the Fall High Point Market. 

“Our Pacesetters are instrumental in generating the momentum that encourages other companies from all segments of the industry to step up,” said Michael Amini, president of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation. “The inductee selection process is well underway with plans for an even more amazing celebration. We are reaching out to retailers, manufacturers, suppliers and others to join the Hall of Fame as the leaders in our industry who are known for setting the standards for others to follow.”

The presenting sponsor is Ashley Furniture Inds., with The Lacquer Craft Cos. serving as  banquet sponsor and the International Market Center as the cocktail sponsor. Other title sponsorships are still available.

Platinum sponsors are AICO/Amini Innovation Corp.; Art Van Furniture; Casana Furniture; FurnitureDealer.net; La-Z-Boy; Leggett & Platt; and Simmons Bedding Co.

Gold sponsors are Palliser Furniture and Zenith Global Logistics. Silver sponsors are City Furniture; Cory 1st Choice Home Delivery; FEI Marketing; Flexsteel Industries; L. & J.G. Stickley; Raymour & Flanigan Furniture; and Rooms To Go.