The event will take place at Grandover Resort in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, April 5. The celebration will commence with a reception at 6:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:15 p.m. A program will include member and vendor recognitions and awards will begin at 8 p.m.

Founded in 1994 by a small group of in depended retailers, Furniture First has 209 stockholders operating 442 furniture stores.

“Furniture First’s membership has grown substantially over the years," said Bill Hartman, president. "That has allowed us to provide innovative programs and benefits to our members. We have over 140 home furnishings and service programs that help our members not just survive, but thrive, even in recent years when so many furniture retailers have gone out of business. That’s what makes us the sought-after buying group to belong to. Furniture First’s rebates, extra discounts, exclusive merchandise, private labels, consumer newsletters, bulletin board and individual member consulting allow our members to have a significant edge over their competition.”