Las Vegas Market Expands Industry Partnerships to Add Education and Networking Opportunities
Furniture World News Desk on
7/13/2018
Las Vegas Market recently announced a new partnership with the Home Staging and Redesign Association (HSRA), adding to the available education and networking events at the Summer 2018 Las Vegas Market, running from July 29 to Aug. 2.
During Summer Market, HSRA owner and founder Jana Uselton will present two sessions highlighting residential construction and interiors.
“Power Hour: Design Trends for New Homes” will address key features home builders are incorporating into new homes that impact furniture, art and accessory choices. The session is scheduled for 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, in the Pavilions Seminar Room. A question and answer portion will follow the presentation.
“Power Hour: Home Staging & Property Styling Tips & Techniques” will provide insight on how to prepare homes for sale using furniture, art and accessories from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 1, in the Building C Seminar Room, C174.
The Las Vegas Market will also provide other seminars and special events, including the Las Vegas Market Members’ Club. The Members’ Club is a place for trade association partners to participate in informal chat discussions, meet with buyers or vendors, exchange and provide business information, and educate potential and current members.
"Our trade association, CRAFT, promotes the making, selling and buying of handmade American products, and our members come to Las Vegas Market to find a wide array of textiles, pottery, glass and jewelry, as well as two-dimensional artwork from American makers,” said Diane Sulg, executive director of the CRAFT Retailers’ Association for Tomorrow. “By its nature, handmade work is unique and offers superior craftsmanship. My role is to help the makers of these treasures connect with the buyers who want their inventory to be inventive and distinct. At the Las Vegas Market Members’ Club, our discussions will center on themes that enhance this seller-buyer relationship."
Las Vegas Market Members’ Club agenda:
Sunday, July 29
4:30 – 6 p.m.: “Time saving and transforming tips for buyers at Market”
Led by Lilly Stamets, CAHHS Retail Subject Matter Expert
Presented by California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Monday, July 30
9 – 10:30 a.m.: “NPR Symposium: Networking breakfast – Millennial Consumer”
Led by Jamie Cooper, Museum of the Bible
Presented by Museum Store Association (MSA) & MSA Next
RSVP to attend: http://imcenters.nprsnbmsas18.sgizmo.com/s3/
10:30 a.m. – noon: “NPR Symposium: Improve the bottom line”
Led by Michael Davis, Zootique at Cameron Park Zoo and David Whitaker, North Carolina Zoo
Presented by Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG)
3 – 4:30 p.m.: “Get back in touch with your business”
Led by Tina Davis AIFD, ICPF & Adam Havrilla AIFD, PFCI, ICPF
5 - 6 p.m.: “10 unique and creative ways to use Cash & Carry”
Led by Allan Share and Patti Biro of Spa Industry Association
Presented by Spa Industry Association
Serving cocktails 5 – 6 p.m.; short presentation at 5:30 p.m.
RSVP to attend: http://imcenters.siacashcarrylvms18.sgizmo.com/s3/
Tuesday, July 31
9 - 10:30 a.m.: “NPR Symposium: Networking breakfast – win-win negotiations”
Led by Judy Rancour, St. Louis Zoo and Michael Davis, Zootique at Cameron Park Zoo
Presented by Zoo & Aquarium Buyers' Group (ZAG)
RSVP to attend: http://imcenters.nprsnbzags18.sgizmo.com/s3/
10:30 a.m. – noon: “Gift trends spotted at Market”
Led by Keb Kennedy & Kat Krassner of PRESENT Magazine & PRESENTer Network
Presented by PRESENTer Network
3 – 4:30 p.m.: “Maximize the buyer/vendor relationship”
Led by Diane Sulg, CRAFT Retailers' Association
Presented by CRAFT Retailers’ Association for Tomorrow
4:30 – 6 p.m.: “Time saving and transforming tips for buyers at Market”
Led by Lilly Stamets, CAHHS Retail Subject Matter Expert
Presented by California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (CAHHS)
Additionally, the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) will hold its first Summer Summit in Las Vegas from July 27 to July 29, 2018. The conference will coincide with the Summer 2018 Las Vegas Market and include information and updates on industry matters to IFDA members and colleagues.
To support its ongoing partnership initiatives, Las Vegas Market is developing events and activities customized to the specific needs of each of the 38 partnership organizations participating in Summer 2018 Las Vegas Market. New and returning industry affiliates include: Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals (AHVRP); Accessories Resource Team (ART); American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA); BrandSource; Cantrex Nationwide – Canada; Contemporary Design Group (CDG); Craft Retailers & Artists for Tomorrow (CRAFT); Furniture Marketing Group (FMG); Furniture First; Furniture Leaders; GC Buying Group (formerly Gourmet Catalog); Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA); Good Toy Group; Home Staging & Redesign Association (HSRA); Home Furnishings Association (HFA); HTI Buying Group (formerly Housewares Training Information); International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA); indiCo; Las Vegas Spa Association (LVSA); MAI Retailers (formerly Monograms America); MEGA Group Canada; The Munce Group; Museum Store Association (MSA); Nationwide Marketing Group; Palmer Marketing; PLATIN- Latin American Alliance; PRESENTer Network; Parable Group; Pacific Furniture Dealers; Purchasing Power Plus (PPP); Real Deals; Real Estate Staging Association®; Real Local Florists; Sierra Pacific Craft (SPC); SMI – Mexico (Sociedad Mexicana de Interioristas AC); Spa Industry Association (SIA, formerly the Day Spa Association & & International Medical Spa Association); TRIB Group; and Zoo & Aquarium Buyers’ Group (ZAG). For more details, and a full listing of partners, visit: https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/about/industry-partners.
More about Las Vegas Market: Las Vegas Market is the nation’s fastest growing gift and home décor market and the leading furniture marketplace in the western U.S., presenting 4,000+ gift, home décor and furniture resources in an unrivaled market destination. Las Vegas Market features thousands of gift, furniture and home décor lines, allowing for cross-category commerce among these industries. The Summer 2018 Las Vegas Market runs July 29 to August 2, 2018. For more information, visit www.lasvegasmarket.com.
More about International Market Centers, L.P.: Las Vegas Market is produced by International Market Centers, L.P. (IMC), the world’s largest operator of premier showroom space for the furnishings, home décor and gift industries. International Market Centers owns and operates 12.2 million square feet of world-class exhibition space in High Point, N.C. and Las Vegas. IMC’s mission is to build and operate an innovative, sustainable, profitable and scalable platform for the furnishings, home décor and gift industries. For more information on IMC, visit http://imcenters.com/.