by laura | Jan 20, 2012 | Business & People News
ThermaSol has announced its latest promotion, “License to Speed,” which allows winners to drive in one of the 24 Hours of LeMons endurance races, a competition that accepts cars valued at $500 or less, and a parody of the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race in...
by laura | Jan 19, 2012 | Business & People News
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Public Architecture have embarked on a new partnership to support pro bono design. Through the new relationship, AIA members will be encouraged to pledge to “The 1%,” which is Public Architecture’s nationwide program to...
by laura | Jan 18, 2012 | Business & People News
The Häfele Group, with headquarters in Nagold, Germany, has named Paul K. Smith as president of Häfele America Company, the company’s North American subsidiary. Smith succeeds John Hossli who is retiring as president after serving in that role since 1999....
by laura | Jan 17, 2012 | Business & People News
The Concrete Countertop Institute (CCI) is moving its primary training location to the Chicago area. All hands-on classes will be held at the Concrete Countertop Supply by Fishstone facility at 1760 Brittania Drive, #6, Elgin, IL. “I’m thrilled with this arrangement...
by laura | Jan 16, 2012 | Business & People News
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has announced the election results for the 2012 NKBA executive committee, which will be led by 2012 president Alan W. Zielinski, CKD of Niles, IL. Additional members of the executive committee include John K. Morgan...
by laura | Jan 13, 2012 | Business & People News
Masco Cabinetry has partnered with the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) to offer NKBA student members the opportunity to blog about design in a new competition, “Blog Like a Pro.” The contest will award top entrants scholarships of $1,500, $700 and $500....
by laura | Jan 12, 2012 | Business & People News
Perlick Corporation has extended its residential products warranty to a full three years. The warranty is applicable to products built after February 1, 2012, and covers the entire product, all parts and labor to repair or replace any part of the product, for three...
by laura | Jan 12, 2012 | Business & People News
One of the most old-fashioned and overrated pieces of advice for any influencer is to “be passionate” about your cause. Some consider it the answer to all influence challenges, as if passion is 90 percent of successful persuasion. If that were true, everyone would get...
by laura | Jan 11, 2012 | Business & People News
A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Whirlpool Corporation shows that consumers want to make a habit out of saving time, money and energy with their home appliances. According to the survey 75 percent of consumers ages 18 to 34 have already...
by laura | Jan 10, 2012 | Business & People News
PBS’ This Old House recently renovated the second oldest house in the program’s 35-year history with help in the kitchen from Mullet Cabinet. Called the “Bedford Project,” work on the almost 300-year-old house included restoration and a few practical...
