by laura | Aug 11, 2011 | Business & People News
How many times have you heard someone say, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”? Usually that’s said in a sarcastic way, indicating someone is where they are merely because of personal connections. However, a lot of legitimate, well-deserved success in business...
by laura | Aug 10, 2011 | Business & People News
Grohe’s HopeFlows program is aiming to raise a quarter million dollars—or enough money to fund a breast cancer research project for one year. Grohe partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to create the HopeFlows program, an initiative dedicated to helping...
by laura | Aug 9, 2011 | Business & People News
Coverings 2012, which takes place April 17-20 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, has issued a “Call for Presentations” in its hunt for conference speakers and seminar leaders. Experts and authorities in retail and distribution, installation and...
by laura | Aug 9, 2011 | Business & People News
Most people can clearly distinguish between a home improvement contractor and an interior designer or kitchen and bath salesperson or installer. When one generally thinks of a home improvement contractor, they think of someone who builds walls, installs plumbing or...
by laura | Aug 8, 2011 | Business & People News
Caroma received a 2011 Green Good Design Award for its Profile Smart toilet. The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, bestow its annual awards to individuals, companies,...
by laura | Aug 5, 2011 | Business & People News
Whirlpool Corp., which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, was inducted into the Made in the USA Foundation’s Hall of Fame. Whirlpool was named the winner of the large kitchen appliances category. At the second annual Hall of Fame celebration, 22...
by laura | Aug 4, 2011 | Business & People News
The AWFS (Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers) Fair’s recycling program—a cooperative effort involving WEIMA, the Las Vegas Convention Center and Freeman, the association’s show general contractor—reduced bulk waste from exhibitors once sent to...
by laura | Aug 4, 2011 | Business & People News
Some designers and architects have a love-hate relationship with LED (Light-Emitting Diode) lighting systems. While they are innovative with great potential for energy-efficiency, they represent a major paradigm shift for the design community, and their true...
by laura | Aug 3, 2011 | Business & People News
Victoria + Albert is offering a new CEU program focused on the historical aspect of baths and its relevance to the design community. “Being passionate about bathrooms, we are thrilled to offer our knowledge and service through this educational program,” said Javier...
by laura | Aug 2, 2011 | Business & People News
Doug Mockett & Company’s annual design competition, which recognizes the most innovative and creative furniture parts, accessories and hardware, is now accepting new entries. In previous years, the company has selected multiple first-place winners, which...
