The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., has issued the final call to purchase tickets to the Hall of Fame Induction Celebration to be held Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Sheraton Greensboro Four Seasons.
“We look forward to an inspiring and entertaining evening at the industry’s most prestigious event, as leaders from all segments of home furnishings gather to honor four individuals with the industry’s highest recognition,” says Jeff Child, President of the Foundation board of directors. “The entire evening, from the Cocktail Party beforehand to the After Party at the conclusion of the induction celebration, promises to be great fun and the year’s foremost networking event.”
Joining the current 112 members of the Hall of Fame are Kurt L. Darrow, Chairman, President and CEO of La-Z-Boy, Incorporated; Allen E. Gant, Jr., Chairman of Glen Raven, Inc.; Keith Koenig, co-founder and President of City Furniture; and Paul B. Toms, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Hooker Furniture Corp.
Legendary basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will deliver the keynote address. A winning coach of both collegiate and Olympic teams, a motivational speaker for Fortune 500 companies, a bestselling author and a popular broadcast host, Coach K is among America’s most respected coaches and leaders. Hosting will be twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott, the award-winning hosts of multiple top-rated HGTV series and founders of Scott Living, and entertainment by trumpet maestro Rick Braun.
“Coach K is the perfect keynote speaker to highlight our new Leadership Initiative,” Child says. “As a coach, mentor and leader he has guided countless people – young and old – to greater leadership. Most importantly, we’re thrilled to celebrate four visionary Hall of Fame inductees, whose innovative ideas, stellar accomplishments and unselfish service serve as object lessons for future leaders of our industry.”
The Hall of Fame is supported by sponsors of the 2018 Induction Celebration:
• Leadership Speaker Sponsor: Ashley Furniture Industries
• Dinner Table Sponsor: Nourison Industries
• Inductee Video Sponsor: Surya
• Cocktail Sponsor: Restonic
• After Party Sponsor: Samson Holding Ltd.
• Future Leaders Executive Development Sponsor: City Furniture
• Celebration Sponsors: International Market Centers; Glen Raven/Sunbrella.; Markor International; Samson Holding Ltd.
• Leadership Video Sponsor: Coaster Fine Furniture
• Future Leaders Event Sponsor: Thomasville & Co.
• Platinum Sponsors: AICO/Amini Innovation Corp.; Art Van Furniture; Berkshire Hathaway Furniture Companies; C. S. Wo & Sons; Christopher Guy; Ethan Allen; FEI Marketing; Furniture Foundation; Furniture Marketing Group/Wells Fargo; Global Views; Havertys Furniture; Hooker Furniture; Karastan Rugs; Kathy Ireland Worldwide; La-Z-Boy Incorporated; Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Lifestyle; Loloi Rugs; ManWah; Natuzzi; Prestige Arts; Twin Star; Wayfair; and Wheroware
• Gold Sponsors: AkzoNoble; Baer’s Furniture Co. Inc.; Bernhardt Furniture; Culp Inc.; Emerald Home Furnishings; Jane Seymour Designs; Jena Hall & Associates; Kane Furniture Corporation; Karen E. McNeill; Klaussner Furniture; L. & J. G. Stickley; Raymour & Flanigan; Revolution Performance Fabrics; Richloom Fabric Group; Sauder Woodworking Co.; Serta Simmons Bedding; Tempur Sealy; Valdese Weavers; and Vanguard Furniture
• Silver Sponsors: Abbyson; American Leather; Bassett Furniture Industries; Best Home Furnishings; Broyhill Foundation; City Furniture; City of Hope; Coconis Furniture; Connie C. Lineberry & Associates; Cory 1st Choice Home Delivery; El Dorado Furniture; Flexsteel Industries, Inc.; Franklin Corp.; FurnitureDealer.Net; Furnitureland South, Inc.; Grand Home Furnishings; Hickory Furniture Mart; Hickory Springs Manufacturing; Home Furnishings Association; Home Inspirations Thomasville; Julius M. Feinblum Real Estate; Lexington Home Brands; Malouf Sleep; Momeni; Netsertive; New Classic Furniture; Phillips Collection; Protect-A-Bed; Rooms To Go; and Vaughan-Bassett
Tickets for this year’s American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Induction Celebration are $250 per ticket for members ($2,500 for a table of 10) and $300 per ticket for non-members ($3,000 for a table of 10). For more information about the celebration or to purchase tickets, visit the event’s website at www.leadwithvision2018.com.
