Calgary Hosts Connections West 2014 – A New Concept For the Home Furnishings Industry
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\n CALGARY, Dec. 14 \/CNW\/ – Furniture West Inc. the association of furniture
\nmanufacturers in Western Canada today announced a first of its kind event
\ncoming to Calgary. Connections West is an innovation showcase that will serve
\nas an important venue where members of the home furnishings industry can come
\ntogether to network, build strong relationships, and exchange crucial,
\ntechnical and marketing information. The event will allow members of the
\nindustry to view winning product innovations and rapidly gauge and verify
\ncustomer acceptance and sales potential in their market areas.
\n Connections West will take place June 18 and 19, 2014 at Stampede Park’s
\nRound Up Centre in Calgary, AB. The event, produced by Furniture West, is
\nendorsed by western furniture manufacturers and by a number of leading
\nfurniture retailers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
\nIndividuals from these firms will be recognized at the launch as “Builders of
\nthe Future”.
\n “After thirty-five years of organizing our industry’s annual market, we
\nreviewed the changing needs of our members and those of the retail trade,”
\nsaid Terry Clark, Chairman of Furniture West. “Our research provided new
\ninsights into the rapid changes and new challenges of global competition faced
\nby all members of our industry… These insights serve as the cornerstone of
\nConnections West 2014. This is the first event of its kind and we at Furniture
\nWest believe it will mark a significant milestone in strengthening our
\nindustry.” Clark went on to say “In addition to showcasing winning product
\ninnovations, Connections West centers on bringing factory management and
\ntechnical personnel to meet one-on-one with retailers from across the west.
\nThe event will provide both sides with a unique opportunity to discuss
\nretailers’ specific product placement gaps that could be filled with
\nsuppliers’ winning product innovations.”
\n Furniture West also announced that the industry has selected Habitat For
\nHumanity as the recipient of a donation from the proceeds of fees collected
\nfrom firms showcasing their products at Connections West. Habitat For Humanity
\nwas selected in recognition and support of the organization’s dedication to
\nbuilding hope and breaking the cycle of poverty.<\/p>\n
About Furniture West Inc.
\n Furniture West was founded in 1971 to assist furniture manufacturers in
\nthe production and marketing of their products. The Association has organized
\nthe industry’s annual trade show for thirty-five consecutive years. Today, 150
\ncompanies throughout western Canada are members. Membership includes a number
\nof firms who supply raw materials and services to the manufacturing industry
\nin western Canada.
\n To learn more about Connections West 2014 or Furniture West, please call:
\n1-800-665-7390.<\/p>\n
\/NOTE TO PHOTO EDITORS: A photo accompanying this release is available on
\n the CNW Photo Network and archived at http:\/\/photos.newswire.ca.
\n Additional archived images are also available on the CNW Photo Archive
\n website at http:\/\/photos.newswire.ca. Images are free to accredited
\n members of the media\/<\/p>\n
For further information: Primary Media Contact: Neha Avinashi, Brookline
\nPublic Relations, for Furniture West Ltd., Tel: (403) 538-5641 ex. 106, Cell:
\n(403) 478-6342, navinashi@brooklinepr.com; Secondary Media Contact: Shauna
\nMacDonald, Brookline Public Relations, for Furniture West Ltd., Tel: (403)
\n538-5645, Cell: (403) 585-4570, smacdonald@brooklinepr.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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