Ready.Set.Chicago Ready Set Chicago has taken the time to outline some of the greatest options the city offers up for entertainment while visiting our fine city. This is the first in a series of posts showing all you can do when you're not hustling around McCormick Place. Whether you're a history buff, sucker for a live performance, avid shopper or creature of the night,…
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Join us for a crash course in sustainability!
You're Invited, please join Nextlife and IHA for a: A Webinar Event: DEMYSTIFYING SUSTAINABILITY: How to Make Your Business "Green" Webinar Date and Time: Wednesday, December 1, 2010 1:00 pm -2:00pm CT Snapshot of Information Covered in the Webinar: Corporate sustainability is here to stay. But the true meaning of sustainability, reasons why it is a good idea and…
CONTINUE READINGHousewares History: All Aboard, Corning Express!
Due to the availability of wood for fuel, many glass factories were located around Pittsburg. In 1864, Amory Houghton, Sr. purchased the Brooklyn Flint Glass Manufactory. The company name was changed to Corning Flint Glass Works when, in 1868, Amory moved to be closer to the rail line in Corning, New York. The railroad now provided the coal for the glass furnace and Corning…
CONTINUE READINGPlan ahead – Register for the Show and book your hotel room now!
By Sharon Janota, Manager of Trade Show Operations November 23, 2010 Want to get ahead of the game? Register now to avoid the $100 on-site registration fee. Registrations made after March 5th will be $100 per badge. By registering early, you will receive your badge packet in advance of the Show which includes your show badge and holder, a show informational brochure…
CONTINUE READINGHousewares History: A little steam goes a long way
Ironing is probably something you do often, a chore that goes without much thought as to how it's process has evolved and continues to evolve (into a sport?). Well ironing was not always as simple as it is today, especially when they thought weight, not heat, was the key to better ironing. Now & Then This 1919 model clothes iron had a hose to connect to the stove and used…
CONTINUE READINGHECNA Trade Mission: Destination India
HECNA is leading a group of members, sponsored by the IHA, on a new trade mission to India. The week long excursion will focus on building relationships between IHA members and key business retailers and distributors in India. This mission presents a great opportunity for businesses to learn and grow on a global scale and to begin export programs in one of the biggest…
CONTINUE READINGMaking Certain Buyers and Sellers Find Each Other at the 2011 International Home + Housewares Show
By Perry Reynolds, VP Marketing & Trade Development Buyers and sellers making each other successful – that’s exactly what trade shows are supposed to do. And the International Home + Housewares Show has the perfect tool kit for exhibitors who want reach out to buyers. The Show’s Exhibitor Marketing Kit is mailed to all exhibitors in mid-November and is always available on…
CONTINUE READINGHousewares History: Italian Anyone?
Let us introduce to you a new blog series exclusively from the IHA: Housewares History: An Homage to Innovations of the Past! Every Monday we'll be showing off some of the greatest(and goofiest) inventions that have shaped our kitchens and what we use in them today. Here is your first housewares history lesson, enjoy! What is it? Can you guess what this old kitchen tool was…
CONTINUE READINGHIPster Trends: What’s Hot in Housewares for 2011, part 2
Each year the International Housewares Association and Riedel Marketing Group partner together and go to the source to find out what is trending up, down and sideways in the housewares industry. IHA brought the HIPsters together in mid-October to learn about housewares trends for the coming year and this is a breakdown of the hot items they discussed. If you missed part 1, be…
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