Derek Miller, Author at International Housewares Association

Let’s Go – Let’s Grow: Reaching Success Factors for Global Growth

As a preview into the upcoming IBC Global Forum, to follow is additional information on the Executive Education Session presented by Dr. Richard Ettenson, Professor of Global Marketing and Brand Strategy of Thunderbird School of Global Management. Dr. Ettenson is an entrepreneur who has founded three start-ups and has published extensively, producing nearly 100 articles,…

House Considering Tax Reform, Manufacturers / Consumer Goods Suppliers Must Engage

Bold tax reform is making its way through Congress thanks to the efforts of manufacturers and consumer goods suppliers making their voices heard. Following last week’s 24-16 vote of approval from the House Ways & Means Committee, a House floor vote on tax reform is imminent this week. Last week, suppliers let committee members know that tax reform was a priority, but now…

October Currency Outlook

In their October 2017 Currency Outlook report, Tempus, an exchange rate and global payments company, provides a detailed report including the following topics and sections: In Brief Populism and separatism threatens political landscape in Europe Merkel confirmed for fourth term in German election Fed’s confidence, improved indicators and Euro-zone politics…

2017 Global Forum Recap: IBC General Meeting

On the second day of the 2017 Global Forum, Mark Adkison, IHA's vice president of international, led the IBC General Meeting to update the membership on upcoming programs, awards and the IBC board of directors. With members earning credits for participating at educational sessions and for taking part in Trade Missions, several IBC members were honored through the group's…

2017 Global Forum Recap: Strategic Problem Solving 2

The second Strategic Problem Solving Session at the 2017 Global Forum was as successful as the first with attendees further interacting with industry peers. …

2017 Global Forum Recap: Strategic Problem Solving

The IBC's Strategic Problem Solving Sessions allow attendees to meet in peer groups to discuss questions and to find solutions to many of today's exporting challenges. As in previous years, the networking sessions were once again a highlight and primary benefit of attending the 2017 Global Forum. …

2017 Global Forum Recap: Networking Reception

Attendees from over 10 countries at the 2017 IBC Global Forum gathered poolside at the East, Miami Hotel to network with old colleagues and to make new friends! The Global Forum is sponsored by the International Business Council (IBC), a special interest group of International Housewares Association members dedicated to increasing their international business.…

2017 Global Forum Recap: Export 101

The 2017 IBC Global Forum in Miami opened on Sunday afternoon September 17 with a one-hour session jam-packed with information for new exporters. This session, Export 101, geared for new Global Forum attendees and those who are new to the export business, also served as a refresher for experienced international marketers. Led by IBC Board member, Paul Michalowski, senior…

IHA Partners With Good360 on Hurricanes Harvey, Irma & Maria Relief Efforts

Your company can help Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico recover from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. As residents of Texas, Florida, and now Puerto Rico, continue to struggle with the destruction wrought by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, IHA is partnering once again with Good360 to provide hurricane victims with home products as they rebuild their lives and homes.…