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By Wes French, Social Media Coordinator Registration and Housing now available online! IHA is pleased to announce that online registration for the 2012 International Home + Housewares Show is now open for both attendees and exhibitors! If you know you'll be attending the Show this coming March, register yourself and your group to assure your badges arrive before you leave for…

IHA Launches Alternative Dispute Resolution Initiative

By Debbie Teschke, Manager of Media Relations & Communications With U.S. civil litigation costs escalating to $200 billion to $300 billion annually, the International Housewares Association (IHA) has launched an initiative to help members save time and money by exploring Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) instead of litigation in a courtroom setting. ADR methods include…

IHA Joins with Good 360 to Help Natural Disaster Victims

IHA and it's members are partnering with GOOD 360 to aid the victims of the recent natural disasters that devastated families throughout Missouri, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia earlier this year. As the rebuilding of communities in the afflicted areas continues, relief agencies have made it aware that many types of home goods are needed by all. This is where IHA and it's…

Key Dates for the 2012 International Home + Housewares Show

By Wes French, Social Media Coordinator Because it's never to early to start planning your Show experience... The 2012 International Home + Housewares Show is not until March 10-13 of next year, but that doesn't mean that there is nothing to do now. We've compiled a list of some of the upcoming and future deadlines to get you ahead of the game when planning your Show! July…

HC365 Guide: New Features For A New Experience!

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development With the International Home + Housewares Show featuring 2,000 exhibitors annually, including over 500 NEW home and housewares companies at the 2011 Show, exhibitors need a good “game-plan” to generate interest with buyers, media + consumers. The Show has developed Housewares Connect 365 - a year-round search/planning…

A Seasoned Success Story – Cookware that Lasts

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Cookware that outlasts the kitchen In an industry that’s all about “What’s New?”, how can a housewares company continue to thrive by selling products that last for 100 years? Just ask Lodge Manufacturing Company, a family-owned and operated business based in South Pittsburg, Tennessee since 1896 and the sole U.S. manufacturer…

Inside Discover Design: Jasper + Black

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development This week Marie caught up with first time exhibitor Jeremy Black of Jasper+Black from 2011's Discover Design. Black discussed non-magnetic "magnets", moms as inspiration and how design can take hold of big business over the next ten years. Marie: What is the inspiration behind the design and functionality of your…

CHESS Update: Keynote and Speakers Announced – Step Out of Your Comfort Zone…COME TO CHESS—Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession!

By Judy Colitz, Manager of Special Events & Executive Services IHA’s Strategic & Networking Event of the Year October 4 & 5, 2011 InterContinental Chicago O’Hare, Rosemont Learn from home and housewares industry experts and each other. We’re finalizing an amazing line-up of guest speakers, including… KEYNOTES: PETER SIMS, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur…Little…