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Donna H. Myers Barbecue Leadership Award to be presented at HPBExpo

In tribute to the late Donna H. Myers, a leading advocate and expert in the barbecue industry who died in January 2011, the Donna H. Myers Barbecue Leadership Award will be presented at the upcoming HPBExpo, which will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, March 1-3. More

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Surya makes thousands of rugs available on iPad app
Surya, a manufacturer of area rugs and home accessories, launched an app for the iPad and iPhone, giving retailers, designers and consumers access to its product offerings.
American-Indonesian trade promoted at New York forum
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Jewels of Java President Karel Simeon drew on nearly two decades of experience with U.S. trade shows as one of four speakers at a forum on Indonesia trade policy.
Casual showrooms in Chicago to host Spring Fling
The Design Center at the Chicago Merchandise Mart announced it will host Spring Fling, a trade-only event featuring presentations by industry experts and casual showroom open houses, to be held Wednesday, March 14 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
OW Lee announces two new quick-ship programs
OW Lee, an Ontario, Calif.-based manufacturer of outdoor furniture, firepits and accessories, has announced two new quick-ship programs, allowing faster access to inventory for retail dealers and designers in all regions.
Dallas Market Center names Best of Show winners
Dallas Market Center recently announced the winners of the 2012 January Total Home & Gift Market Best of Show Awards. Judging for Best of Show takes place twice a year during the January and June Total Home & Gift Markets. Industry and visual/design experts judged and recognized booths and showrooms whose displays were innovative, fresh and creative.
Brown appointed to AmericasMart advisory board
Rosanne Kozerski Brown has been appointed to the AmericasMart Gift & Home Furnishings advisory board.
High Point Market to relocate Media Center, International Buyer Center
Reporters covering the High Point Market in April will find a new and expanded Media Center at a former location, the High Point Theater.
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