Response Strong For WITHIT, YHFE Joint Leadership Conference

Furniture World Magazine

Industry response has been so strong that only a few seats are left for the upcoming Leadership Conference being jointly sponsored by WithIt (Women in the Home Industries Today) and YHFE (Young Home Furnishings Executives). The conference, which includes Stephen Covey’s 4 Roles of Leadership, will be Feb. 6-7 at the Airport Marriott in Greensboro, N.C. “We have been extremely pleased by the response we’ve gotten to the conference,” said Sara Lyke, WithIt executive director. “The reaction we’ve gotten confirms to us that this is a compelling program for the industry.” Lyke added, “Although the registration deadline has passed, we could probably squeeze in a couple of more participants.” Sponsors for the event are Anthem Leather, Cory Home Delivery Service, Covington Industries, Culp, Ethan Allen, Euroleather, Furniture Brands International, Henredon Furniture Industries, Joan Fabrics, Klaussner Furniture Industries, Lane Home Furnishings, La-Z-Boy, Leggett & Platt, Microfibres, Norwalk Furniture, Quaker Fabric, Richloom, Sealy, Stanley Furniture Company, Thomasville Furniture, Universal Leather and Valdese. “We are very appreciative of the generous support we’ve gotten from our sponsors,” said Erick Ellsweig, president of YHFE. “We couldn’t present this valuable program without them. Their support helps provide and ensure the growth of the future leaders of this industry.” WithIt, founded in 1997, encourages and develops leadership, mentoring, education and career opportunities for women in the home furnishings industry. Young Home Furnishings Executives seeks to promote the growth and success of the home furnishings industry through a variety of means, including attracting and retaining talented young people and providing opportunities for professional development.