WHFA Announces Partnership With CFMA And IFSA On 45th Annual Conference

Furniture World Magazine

The Western Home Furnishings Association, the regional trade association representing furniture retailers located throughout the western United States, announced that they are partnering with the California Furniture Manufacturers Association (CFMA) and the International Furniture Suppliers Association (IFSA) to present the WHFA’s 45th Annual Conference and Trade Show to be held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from Sunday, May 15 through Tuesday, May 17, 2005.  “We are very pleased that these two extraordinary trade associations have agreed to partner with us to present a comprehensive conference and trade show.  By teaming together we are able to offer much added value to this conference to appeal to a broad group of furniture retailers, suppliers and manufacturers.”, explains WHFA Executive Director, Sharron Bradley. The California Furniture Manufacturers Association represents over 85 furniture manufacturers throughout California.  The International Furniture Suppliers Association is a non-profit trade association of wholesale distributors, importers, and manufacturers of finished goods.  IFSA Executive Director, Phyllis Tuttle states, “This is a great opportunity for our members to learn along side the retailers they service.” With the theme of, “Be Inspired, Get Focused, See Results”, this three day event will offer a wide range of educational programs, dynamic speakers, networking opportunities and a trade show featuring the latest products and services available to furniture retailers.  If received prior to April 1, 2005, registration for WHFA, CFMA and IFSA members is:  $395 for the first ????person and $345 for additional attendees and $495 and $445 for non-members.  After April 1, prices are:  $445 for the first registrant and $395 for additional attendees for WHFA, CFMA and IFSA members and $545 and $495 for non members.  To register for the conference please call WHFA at (800) 422-3778 or log on to www.WHFA.org.  For more information regarding the conference details please call WHFA Meeting Planner, Cindi Williams at:  (916) 960-0277. The Western Home Furnishings Association provides products, services and education at low rates to more than 1,100 members representing over 2,700 stores throughout the western United States and is the largest affiliate of the National Home Furnishings Association.  For more information please contact Dave Atkinson, Communications Director at (916) 960-0348 or via e-mail at datkinson@whfa.org.