HIGH POINT, N.C. – “Studies show that 85 percent of a person’s success in life is due to their people skills, yet it’s one of the most difficult skills to master,” says Betsy Allen-Manning, the corporate culture expert slated to open Elevate 2024 in Scottsdale on February 19.

The author, podcast host, and business consultant will kick off a two-and-a-half-day program with her talk, “People Savvy: Improve Communication, Build Better Relationships and Deal with Difficult People Effectively.”

The human behavior specialist will describe how different personalities prefer to communicate, connect, be influenced, make decisions and resolve conflict. By breaking…

Michael K. Dugan died on November 11, 2023 in Durham, North Carolina. As president of Henredon Furniture Industries and co-founder of Jamestown Sterling, Michael K. Dugan held a place at the table for many of the industry’s biggest changes during his 35 years in the furniture industry.

Chief among them was the industry’s shift from domestic manufacturing to import sourcing, a disruptive period that he wrote about in “The Furniture Wars: How America Lost a $50 Billion Dollar Industry.” The book quickly became a must-read among industry leaders seeking to understand the unique challenges of the furniture industry —…

LAS VEGAS –  At this year’s Pool Spa Patio Expo, booth 5547, Fire Magic announces that its premium built-in electric grills are now available for purchase. The new full-size electric grill line is designed for users seeking a sustainable, luxury grilling option.

Like all the grills and fire products manufactured by RH Peterson Co., the Fire Magic Electric Grill is crafted in the U.S., adhering to exacting standards.

Fire Magic has specially engineered its family of electric grills for use in high-end outdoor kitchens, as well as in applications where open flame grills are not an option. The…

BONFIRE Grills is now WHISTLER Grills, part of the Bonfire Production, Corp.For almost 10 Years the BONFIRE brand has been in operation in the USA and still going strong. The WHISTLER brand has been in the UK & Australia for just as long. Dubai is a recent addition to the family.

From the beginning, Bonfire took on a major task to establish itself as a high-performance grill manufacturer by establishing a line of customers from the West Coast all the way to the East Coast and every it continues to grow, currently expanding to Canada and Mexico.

At the…

CRITTENDEN, KY - Napoleon, a manufacturer of fireplaces, joined forces with the University of Illinois and the University of Alabama to investigate the health benefits of fireplaces. Groundbreaking research now confirms that fireplaces can benefit health and wellbeing.

“Stress is a constant in our lives, and finding ways to alleviate it is essential for a fulfilling, healthy lifestyle,” notes Garry Scott, vice president of Marketing at Napoleon. “Napoleon believes in the soothing power of fire, so we provided fireplaces to the University of Illinois and University of Alabama, experts in health-environment research, to explore how it can directly improve…

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA - The Echelon luxury line of Fire Magic® outdoor gas grills and accessories, manufactured by RH Peterson Co., now features an innovative touchscreen and digital thermometer, while modernizing its stately look with elegant black glass. Handcrafted in the U.S., the updated performance and aesthetics of the premier Echelon grill line provides exceptional design options for architects, designers, and builders, that enhance the outdoor cooking experience for high-end homeowners.

RH Peterson Co. has integrated a Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled touchscreen display with digital thermometer into its Echelon line from Fire Magic. By adding state-of-the-art, digital components,…

MIAMI - Tuuci®, the design manufacturer of nautically inspired shade structures, has introduced two distinct new silhouettes—the Cupola and Polynesian, to its extensive Ocean Master M1 line of parasols. For residential and commercial use, both parasols help showcase the brand’s innovation in design, engineering, and performance.

The Ocean Master M1 Cupola features an elevated vent that facilitates a continual breeze beneath the canopy. With a chic sea scallop valance, the Cupola maximizes comfort while embracing traditional Mediterranean style. To further tailor the design with striking color and pattern combinations, canopy enhancements such as double-sided canopies and accent binding are available…

PELHAM, AL - Gabby and Summer Classics have partnered with Banko Design, an interior design firm known for its trend-setting projects. The purpose of this collaboration is to bring forth two furniture collections, showcasing the fusion of design, innovation, and versatility.

Valencia Collection: The first of its kind, the Valencia Collection, offers a stunning range of furniture pieces, including lounge chairs, sofas, rocking lounges, dining chairs, and benches. The Valencia Collection is characterized by graceful curves. Additionally, the cushion in this collection is removable for easy customization. Customers can choose from an array of frame colors, including a refreshing “Cucumber”…