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Currey & Co Creates New Position, Taps Ross Bradford

Atlanta-based Currey & Company has created the position of Vice President/Strategy & Business Development to help the company “experience dynamic market expansion and business growth.” Ross Bradford, who has known the Currey…

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WAC Group Appoints Keith Eagle VP of Business Development

New York-based WAC Group President Becky Li has announced the appointment of Keith Eagle as the firm’s new Vice President of Business Development. “Keith is an outstanding addition to our dynamic sales…

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In Memoriam: Mark Okun

Lighting veteran Mark Okun passed away suddenly on January 20. Over the past 30 years, Mark honed his expertise in the retail industry, concentrating on the lighting and home furnishings channels —…

Lightovation Rises Above Numerous Challenges

It used to be that the “success” of a trade show was measured in body count: how many people filled the halls, atriums, and showrooms. That metric has changed over the years…

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In Memoriam: Herman Lebersfeld, Capitol Lighting

Lighting Legend Herman Lebersfeld, Co-Chairman of the Board at Capitol Lighting, passed away peacefully on January 17, in Boca Raton, Florida at age 86 with his wife, Adele, by his side.  …

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Industry Veteran Paul Berk Retires

After a 40-year career in the residential lighting industry, Paul Berk has made the decision to retire effective January 1, 2025. “After 21 years as VP/Sales at Adesso, 2025 is the beginning…

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How to Attract Young Talent to the Lighting Industry

The lighting industry is an exciting business to be in, but unless your company has one or two generations of families involved, it might as well be a secret to the outside…

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Kichler & Progress Lighting Now Under New Coleto Brands Name

While private equity has been steadily absorbing major players in the residential lighting industry, it typically does so quietly with no corporate name changes. However, this month Kingswood Capital Management – which…

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Enter Now for the 2025 Showroom of the Year Awards

If you take a lot of pride in your lighting showroom, now is the time to get some much-deserved industry recognition for your efforts! Dallas Market Center (DMC) has announced the call…

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