WithIt Celebrates 20 Years

Furniture World News Desk on 9/28/2017

WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries which begin in 1997, recently announced that it is celebrating its 20th anniversary in style, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Lofts at Union Square. All marketgoers are invited to attend. Tickets, $50 for members and $75 for guests, can be purchased at www.WithIt.org.

“All year we’ve enjoyed commemorating the 20th anniversary of WithIt and we’ll continue that celebration October 13 as we recognize the sponsors and corporate members who have partnered with us throughout our journey,” said WithIt President Dorian Sims. “The gala celebration is a must-attend event!”

In a nod to 20 years, the celebration has a Roaring ‘20s theme, complete with a Great Gatsby-themed photo opportunity and a speakeasy password for signature cocktails. Local wines from award-winning Surry Cellars, Locklear Winery and Hanover Park Winery will be served alongside heavy hors d’oeuvres. Musical guests Lulu the Giant will provide live entertainment.

Silver sponsors for the evening are Cory, AmericasMart, International Market Centers and MicroD. The event sponsors are Flexsteel, Widget Home, Black Dog Salvage and FurnitureDealer.net. Truck Skins, Home Furnishings Business and Balanced Vintage are in-kind sponsors.

During the evening, a silent auction will include both manufactured items and artisan designs, and even fresh baked goods. Come stake your claim on unique offerings like hand-tied fishing flies, antiques, art and ethnic jewelry. Most items are cash and carry.

Visit the Walk of Fame area that will honor 20 years of WOW award recipients, both women and men who have been recognized for their education, leadership and mentoring efforts within the industry.

WithIt began in 1997 when a small group of women – Kimberly Wray, Jena Hall and Peggy Traub – came together to form an association that supports women in their professional roles in the home furnishings industry. Twenty years later, the organization boasts members in the U.S., Canada and select countries around the world, scholarship and mentoring programs and an annual education conference.

More about WithIt: WithIt is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2017. It was formed in 1997 to support women in the home and furnishings industries, and to bring awareness to the need for more female influences in the industries. In recent years, WithIt has filled the need for education and leadership development as women rise in their careers. This non-profit network is strongly supported by leading companies across the industries, including 2017 platinum sponsors International Market Centers and Heritage Home Group. WithIt’s mission is to encourage and develop leadership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities for professional women in the home and furnishings industries.