WithIt High Point Market Events

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WithIt is hosting several events and fund-raising activities during the spring International Home Furnishings Market this month. All events are open to members, prospective members and guests. Educational Breakfast Friday, April 19, 7:30 to 9 a.m. "Marketing to Women, Post 9-11," a presentation by Dish, a women-focused division of marketing communications firm Mullen. Sponsors are Intellitek and the International Home Furnishings Center. The event, which includes a continental breakfast, will be in Ballroom A of the IHFC, Green Wing, 11th floor, Club Level. Free but reservations are required. RSVP to Gaye Outlaw, 336-888-3754 (phone), 336-882-1873 (fax) or gmccraw@ihfc.com (email). Market Social Saturday: April 20, 5:30 p.m. Cocktails, networking event and a silent auction, including such items as a bed and breakfast getaway in Natchez, Miss.; a weekend getaway at a condo in Steamboat Springs, Colo.; a weekend getaway in Atlanta, including dinner in Buckhead; and original art. Event is in the Gamma Leather showroom, 125 S. Hamilton. RSVP to Sara Lyke at 336-880-2188 (phone) or WithItExecDir@aol.com (email). Competitive Intelligence/Trends: Wrap-up Sunday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. WithIt’s market trends wrap-up will be in the Weco North American showroom, 220 Elm, #302. Light refreshments will be served. A drawing will be held for raffle ticket holders. Raffle: WithIt’s board of directors will be selling raffle tickets during market for $5 each, five for $20 or 12 for $40. Prizes include a $500 gift certificate from Storehouse, a home office group from Adesso, a decorative chest from Magnussen Presidential, a subscription to the TrendCurve, a framed mirror by La Marche from Alchemy at Home, items from Mario Industries and Passport Furniture, a Natchez coffee table book and signature lanterns from Interlude Home and Garden. Mentoring Day: The Va/Ca Chapter of WithIt and Stanley Furniture Company are sponsoring a Day of Mentoring at market on April 23. More than 60 students and more than 30 WithIt members are expected to participate. College students from eight schools in North Carolina and Virginia are being paired with professionals in their area of interest. Following the morning at market, they will gather in the International Home Furnishings Market Media Center for a luncheon. WithIt President Kimberley Wray will speak. For more information, call Mary Leigh Wallace, 336-884-8700. WithIt Calendar of Events: APRIL April 5, 11:45 a.m., Atlanta First Friday Luncheon, Hyatt Hotel Downtown. Contact Kathi Cunningham, 770-995-9550. April 8, noon, Dallas/SW Second Monday Luncheon, HFIA, Dallas. Contact Sharon Ellis 972-239-4330. April 19, 7:30 a.m., Educational Breakfast "Marketing to Women," IHFC Ballroom, Green Wing, Floor 11, High Point, N.C. RSVP: Gay Outlaw, 336-888-3754 or gmccraw@ihfc.com. April 20, 5:30 p.m., WithIt Cocktail and Networking Event, Gamma Leather Showroom, High Point, N.C. Sponsored by Gamma Leather. RSVP to Sara Lyke at 336-880-2188 (phone) or WithItExecDir@aol.com (email). April 23, 9:30 a.m. – Noon, Va/Ca Day of Mentoring. Contact Mary Leigh Wallace at 336-884-8700. April 21, 6:30 p.m., Competitive Intelligence, High Point, N.C. No RSVP needed. April 30, Networking Dinner during Tabletop Market, New York. Contact Ann Pfund, 212-481-7900. JUNE June 22, a.m., " Personal Development of One’s Career," Dallas Market Center. Contact Sharon Ellis 972-239-4330. JULY July 12, 8 a.m., Trends seminar by Michelle Lamb of the TrendCurve, Gardens Seminar Room, Merchandise Mart, AmericasMart in Atlanta. Contact Kathy Bovey, 404-220-2331.