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40 Questions with Harold Hudson I would like to start by saying how honored I am to be serving as Chairman of ICFA. I just started my 29th year in this industry and to see the changes confirms my...
View ArticlePreaching Participation and Pride in Our Industry
Joe Pucci admits it took quite a bit of arm-twisting from former ICFA Chair Warren Juliano and several others to convince him to attend an ICFA meeting nearly a decade ago. But once he got there, it...
View ArticlePreaching Participation and Pride in Our Industry
“Put your money where your mouth is and get involved to influence change,” is the message Warren Juliano, Vice President of Sales at Lloyd Flanders, shares in the video featured on the ICFA website. As...
View ArticleInspiring Inclusion and Encouraging Involvement
In 1995, when OW Lee CEO Terri Lee Rogers and her mom, Beverly, were asked to leave an all-male Summer and Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association (SCFMA) closed board meeting she felt embarrassed...
View ArticleFirst Retail Chairman Doug Sanicola Aims High
Whether it was building his insurance company from 11 to 514 employees, changing careers to open Outdoor Elegance Patio Design Center as the casual furniture shopping destination for the stars and the...
View ArticleWelcome to our new website
We are thrilled to introduce the new ICFA website to our members, the casual furnishings industry and consumers across the globe. The ICFA Marketing Committee charged with redesigning the site had...
View ArticleIt’s What’s On The Inside That Counts
When shopping for outdoor furniture, typically the first thing that catches your eye is the cushioning, and more specifically the rich colors or soft textures of the fabric. And while the aesthetics of...
View Article5 Décor Ideas for Your Front Porch
The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but the front porch is like a handshake, welcoming visitors, serving as a connection point with the neighborhood, and role-playing as the first (and sometimes...
View ArticleEnhancing the Value of the ICFA Brand
40 Questions with Steve Elton “Unlike most of my predecessors, I’m not an owner, CEO, or founder of a casual furnishings company. My perspective is a little different, and I’ll give this office a bit...
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