High Point Market Authority

If you’re looking for a great way to get started at Market, or a great way to find new sources, start with a Hot Spot Tour. Pick your day, Saturday through Tuesday. Pick your Tour Guide, and get ready for a personal tour of their must-see showrooms. Check in is at 9:15 am at The Point each day for registered participants. For more information on joining a Hot Spot Tour, visit https://lnkd.in/gDCc_dVN

Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to tap into the business acumen of industry experts during this interactive, 90-minute experience, brought to you by the Diversity Advocacy Alliance. RSVP is required, as space is limited. Open to attendees with buyer passes. Kicking off with a quick panel discussion moderated by Benjamin Johnston, you’ll hear from experts Arianne Bellizaire, Michel Smith Boyd, and Victoria Sanchez as they share their experiences and insights into building their design businesses, including lessons learned, crucial moments in their journeys, and how they positioned themselves for growth. We will then pivot to a roundtable format for intimate access to these experts and others on specific topics relevant to business owners and operators. Light breakfast and refreshments will be served. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/e5NAH-4U.

Don’t miss an inspiring conversation with some of the top names in design! Join Jeremiah Brent, Noz Nozawa, Mikel Welch, Brian Paquette, and Ashley Montgomery, moderated by Dennis Scully, as they share how they’ve built thriving businesses by taking the road less traveled. Sponsored by Loloi. Saturday, April 26 | 3 PM | High Point Theatre Open exclusively to Spring 2025 Market Pass holders. Visit https://lnkd.in/dczQs2T for more information about pre-registration.

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces Gabby Barrett and Sister Sledge?as this season’s Center Stage opening weekend headliners, April 26 and 27. Gabby Barrett will take the stage on Sunday, April 27, at 7pm. Performing since age 11, she skyrocketed to country music fame with her 2020 debut single, “I Hope.” The song ruled Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for a record-breaking 27 weeks, making Barrett the youngest artist with a number-one country radio hit in over twenty years. Since then, she has topped 2.6 billion global streams and became the first artist in country music history with the most first-week debut album streams for “Goldmine.” The record dominated Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for three weeks and reached platinum for the song “The Good Ones.” Sister Sledge, scheduled for Saturday’s performance, also at 7pm, has been a household name since the 1979 hit, “We Are Family.” Over the decades, the Grammy-nominated group has boasted a string of gold and platinum hits.

Registration is now open for Spring Market 2025, April 26-30 in High Point, North Carolina. Visit https://lnkd.in/dczQs2T to pre-register for the largest home furnishings market in the world.

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The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) updates to its board of directors will be effective January 1, 2025. Four incoming board members will serve a two-year term ending in December 2026. The new additions include Den Cralle, president, Green Front Furniture; DuV?l Reynolds, owner, DuV?l Design; Kevin Baker, executive director, Piedmont Triad International Airport Authority; and George Jordan, president, MT Company. The board updates were announced at last October's HPMA board meeting during the Fall 2024 Market. “We are excited to welcome the latest additions to the High Point Market Authority’s board of directors,” says Tammy Covington, HPMA president and CEO. “Each member brings a unique perspective and expertise to help position High Point Market for growth in the years ahead.” The board of directors is responsible for guidance and support of HPMA operations and marketing initiatives. The next High Point Market is scheduled for April 26-30, with registration opening Jan. 28.

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) calls for applicants to its Design Influencers Tour program at High Point Market, organized in partnership with Esteem Media. Interior designers and other design-focused influencers must apply by Friday, February 14 to be considered. During April Market, ten design influencers will tour sponsoring showrooms for two days to identify their top home furnishing and decor finds. Click here to apply for the Spring 2025 Design Influencers Tour at High Point Market ?? https://lnkd.in/gXuHKNKv

Experience High Point Market through the eyes of a Style Spotter! The Style Spotters program is unique to the home furnishings industry, as it elevates the trends and products conversation through different lenses. Follow along with these design experts as they canvas 11.5M square feet of showroom space to find the newest products and moment-defining trends. Follow your 2025 Style Spotters on Instagram: Rasheeda Gray?@grayspaceinteriors Victoria Holly?@victoriahollyinteriors Jewel Marlowe?@jewelmarlowe Evan Millárd?@evandmillard Tina Ramchandani?@tinaramchandani For more information on the 2025 Style Spotters program, visit: https://lnkd.in/e8RkQ8eb

Happy Holidays from the High Point Market Authority!