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Interview with Perry Reynolds VP Marketing & Trade Development for International Housewares Association – NY, 2012

Perry Reynolds is the vice president of marketing and trade development at the International Housewares Association (IHA). He served as a buyer and merchant for retailers in the mass market, supermarket and distributor channels before moving to housewares manufacturers EKCO and Progressive International in marketing roles. He joined IHA in 1997 when it was known as the National Housewares Manufacturers Association. Among his responsibilities, he oversees the design events and activities at the association and the International Home + Housewares Show, including the Student Design Competition, IHA Innovation Awards, Innovation Theater and Going Green exhibit.

Smucci Too! Unique and Beautiful Pet Beds (Made in America)

The Smucci Matisse (“Muttisse”) Bed made its debut on CBS The Early Show Dec 21, 2009. It was described as “saving the best for last” during the show’s pet segment which displayed the top gifts of the holiday season for our beloved pets!

The Smucci “Muttisse” Pet Bed features a hand painted design inspired by Henri Matisse’s “Woman Sleeping on a Corner of the Table in 1939.” The woman in the painting (and on the bed) appears as if she has fallen asleep suddenly, perhaps during the middle of her day. There is a slight smile on her face which suggests she did not fall asleep from exhaustion or stress, but rather intended to merely take a “cat nap.”

Artist Debi Kahn says, “My intention was to create a bed which literally surrounds pets with one big, beautiful, and very colorful hug as they sleep without fear of any kind.”

The Smucci “Muttisse” Bed is handcrafted in Michigan with a solid wood base and rounded plywood walls which have been plastered to a smooth finish. A representation of Matisse’s masterpiece is hand painted onto the walls of the bed, and then sealed with a finish coat of acrylic. A black and white faux mink cushion is included.

“Why not bring a little art into our lives? This Matisse bed is so beautiful and unique — maybe not something the average pet owner might pick up for her dog, but definitely what every dog deserves! It’s a high-end treat.”
World Liberty TV enjoyed seeing this unique product. Our cat George loves the bed; he does not want to get out of it.

Ecofocus, The Green Technology Showcase by Pepcom – 2012

EcoFocus (SM), the green technology showcase which took place April 19th, a few days before Earth Day, in New York City at New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion. Pepcom® Inc., based in Delray Beach, FL, is the leader in technology showcase events. Each event joins the world's...
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Jonathan A. Schein, President & CEO Schein Media Events –

Green Real Estate Investment & Development Conference New York – 909 Third Avenue, 6th Floor NYC – October 26, 2010. With over 400 million square feet of office and commercial space, New York is ripe with opportunity as green and sustainability becomes the new normal. This event will explore the challenges, potential successes and investment rationale in existing and new development.

Propel Media’s Green Products Expo Vendors – 2011

This exciting Green Products Expo was designed to build a relationship between media and exhibitors on how to promote and support earth-friendly products and services in the marketplace. It was a fun-filled and informative, as exhibitors handed out press materials and offered lucky guests samples of some of the latest green products out in the market today.