Continuing Education

Webinar: Understanding the Real Cost of Importing Furniture

April 17, 2025 - High Point, NC

This webinar was presented by AHFA and featured Sam McClure, Director of Compliance and Customs Services at CV International and Steve Fodor, Founder/CEO of Customs Services and Solutions (representing Gulfstream Shippers Association). The meeting focused on discussing tariffs and trade policies — especially on metal components and finished goods — that affect the furniture industry, aiming to help furniture industry stakeholders make informed decisions on direct importing versus using intermediaries.

2024 AHFA Annual Meeting & CEO Conference

November 7, 2024 - High Point, NC

Winemaking in the Napa Valley is rooted in the small town of Yountville, California, where the first grapevines were planted in the mid 1800s. Today, the community hosts world-class winetasting experiences and offers unique shopping, a renowned Art Walk and world-famous restaurants. The Estate Yountville offered a rustic, relaxed vineyard setting for this year’s gathering of member company CEOs and presidents at the 2024 AHFA Annual Meeting & CEO Conference.

2024 Fall Webinar Series

September 16, 2024 - High Point, NC

AHFA announced a series of webinars to address regulatory issues generating questions and concerns among member companies. The timely and informative sessions were Zoom meetings that were open to all member companies.

2024 Regulatory Summit

August 7, 2024 - High Point, NC

The 2024 Regulatory Summit took take place from August 7-8 at The Conference Center at Guilford Technical Community College in Colfax, North Carolina. The event provided valuable insight on topics such as compliance requirements of the new mandatory stability standard, updates on PFAS legislation, new product labeling guidance and more. The primary focus was on enforcement of new product safety and environmental regulations, making 2024 the year of Compliance: Where the Rubber Meets the Road.

2024 Logistics Conference

June 18, 2024 - High Point, NC

Manufacturers, retailers, furniture carriers and logistics companies gathered in Charleston, South Carolina, in June 2024 for the annual Logistics Conference presented by AHFA in partnership with the Specialized Furniture Carriers.

Webinar: Understanding GCC E-Filing Requirements

March 20, 2024 - High Point, NC

This webinar was presented by Matt Howsare of Cooley, LLC and Kelly Nasradinaj of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services. The meeting covered 16CFR1261 and General Certificates of Conformity (GCC) Testing Requirements.

2024 Marketing/PR Conference

February 6, 2024 - High Point, NC

After a multi-year hiatus, AHFA revived its annual Marketing/PR Conference for 2024. The February 6-7 event took place at The Conference Center at Guilford Technical Community College. Topics that were covered included a panel of industry leaders discussing the impact of 3D visualization and augmented reality on furniture marketing; how to leverage online “influencers” to promote your brand; trends in marketing safer, healthier products; and tips for hiring/managing young marketing/PR professionals for your team.

Webinar: Review of General Certificates of Conformity (GCC)

November 27, 2023 - High Point, NC

This webinar was presented by Matt Howsare of Cooley, LLC and Rick Rosati of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services.

Webinar: HCHO Regulation and Laminated Products

November 15, 2023 - High Point, NC

This webinar was presented by Joel Oser and Chris Battin of Benchmark International. The meeting covered HCHO Regulation and the transition of laminated products pursuant to the March 2024 deadline.

2023 AHFA Annual Meeting & CEO Conference

November 3, 2023 - High Point, NC

Music City is known as the home of songwriting, performance and recording by legendary country artists along with a stream of other top names in recent years. The capital city also serves as a backdrop for multiple industries and is a beacon of Southern culture through a variety of arts plus culinary favorites like Hot Chicken and Goo Goo Clusters. Nashville’s first million-dollar property, The Hermitage Hotel, is a historic landmark and was the site for the 2023 AHFA Annual Meeting & CEO Conference.

Webinar: PFAS Regulation in Textiles & Furniture

October 25, 2023 - High Point, NC

This webinar was presented by William Troutman, partner in the Los Angeles office of Norton Rose Fulbright LLP. This meeting covered state laws and regulations related to PFAS in furniture and textiles, as well as an overview of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new PFAS reporting rule, finalized September 28, 2023.

2023 Summit

August 9, 2023 - High Point, NC

The 2023 Summit took place from August 9-10 at The Conference Center at Guilford Technical Community College in Colfax, North Carolina. The event provided valuable insight on topics such as compliance requirements of the new mandatory stability standard, updates on PFAS legislation, new product labeling guidance and more.

2023 Logistics Conference

June 12, 2023 - High Point, NC

Manufacturers, retailers, furniture carriers and logistics companies gathered in Charleston, South Carolina, in June 2023 for “Turn The Tide,” a logistics conference presented by AHFA in partnership with the Specialized Furniture Carriers.

2023 Formaldehyde Rule Workshop

February 15, 2023 - High Point, NC

The February 15 formaldehyde workshop was designed to assist member companies preparing to comply with the last milestone in Title VI of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Toxic Substances Control Act, otherwise known as the formaldehyde rule. The rule requires all companies that source or produce laminated products that include composite wood as a component to use only no-added formaldehyde (NAF) or phenol resins to adhere their wood or bamboo veneers to EPA-certified hardwood plywood, medium density fiberboard or particleboard panels – or face costly third-party certification requirements.

2022 AHFA Annual Meeting & CEO Conference

November 3, 2022 - High Point, NC

The picturesque South Georgia coast in combination with Forbes Five-Star accommodations and an information-packed, executive-level program make AHFA’s 2022 Annual Meeting & CEO Conference a must-attend event! The three-day meeting at The Cloister at Sea Island will inspire top executives and provide critical insights to help inform 2023 business planning.

2022 Summit

August 17, 2022 - High Point, NC

The 2022 Regulatory Summit on August 17 provided insight and guidance on the top regulatory issues in the industry and featured a program of legal experts, regulatory officials and industry leaders. The 2022 Sustainability Conference on August 18 covered a wide array of topics from environmental management and social responsibility to the industry’s role in a circular economy.

2022 Logistics Conference

June 13, 2022 - High Point, NC

Manufacturers, retailers, furniture carriers and logistics companies gathered in Wilmington, North Carolina, in June 2022 for “Seeking Calmer Waters,” a logistics conference presented by AHFA in partnership with the Specialized Furniture Carriers.

2021 AHFA Annual Meeting & CEO Conference

November 11, 2021 - High Point, NC

Breathtaking scenery of the majestic Rocky Mountains will serve as the backdrop for AHFA's Annual Meeting of CEOs and company presidents at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The legendary property radiates a blend of rustic charm, abundant natural beauty, outstanding hospitality and sophisticated guest services. Top executives are invited to the three-day business meeting that includes a variety of guest speakers plus social activities.

2021 Summit

September 1, 2021 - High Point, NC

AHFA’s 2021 Sustainability & Regulatory Summit explored the myriad ways our industry is rethinking sustainability, resetting goals and reacting to today’s regulatory challenges.

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