7.29.08 | Alexandria, VA | Herman Miller, Inc. employees came from around the nation to help spruce up six city non-profit organizations, as part of a Herman Miller conference in Alexandria, VA. Volunteers completed projects for ALIVE, the Art League, Community Lodgings, the Boys & Girls Club, the Seaport Foundation, and the St. Martin de Porres Senior Center. 

7.28.08 | Farmingdale, NY | Lamar Lighting, a manufacturer of fluorescent lighting fixtures, introduced Switch-smart, a self-powered wireless switch using no batteries or wires. The Max-E Series of recessed troffers with individual user control provides an easy way to meet LEED Credit 6.1 (Controllability of Lighting Systems). 

7.28.08 | Chicago, IL | AGATI Furniture announced the launch of a new product catalog with environmentally friendly ink, and re-designed for easier use in print or electronically. For convenience, the collections are accompanied with fabric cards and finish samples. AGATI encourages designers to use the catalog, available in its entirely, online at www.agati.com/downloads.htm.

7.25.08 | Dalton, GA | Pamela Rainey was promoted to Design Manager for Shaw Hospitality Group. Previously, Ms. Rainey served as Senior Stylist. During her two year tenure, Ms. Rainey received a Best of Show in the IIDA/HD Design Award Competition and a Product Design Award at HD 2008 for two carpet collections. To see Ms. Rainey's designs, visit www.shawhospitalitygroup.com.

7.25.08 | Green Bay, WI | KI's Strive Seating Collection was presented by designer Giancarlo Piretti at Strive in the City events held in Miami Beach and Boca Raton, FL. Mr. Piretti described the collection as the culmination of his 40-year career. The Strive Collection, with its flex back design, offers comfort, style, and affordability to a mass audience. 

7.25.08 | East Greenville, PA | Knoll announced the 2008 scholarship recipients through the Knoll Educational Scholarship Program (KESP). KESP is managed by Scholarship Management Services, part of Scholarship America. Scholarship criteria include academic record, potential to succeed, leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of educational and career goals and an outside appraisal.  Knoll associates are not involved in the award process. For a complete list of recipients, visit: officeinsight.com.

7.25.08 | Phoenix, AZ | Bill Muster was promoted to Director of Consumer Sales for OmniMount. Mr. Muster rejoined the OmniMount sales team in April as General Manager of Consumer Sales. Mr. Muster has served as the national manager and then the general manager of consumer sales in his six years with the company.