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Feds had $3.3B furniture splurge during COVID, bought solar-powered picnic tables, leather recliners

Friday, 13 October, 2023 /0 Comments/in , /by

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spent $237,960 on roughly 30 solar-powered picnic tables while the vast majority of its workforce stayed home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The State Department paid more than $117,250 for as many as 40 luxurious Ethan Allen leather recliners to fill its embassy building in Islamabad, Pakistan. And the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Defense Advanced Research Projects […]

Flexsteel Furniture Celebrates 130 Years of Quality and Innovation

Wednesday, 11 October, 2023 /0 Comments/in , /by

Flexsteel Industries reported that to celebrate 130 years of innovation; it will feature three new product lines at the fall High Point Market: Zecliner, Flex, and Sky. A company spokesperson noted that “since its founding in 1893, Flexsteel has consistently evolved and grown to meet the changing needs of consumers, establishing itself as a trusted […]

Steelcase Foundation invests $500K in minority-focused venture capital fund

Monday, 9 October, 2023 /0 Comments/in , /by

The Grand Rapids venture capital fund that invests in minority-owned businesses has received another $500,000 investment, a week after landing the same amount from a Southeast Michigan company.  The Steelcase Foundation’s investment brings the amount of capital the New Community Transformation Fund raised since forming in 2020 to $11.85 million. 

Andreu World conceives furniture centered on well-being, for hybrid offices of the future

Monday, 9 October, 2023 /0 Comments/in , /by

The offices of the future are being designed today with a primary focus on people’s well-being. Flexible work, social interactions, and a connection with nature will also be important from now on. A profound change is taking place, including an evolution of office furniture. Spanish brand Andreu World has analysed these evolving requirements in order to provide […]