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GIFT FOR LIFE

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The World Market Center's inaugural Gift for Life event titled "Up on the Roof" was a raucous success with more than 500 revelers donating to the DIFFA to prevent HIV/ AIDS. Pictured: International Market Centers' Bob Maricich and HGTV personality Monica Pedersen.

WITHIT

Going Digital

Withlt held a panel discussion with editors who transitioned from high-profile shelter magazines to their own brands through digital publishing. Moderated by Kassie Smith, Kassie Smith Lifestyle Group, the panel was sponsored by both WithIt and the Las Vegas Market, and included, from left, Lisa Bingham, Entra; Cassandra Lavalle, RUE and Crystal Gentilello, RUE.

WHFA

The Beat of the Flash Mob

To celebrate the launch of its new website, whfa.org, Western Home Furnishings Association hosted the first Las Vegas Market flash mob during the show.

SUMMER SOCIAL IN NEW YORK

The New York Home Furnishings and Design Organizations Coalition held its summer social in New York City in July. From left, coalition members Cathy Lambe, Maureen Klein, Su Hilty, Kent Brasloff, Lori Falk, Florence Perchuk, Belle Smith, Rose Hittmeyer, Esther Sadowsky, Roberta Kravette and Cliff Starr.

WORLD MARKET CENTER

Clinton Speaks

More than 10,000 attendees packed into the World Pavilions at World Market Center Las Vegas to hear former president Bill Clinton speak during the market. "There's nothing wrong with this country we can't fix," he said.