HIGH POINT, N.C. - Residential furniture orders rose 9% in August compared to the year prior, marking an eight-month streak of year-over-year growth, according to the latest Furniture Insights survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors from Smith Leonard.

RICHMOND, Va. -- The 1717 Innovation Center is a contemporary reflection of its industrial neighborhood near the James River in Richmond. The former tobacco warehouse features lofty ceilings and an open plan, resulting in a space that benefits the local community.

Dan Simon, co-founder of High Mountain Forest Products, based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, will continue to be involved with the company.

The new expansion, expected to be completed in 2020, will allow the company to increase the capacity and expand the capabilities of manufacturing.

The Market Leaders are: Jeff De Lonay, Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co. Inc.; Max Verkamp, Indiana Furniture; Ola Yoder, Kountry Wood Products; Gat Caperton, Gat Creek; Ralph Fehr, Elias Woodwork & Mfg. Ltd.; Ron Montbleau, Montbleau & Associates; and Lisa Adams, LA Closet Design.

Hurricane Michael hit Florida, Alabama and Georgia in mid-October and damaged more than five million acres of forest.

Milgard Windows & Doors, a Masco-owned manufacturer of wood and vinyl windows and patio doors, partnered with a Hawaii building firm to quickly manufacture 200 windows for a micro-shelter project.

New owners reset the program for venerable incubator of inspired management ideas. 2019 dates: April 14-16, in San Jose, California.

More than 1,000 employees at Ashley Furniture's manufacturing plant in Ecru, Mississippi were evacuated for five hours last Friday due to a bomb threat.