GHTA names Mary Liz Curtin to its board of directors
Home Accents Today Staff -- Home Accents Today, 1/11/2011 12:16:50 PM
Grand Rapids, Mich. - The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), dedicated to leading and transforming the gift and home industry, ensuring its long term health and viability, has named award-winning retailer, Mary Liz Curtin, to its Board of Directors.
In January 2010, the GHTA announced its plans to add retailers as members of its trade association.
"It made great sense to the board of directors to add retailers to its existing membership of vendors, sales agencies and allied members," said Marc Rice, GHTA president. "Now, the GHTA has all industry constituencies represented, which will enable our association to tackle many industry issues and to identify opportunities where all members can weigh in collectively."
"Mary Liz, representing the retail sector, has agreed to join the board as an ex-officio member and will be a valuable addition to our board."
Curtin, co-owner of retail establishment Leon & Lulu in Clawson, Mich., is an internationally acknowledged expert in independent retail and has advised numerous manufacturers on marketing, sales and management issues with her Sales and Marketing Therapy. Curtin is also a book author, magazine columnist and national speaker.
"The GHTA is the voice of the gift and home industries, and I am delighted to add the independent's viewpoint to that voice," Curtin said.
The GHTA offers benefits to all members including health insurance, industry networking events at market centers nationwide, a members-only online forum and the Independent Retail Resource Center.
To learn more about the GHTA, its membership opportunities and programs, call (877) 600-4872 or visit www.giftandhome.org.
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