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Melrose International Plans Showroom Opening
Melrose International, a wholesale supplier of home décor and holiday decorations, will open a new showroom in Dallas for the January 2010 winter market. The showroom will be located on the third floor in the World Market building in room 310.
The company established its presence at the Dallas Market several years ago and more recently displayed items in the Keith Smith showroom, but this year Melrose will be able present its entire line. Melrose will also be celebrating 25 years in business in 2010. For more information, visit Melrose International’s website or call (800) 282-2144.
ScottsMiracle-Gro President/COO to Receive Philanthropic Honor
Mark Baker, president and chief operating officer of The ScottsMiracle-Gro Company, will receive the Spirit of Life Award, the most prestigious honor from City of Hope. Industry executives and supporters will gather to honor Baker for his business achievements and philanthropic commitment at the annual Spirit of Life gala, which benefits cancer research, education and treatment programs at City of Hope. The event will take place Jan. 18, 2010, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
“I’m honored to receive this award from City of Hope, a research institution that is committed to quickly turning research discoveries into new treatments for patients,” Baker said. “At ScottsMiracle-Gro, we understand the importance of providing support to research experts and enabling them to turn new, innovative ideas into hope for new treatments for those affected by cancer.”
Founded in 1868, The ScottsMiracle-Gro Company is the world’s largest marketer of brand consumer lawn and garden products with operations in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. Its research, development and testing are conducted in advanced greenhouse facilities, seed testing sites and research laboratories located around the world. The company credits its success to its philosophy, by placing the customer and customers’ needs first. For more information, visit ScottsMiracle-Gro’s website.
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