More than 400 workers in Taylorsville, North Carolina suddenly lost their jobs in late August when a furniture factory closed.
The High Point Furniture Market that begins Saturday will be the first under the leadership of Tammy Nagem.
Furniture manufacturing is not dead.
United Furniture Industries has laid off its entire workforce, affecting people at six North Carolina facilities including Winston-Salem.
The High Point Furniture Market returns this weekend, bringing back some pre-pandemic traditions.
The upcoming fall High Point Market will put a spotlight on sustainability in the home furnishings industry.
The High Point Furniture Market is getting closer to its pre-pandemic attendance with the current market underway.