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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, February 10-13, 2018 The Park Record National recognition shines light on company Elume This is the third time the business has won the award s CAROLYN WEBBER The Park Record As Jennifer Brassey sat and heard the name of her lighting business being read aloud along with the other nominees, she was preparing to applaud for whoever won. When the announcer said, “Elume,” she was shocked. e ART (Accessory Resource Team) recently held its annual s Continued from A-16 SIA plans its future of America to increase skier and snowboarder participation. Since weather and the climate are so important to the ski industry, one way to collaborate is through political activism and serving as advocates for sustainability. “A challenge is cost, a challenge is climate and a challenge is weather,” Sargent said. “We have to take a more active role in those specific areas and address them — locally and nationally and cross-category from industries — to really give Continued from A-16 Gibson weaves a new story VDAY Half Tribe.pdf 1 2/2/2018 ARTS Awards in Dallas to recognize some of the best home furnishing businesses in the country. Elume took home first place for the lighting showroom category. The Park City-based business previously won the award in 2013 and 2015, but Brassey said that being recognized is always an honor. “This is the third time we’ve been up here and it just doesn’t get old,” she said. “It’s always so exciting.” The lighting businesses are nominated for the award and judged based off of showroom displays, marketing designs and uniqueness within the company. Brassey said that being a recipient of the award gives credibility to her business and has helped boost sales. Plus, being recognized in the home furnishing community increases the likelihood that other businesses or interior designers will recommend Elume to their clients. She said that within the ART organization, the companies frequently bounce ideas off of each other and collaborate. Being recognized for its work continues to boost Elume’s involvement in the industry and raise its voice among the “big guys.” “You feel more like you belong,” she said. the next generation a place to continue to evolve.” SIA is expanding its reach in the industry as well. In the past, retailers and resorts were not able to join the association as members because SIA focused on the manufacturing and trade side fo the business. Six months ago, that changed. “(Now) we have a larger net to work with, but we are also aligning ourselves with our other industry cousins to really work and attack these initiatives from a holistic position,” he said. One of the ways SIA is doing that is with its new festival. Leaders will gather to discuss industry issues at the Spring Fest this April, which is set to take place alongside the Thin Air Festival. “Our industry was looking for an end-of-season event — a reason to come together, a reason to celebrate the season,” he said. During the event, there will be a focus on bringing a diverse set of industries together to talk about the climate, weather, consumer participation and the community. The Spring Fest will include panel discussions by speakers inside and outside the winter industry, as well as parties and concerts. Sargent said that the event is not meant to replace Snow Show, with which SIA will still be heavily involved. Instead of focusing on the products, the Spring Fest will stress education. Through increased collaboration, Sargent hopes to see the industry step up and solve the problems together. If that happens, he will feel like SIA made a difference. “No longer can we operate in these single silos,” he said. “I’m very excited. There is so much opportunity for us, and so much opportunity for our industry.” ple are requesting, Gibson said. And Park City has been an ideal location for her, since several second-home owners and interior designers are looking for products with those characteristics. Gibson said that she hopes to continue to expand her home décor 9:59:59 AM line and start producing weather-proof products that can go outdoors as well. While still a little in shock about all of the success she has had, she is hopeful the business will continue to thrive. “I think it has a lot to do with hard work and if you believe in yourself,” she said. “You just keep going, keep going, keep going to make it happen. I did not know I had this in me.” A-17 2 0 3 6 P R O S P E C T O R AV E N U E # B 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 1,425 SF | $575,000 Well-designed and spacious floor plan in the heart of the Prospector area. Light and bright unit with modern design is walking distance to fine dining, theater, shopping and grocery stores. Centrally located, on the bus route, and within minutes to the ski slopes. 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