The Financial, Social & Environmental Benefits of U.S. Furniture Manufacturing

Provided by: Room & Board

Description: This course educates participants on domestic furniture manufacturing benefits and the value to both specifiers and end-users. It discusses the history of domestic versus import manufacturing, and what it means to be American Made. The course highlights the financial benefits, positive social impacts and environmental implications of domestic manufacturing, including sustainability, that can impact our planet, people and spaces, where we work, live and play.

Learning Objectives

• Overview of the history of domestic versus import furniture manufacturing and what Made in America means.

• Understand the financial benefits and the value of products made domestically.

• Discover the positive social impact U.S. manufacturing has on craftspeople and communities.

• Examine the environmental impact on our planet from using domestically sourced, more sustainable materials.

Presented by: Samantha Berezow

Based in New York City, Samantha brings over 15 years of design industry experience to Room & Board, developing the company’s commercial business across the East Coast. Prior to joining the team in 2021, Samantha held various positions at Innovations in Wallcoverings, Holly Hunt and Ochre. After studying art history and working for a West Chelsea gallery, she managed the FF&E procurement for the public spaces at the EDITION London hotel before transitioning to the product-focused side. Samantha is passionate about engaging with the design community about making sustainability a meaningful part of how we shape the built environment.