U-Hall is a non-profit serving the High Point Market by sponsoring university programs & graduates w
“The University Hall of Innovation & Job Creation”, a non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Chris Bruning of Groovystuff Inc., improves the competitiveness of consumer products available here in the US by supplying the residential home furnishings industry with the most current education, research, market statistics, technology, product design and innovation, as well as most importantly, a re
volving human resource of graduates for job creation from the educational programs servicing our industry. The “University Hall of Innovation & Job Creation” sponsors university departments and programs, including faculty, students and veterans from across the US and abroad, with a real-life venue and sponsored space at the industry trade event in High Point, NC. Attendees showcase their ideas, talents and products thus giving market professionals, media, interior designers, retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers a first look at the emerging technology, consumer product trends, and a revolving pool of future graduates for future employment consideration. The ability of our industry to sustainably compete in the new global economy depends on our ability to continually attract young talent and to keep our industry connected to the evolving trends, research, technology, and human resources available to our industry. Since the global recession began in 2008, the housing and home furnishings market heavily relies on these factors to maintain the competitive edge in the industry today.