The Housewares Export Council — HECNA — is a special interest group of IHA members, dedicated to helping its membership market and sell their products internationally by sharing information, providing networking opportunities and offering programs to assist, support and educate. Grow Your International Business

Who Qualifies? Anyone interested in:
  • Increasing international sales
  • Entering new international markets
  • Networking for new overseas opportunities
  • Receiving assistance on export-related issues such as freight forwarding and export regulations
  • Preparing to export for the first time
To learn more about HECNA, contact IHA International team member Lori Szudarek, at 847-692-0116

Also Important for your global business development:

Housewares Export Council Regional Meeting in Chicago

Join your fellow HECNA members on Thursday, November 6 for an afternoon and evening of education & networking.

Keynote Speaker: William A Strauss, Senior Economist & Economic Advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will analyze and discuss the current state of the U.S. economy allowing HECNA members to discuss the impact on global housewares sales.

Networking Sessions: Meet and interface with industry colleagues to expand your network and to find answers to your questions. HECNA board members from Focus Products/Chicago Metallic, Progressive International, Winix, Arrow Plastics, Whitney Design and Wilton Industries have already committed to participate in this networking event.

Meeting Registration & More Info:
Registration Form and Details Available here (PDF)
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