American Lighting Association

06/18/2026

If residential lighting is part of your business, this course is a must.

Our Residential Lighting Training is back, and now with an added lighting design project component to strengthen your practical skills. Train with one of ALA’s most respected instructors and level up your knowledge from anywhere.

Exclusive to ALA members.

Register and learn more: https://www.pathlms.com/ala/courses/127179/webinars/119524

06/18/2026

Great conversations are happening at Unify! ALA's Raelle Bell and Mary Beth Gotti are joined by Mike Kachala of Hinkley, a valued member of ALA's Engineering Committee, for talks with leaders from across the smart home and connected technology space.

The consensus is clear, lighting is an integral part, and we are excited to continue developing relationships and bring the voice of the lighting industry into these important conversations on the future of connectivity.

06/18/2026

ALA members can receive 40% off NetSuite ERP—and streamline how their business runs.

ALA Partner Member, Zastro offers IllumiNET, a solution built specifically for lighting showrooms, distributors, and manufacturers. Powered by NetSuite, it brings real-time product and pricing integrations (including LightsAmerica and XO Logic) to help teams quote faster and more accurately.

From project-based workflows and phased deliveries to automated purchasing, inventory management, and integrated returns tracking, IllumiNET simplifies complex operations and improves visibility from quote to fulfillment.

Zastro also supports lighting manufacturers with deep expertise in production, supply chain, and multi-location fulfillment—helping connect the entire lighting ecosystem.

📩 Contact Thomas Mierincki at [email protected] to learn more.

06/17/2026

Hit the ❤️ button and welcome our newest ALA members!

06/15/2026

We’re 10 days away from our Women in Lighting committee announcing the 2026 WiLLA recipient! In the meantime, our Women in Lighting Facebook group has been celebrating past recipients by sharing their words of wisdom. Check it out!

06/11/2026

Have you heard? One of our ALA members saved $45K (‼️) on health insurance for their employees through the ALA Members Health Plan.

Want to learn more? https://alalighting.com/page/MemberBenefits

06/10/2026

⚡ ⚡ ⚡ Join the ALA NextGen Leadership Circle with hosts Minka in their showroom. This event will feature energizing beverages to help you recharge during in Dallas. Enjoy networking with leaders in the lighting industry as well as giveaways and refreshments to give yourself a boost as you explore the latest lighting.

06/09/2026

We're looking forward to the WiL Gathering hosted by Fanimation at . Learn more about what you can expect from Lighting News Now.

The 2026 Women in Lighting Leadership Award (WILLA) recipient will be revealed at a networking reception during Lightovation.

06/08/2026

The 2026 ALA Annual Conference is being built with you in mind.

What’s new this year?

1) The Manufacturer event is back! Manufacturers will have the opportunity to connect directly with retailers while uniting to give back to a local Tucson food bank.

2) Showrooms asked for more merchandising support, so we’re bringing in Matt Rowan for a two-part merchandising workshop.

3) And then there’s the location. This year, we’re headed to sunny Tucson, Arizona, with opportunities to experience hikes, jeep tours, yoga, sound baths, an Arizona night sky tour, and yes, even donkeys.

We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings.

06/05/2026

It feels like everywhere we turn the conversation is about AI. New tools, new platforms, new possibilities … and a lot of noise. Keeping up isn’t just about trying the latest tool. It’s about understanding how AI fits into your strategy.

Join us on June 10th as Anna Lee Schlueter, President of GALU Consulting, breaks it all down through real-world scenarios.

Register for the free member webinar here: https://www.pathlms.com/ala/courses/168345/webinars/112986

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