by HIGH POINT — WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, has announced its lineup of networking events to take place during the Spring High Point Market.
On Sunday, April 26, 2026, WithIt will host its Spring Education Breakfast presented by Myriad Software at The Factory at Congdon Yards from 7:30-9 a.m. The breakfast will be headlined by award winning business speaker Ross Bernstein who will present “The Champion’s Code: Building Relationships Through Life Lessons of Integrity and Accountability from the Sports World to the Business World.”
In “The Champion’s Code,” Ross Bernstein shares powerful lessons from the world of championship sports teams and how those same principles drive success in business. After interviewing more than 1,000 professional athletes and coaches who were members of championship teams, Ross discovered that the traits that define champions—integrity, accountability, servant leadership, and strong relationships—are the same qualities that help organizations thrive.
Ross tells engaging stories about sports figures and real-world business examples to explore what it takes to build a culture of excellence, strengthen relationships, and lead with integrity in today’s fast-changing business environment.
He has a unique understanding of our industry as the son and grandson of a Minnesota furniture retailer. His brother, Andy Bernstein, is the CEO of FurnitureDealer.net who is proud to sponsor the talk.
“Andy Bernstein has long been a champion for our industry and for the advancement of leaders within it,” says Sydney Harris, Furnitureland South and WithIt VP of Professional Development. “His generosity and belief in WithIt’s mission make opportunities like this possible. We are honored to welcome Ross Bernstein, whose ability to translate the mindset of elite athletes and coaches into meaningful business insights will inspire our attendees to lead with integrity, build stronger relationships, and perform at the highest level. WithIt’s Education Breakfast is a Market must-attend, and we invite the industry to join us for a powerful and energizing start to the day.”
Tickets for the education breakfast range from $35-$50, which includes a hot breakfast and networking. The event is open to nonmembers and is one of the most attended WithIt events each year. There is limited parking behind the Factory at Congdon Yards for use during the event.
On Friday, April 24, WithIt will host its Market Networking event from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Sunbrella Activation in the walkway between Showplace and the Transportation Terminal. This free event is open to anyone looking to network with other professionals in the home and furnishings industry. Hosted by Sunbrella, the event offers a way for interested individuals to learn more about WithIt.
You can learn more about both events and register for each at withit.org/events.
