Randy discusses Myers EPS being acquired by Kohlberg and Company, the Fancy Food Show at Javits Center has been canceled, NICHIA and Zumtobel partner to deliver human-centric lighting solutions, the LHRC has September courses available, Q-Tran introduces the Micro 5, and Hapco has a career opening.

Randy discusses the Light for Life event, Cheryl English wins the Louis B. Marks Award, DoE moves to subject bulbs to higher efficiency standards, and designing lighting (dl) features the article Lighting for Houses of Worship.

Randy discusses how a former employee is suing a rep firm, a study highlighting Fluence by OSRAM, and Mobern closes their MD plant and launches a new brand.

Randy discusses Acuity's new director, the last chance to register for LEDucation is here, and the IALD is holding 3 events in the month of August.

Randy discusses the importance of lighting Piedmont Park, McNaughton-McKay acquires Caniff Electric Supply, Spectral Wars Episode 2 by Jim Benya is up on designing lighting (dl), and designing lighting (dl) also covers the project Saint Thomas Church in Manhattan.

Randy discusses Bain Capital reviewing Pierlite, how the global phase-out of fluorescent presents opportunities for LED lighting, Get a Grip's newest episode features Angie Koch, WIL has a great interview with Barbara Horton, why lighting automation is the next big thing in residential properties, and Anixter has a career opportunity.

Randy discusses the IES Annual Conference, Acuity gains UL Certification on their UVC disinfection products, Edison Price has launched a new website, NEMA offers a free position paper, and lighting designer job openings are now available.

Randy discusses his LightFair Dilemma article, Graybar and WESCO report strong quarter performances, Quantela Acquires CIMCON Lighting, and NALMCO releases the August issue of LM&M Magazine.

Randy discusses the August issue of designing lighting (dl), the ongoing challenges surrounding LightFair, Orion reports their Q1 earnings, the possibility of ambient lighting being used to recharge devices, IES has a LC Study Group, and Norwell Lighting has a career opportunity.

Randy discusses the articles in the August issue of designing lighting (dl), The New York Auto Show has been cancelled, and GE Current, a Daintree Company has a career opportunity.