Suelynn Shiller

  In the second installment in our Fall Philanthropy Series, we explore the significant impact of corporate philanthropy and fundraising in the lighting industry, showcasing remarkable results achieved when like-minded individuals unite for a common cause. The H Foundation – Based in LaGrange, Illinois, The H Foundation was established in 2001 by Hortons Home Lighting [...]

Welcome to the first post of our Fall Philanthropy Series. As days shorten and we head into the final quarter of 2023, LightNOW is shining some light on the philanthropic efforts of companies in the lighting industry. Our first lighting company profile is Evluma, a manufacturer of utility grade outdoor lighting. Evluma is committed to [...]

Recently, we announced the LightNOW Fall Philanthropy Series. The series will spotlight some of the stories of impact, giving, and commitment made by people and companies in our industry. We are excited that so many companies and organizations have signed on to participate. As part of our background research for the series, we learned about [...]

  The lighting industry provides an essential element of life in our built environments, and though the industry evolves, one aspect remains constant, lighting industry philanthropy. The commitment of companies and individuals in our sector significantly impacts local communities, the nation, and the world. The LightNOW Fall Philanthropy Series will spotlight stories of impact, giving, [...]

  Check out our latest updates on lighting industry events. If you have an event that you would like to add to our Events page or have updates about events currently on our list, please share the information in the comments below or email us (suelynn@lightingsold.com) with details. WILD – Lamplighter Bystander Training September 12, [...]

The Robert J. Besal Memorial Education fund, which provides scholarships to students in the illuminating engineering disciplines, is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year. The Fund has awarded nearly a million dollars in scholarships with the aspriration to encourage talented and committed students to excel in their studies and choose a career in the lighting [...]

    Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) is launching a formal membership program with multiple levels of membership to meet lighting professionals at all stages of their careers. WILD is an inclusive organization that welcomes all women in lighting, and as well as allies, to be part of the WILD community. All members play [...]

  The TALQ Consortium, which developed the Smart City Protocol, a global OpenAPI interface standard for smart city device networks, has published version 2.5.0 of the protocol. Version 2.5.0 introduces a new Lighting Asset Management profile, which addresses a long-standing demand from cities to be able to manage and track their street lighting assets more effectively. [...]

Dr. Shelly James, Founder of Age of Light Innovations Group, is hosting a webinar, Innovators in Residential Healthcare: Circadian Lighting Principles & Practice, to share best practices in circadian lighting for residential healthcare facilities. Current research suggests that lighting that actively supports a robust day-night (or ‘circadian’) cycle in older people with dementia can significantly [...]