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High-end case goods manufacturer Hekman Furniture is celebrating its 100th anniversary in business.

High-end furniture manufacturer Howard Miller/Hekman came to Market with a variety of new product, with a standout being its new “custom modular” cabinetry.

Last week marked one year since Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on Florida, particularly its coastal communities.

The people of Fort Myers Beach mostly survived. How many can afford to stay remains an open question.

An additional $1.5 million announced by County Executive Joe Parisi brings the countys total investment in building the shelter to $10.5 million.

"I think its a much-improved concept," said Ald. Amani Latimer Burris, who represents the site. "It shouldnt look like a prison."

High-end furniture supplier Hekman Furniture will launch Chateaux, a collection of 27 French-inspired case pieces.

"We have helped 860 people who are new to homelessness this year," said James Debilzen, spokesman for Catholic Charities of Madison, which operate The Beacon day shelter.

Flexibility continues to be a big point of sale in the furniture industry, and Hekman Furniture is capitalizing on it with a new category of product.

Madison and Dane County are sharing an initial modern design for a two-story, 42,125-square-foot homeless mens shelter on the Far East Side.