Educational Events and Seminars
Monday, April 7
Shop Talk: Essential things to ask as you shop market
7:30–8:30 am
Suites at Market Square, First (Top) Floor
The Sustainable furniture Council presents “Great Starts!” Start your day with coffee, pastry, and some stirring conversation.
Going Green: 10-Step Program
Jeff Hiller/ SFC BOD
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Suites at Market Square, First (Top) Floor
Facts about climate change, CO2 sources, deforestation, the environment’s impact on the furniture industry- PLUS: 10 environmentally-conscious tips for manufacturers and retailers.
Tuesday, April 8
The New Methodology of Conducting Business in the 21st Century
12:00–1:30 p.m.
Suites at Market Square, First (Top) Floor
Come join the Interior Design Society as they host a Panel Discussion event lead by Lloyd Princeton. As founder and principal consultant of Design Management Company, Mr. Princeton will lead a distinguished group of panelists in a discussion about the new methodology of conducting business in the 21st Century. Lunch & Seminar: $15 for IDS Members, $20 for non-IDS Members; Reserve your spot now by calling 336-884-4437/888-884-4469 or ewoody@interiordesignsociety.org.
Panelists:
Victor Pedraz - Senior VP of International Business Development for Design Management Company
Joe Fleischer
- Senior Editor of Home Furnishings Business
Thomas Burak - Designer for Thibaut and Samuel & Sons Passamenterie
Jena Hall - Aspen Home
John Pujol - President and CEO of Enkeboll Designs
Wednesday, April 9
Smart Parts: All you ever needed to know about foams, coatings, textiles and wood
7:30–8:30 am • Suites at Market Square, First (Top) Floor
The Sustainable Furniture Council presents "Great Starts!" Start your day with coffee, pastry, and some stirring conversation.
Green Interior Design: It Makes a Difference
Bernadette V. Upton, ASID, LEED AP of EcoDecor, GREEN INTERIOR DESIGN
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Suites at Market Square, First (Top) Floor
This course is designed to familiarize interior designers and other industry professionals of the viability and role of interior designer’s expertise in relation to high-performance, ecologically sound buildings. When green buildings do not involve “greening” of the interiors, the building envelope is often compromised and can void the architect’s and builder’s original intent… to design a building with ecological integrity.
Seminar space for all SFC Luncheons is limited to the first 100 responses. RSVP to sustainablefurniturecouncil@gmail.com.
Thursday, April 10
Cleaning Up: Waste reduction and recycling strategies
7:30–8:30 am • Suites at Market Square, First (Top) Floor
The Sustainable Furniture Council presents "Great Starts!" Start your day with coffee, pastry, and some stirring conversation.
Going for the Gold: Exemplary Performances12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Suites at Market Square, First (Top) Floor
Real-world case studies from companies making a difference through sustainable manufacturing and business practices.
Seminar space for all SFC Luncheons is limited to the first 100 responses. RSVP to sustainablefurniturecouncil@gmail.com.
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