May 12-14, 2008 |
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Gravity Free: 2008 "The Year of Dangerous Minds" |
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Chicago Museum of Science and Industry |
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Designer conference featuring a broad speaker list from architects to retail designers, and visionaries of every stripe. Get to know world-famous design legends in open discussions, over lunch, and at receptions, to talk design for a solid two and a half days. |
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May 12-16, 2008 |
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Total Productive Maintenance Conference |
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Charlotte, N.C. |
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Tools for creating a proactive environment focused on preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance activities. Features presentations and interactive workshops designed. |
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Phone | 203-225-0451 |
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May 14 - 16, 2008 |
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Spray Finishing Technology Workshops |
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Location |
ITW Ransburg Training Center, Toledo, Ohio |
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Three-day intensive workshop familiarizes participants with the equipment, systems and techniques of spray finishing. Topics include surface preparation, equipment types, evaluation and spray applications associated with industrial finishing. The latest t |
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Phone | 567-661-7320 |
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May 5-7, 2008 |
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International Contemporary Furniture Fair |
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Location |
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York |
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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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More than 600 exhibitors will display contemporary furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting, outdoor furniture, materials, wall coverings, accessories, textiles, and kitchen and bath for residential and commercial interiors. |
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Phone | 800-272-SHOW |
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May 18-21, 2008 |
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Recon - The Global Retail Real Estate Convention |
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Las Vegas |
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A full program of educational sessions and workshops highlighting all aspects of the retail real estate industry. |
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Suzanne Tanguay
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Phone | 646-728-3475 |
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May 20, 2008 |
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Green Educational Forums |
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Location |
Austin, Texas |
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Addresses sustainable building issues, including certified wood, green building programs, industry programs and emissions regulations, and focuses on the effects and opportunities. |
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Gary Rubin
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Phone | 503-488-4443 |
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May 21, 2008 |
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Green Educational Forums |
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Dallas |
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Addresses sustainable building issues, including certified wood, green building programs, industry programs and emissions regulations, and focuses on the effects and opportunities. |
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Gary Rubin
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Phone | 503-488-4443 |
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May 21, 2008 |
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NADI Showroom Meeting |
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Location |
Architectural Systems showroom, New York |
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10:30 a.m. |
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General membership meeting for 2008 NADI Show participating showrooms and A.R.E. visual merchandising members. |
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Karen Schaffner, A.R.E.
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Phone | 954-893-7300 4810 |
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954-893-7500 |
May 28-31, 2008 |
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SEGD 2008 Conference + Expo: collaboration, synergy, and delight |
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Austin, Texas |
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Environmental Graphic Design conference addresses environmental graphic design. Features speakers and workshops. |
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Ann Makowski
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Phone | 202-638-5555 |
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June 4-6, 2008 |
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POPAI Leadership Conference |
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Location |
Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, Pa. |
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The conference will further explore how each segment of the industry�brand, retailer, advertising agency and producer�is engaging the shopper. |
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Lynn Goldberg
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Phone | 703-373-8804 |
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June 8-9, 2008 |
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NeoCon World's Trade Fair |
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Location |
The Merchandise Mart, Chicago |
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Commercial interior tradeshow featuring thousands of innovative products and resources from more than 1,200 showrooms and exhibitors |
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Go to Website
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Phone | 800-677-6278 |
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June 11-13, 2008 |
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CRC Expo 2008 |
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Location |
Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China |
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International trade show for China retail. |
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Mandy Wang, VNU
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Phone | 011-86-21-62477668 912 |
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June 12, 2008 |
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Green Educational Forums |
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Location |
Portland, Ore. |
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Addresses sustainable building issues, including certified wood, green building programs, industry programs and emissions regulations, and focuses on the effects and opportunities. |
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Gary Rubin
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Phone | 503-488-4443 |
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June 13, 2008 |
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Contest Entry Deadline: Wood Digest's IDEA Competition |
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Winners announced at 2008 IWF |
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Deadline for entering Wood Digest's first-ever Innovative Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) competition to honor superior craftsmanship and creativity in woodworking. The contest is open to projects completed between Jan. 1, 2007 and May 15, 2008. Includes categories in Architectural Millwork: Specialty interiors, Store Fixtures, and Commercial Furniture |
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Jackie Roembke, Managing Editor
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Phone | 800-547-7377 1686 |
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June 17-19, 2008 |
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Competitive Manufacturers Conference |
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Location |
Chicago Marriott Schaumburg |
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Conference brings together experts from industry to provide the most useful and up-to-date technical information available |
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Phone | 800-733-4763 |
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June 18-19, 2008 |
Green4Retail (sponsored by A.R.E.) |
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The Hilton O'Hare Chicago |
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Focuses on sustainability initiatives in the retail space and their short and long-term financial impact |
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Becky Briggs
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Phone | 212-756-5036 |
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July 1, 2008 |
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Contest Entry Deadline: Good Design Awards |
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Deadline for entering the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design's Good Design Awards competition, with categories including Floorcovering, Building Materials, Lighting, Environmental Design, Public Environments, Materials, Corporate Identity Programs, Signage, Packaging, Product Communication, Digital and Media Interfaces, and others. |
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July 10, 2008 |
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Green Educational Forums |
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Location |
Denver |
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Addresses sustainable building issues, including certified wood, green building programs, industry programs and emissions regulations, and focuses on the effects and opportunities. |
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Gary Rubin
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Phone | 503-488-4443 |
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July 31, 2008 |
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Green Educational Forums |
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Location |
Eugene, Ore. |
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Addresses sustainable building issues, including certified wood, green building programs, industry programs and emissions regulations, and focuses on the effects and opportunities. |
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Gary Rubin
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Phone | 503-488-4443 |
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August 14, 2008 |
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Green Educational Forums |
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Location |
Chicago |
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Addresses sustainable building issues, including certified wood, green building programs, industry programs and emissions regulations, and focuses on the effects and opportunities. |
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Contact |
Gary Rubin
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Phone | 503-488-4443 |
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August 20-23, 2008 |
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International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair - USA (IWF) |
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Location |
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta |
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The largest woodworking technology trade show in the Western hemisphere, held every other year. Features manufacturing equipment, supplies, and innovative new technology; technical educational sessions; New Product Showcase; Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award� for innovation; and student Design Emphasis Competition. Sponsored by American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA), and Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA). |
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IWF
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Phone | 404-693-8333 |
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404-693-8350 |
August 21, 2008 |
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Improving the Bottom Line (A.R.E. Sponsored Session at IWF) |
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Location |
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta |
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3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Speaker John Mackay will review the results of financial performance in the woodworking industry in North America, with particular emphasis on separating high-profit-performing companies from typically performing companies. |
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IWF
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Phone | 404-693-8333 |
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404-693-8350 |
September 3-5, 2008 |
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International Retail Design Conference |
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Location |
Grand Hyatt Seattle |
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Educational and networking event for retail design profiessionals. |
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info@irdconline.com
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Phone | 513-263-9350 |
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513-744-6950 |
September 5, 2008 |
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Contest Entry Deadline: Plant Engineering's Top Plant Contest |
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Winners featured in cover story of Dec. issue |
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Awards recognize industrial plants that achieve outstanding operational results through application of engineering disciplines. The contest seeks to identify plants that have achieved a high level of operational excellence. |
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Bob Vavra, Editor, Plant Engineering
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Phone | 630-288-8779 |
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September 8-13, 2008 |
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IMTS08 International Manufacturing Technology Show |
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McCormick Place, Chicago |
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International Manufacturing Technology Show showcasing the latest innovative technologies in metalworking equipment and services from more than 1,000 exhibitors. Held every other year by AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. |
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John Krisko
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Phone | 703-827-5252 |
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September 10, 2008 |
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Green Educational Forums |
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Location |
New York |
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Addresses sustainable building issues, including certified wood, green building programs, industry programs and emissions regulations, and focuses on the effects and opportunities. |
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Contact |
Gary Rubin
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Phone | 503-488-4443 |
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September 10-13, 2008 |
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Shop Design Russia 2008 |
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Location |
ZAO Expocentr at Krasnaya Presnya, Moscow |
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Seminar and conference program featuring topics on shop fitting, visual merchandising, and retail technology. |
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Contact |
Eva Rowe
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Phone | 312-781-5180 |
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312-781-5188 |
September 17-18, 2008 |
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Digital Signage Expo - East |
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Location |
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia |
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Largest annual international trade show and conference dedicated to the digital signage field. Offers the broadest and most comprehensive digital signage technology showcase and education program in the world. |
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Contact |
Colin Berry
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Phone | 770-649-0300 11 |
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770-518-0022 |
September 18, 2008 |
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NADI Shoptalk |
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Location |
San Francisco |
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6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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Regional educational and networking event for retailers and A.R.E.-member designers. |
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Contact |
Karen Schaffner, A.R.E.
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Phone |
954-241- 4810 |
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954-893-7500 |
October 2008 - TBD |
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NADI Shoptalk |
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Location |
New York |
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Regional educational and networking event for retailers and A.R.E.-member designers. |
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Contact |
Karen Schaffner, A.R.E.
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954-241- 4810 |
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954-893-7500 |
October 2, 2008 |
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NADI Shoptalk |
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Location |
Chicago |
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6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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Regional educational and networking event for retailers and A.R.E.-member designers. |
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Contact |
Karen Schaffner, A.R.E.
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Phone |
954-241- 4810 |
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954-893-7500 |
October 16, 2008 |
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NADI Shoptalk |
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Location |
Dallas |
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6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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Regional educational and networking event for retailers and A.R.E.-member designers. |
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Contact |
Karen Schaffner, A.R.E.
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Phone |
954-241- 4810 |
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954-893-7500 |
October 16, 2008 |
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Green Educational Forums |
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Location |
Boston |
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Addresses sustainable building issues, including certified wood, green building programs, industry programs and emissions regulations, and focuses on the effects and opportunities. |
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Contact |
Gary Rubin
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Phone | 503-488-4443 |
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October 16-19, 2008 |
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14th Annual Manufacturing in Mexico Summit |
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Location |
Camino Real Hotel in Saltillo Coahuila |
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Keeps prospective and existing clients current on issues that are critical to manufacturing in Mexico. |
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Contact |
Steve Colantuoni
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Phone | 520-889-0022 1251 |
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November 13-15, 2008 |
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53rd Annual A.R.E. Convention |
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Location |
Phoenician Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, Ariz. |
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This members-only event brings together industry top executives together for a program highlighting peer networking, industry education, and "state of the association" updates. |
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Contact |
Chris Salley, A.R.E.
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Phone | 954-241-4835 |
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954-893-7500 |
November 13, 2008 |
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A.R.E. Board of Directors Meeting |
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Location |
Scottsdale, Ariz. |
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Contact |
Klein Merriman, A.R.E.
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Phone | 954-241-4824 |
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954-893-7500 |
November 19-21, 2008 |
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Greenbuild International Conference and Expo |
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Boston |
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Over 100 educational sessions featuring world renowned speakers, LEED workshops, off-site educational sessions, and Green Building tours of local Boston sites. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for all educational sessions, LEED workshops, green building tours, and post conference seminars. (USGBC is a registered educational program provider for AIA/CES, ASID/IIDA, BOMI, and IFMA.) |
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U.S. Green Building Council
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Phone | 800-795-1747 |
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December 3-5, 2008 |
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A.R.E. Project Management Seminar |
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Location TBA |
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Contact |
Chris Salley, A.R.E.
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Phone | 954-241-4835 |
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954-893-7500 |
December 10-12, 2008 |
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The NADI Show |
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Retail design and visual showrooms throughout Chelsea (West 25th Street area and Starrett Lehigh Building) |
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The NADI Show features a collection of cutting edge showrooms presenting new inspiration and fresh ideas. During NADI Show Week, retail store designers and visual merchandisers will experience luxuriously designed environments, compelling Shoptalk panel discussions, the PAVE Gala, and nightly networking events. |
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Contact |
Karen Schaffner, A.R.E.
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Phone | 954-893-7300 4810 |
Fax |
954-893-7500 |
December 10, 2008 |
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12th Annual Pave Gala |
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Location |
Gotham Hall, New York City |
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7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
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Annual fundraising event to support PAVE's mission to nurture and retain the future and current talent of the retail industry. |
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Contact |
Catharine Scott
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Phone | 954-241-4834 |
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954-893-8375 |
March 2009 |
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GlobalShop2009 (sponsored by A.R.E.) |
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Location |
Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas |
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The largest annual store design and in-store marketing show in the United States, showing more than 10,000 products from more than 800 exhibitors and attracting thousands of buyers representing the fastest-growing retail chains and the top 100 global brands. Includes the Store Fixturing Show, the Visual Merchandising Show, At-Retail Marketplace, Store Design and Operations, the Digital Store, and Retail Marketing Services. |
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Contact |
Doug Hope
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Phone | 770-291-5453 |
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770-777-8765 |
November 12-14, 2009 |
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54th Annual A.R.E. Convention |
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Location |
Location TBA, Palm Beach, Fla. |
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This members-only event brings together industry top executives together for a program highlighting peer networking, industry education, and "state of the association" updates. |
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Contact |
Chris Salley, A.R.E.
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Phone | 954-241-4835 |
Fax |
954-893-7500 |
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