High Point Design Center, High Point Showroom Association, To-The-Trade Showrooms

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Beth Anderson of Charles Luck Stone Center presented by AIDP
Beth Anderson studied both at Winthrop University & enrolled in the Interior Design program at Central Piedmont Community College in 1995. She worked as lead designer and buyer for a large Charlotte firm prior to opening her own firm Anderson Interiors. After the birth of her son, she joined Luck Stone Corporation (the parent company of Charles Luck Stone Center) in 2005 in sales and now is serving as the Studio Consultant. The Charles Luck Stone Studio was built and opened spring '09, which is a new showroom concept for the stone world that caters to Interior Designers, Architects and as well as the homeowner.

"Applications and Benefits of Natural Stone"
The presentation will focus on the various applications and benefits of natural stone products for interior and exterior use. The world of natural stone is rich with history and stories and this presentation will show you the possibilities of designing and crafting with stone. You will learn installation techniques for using natural stone as a masonry veneer. Also, learn to define flagstone and how natural stone can be used in paving applications. The presentation discusses quarrying and modern fabrication methods for dimensional stone, including granite and marble slabs. Discover and evaluate natural stone as a green building material and how it can contribute to LEED points. .1CEU

Karen Matejka of Steelcase presented by ASID
Karen Matejka is a Business Development Manager for Steelcase, Inc. Karen joined Steelcase in 1997, after more than 10 years in the Commercial Furniture industry. In her position as Business Development Manager for the Steelcase Wood Furniture Division, Karen interfaces with major design firms as well as corporations and end users. In her capacity, she brings resources and information that are critical to the application and design of Steelcase applications and ancillary furniture into all types of projects throughout the Southern Region. She has led several different project teams in the intergration of interior planning with workplace procedures focused on establishing a functional built environment centered around user needs.

"Undestanding Wood and Wood Furniture"
This hands on course explores the transformation of wood from the forest to furniture, including unique properties of wood and species of wood veneers. Includes cutting methods to achieve different patterns and lay-up techniques; wood solids characteristics and where used; and construction methods and finishing techniques. .1CEU

Nika Stewart, the Designer’s Success Coach presented by IDS
Nika Stewart is a lifestyle entrepreneur. She is both a talented designer and a cutting-edge marketing guru. She has won prestigious design competitions lectured as a faculty member of national design organizations, created highly acclaimed marketing systems and partnered with industry leaders to create groundbreaking programs. Nika enjoys sharing her techniques and strategies on achieving career and life happiness with her clients. She has coaching programs, business products and marketing systems that help entrepreneurs shape their businesses to complement their lifestyles.

"Entrepreneurship 2.0, New Mediums, New Ideas, New Opportunities"
Learn to leaverage the internet to increase your existing design business, strengthen customer relationships, and identify creative ways to produce new revenue streams. This fun, interactive seminar will show you simple, yet powerful online business-building techniques to dominate your local market and solidify your expert status.

Some of the things you'll learn:

• How to get better results with your marketing while cutting your budget drastically
• The best way to use email to boost sales
• 3 easy ways to increase traffic to your website
• How to get noticed by ideal prospects on social networks
• What your website should have and what it shouldn't (the answer may surprise you!)

Mark Reynolds of RepSouth presented by NKBA
Mark Reynolds is a native North Carolinian with ties to the Design trade stemming back to early days at UNC-Charlotte. In college he was hired as the Sales Intern for The Kohler Company, a leading Plumbing and Fixture Manufacturer. After graduation, he went to work directly for American Standard Kitchen and Bath in sales. He now lends his expertise as the Architect, Engineer and Design representative for Repsouth, Manufacturers Rep Firm, in NC and SC. RepSouth's primary focus is the commercial market and the high end kitchen and bath market. Mark brings his wit and experience to the table.

"Designing for the Future of the Planet"
Learn what you can do for your customer and the planet by attending this informative presentation about how the latest advancements in the use of recycled materials in the plumbing industry will play an important role in the quest for sustainability.

For more thatn 130 years, American Standard Brands has developed pioneering solutions for baths and kitchens to make life easier and enjoyable for customers. At the same time, recognizing the immense responsibility to protect one of the world's most precious resources - water.

The world's water crisis is not improving so it is still of great concern to Designers to constantly be aware of water usage and the saving of not only the fresh water supply, but financial savings your clients can achieve.