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Universal Announces April Market Events

Furniture World News Desk on 3/26/2018


Universal Furniture recently announced that the company’s showroom and high-tech Learning Center are hosting multiple events Friday, April 13, through Wednesday, April 18. Come experience one of designers’ favorite stops at Market. Here’s what’s on the calendar this spring.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13

 

Event Name: The Steelyard Designers Lounge
Date: Friday, April 13, - Tuesday, April 17
Time: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Location: Universal Furniture Showroom, 101 S. Hamilton St. (Shuttle Stop 15) Red Line
Description: Universal To The Trade and Steelyard invite you to experience the Designers Lounge in the Universal Furniture showroom, a designers-only salon and workspace complete with wifi, beverages and snacks. Catch up on emails and texts, review the day’s agenda, rehydrate and relax. Drop in anytime!
Designers are encouraged to register at www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents

WithIt President’s Reception
Date: Friday, April 13
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Universal Furniture Showroom, 101 S. Hamilton St. (Shuttle Stop 15) Red Line
Description: WithIt members and guests are invited to gather for a reception to celebrate the opening of spring market. No RSVP necessary

SATURDAY, APRIL 14


Passion Sucks! It’s All About the Money with Nick May
Date: Saturday, April 14
Time: 11a.m.
Location: Universal Furniture Showroom, 101 S. Hamilton St. (Shuttle Stop 15) Red Line
Description: -Nick May of the Chaise Lounge Podcast hosts a panel discussion with designers on what makes their businesses go beyond passion. Featuring designers Robin Baron, David Charette and Jay Brito, Angela Harris and Sita Montgomery. RSVP: www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents

Social Media Mavens Top Tips for Social Media Success in 2018
Date: Saturday, April 14
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Universal Furniture Showroom, 101 S. Hamilton St. (Shuttle Stop 15) Red Line
Description: Join Adam Japko of Esteem Media as he talks with interior designers Shayla Copas, Natalie Reddell, Lori Paranjape and Erinn Valencia about the top social media trends of 2018. Keep abreast of the myriad of changes in social media for 2018 so you won’t get lost in the shuffle. RSVP at www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

Breakthrough to Clarity with Gail Doby
Date: Sunday, April 15
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Universal Furniture Showroom, 101 S. Hamilton St. (Shuttle Stop 15) Red Line
Description: Join business coach Gail Doby for breakfast followed by session on How to Grow Your Design Business. RSVP at www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents

Jumpstart your Design Career: Learning from Young Leaders in Design
Date: Sunday, April 15
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Universal Furniture Showroom, 101 S. Hamilton St. (Shuttle Stop 15) Red Line
Description: Join New England Home Editor-in-Chief Kyle Hoepner as he discusses how to put your design career on the fast track with the with the magazine’s “5 Under 40” award winners. Panelists:
Ellisha Alexina, Ellisha Alexina Studio (textile design), Kristina Crestin, Kristina Crestin Design (interior design), Maggie Mink, Marcus Gleysteen Architects (architecture), Jill Goldberg, Hudson and Hudson Interior Designs (interior design and retail), Josh Linder, Evolve Residential (interior design and retail). RSVP at www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents


MONDAY, APRIL 16


Your Design Sweet Spot with Michelle Wiebe
Date: Monday, April 16
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Universal Furniture Showroom, 101 S. Hamilton St. Shuttle Stop 15, Red Line
Description: Are you scared of burning out on your current track? Do you want a renewed passion that is contagious to your team and your clients? Michelle Jennings Wiebe, ASID, shares how her own career has evolved, how she is intentional about thriving each day, and how she wants to help other interior designers find their personal design sweet spot.
RSVP at www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents

Universal Furniture Semi-annual Soiree – Let’s Toast
Date: Monday, April 16
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Universal Furniture Showroom, 101 S. Hamilton St.,Shuttle Stop 15, Red Line
Description: Join Universal Furniture for its semi-annual celebration of Market. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music from Lulu the Giant. RSVP at www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18


Color Marketing Group ChromaZone Color Forecasting Workshop
Date: Wednesday, April 18
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Universal Furniture Showroom, 101 S. Hamilton St.,Shuttle Stop 15, Red Line
Description: At the very heart of all CMG events is the Color Forecasting process. Each ChromaZone Workshop is a collaboration of minds; a joint effort to understand and interpret what is happening in the world around us and how this will influence color. Participants identify 16 colors, along with the influences and inspirations that define them, that they believe will trend in 2020. You do NOT need to be a member of CMG to participate - ChromaZone events are open to current, former, and Non-CMG members. This is an all-day event; pre-registration is required.  To register visit https://colormarketing.org/event/chromazone-high-point-nc/. Cost is $150 CMG Members, $225 Nonmembers, $75 Students.


More about Universal: Universal Furniture creates quality furnishings for the whole home with a focus on function and lifestyle. The company’s casegood, upholstery, accent and accessory designs are developed under the brand names Universal Furniture (Lifestyle Collections), To The Trade (Interior Design) and Smartstuff™ (Baby and Child), and sold through retailers and interior designers throughout North America and around the world. Founded in 1968, Universal Furniture is a brand of Samson Holdings, one of the world’s largest vertically integrated furniture manufacturers. For more information, visit www.universalfurniture.com.