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Exclusive Lineup of Seminars, Tours and Hospitality Events Scheduled for Fall High Point Market

Furniture World News Desk on 9/5/2018


International Market Centers announced the schedule for IMC seminars, tours and hospitality offerings at Fall High Point Market, running Oct. 13 – Oct. 17, 2018.
    
The 24 CEU-accredited seminars and eight designer-hosted tours allow retailers and designers to complement their buying activities with complimentary programming that encompasses trends, business strategies and forecasts.

Seminars



Saturday, Oct. 13



10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Colors, Finishes and Forecasting: What’s in a Forecast & What You’ll Be Seeing Soon!
Kathy Andersson
Alden Parkes Seminar Room, 200 N. Hamilton St. - S Ct 110
Co-sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt and Alden Parkes

11 a.m. – noon
Platform Building: The Power of Persuasion
Corey Damen Jenkins, Cheryl Luckett and Jennifer Gracie with Kim Kuhteubl
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)
Co-sponsored by Leathercraft Inc., Hudson Valley Lighting and IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

1 – 2 p.m.
TrendWatch: Fall 2018
Julie Smith Vincenti, Nine Muses Media
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

2 – 3 p.m.
Is a Niche Critical for Your Business? Showhouse in a Showroom Panel
Billy Ceglia, Jeanne Chung, Kara Cox, Cynthia Ferguson, Shay Geyer, Kimberly Perron, Jeanine Hays and Bryon Mason, and Jane Dagmi
Alden Parkes Seminar Room, 200 N. Hamilton St. - S Ct 110
Co-sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt and Alden Parkes

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Fearless Design
Mally Skok, Julia Buckingham, Jamie Meares, Allison Mattison, Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters with Holly Hollingsworth Phillips as moderator
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)
Co-sponsored by Selamat, York Wallcoverings and IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

Sunday, Oct. 14



10 – 11 a.m.
Painted Design Solutions to Help Your Business
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)
Co-sponsored by International Decorative Artisans League (IDAL) and IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

10 – 11 a.m.
Interior Planning: Taking Care of You So You Take Great Care of Your Clients!
Kim Kuhteubl
Alden Parkes Seminar Room, 200 N. Hamilton St. - S Ct 110
Co-Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt and Alden Parkes

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Recipe for Success
Barclay Butera, Amy Flurry, Nick May, Jane Dagmi and Christine Phillips
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Designing Women of the World
Adriana Hoyos, Tina Nicole, Toma Clark Haines, Sandra Espinet, Aviva Stanoff with Deb Barrett as moderator
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

2 – 3 p.m.
Replacements Presents: Eddie Ross, Mix Master
Eddie Ross
Alden Parkes Seminar Room, 200 N. Hamilton St. - S Ct 110
Co-sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt and Alden Parkes

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Inside the Designer’s Studio with Madcap Cottage
Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke, Moderated by Stacy Kunstel
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)
Co-sponsored by Momeni Inc. IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

Monday, Oct. 15



10 – 11 a.m.
How to Set Client Expectations & Keep Them, and You, Happy
Gail Doby, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting for Interior Designers
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

10 – 11 a.m.
Getting the Most Out of Your Photography Budget
Grant K. Gibson and Stephen Karlisch
Alden Parkes Seminar Room, 200 N. Hamilton St. - S Ct 110
Co-sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt and Alden Parkes

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Monday Mattress and Mojitos with Dave Perry
Dave Perry, Furniture Today
IHFC D1121
Co-sponsored by Furniture Today and IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sherwin-Williams Colormix® Forecast 2019
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)
Co-sponsored by Sherwin Williams, Interior Design Society (IDS) and IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
SFC's Wood Furniture Scorecard, a Luncheon Panel Discussion with the Top Tier
IHFC, 11th floor Green Wing, Ballroom A
Co-sponsored Sustainable Furnishings Council and IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

1 – 2 p.m.
Retailer and Designer—Relationship 101
Natalie Reddell, Teddie and Courtney Garrigan, Claire Bell, Jamie Merida and Susan Dickenson
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)
Co-sponsored by Home Accents Today and IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Art Styling 101: Working with Collections and Focal Pieces
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)
Co-sponsored by Minted Art and IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

4 – 5 p.m.
Cover Magazine & The Rug Show Present Designer Day
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)
Co-sponsored by Cover Magazine, The Rug Show and IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

Tuesday, Oct. 16



9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
360-Degree Design Perspective—How Showroom, Retail and Residential Design Drive Innovation for One Another
Christi Barbour, Barbour Spangle Design
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

11 a.m. – noon
Appalachian Hardwoods in Sustainable Design
Tom Inman, AHMI President
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)
Co-sponsored by ASFD, AHMI and IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

1 – 2 p.m.
Power Hour: Design Trends for New Homes
Jana Uselton, Home Staging & Redesign Association
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)
Co-sponsored by HSRA and IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Power Hour: Home Staging & Property Styling Tips & Techniques
Jana Uselton, Home Staging & Redesign Association
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)
Co-sponsored by HSRA and IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

Wednesday, Oct. 17



8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WithIt Student Mentoring Day 2018
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

Tours



Trendsetters and influencers will lead these tours through the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton-Wrenn, Commerce & Design (C&D) and IHFC showrooms. RSVP required.

Friday, Oct. 12



Suite Spot Tour of SALON with Cheryl Luckett – 3 to 4 p.m.
Tour will depart from the Ground Floor, escalator area in SALON, in the Suites at Market Square
Speaker: Cheryl Luckett - Dwell by Cheryl Interiors

Saturday, Oct. 13



Contemporary Highlights Tour with Roxy Sowlaty – 11 a.m. to noon
Tour will depart from the 10th floor of IHFC
Speaker: Roxy Sowlaty – Roxy Sowlaty Interiors
Suite Spot Tour with Gary Inman (Hospitality focused) – 2 to 3 p.m.
Tour will depart from the Top Floor of the Suites at Market Square
Speaker: Gary Inman –Baskervill and The Art of Fine Living

Sunday, Oct. 14



C&D Highlights Tour with Michelle Nussbaumer – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tour will depart from the ground floor of the C&D Building
Speaker: Michelle Nussbaumer – Ceylon et Cie

Suite Spot Tour with Mikel Welch – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Tour will depart from the Top Floor of the Suites at Market Square
Speaker: Mikel Welch – Mikel Welch Designs

Monday, Oct. 15



Suite Spot Tour with Lauren Nicole – 2 to 3 p.m.
Tour will depart from the Top Floor of the Suites at Market Square
Speaker: Lauren Nicole – Lauren Nicole Designs

Hamilton Highlights Tour with Lori Paranjape – 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Tour will leave from Alden Parkes Seminar Room – 200 N. Hamilton St. - S Ct 110
Speaker: Lori Paranjape – Mrs. Paranjape Interiors + Design

Tuesday, Oct. 16



Suite Spot Tour with Nancy Fire – 2 to 3 p.m.
Tour will depart from the Top Floor of the Suites at Market Square
Speaker: Nancy Fire - HGTV and Design Works International

IMC Social Events

 

Market Kickoff Party: Friday - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

  • Center Stage between Showplace and Transportation Terminal
  • Co-Sponsored by Shelba D. Johnson Trucking and Global Shippers Association
  • Come join us as we celebrate the beginning of Fall High Point Market

Showplace Complimentary Breakfast: Saturday – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

  • Showplace Atrium
  • Start your day at Showplace with a complimentary muffins and coffee
  • Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

Complimentary Gourmet Coffee: Saturday through Wednesday - 8 to 10 a.m.

  • 200 N Hamilton: Courtyard
  • Start your day off at 200 N. Hamilton with a complimentary coffee
  • Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

Afternoon Social: Friday through Tuesday – 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

  • C&D (floors 1-8; alternating days); IHFC (accessory floors, two, three, four & fourth floor on Main, seven, 10 and 11); SAMS (Suites and SALON)
  • Join us for complimentary beer and wine while you network with your peers throughout the IMC properties
  • Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

InterHall Martini Parties: Saturday through Tuesday – 4 to 6 p.m.

  • IHFC: InterHall first floor
  • Where Market Mixes! InterHall at IHFC. Specialty Martinis at four different locations throughout InterHall
  • Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

Complimentary Afternoon Bars: Saturday through Tuesday – 4 to 6 p.m.

  • 200 N. Hamilton Street (alternating floors); Market Square (floors one and two); Showplace (floors one, two and three)
  • Join us for beer and wine while you network with your peers throughout the IMC properties
  • Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

Happy Hour at The Antique & Design Center: Friday through Tuesday – 4 to 7 p.m.

  • Antique & Design Center of High Point, Market Square, G 7031 Salon
  • Make the last few hours of the day the best, with a taste of whiskey made in North Carolina, compliments of Troy & Sons Distillers, to accompany your Happy Hour shopping at The Antique & Design Center.

Sunset on 3: Saturday to Tuesday – 5 to 7 p.m.

  • Showplace: Third floor balcony
  • Complimentary beer, wine and passed hors d'oeuvres
  • Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

Tuesday Night BBQ: Tuesday – 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)
  • We’ll be serving our traditional southern style BBQ with all the sides. Enjoy food, friends, beer, wine and relax while listening to live entertainment
  • Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt

For more information, go to http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/seminars-and-events/

To register for Fall High Point Market, go to http://www.highpointmarket.org/register

More about International Market Centers, L.P.:  International Market Centers, L.P. (IMC) is the world’s largest operator of premier showroom space for the furnishings, home décor and gift industries. International Market Centers owns and operates 12.2 million square feet of world-class exhibition space in High Point, N.C. and Las Vegas. IMC’s mission is to build and operate an innovative, sustainable, profitable and scalable platform for the furnishings, home décor and gift industries. For more information on IMC, visit http://imcenters.com/.