Minneapolis Market Hires New Leasing Associate

Furniture World Magazine

Minneapolis-Nichole Meister is the new Leasing Associate at the Minneapolis Home Furnishings Market. Nichole started in mid-May and is looking forward to working with returning and new tenants and exhibitors in the months leading up to the Summer 2002 Market and beyond. Nichole brings to the position a wide range of experience in various industries. These include retail and civil service sectors, technical and safety training in the Twin Cities as well as 5 years of teaching at the University of Minnesota. Event management for educational non-profits and most recently marketing and brokerage support for commercial real estate round out the list. INTERNATIONAL MARKET SQUARE (IMS) is the premiere Design Center and Home Furnishings Mart in the Upper Midwest. IMS serves interior designers, architects, builders/contractors and their clients as well as home furnishings retailers. The IMS experience includes showrooms for residential and commercial furnishings, interior and architectural design offices, as well as industry related association offices carrying many products and services needed to build, remodel and furnish a home, off ice or commercial space. The Minneapolis Furniture Mart offers semi-annual wholesale markets for qualified stocking Furniture retailers, designers and industry and trade professionals. Each seasonal Market attracts over 250 manufacturers and 1,500 buyers. The Markets feature new product introductions, professional industry speakers and evening entertainment. The four buildings that comprise IMS were once the original home to Munsingwear, Inc., famous for creating the first "itch less undergarment" by introducing cotton into the fabric mix. International Market Square is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The interior structure, including an eight story open Atrium, offers a picturesque facility for receptions and public gatherings through the services of Atrium Catering International. The mission of IMS is to be the premiere resource for residential and contract trade specialists by offering a wide range of product lines, educational and industry events, the Home Furnishings Markets and a variety of additional resources in one convenient location. Visit our website at www.imsdesignonline.com For more Market information, or to receive a brochure by mail, call 612.338.6250.