THE LATEST NEWS + INFO FOR MEMBERS + FRIENDS OF ASID AZ NORTH | APR 2023 | | |
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LAURI HOWELL, ASID AZN PRESIDENT SHARES INSPIRATION AND INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS
For this year our chosen charity is the Dream Center of Phoenix. A wonderful organization that works on stopping human trafficking, ending childhood hunger, operates a life recovery program to help those battling addiction get into recovery, as well as offering their clients career training, and a job placement program. We are proud to have partnered with this non-profit and look forward to producing two beneficial events to raise funds and awareness for their organization.
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INDUSTRY PARTNERS
LUNCH + LEARN AT HUGHES KITCHEN + BATH
Friday, May 5, 2023 | 11:30am-1pm
Aquabella: from old to new — where we started and where we are going
After discovering the history of the bathroom, we’ll consider how to design a better bathroom, embracing the “why” of tomorrow’s sustainable bathroom design. (.1 CEU Credit)
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MAY HAPPY HOUR AT
CERAMIC MIX SHOWROOM
Thursday, May 11, 2023 | 5pm-7pm
Thin Large Format Porcelain Tile
Ceramic tile is a well-known building material that has been used for interior and exterior wall and floors for centuries. While ceramic is a proven material, porcelain tile has gained in popularity because it is an improved product with superior performance characteristics such as strength, resistance to staines and durability.
Don't miss this informative (.1 credit) CEU presented by Matt Pruitt of Cotto d'Este
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GRADUATION PARTY FOR ALL ARIZONA DESIGN STUDENTS
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 5pm-8pm
Join Fellow Student Members in Celebrating Their Accomplishments
Where: The Beam, 433 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe
Questions: Contact Beth Cochran at studentrep@azn.org
RSVP: Please RSVP by Friday, May 5, 2023
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MAY CHAPTER MEETING AT MODERNO PORCELAIN WORKS
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 5:30pm-8pm
Diversify to Develop Multiple Income Streams
Patricia Davis Brown will present "Diversify to Develop Multiple Income Streams," and share her journey as an interior designer, navigating today’s business challenges and discuss the formula she uses to determine what clients need that they are not currently receiving. By identifying these needs, learn how to carve out a niche for an additional service you can provide and how to charge for it. By taking each challenge and making it an opportunity, you can make your company more sustainable and profitable by diversifying your offerings.
Please Note: FREE for Members with advance registration, $10 at the door (without advanced registration); Guest admission: $25. RSVP by May 16, 2023.
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LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE 2023 DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS
APRIL 30 DEADLINE!
Don't miss your chance to enter the ASID Design Excellence Awards 2023. Call for Entries is now open. Design Excellence Awards entries will be accepted from now until midnight on April 30, 2023. Take advantage of this opportunity to submit your best work and get the recognition you deserve!
Need assistance to enter your project? heck out these videos on how to purchase a contest entry and how to complete a contest entry.
And, you can always contact Christina, our ASID administrator with questions.
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GABBY & SUMMER CLASSICS GRAND OPENING
Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 3pm-7pm
We have a new showroom opening up in town. Scottsdale is now home to the beloved interiors store Gabby and Summer Classics — the outdoor furnishings authority — offering the best of southern hospitality for the home. Family-owned and operated in the U.S. since 1978, together, they furnish life’s best moments.
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RAISE AWARENESS OF YOUR BRAND WITH ASID
A-LA-CARTE SPOTLIGHT OPPORTUNITIES
Promote your business, event or product to AZN Chapter Membership. Contact us at info@azn.asid.org for more information and to schedule an upcoming promotion.
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THE STARDUST MISSION
Since 1997, Stardust has diverted
over 80 million pounds of usable
building materials from landfills
Our mission is to provide quality reclaimed materials for reuse. This mission is driven by our vision of a future without waste; a sustainable community where resources are reused or redistributed.
For the past 20 years, we’ve rallied behind reducing landfill waste with a simple call to action: Starve the Landfill. This led us to providing quality reclaimed materials to thousands of customers and diverting more than 80 million pounds of usable materials from piling up in landfills.
And, you can help!
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WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO — OUR FAVORITE PODCAST
The Chaise Lounge
Hosted by: Nick May
Building your design business from scratch? We give you full permission to binge The Chaise Lounge’s three seasons—and counting. Here, host Nick May interviews top interior designers about what exactly makes their business shine.
Whether Sarah Walker is dishing on sustainability or Karen Posts is sharing everything she knows about marketing and home staging, this series offers sage advice for becoming your own boss.
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GATHER BRINGS TOGETHER THE DESIGN COMMUNITY
GATHER 2023 brings together all sectors of the interior design community. Join residential and commercial designers, industry partners, educators, students, and professionals in the built environment. All are welcome to GATHER! Connect or re-connect with friends and contacts, begin new relationships, and build your community through networking events, breakout sessions, and an incredible array of special events!
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CABINETRY TREND STUDY: LESS IS MORE
Check out the Dura Supreme Cabinetry study results
There has been a growing trend over the last 2-3 years, and it has really been gaining steam lately, almost exponentially, in markets all across the country. This trend has impacted the Midwest heartland all the way to the coasts and is being embraced by young and mature homeowners alike, across new-builds and renovations.
This is the trend towards LESS.
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JOIN ASID'S MAY HOT TOPIC DISCUSSION!
Share your opinion: When designing a room, what is the most important factor for you?
Give us your thoughts on our Instagram and Facebook pages. We'll have a new hot topic discussion question each month!
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