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On Friday, April 26, join IDC in Winnipeg at the Winnipeg Construction Association<\/a> for three practically oriented panels and Q&A sessions with leading design professionals!<\/p>\n These panels are part of IDC’s Industry Sales Professionals Course (ISPC), a custom course tailored exclusively to meet the needs of architecture and design industry sales professionals, and an opportunity to learn, network, and connect!<\/p>\n Building on the success of\u00a0last year’s ISPC Manitoba<\/a>, which consisted of one panel,\u00a0we are excited to announce that \u2013\u00a0due to popular demand \u2013\u00a0this year’s offering has been expanded to include\u00a0three\u00a0<\/em>expert-led panels!<\/p>\n Event Schedule:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Industry members registration.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n IDC and PIDIM members can secure a spot here.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Learn more about our panels:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Panel 1: General Contractor, Sub trade, and Sales Rep \u2013 Working with Interior Designers<\/strong><\/p>\n This panel will address the various roles involved in the successful design and construction of a project \u2013 from Specification and general contractor roles to sub trade and designers. Panelists will also address important project considerations and what they entail, such as timelines, tasks, requirements, and the communication involved.<\/p>\n Jaret Horbatiuk<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong> Maureen Doyle<\/b><\/a> Jamie Fissel<\/strong><\/a> Greg Barre<\/strong><\/a> Panel 2: Approaches to Residential Design<\/strong><\/p>\n What are some of the most effective tips for building lasting, mutually beneficial working relationships with professional interior designers? What are designers looking for when they receive a visit from an industry sales representative? What are their main pressures and pain points, and how can industry representatives help to solve those to deliver added value? How do designers like to be sold to, and what completely turns them off? These questions, and more, will be answered during this frank session.<\/p>\n Rob Everitt<\/strong><\/a> Lisa Duxbury<\/strong><\/a> Amanda Minuk<\/strong><\/a> Patrick Carroll<\/strong><\/a> Panel 3: Approaches to Commercial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n What are some of the industry’s most challenging aspects of commercial projects today? How has this sector evolved over the last decade and has the role and relationship of industry reps changed how a design project unfolds?<\/p>\n Jason Robbins<\/strong><\/a> Danielle Payne<\/strong><\/a> Lindsay Nesbitt<\/strong><\/a> Stay tuned for an announcement of our speakers!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n See answers to frequently asked questions.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Testimonials<\/strong> \u201cIncredible engaging opportunity to have an open and candid conversation on how we (manufacturers, distributors) can better support and work alongside our industry customers both in the design and architectural fields.\u00a0\u00bb \u2013 Dallas Klassen, Regional Sales Director, Canada West, Interface<\/p>\n \u201cThe ISPC was a great event to have for the A&D Representative community \u2013 to remind us how to navigate this difficult boundary between the rep and designer. It was confirmed to me in this course that it\u2019s all about timing and persistence. Building trust and partnership in the design community. It is a great course for new A&D Representatives and companies to invest in. Teaching the basics of relationship building between the rep and designer.\u201d \u2013 Katrina Ozerkevich, Architecture and Design Specification Representative, Julian Tile<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Industry members registration.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n IDC and PIDIM members can secure a spot here.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Event details:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Location<\/strong>: Winnipeg Construction Association Event contact: bkrsiakova@idcanada.org<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
\nPrincipal, Tractus Projects<\/a>
\nBiography<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSenior Interior Designer, Architecture49<\/a>
\nBiography<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPresident, Winwood Millwork Inc.<\/a>
\nBiography<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPresident, Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC)<\/a> \u2014 Manitoba Chapter<\/a>
\nRegional Sales Director, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, McKillican International, Inc<\/a>
\nBiography<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPresident, Everitt Design Associates Limited<\/a>
\nBiography<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPartner, Gl\u00e9nat Duxbury Interior Design<\/a>
\nBiography<\/a><\/p>\n
\nFounding Partner and Professional Interior Designer, Design Shop Inc.<\/a>
\nBiography<\/a><\/p>\n
\nShowroom Manager, The Ensuite \u2013 Bath, Kitchen, Lighting, Hardware<\/a>
\nBiography<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPresident, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)<\/a>
\nLead Architect, Defence & Public Safety Sector, AECOM<\/a>
\nBiography<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAssociate \/ Professional Interior Designer, ft3 Architecture Landscape Interior Design<\/a>
\n<\/a>Biography<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPartner, Rodych Integrated Design Inc. (RIDI)<\/a>
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Benefits of participating:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n\u201cOur connections and communications with the product rep community are an essential part of how we as designers work. We would be very lost without them.\u201d \u2013 Joanne McFadden, Principal, ft3 Architecture Landscape Interior Design<\/p>\n
\n1447 Waverley St, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0P7
\nDate<\/strong>: Friday, April 26, 2024<\/p>\nSpecial thanks to our event host,<\/div>\n
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