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On Wednesday, November 20, industry sales reps and members of the Toronto design community are invited to end the year on a high note by networking with peers and preparing for a successful 2025.<\/p>\n
As a proud Canadian manufacturer, Groupe Lacasse values sustainability, quality, creativity, and fostering innovation and craftsmanship right here at home. Visitors to the showroom can expect to see these values come to life through<\/p>\n
This event is part of IDC’s celebrated 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
Interior designers and architects are invited to attend this event for free<\/strong>!<\/p>\n See answers to frequently asked questions.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Event Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn more about our panels and panelists:<\/strong><\/p>\n Panel 1. Healthcare \/ Large Firm<\/strong><\/p>\n This panel will explore changes in designing healthcare projects, the biggest roadblocks in the construction phase, communication methods to deal with these issues, the current state of the trade, and how firms manage demand.<\/p>\n Isabelle Talbot<\/strong><\/a> Kaz Kanani<\/strong><\/a> Sheri Crawford<\/strong><\/a> Panel 2. Multifamily \/ Residential<\/strong><\/p>\n Panelists will be asked a series of questions including: How have specifications changed with new technologies available? How do firms protect their specifications during the tender process? What products have recently piqued their interest in terms of innovation?<\/p>\n Ashley Rumsey<\/strong><\/a> Carly Nemtean<\/strong><\/a> Theresa Pereira<\/strong><\/a> Panel 3. Corporate \/ Boutique \/ Retail<\/strong><\/p>\n This panel will address topics including how specifying has changed in the last two years compared to before the pandemic, the importance of providing environmentally progressive spaces, leaning into research on neuroscience when planning design projects, and utilizing AI within panelists’ roles. Panelists will also share the qualities they look for in a rep and company when selecting a supplier for a project.<\/p>\n Marcella Au<\/strong><\/a> Teresa Tiongson<\/strong><\/a> Winnie Leung<\/strong><\/a> Learn about the event’s exciting additional programming:<\/strong><\/p>\n Enter for a chance to win an amazing door prize! One lucky attendee will win a flight to NeoCon 2025<\/strong> and enjoy an exclusive Groupe Lacasse experience. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!<\/p>\n \u2018Tis the season to be generous! Bring an unwrapped toy to the event and participate in our toy drive supporting SickKids Hospital<\/strong>. Together, let\u2019s make this season a little brighter for the kids!<\/p>\n Raise a glass to 2024 with a special treat \u2014 the special Neocase Lemonade mocktail<\/strong>, a refreshing celebration of well-being and vitality! Crafted for professionals dedicated to maintaining a healthy, balanced work-life harmony, it has sweet notes of lemonade. With its great taste, it is the ideal fusion of energy and relaxation.<\/p>\n Testimonials<\/strong><\/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>\n \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.\u201d \u2013 Dallas Klassen, Regional Sales Director, Canada West, Interface<\/p>\n \u201cI wish I would have had this platform available to me in my earlier years, it would have made working with the Design Community much easier. I am a huge fan of this workshop; it has enabled me to know what is important and what is not. As a Rep, all we really want to do is have a little piece of the pie with everyone and build trusting informative relationships with decision-makers.\u201d \u2013 Suzanne Potticary, Architectural & Designer Specification Consultant, Olympia Tile<\/p><\/blockquote>\n IDC recently offered the ISPC in Vancouver<\/a> and Winnipeg<\/a>, which were resounding successes!<\/p>\n Event details:<\/strong><\/p>\n Location<\/strong>: Groupe Lacasse Secure Your Spot!<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Special thanks to our event host,![\"\"](\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2023-IDC-Holiday-Social-Celebrating-Inclusivity-1-e1728340301961.jpg\")
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\nPrincipal,\u00a0Ray Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSenior Associate, Specification Specialist, BDP Quadrangle<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPrincipal, X-Design Inc<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nPartner, Mason Studio<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCo-Founder, The Collective Workspace<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPrincipal,\u00a0create DESIGN & CO.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSenior Associate, Senior Interior Designer, BDP Quadrangle<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSenior Associate, Cspace Architecture<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDirector, Store Design, Indigo Books & Music Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/door-prize-e1728339266839.jpg\")
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\n600 Cochrane Drive, Suite 130, Markham, Ontario
\nDate<\/strong>: Wednesday, November 20, 2024<\/p>\n
\nGroupe Lacasse<\/a><\/p>\n
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