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Market Information | Educational Events       9:30am - 11:30am Style SpottersTrendTours - CategoryTours Speakers: Rachel Cannon and KeitaTurner The Point (on Commerce Ave next to the TransportationTerminal) Enjoy a trip through some of the most stunning showrooms at Market with one of our style spotting gurus. On Sunday, two members of our Style Spotters team will take off fromThe Point to share the showrooms they love to shop in a specific product category. Rachel Cannon will focus on textiles, and KeitaTurner will focus on upholstery. See the full schedule and RSVP (required) at www.highpointmarket. org/events/ss-trend-tours.These tours are available for buyer and press passes only. Sponsored by Crypton and Studio Designer. 10:30am - 11:30am The Changing Landscape of Ecommerce for Retailers Speaker: Ken Widger Home Furnishings Association Retailer Resource Center - Plaza Suites 1st Floor Do you really have a good understanding of what ecommerce is in 2020?The definition of ecommerce has broadened. It’s no longer one-dimensional. Find out how ecommerce has evolved into more than just a shopping cart and how to step into the ecommerce world at your own pace. Learn about the different channels available for ecommerce.You will discover that this brave new world is far less intimidating than ever before. 11am - 12pm Business of Design Roundtable: Meg Caswell, Libby Langdon, Scot Meacham Wood Get Real and Give Their Best Biz Advice Speakers: Meg Caswell, Libby Langdon, Scot MeachamWood Fairfield Chair Company, 200 N. Hamilton St., N Ct 100 When and how should I increase my rates? When is the right time to bring on a new employee? If you’re a designer grappling with how to run and grow your business, you’re in luck! Join renowned designers Meg Caswell, Libby Langdon, and Scot Meacham Wood as they tackle these questions and more, as well as offer their best business of design tips. Grab a mimosa and your notebook because this roundtable is sure to leave you informed and ready to implement some of their best practices into your own firm. Q&A to follow, plus see the new pieces in Libby’s collection for Fairfield. 12pm - 1pm In Conversation: Corey Damen Jenkins on Building a Profitable Business Speakers: Corey Damen Jenkins, LuAnn Nigara High PointTheatre (in theTransportation Terminal) Expert interviewer LuAnn Nigara, host of the A Well-Designed Business® podcast, goes deep with Corey Damen Jenkins, Principal + CEO, Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates. Hear how he built his business from the ground up to sustain financial solvency, profitability, and growth. Corey and LuAnn will explore the many lessons learned along the way, including how to charge appropriately for what you’re worth, strengthening your “emotional enamel” to challenge feelings of self-doubt, and many more. Complimentary boxed lunch provided. 1 IDCEC-approved CEU. Presented by ASID. Sponsored by Lexington Home Brands.         268 High Point Market www.highpointmarket.org 


































































































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