About Us
International
Furnishings and Design Association is a worldwide professional alliance
of leaders representing the diverse industries that constitute the universe
of residential and commercial furnishings and design.
The IFDA
mission is to provide a professional forum for communication and interaction
among members, to promote career advancement and educational opportunities,
and to increase public awareness of the industry through highly specialized
programming and service to the community.
The
Minnesota Chapter is the third largest chapter with members from the Twin
Cities and out state Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. Member's
businesses include commercial, residential, kitchen and bath design; color
and trend information; floor coverings; reupholstery/custom furniture;
window and wall coverings; art and faux finishing; fabric protection;
florist and floral supply; furniture restoration; and mirrors. Others
are engaged in education, marketing services and publications.
Our office is conveniently located in the
International Market Square
building in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Scholarships are available to students in design and furnishings majors. |
Upcoming Events
July
Program
A Midsummer Night Out
An Evening of Art and Conversation
Date & Place: Thursday,
July 17, 2008
Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden 1750
Hennepin Avenue,
Minneapolis
5:45 – 6:45: Walker Art Center
Sculpture Garden Guided Tour ~
RSVP early
~ Limited tour
tickets available
RSVP deadline July 10th
Parking: Walker ramp ~
enter from Vineland Place,
or street parking
7:00 – Whenever ~ Dinner at
the Nick & Eddie Restaurant
~ 1612 Harmon
Place, Mpls
Parking:
Walker ramp & walk
across Loring Park, parking on Harmon Place, or lot next to the Basilica
Dinner only?
Contact Gail
Jacobson ~
612.366.2557
August Program
Make Your Sales
Soar – A Professional Development Day
Presenter: Sales Trainer
and Consultant
Skip Anderson
All of us get busy with our clients, the details of running a business,
and the problem solving that is inherent in our careers.
We can become
engrossed in these activities to the detriment of our sales skills. At
the core of our careers is the need to generate revenue for ourselves and
our companies. This sales training seminar will focus on developing sales
strategies
Date & Place: Wednesday, August 13, 2008,
International Market Square (Suite # TBA)
275 Market St., Minneapolis, Minnesota
10:00 – 10:30 Coffee, bagels and networking 10:30 –
11:45: Session 1:
Selling In Three- Dimensions
11:45-12:15 Lunch - provided
12:15
– 1:15: Session 2a:
The Customer Needs Manifesto, Part I
1:15-1:30: Break
1:30 – 2:30: Session 2b –
The Customer Needs Manifesto, Part 2
RSVP by 8/6/08
For
more information, contact the IFDA Minnesota Chapter office
P: 612.332.5128
F: 612.332.4791
E:
imsoffice@ifda-mn.com
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