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IFDA is the only all-industry association whose members provide services and products to the furnishings and design industry and is the driving force through its programs and services to enhance the professionalism and stature of the industry worldwide.

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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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