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SUMMARY:ISPC Toronto + IDC Holiday Social
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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 \n\nthe event’s three meaningful and practical Q&A sessions with leading Toronto designers on hot topics\nan opportunity to connect with the design community over delicious food and drinks — the Neocase Lemonade mocktail\, a refreshing celebration of well-being and vitality\na chance to win a fantastic door prize supporting Canadian talent – a free trip to NeoCon\nsupporting a SickKids hospital with a toy drive\n\nThis 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. \nInterior designers and architects are invited to attend this event for free! \nBenefits of participating: \n\nExpanded network of registered interior designers and architects\, drawn from boutique and large design firms\nTwo-way conversations with registered designers\, architects\, and other sales professionals\nHelpful tips on how their studios operate as well as how to join their network of trusted industry resources\nCertificate of completion\n\nSee answers to frequently asked questions. \nEvent Schedule: \n\n9 – 10 a.m. | Welcome Breakfast and Networking\n10 – 11 a.m. | Panel 1. Healthcare / Large Firm\n11 – 12 p.m. | Panel 2. Multifamily / Residential\n12 – 1 p.m. | Networking Lunch\n1 – 2 p.m. | Panel 3. Corporate / Boutique / Retail\n\nLearn more about our panels and panelists: \nPanel 1. Healthcare / Large Firm \nThis 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. \nIsabelle Talbot\nPrincipal\, Ray Inc. \nKaz Kanani\nSenior Associate\, Specification Specialist\, BDP Quadrangle \nSheri Crawford\nPrincipal\, X-Design Inc. \nPanel 2. Multifamily / Residential \nPanelists 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? \nAshley Rumsey\nPartner\, Mason Studio \nCarly Nemtean\nCo-Founder\, The Collective Workspace \nTheresa Pereira\nPrincipal\, create DESIGN & CO. \nPanel 3. Corporate / Boutique / Retail \nThis 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. \nMarcella Au\nSenior Associate\, Senior Interior Designer\, BDP Quadrangle \nTeresa Tiongson\nSenior Associate\, Cspace Architecture \nWinnie Leung\nDirector\, Store Design\, Indigo Books & Music Inc. \nLearn about the event’s exciting additional programming: \n \nEnter for a chance to win an amazing door prize! One lucky attendee will win a flight to NeoCon 2025 and enjoy an exclusive Groupe Lacasse experience. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity! \n \n‘Tis the season to be generous! Bring an unwrapped toy to the event and participate in our toy drive supporting SickKids Hospital. Together\, let’s make this season a little brighter for the kids! \n \nRaise a glass to 2024 with a special treat — the special Neocase Lemonade mocktail\, 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. \nTestimonials \n“The ISPC was a great event to have for the A&D Representative community – to remind us how to navigate this difficult boundary between the rep and designer. It was confirmed to me in this course that it’s 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.” – Katrina Ozerkevich\, Architecture and Design Specification Representative\, Julian Tile \n“Incredible 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.” – Dallas Klassen\, Regional Sales Director\, Canada West\, Interface \n“I 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.” – Suzanne Potticary\, Architectural & Designer Specification Consultant\, Olympia Tile \nIDC recently offered the ISPC in Vancouver and Winnipeg\, which were resounding successes! \nEvent details: \nLocation: Groupe Lacasse\n600 Cochrane Drive\, Suite 130\, Markham\, Ontario\nDate: Wednesday\, November 20\, 2024 \nSecure Your Spot! \nSpecial thanks to our event host\,\nGroupe Lacasse \n \n  \n 
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