New England Chapter

Welcome to the IFDA New England Chapter

Welcome! We're the Voice of New England's Furnishings & Design Industry

The International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) is the only all-industry association whose members provide services and products to the furnishings and design industry. IFDA is the driving force, through its programs and services, to enhance the professionalism and stature of the industry worldwide. As the "voice" of the total furnishings and design industry, IFDA provides its members with the tools and resources to enhance their businesses. Aggressive advocacy promotes the advantages of working with an IFDA professional. IFDA welcomes members from every facet of the furnishings and design industry. Members are executives and companies professionally engaged in the design, production, distribution, promotion, communication or education in the furnishings and design and/or related industries.

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Our Next Chapter Event

June 27, 2013
Charles River Sunset Cruise

It's a summer evening cruise up the Charles River. This members-only event is a terrific opportunity to enjoy views of Boston and Cambridge while socializing with your peers from IFDA New England and ASID New England. Register!

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Chapter Snapshots

May 2013 ... Raising YOUR Revenues with Jody Seivert
Jody Seivert of One x One Companies gave a presentation that encompassed how pricing projects helps build a design business and its revenues and profitability. Her presentation also touched upon how to attract premium projects, a key to selling premium products.
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April 2013 ... Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots, Creating PR & Marketing that Works
Public relations and marketing experts delved into the importance of public relations, how PR relates to the interior design industry, how PR differs from marketing and advertising, what a PR person does to build a strategy that meets the needs of a client, and more!
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March 2013 ... Adding Value, a Panel Discussion
Most of us devote a quarter of our lives paying for our homes, without giving it a second thought. With a moderated panel of experts we discussed the principles of home design that challenge this conventional wisdom.
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February 2013 ... Double-Header Event
We kicked-off our 2013 program year with a celebratory double-header. We welcomed our new GOLD sponsor Poggenpohl Boston and tasted wines from around the world. Jo-Ann Ross, the Chief Wine Educator from J Ross Wine, led the wine tasting which was a unique and "snob-free" experience.
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December 2012 ... Holiday Party 2012 IFDA New England Holiday Party !
Our annual holiday party was a chance to celebrate together and lift a glass our colleagues. The Castle, an amazing property owned by Boston University, was the perfect venue. During the course of the evening we honored the Designer Showcase winners and collected donations to benefit the Ronald McDonald House, a tradition of giving that dates back to 1996.
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November 2012 ... Town Hall Meeting IFDA New England Town Hall Meeting
Our First Town Hall Meeting was an interactive evening for members to learn about and weigh in on any and all areas of interest. Many people took the opportunity to speak directly to the New England Chapter Board of Directors and influence how the chapter move forward. Event Sponsor: M-Geough.
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October 2012 ... 11th Annual Interactive Member Dinner
An incredible evening of celebration and opportunity. We received the most entries ever for our Designer Showcase and the awards for each of the categories were announced at the end of the evening. It was also a terrific opportunity to see the latest products and services of our vendors. To make the evening even more memorable, there was a fantastic dinner with food stations and a raffle. Event Sponsor: Metropolitan Cabinets. Media Sponsor: New England Home Magazine.
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September 2012 ... Success Master Class, Part II 9/12 Success Master Class, Part II
A moderated panel of design professionals at the top of their game. What is Success? How is it Achieved? How did your Colleagues get there? What does it feel like? Moderated by Julie Rogowski. The panelists included David Hacin, Cheryl Katz, John Kruse and to Donna Venegas. Event Sponsor: Venegas and Company. Media Sponsor: New England Home Magazine.
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July 2012 ... iPads and the Apps that Give You an Edge, Part II
A hands-on workshop to delve deeper into using basic apps and utilities, and syncing businesses using iPhones and iPads. Event Sponsor: Audio Concepts. Media Sponsor: New England Home Magazine.
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