New York

President

David Santiago

201.686.5969

ifdany@ifdanyny.com

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On behalf of David and all of the IFDA Board here in New York, welcome! We are thrilled to welcome members from every facet of the furnishing and design industry. The IFDA promotes open sharing, mutual respect, and education, as well as community service and ethical practices.

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THANK YOU NEW YORK INDUSTRY PARTNERS

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To see the Special Edition of IFDA Network, featuring the IFDA Japan Fair

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To see the names of Past NY Chapter Presidents and the NY Big Apple and Circle of Excellence Awards recipients over the years,

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

HOW LIGHTING AFFECTS COLOR

AS INCANDESCENT LIGHTING CONTINUES TO DIMINISH, THE CREATIVE USE OF LEDS REQUIRES A NEW APPROACH TO RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING.
ROD JEAN THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND LIGHTING MANAGER OF HAFELE & CHARLES PAVARINI III, INTERIOR DESIGNER AND WINNER OF PRESTIGIOUS LUMEN AWARD FOR LIGHTING PRODUCT DESIGN WILL DISCUSS THE CHANGES IN THE PERCEPTION OF COLORS IN VARIOUS LIGHTING CONDITIONS. BRING YOUR QUESTIONS FOR THE Q & A AFTER THE PRESENTATION.

 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm, EDT

Hafele Showroom

20 W 22nd St, 2nd Floor NYC NY 10010

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 12 noon Zoom Webinar

The Value Equation Index: Why We Buy: The Changing Face of Value

Welcome Tom Mirabile, Trend Strategist of Springboard Futures for an exploration of The 2025 Value Equation Index™*. This survey reveals the shifts in demands, desires, & expectations of today’s consumer. Ten factors are defining value for nearly all consumers, and the importance of each varies by generation.
Surviving and thriving in this unpredictable environment will depend on an awareness of how consumers define value. Learn to listen to consumers in new ways and responding with product & service innovations that build durable trust and loyalty.
Guests $5 / IFDA Members Free

Tom Mirabile, Trend Strategist of Springboard Futures

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Thursday, June 26, 2025, 5:30- 7:30 PM

FDA’s Color Extravaganza Event
Join Three Color experts for A Trend Talk 2026 and Beyond. They present their Points of View into the newest color innovations for the future, followed by a panel discussion to Inspire, Inform and Invigorate. Amy Figueroa, from Pittsburgh Paint Company, Valerie Hamroff from Fabricut and Cindy Ramnarnine from Sherwin Williams. David Santiago , IFDA NY President Moderates.
Thursday June 26th at 5:30 PM

Hafele America Co
20 W 22nd St, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10010
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Jun 26, 2025 05:30pm – Jun 26, 2025 07:30pm
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Cindy Ramnarine serves as a Designer Account Executive for Sherwin-Williams in the Metro New York area. Since joining the company in 2014, she has progressed through various roles, including Management Trainee, Assistant Store Manager, and Store Manager. In her current position, she is responsible for supporting marketing initiatives aimed at the Residential Designer and Architect community within the Metro New York region.

Color Capsule of the Year 2025:

The 2025 color Capsule of the Year celebrates Sherwin-Williams 15th anniversary of announcing a color of the Year. This celebration could not be confined to a single hue, which is why this year’s color Capsule of the Year gathers the most essential colors from Sherwin-Williams entire color collection – including Colormix® Forecast favorites, the brand’s brightest whites, and the colors that best reflect where we’ve been and where we’re going.

Amy Figueroa, has 25 years of experience in the painting and design industry, including 15 years as owner of a successful Hudson Valley painting and design company. Her work has been featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and served high-end residential and celebrity clients. Amy leveraged her expertise to support the architect and designer community by assisting clients with project specifications, hosted showroom events, and led master classes and continuing education units (CEUs). She has also promoted the “Color of the Year” messaging for over a decade.

Nearly four years ago, she joined PPG, the world’s largest paint manufacturer, covering Architectural, Automotive, and Aerospace sectors. Her current role focuses on client relations and product education, working closely with end users, dealers, developers, contractors, and designers.

Join Amy to uncover the process behind global color trends. Each year, PPG stylists across diverse industries—automotive, aerospace, consumer products—convene to decode social, political, and cultural influences on color direction. This workshop yields PPG’s unparalleled color forecast, trusted by leading manufacturers. Discover how this insight shapes product design, informing everything from cars to homes. Explore expertly curated palettes, like 40 shades complementing Purple Basil, ultimately reflecting and predicting our evolving world’s colors.

Valerie Hamroff, Design and Color Consultant to Fabricut, Inc.  works with their design team on S. Harris, Fabricut, Trend and Fabricut Contract and is incredibly knowledgeable about fabric design, sourcing, and color. She has a 30 plus year career in home furnishings.

Join Fabricut Inc. and our brands—Fabricut, S. Harris, Trend, Stroheim, and Vervain—for a thoughtful conversation about the role of color in design and how it’s evolving. We’ll explore how textiles bring warmth, texture, and personality to a space in ways that few other elements can.

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Monday, June 16, 2025, 5:30- 7:30 PM

IFDA SOCIAL CLUB JUNE 16TH

Join IFDA NY for our new networking program
The IFDA Social Club
June 16th
5:30 to 7:30 PM
RBW Studio
85 Franklin Street

Join us for fantastic networking and a tour of RBW new showroom hosting us with wine, beer, prosecco and lite bites, and don’t forget your business cards!

@rbw_studio

https://rbw.com/
$15.00 for Non Member guests
IFDA Member with Member ID are Complementary
Tickets are Non-refundable

RBW Studio
85 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013
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Jun 16, 2025 05:30pm – Jun 16, 2025 07:30pm

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Noon EST

THE TRUMP TARIFF TSUNAMI AND THE RETAIL WINNERS & LOSERS IN THE HOME BUSINESS

Yes, the ever-changing tariff playing field is turning the retail business upside down so Warren Shoulberg, business journalist and long-time observer of the home furnishings trade, will try to sort out the winners and losers but also give an overview of which retailers are best positioned in the marketplace overall and which ones may be in the Land of the Retail Living Dead. As usual, he’ll name names and take prisoners.

Never a dull moment in the home furnishings business.

IFDA Wednesday Webinar Series

May 7th at Noon EST

Zoom

$5.00 for Non IFDA Members Guests

IFDA Members Free with IFDA Member ID Number

Membership will be verified

Tickets are non refundable

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Warren Shoulberg

Business Journalist and Contributing Editor

Warren Shoulberg knows home furnishings.

He is a regular contributor to The Robin Report and The Business of Home, has written for Forbes.comand continues to comment on his own blog Warrensreport.com.

As a former editor in chief for several leading business-to-business publications specializing in home furnishings retailing he has chronicled the good, the bad and the ugly of the business in a career spanning four decades.

His award winning commentaries elicit both praise and complaints. He welcomes them both equally.

He has guest lectured at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business and been honored by the International Furnishings and Design Association, the Fashion Institute of Technology and Gift for Life. He is a member of the Brain Trust on Retailwire.com and has been cited by the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, CNN, ABC News and other media as an expert in the field.

HE EXPECTS TO BE DOING THIS FOR THE DURATION.

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Tuesday, January 8th, 2025 : 

A secure community starts with awareness and simple actions.

Here’s how you can protect yourself and your business.

With 29 years of professional experience in technology, Jaime Boyaca is a recognized leader in cybersecurity, having worked with some of the world’s largest organizations. Two standout highlights include providing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions and forensic analysis for the cybersecurity arm of the Federal Reserve Bank and securing critical systems for New York City Airports. In the mid-1990s, Jaime played a pivotal role in implementing and fortifying modernized systems as New York City Airports transitioned from legacy platforms to modern computers, making him one of the first to tackle cybersecurity in the airline and airport industries.

For the past 12 years, Jaime has been at the forefront of leveraging AI and blockchain technologies to enhance cyber safety and accountability in the digital landscape. Known for delivering actionable insights, Jaime empowers individuals and businesses to protect their digital environments and thrive securely in an increasingly connected world.

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