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.

Gold Industry Partners

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

created by the New York and Japan chapters, please click on the magazine cover below.

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Click the EVENTS tab for the calendar listing of  upcoming events or scroll down for IFDA NY event previews.

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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, 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

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$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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Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:30-7:30 : 

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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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