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		<title><![CDATA[ORGATEC Trade Show 2012]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ORGATEC Trade Show 2012 With everything from furnishings, lighting, flooring and acoustics to communication and media technology: ORGATEC is a trade s]]></description>
		<id>JNCU6-MNDVH-D8YVC</id>
		<date_start>2012-10-23 12:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-10-27 23:59:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Koelnmesse GmbH Messeplatz 1 50679 Cologne, Germany]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;ORGATEC Trade Show 2012&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;With everything from furnishings, lighting, flooring and acoustics to communication and media technology: ORGATEC is a trade show unlike any other. This October, ORGATEC will once again showcase comprehensive solutions for the office as an environment for life and work.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;ORGATEC 2012 has Competence Centres specifically focused on how to professionally integrate acoustics, media technology and lighting into interior designs. Discover the latest trends and get valuable suggestionsat ORGATEC.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[IIDEX/NeoCon Canada]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[IIDEX/NeoCon Canada IDC &amp;amp; RAIC CO-PRESENT IIDEX 2012:CANADA'S NATIONAL DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE EXPOSITION &amp;amp; CONFERENCESEPTEMBER 20-21, 2]]></description>
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		<date_start>2012-09-20 09:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-09-21 18:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes&amp;#039; Boulevard Toronto, ON M6K 3C3]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;IIDEX/&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;NeoCon Canada&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h5&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;IDC &amp;amp;amp; RAIC CO-PRESENT IIDEX 2012:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;CANADA&amp;#039;S NATIONAL DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE EXPOSITION &amp;amp;amp; CONFERENCE&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2012 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h5&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;As Canada&amp;amp;rsquo;s largest National Design &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;green&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;+&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; Architecture Expo and Conference, IIDEX/NeoCon Canada brings together over 15,000 interior designers, architects, facility managers, real estate and business executives in a national forum which powers the design industry in Canada. During two action packed days in September, IIDEX/NeoCon Canada&amp;amp;rsquo;s 350 exhibitors showcase hundreds of innovative products and services, from all areas of design &amp;amp;ndash; workplace, hospitality, retail, healthcare, lighting and sustainable design, while our CEU accredited international conference program ensures attendees receive expert advice on the issues shaping this rapidly changing industry. IIDEX also offers numerous opportunities to network, through receptions, award ceremonies and tours. Now in its 28th year, IIDEX holds a truly unique position in the Canadian design industry as the only major design exposition owned by a professional association, the Interior Designers of Canada.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Joining forces for the first time, Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) and Architecture Canada | RAIC are pleased to announce their historic new collaboration for 2012 as co-presenters of IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, Canada&amp;amp;rsquo;s National Design &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;green&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;+&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; Architecture Exposition &amp;amp;amp; Conference. The move promises to bring the two professions closer together, fostering knowledge sharing, innovation and growth within the Canadian design landscape.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This year is shaping up to be a landmark year, with our multidisciplinary focus. IIDEX is a cost effective and simple way to get your products and services in front of a large, professional and targeted audience. We offer multiple solutions for your company to participate, with turn-key booths, starting at $2,850 and stand alone 100 sq. ft booths from $4,100. To find out how your company can participate, visit our &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.idcanada.org/english/connect-with-members/exhibit-at-iidexneocon-canada.html&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;exhibit at IIDEX section&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; for more information.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Public Relations in 2012 (1 CEU)]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Public Relations in 2012 In this hyper-stimulated market, the public decides what&amp;rsquo;s newsworthy and for how long. Getting media ]]></description>
		<id>GF3GH-Y484Q-HTJUE</id>
		<date_start>2012-07-24 13:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-07-24 14:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[From your desk]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;IDC Webinar: &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Public Relations&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; in 2012&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In this hyper-stimulated market, the public decides what&amp;amp;rsquo;s newsworthy and for how long. Getting media coverage is no longer about who you know, fancy photos or how fast you can churn out those press releases. Today, content-starved media are constantly on the lookout for thought leadership, controversy and anything else that will pop from the clutter. This&amp;amp;nbsp;one-hour webinar will explore examples of how courage and vision have become the key to generating public and media attention for interior design firms. This webinar will also&amp;amp;nbsp;consider the risks associated with such attention in the digital age and how they can best be managed.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Sandra Bekhor, President of Bekhor Management, M.B.A., B.Sc. Architecture, B.Sc. Physiology&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Sandra founded Bekhor Management to enable Canadian professionals to achieve their vision for their practices by leveraging their existing, authentic strengths. The Toronto-based firm offers marketing, branding and strategic planning services responsive to the business of professional practice. Sandra also speaks, teaches and writes for various professional associations and publications.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[IDEC presents: A Two- day Intensive Course on Ergonomics in Commercial Spaces]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[IDEC presents: A Two-day Intensive Course on Ergonomics in Commercial Spaces July 12-13, 2012 Day one is a full-day course in office ergonomics coveri]]></description>
		<id>7EWYN-WPB7D-Y6AAR</id>
		<date_start>2012-07-12 12:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-07-13 23:59:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Humanscale Showroom, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;IDEC presents: A Two-day Intensive Course on Ergonomics in Commercial Spaces&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;July 12-13, 2012&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Day one is a full-day course in office ergonomics covering:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Ergonomics definition&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Musculoskeletal risk factors&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Overview of common musculoskeletal disorders, symptoms and causes&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Components of ergonomically designed workstation&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Components of effective ergonomics assessments&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Applied ergonomic methods for computer workstations&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Applied exercises&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;Day two focuses on teaching strategies for design educators so you can integrate ergonomics knowledge into your course assignments and projects.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<ceu><![CDATA[up to 6 CEUs per day]]></ceu>
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		<title><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Communicate Value with Every Point of Contact (1 CEU)]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Communicate Value with Every Point of Contact This one-hour marketing webinar will illuminate how every email, proposal, meeting, phone c]]></description>
		<id>CRVDY-SLQ97-MHHTC</id>
		<date_start>2012-06-27 13:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-06-27 14:00:00</date_end>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;IDC Webinar: &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Communicate Value&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; with Every Point of Contact&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This one-hour marketing webinar will illuminate how every email, proposal, meeting, phone call, post and tweet represents an opportunity to communicate value about an interior design firm. Doing so naturally, without sounding promotional or self-focused, often presents a challenge. This&amp;amp;nbsp;session will begin by objectively illustrating the difference between a winning and a weak &amp;amp;lsquo;what&amp;amp;rsquo;s in it for my client&amp;amp;rsquo; position and then quickly move onto its application. The next task will be to challenge deeply seated theories about how to approach communication tools, old and new, with a fresh perspective and relevant examples. Participants will take away new ideas about how to communicate value at every &amp;amp;lsquo;touch point&amp;amp;rsquo; and how to train their teams to amplify this effect.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Sandra Bekhor, President of Bekhor Management, M.B.A., B.Sc. Architecture, B.Sc. Physiology&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Sandra founded Bekhor Management to enable Canadian professionals to achieve their vision for their practices by leveraging their existing, authentic strengths. The Toronto-based firm offers marketing, branding and strategic planning services responsive to the business of professional practice. Sandra also speaks, teaches and writes for various professional associations and publications.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
		<contact><![CDATA[<a href='mailto:srajack@idcanada.org'>Samantha Rajack</a>]]></contact>
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		<title><![CDATA[NeoCon 2012 - Think BIG]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[NeoCon 2012 - Think BIG NeoCon is North America's largest design exposition and conference for commercial interiors, providing over 40,000 architectur]]></description>
		<id>6LVXL-CHBGM-YM559</id>
		<date_start>2012-06-11 09:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-06-13 17:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[The Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 470, Chicago, IL]]></location>
		<register><![CDATA[<a href='http://www.neocon.com/register/' target='_blank'>For more information or to register click here.</a>]]></register>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;NeoCon 2012 - Think BIG&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;intro&amp;quot;&amp;gt;NeoCon is North America&amp;#039;s largest design exposition and conference for commercial interiors, providing over 40,000 architecture and design professionals with more than 120 CEU-accredited seminars and association forums, top-notch keynote speakers. Discover thousands of innovative products and resources for corporate, hospitality, healthcare, retail, government, institutional and residential interiors from more than 700 showrooms and exhibitors. NeoCon is where the contract industry kicks off its year. Get engaged, get educated, get inspired, and enjoy each moment.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[CEU's at SIDIM - Montreal International Design Show 2012 (up to 0.5 IDCEC CEUs)]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp; CEU's at SIDIM - Montreal International Design&amp;nbsp;Show SIDIM is an important place of design and creativity where over 20,000 people ]]></description>
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		<date_start>2012-05-24 10:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-05-26 18:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Place Bonaventure Great Hall, 800 de la Gaucheti&amp;egrave;re Street W., Montreal, QC, H5A 1K6]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: x-small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h1 align=&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;&amp;gt;CEU&amp;#039;s at SIDIM - Montreal International Design&amp;amp;nbsp;Show&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p align=&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;&amp;gt;SIDIM is an important place of design and creativity where over 20,000 people - including&amp;amp;nbsp;design professionals, business people, journalists and consumers - converge every year to meet some 300 exhibitors.&amp;amp;nbsp;Open to professionals and to the business community on May 24&amp;amp;nbsp;and 25, and to consumers on May 26,&amp;amp;nbsp;SIDIM presents thematic areas that clearly illustrate the different important aspects of the design industry.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p align=&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;&amp;gt;For 3 days, the fair brings together interior designers, architects, buyers, business people, consumers and journalists. Whether&amp;amp;nbsp;planning&amp;amp;nbsp;for a&amp;amp;nbsp;renovation or construction project, or just looking for design inspiration, originality and elegance,&amp;amp;nbsp;the over&amp;amp;nbsp;20 000 visitors&amp;amp;nbsp;to SIDIM are offered the perfect opportunity to network with&amp;amp;nbsp;industry leaders and browse through the highest quality design products.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p align=&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;&amp;gt;SIDIM in partnership with Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) presents exclusive seminars on &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Thursday, May&amp;amp;nbsp;24&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; and &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Friday 25&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; at the mezzanine of the Place Bonaventure.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Thursday, May 24, 2012&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;Les technologies d&amp;#039;&amp;amp;eacute;clairage /&amp;amp;nbsp;Lighting Technologies&amp;amp;nbsp;(Anglais/English)&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;Colour Pulse 2013 - &amp;amp;nbsp;aux rythmes des couleurs / Colour Pulse 2013 (Francais/French)&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;3 p.m. - 4 p.m.&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;Un eclairage sain pour les seniors&amp;amp;nbsp;/ Healthy Lighting for senior living (Anglais/English)&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;p align=&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Friday, May 25, 2012&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;Comp&amp;amp;eacute;tences en presentation: les meilleurs pratiques&amp;amp;nbsp;/&amp;amp;nbsp;Presentation Skills: best practices&amp;amp;nbsp;(Francais/French)&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;Faisons nos villes ensembles: l&amp;#039;exploitation du pouvoir de la communaut&amp;amp;eacute; creative pour imaginer une meilleur ville /&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;Harnessing the power of the creative community to imagine a better city (Francais/French)&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;p align=&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;For detailed seminar&amp;amp;nbsp;desciptions and for more information&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.sidim.com/en/visitors/seminars.html&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;please click here.&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Design to Prevent the Damaging Effects of Mold (0.1 IDCEC CEU and 1 GBCI)]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Design to Prevent the Damaging Effects of Mold&amp;nbsp; This intermediate course outlines the role of the&amp;nbsp;designer&amp;nbsp;in ]]></description>
		<id>YZWH3-QCBXN-GZQMB</id>
		<date_start>2012-05-16 14:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-05-16 15:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Online]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;IDC Webinar: Design to Prevent the &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Damaging Effects of Mold&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This intermediate course outlines the role of the&amp;amp;nbsp;designer&amp;amp;nbsp;in preventing mold in the built environment. Participants will learn about the devastating effect mold has on a building&amp;#039;s structural integrity, material performance, bottom line and occupant health. The course will identify sources of moisture intrusion and outline preventive strategies to minimize it in the design, construction and operations and maintenance phases.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Christina Zucco, Market Segment Manager for GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) &amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Christina is responsible for educating the Early Education and K to 12 community on the importance of healthier more productive learning environments through better indoor air quality design and maintenance. Much of Christina&amp;#039;s work involves speaking and lecturing at national conferences, local environmental organizations, and architectural and design firms to educate and encourage the continued progression of healthy, environmentally responsible design. Christina has a strong background in IAQ, education and architecture and design, having worked as an interior designer and most recently as an interior design instructor focusing on sustainable issues at the Art Institute of Atlanta.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Christina received her Masters of Art, Interior Design at Marymount University in Arlington, VA and her Bachelor of Science, Environmental Business Economics at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. She is a LEED Green Associate, has passed the NCIDQ and is a member ASID (American Society of Interior Design).&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Colour Pulse 2013 (0.1 IDCEC CEU)]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Colour Pulse 2013&amp;nbsp; In its latest colour forecast &amp;ndash; Color Pulse&amp;reg; 2013 &amp;ndash; Andrea Magno delivers emergin]]></description>
		<id>7WCM7-UB7RN-KWDJJ</id>
		<date_start>2012-05-15 13:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-05-15 14:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[National]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;IDC Webinar: &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Colour Pulse 2013&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In its latest colour forecast &amp;amp;ndash; Color Pulse&amp;amp;reg; 2013 &amp;amp;ndash; Andrea Magno delivers emerging colour trends that will influence the world ahead. When developing this year&amp;amp;rsquo;s theme, &amp;amp;lsquo;Intersection&amp;amp;rsquo;, colour experts looked across various disciplines and discovered a combination of concepts, colours, materials and textures surfacing in new and unexpected ways. These emerging trends will impact us in the years ahead as modern aspects of life transcend into traditional customs and values, as seen through colour and design.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Andrea Magno&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Andrea is the Manager of the Designer Segment for Benjamin Moore &amp;amp;amp; Co. Andrea graduated from Lafayette College Bachelor of Arts degree from Lafayette College in Art History and English, Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Art. She continued her education at the New York School of Interior Design where she earned an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Interior Design with Distinction. Andrea&amp;amp;rsquo;s experience ranges from work in the fine decorative arts, to working in an influential residential interior design firm, to developing Benjamin Moore&amp;amp;rsquo;s position in the design professional community. Andrea represents Benjamin Moore at a number of trade shows and takes part in tracking directional color and design influences in the global market. She is an Allied member of ASID and an industry member of IIDA.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
		<contact><![CDATA[<a href='mailto:srajack@idcanada.org'>Samantha Rajack</a>]]></contact>
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		<title><![CDATA[IIDEX/NeoCon Canada Call for Presentations]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[IIDEX/NeoCon Canada Call for Presentations Share your insight and knowledge and make a difference in our industry by presenting a seminar at IIDEX/Neo]]></description>
		<id>JUSCU-7FXXX-HJHXR</id>
		<date_start>2012-04-30 12:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-04-30 23:59:00</date_end>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;IIDEX/NeoCon Canada &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Call for Presentations&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img class=&amp;quot;float_right&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;margin: 5px;&amp;quot; title=&amp;quot;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;callforpresentations.jpg&amp;quot; src=&amp;quot;https://idcanada.org/download.php?id=817&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;callforpresentations.jpg&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;450&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;140&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;Share your insight and knowledge and make a difference in our industry by presenting a seminar at IIDEX/NeoCon Canada 2012. With more than 3,000 conference attendees and 75 plus sessions, IIDEX is widely recognized as an industry leader by providing thought provoking and insightful hands-on educational opportunities for the interior design, architectural, lighting and facility management communities. If you, or someone you know, have a ground-breaking, can&amp;amp;rsquo;t-miss topic, please &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.iidexneocon.com/2011/expo/conference/call-for-presentations%20&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;submit online&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; by April 30, 2012.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[2012 Environments for Aging Conference (up to 15 CEUs)]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[2012 Environments for Aging Conference The Environments for Aging Conference, set to take place April 29 to May 1, in Orlando, Florida, offers the lat]]></description>
		<id>EXLHY-J9A8V-DN656</id>
		<date_start>2012-04-29 12:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-05-01 23:59:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Disney Contemporary Resort]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;2012 Environments for Aging Conference&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Environments for Aging Conference, set to take place April 29 to May 1, in Orlando, Florida, offers the latest strategies and ideas for designing attractive and functional living environments that meet the needs of our aging population.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;During this comprehensive three-day learning experience, attendees will network with peers while learning the latest innovations and best practices in the design of long-term and residential care settings.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Attendees will share common goals and innovations as well as design best practices. Don&amp;#039;t miss this opportunity to gain inspiration through a gathering of like-minded, forward-thinking individuals with a vision for the future, and who will be instrumental in shaping it.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Attendees will enjoy:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Five pre-conference workshopsKeynote presentations from leading experts such as Dr. William H. Thomas and Rosemarie Rossetti, and an in-depth panel discussion with Margaret Calkins, Jack York, and Jeffrey Anderzhon. Over 35 educational sessions, Six roundtable discussions, A world-class facility tour, Book signings, awards, and numerous networking events and opportunities!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Educational Track Topics Include:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Codes, Standards &amp;amp;amp; Other Considerations, Successful Remodeling &amp;amp;amp; Repositioning, Expanded Environments for Aging, Aging-in-PlaceCase Studies Leading Change Future-Focused Models, Innovative Housing Models, Future-Focused Technologies.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Who Should Attend Environments for Aging?&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Architects, Owners, Developers, Facilities managers, Design professionals, Product manufacturers, Government officials, Gerontologists &amp;amp;amp; other aging experts.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Indoor Air Quality and Healing Environments (0.1 IDCEC CEU and 1 GBCI)]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Indoor Air Quality and Healing Environments&amp;nbsp; This intermediate course covers important issues that affect healthcare environment]]></description>
		<id>I934Z-NV8TQ-CQSA3</id>
		<date_start>2012-04-26 14:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-04-26 15:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Online]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;IDC Webinar: Indoor Air Quality and &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Healing Environments&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This intermediate course covers important issues that affect healthcare environments, such as chemical and biological hazards, special ventilation requirements, indoor air quality (IAQ), and changing methods of construction and design. With a focus on good IAQ, participants will learn how to apply sustainable design strategies from concept through construction, as well as&amp;amp;nbsp;operations and maintenance. Participants will also learn about building construction resources for creating high-performance healthcare buildings. Case studies illustrating the successes of existing high-performance healing environments will be examined.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Paul Bates, MBA, LEED-AP&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Paul serves as the Market Outreach Manager for GREENGUARD Environmental Institute and is responsible for developing and delivering sustainably oriented education and training programs to a range of audiences including building operations, design students and professionals, professional trade organizations and consumers. Paul has undergraduate and graduate degrees in Marketing and Business Administration from the University of West Florida as well as an Interior Design degree, (CIDA) from The University of Southern Mississippi. Previously, Paul was involved in project design, sales and marketing at design related firms, and is an Allied member, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). He has spoken before more than 100 audiences internationally on topics related to indoor air quality issues that impact market segments such as commercial office, healthcare, education, as well as government and residential.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), an industry-independent organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program. The GREENGUARD Certification Program is a third-party testing program for low-emitting products and materials.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[High Point Market Week]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[High Point Market Week The High Point Market is the world&amp;rsquo;s largest design resource, with tens of thousands of new products making their deb]]></description>
		<id>JXP5P-XWYCH-KAHVR</id>
		<date_start>2012-04-21 08:30:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-04-26 17:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[High Point, NC]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;High Point Market Week&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The High Point Market is the world&amp;amp;rsquo;s largest design resource, with tens of thousands of new products making their debut in millions of square feet. From classic to cutting edge, you&amp;amp;rsquo;ll find a spectrum of styles and must-have home furnishings at this legendary destination for design industry insiders.&amp;amp;nbsp; For more information visit&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.highpointmarket.org/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.highpointmarket.org/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[OAA Seminar: Ontario Gets Serious about Energy Use in New Buildings]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[OAA Seminar: What is in the 2012 OBC SB-10 Update? Ontario Gets Serious about Energy Use in New Buildings The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housin]]></description>
		<id>Q59AX-SFMQB-TPQHE</id>
		<date_start>2012-04-13 08:30:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-04-13 12:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Various cities across Ontario]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;OAA Seminar: What is in the 2012 OBC SB-10 Update? Ontario Gets Serious about Energy Use in New Buildings&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing OBC SB-10 updates went into effect on January 1, 2012. Since the introduction of SB-10 the Ministry has telegraphed its intent to develop the Ontario building code into a leader in building energy efficiency. To that end the SB-10 updates require new buildings to exceed the Model National Energy Code (1997) by 25%. Of course prescriptive paths are required for those not using energy modeling to achieve this performance levels. The prescriptive path is a modified implementation of ASHRAE 90.1-2010 with ASHRAE 189-2009 (189 is ASHRAE&amp;amp;rsquo;s design standard for High Performance Green Buildings) envelope performance. This half day workshop focuses on the prescriptive path to compliance with SB-10, though some performance (energy modeling) will be discussed.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;The session will introduce architects to the prescriptive requirements (90.1-2010 with 189-2009 and other SB-10 revision) now in effect under SB-10. Particular emphasis will be placed on thermal bridging and the prominence the new code places on continuous insulation in wall systems. Some common wall systems used in the marketplace which are no longer code compliant under the prescriptive path will be shown, along with example design options on how to achieve compliance. Fenestration system performance will also be reviewed under the new code requirements. Envelope performance trade-off paths will also be discussed. Finally, a brief overview of mechanical electrical requirements will be presented.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Learning Objectives:&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Develop an understanding of the enclosure thermal performance requirements in the new building code&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Develop an understanding on the difference between whole wall thermal performance and the nominal rated R-value of insulation installed in a wall system, as well as sources of information to determine whole wall thermal performance&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Develop an understanding whole fenestration performance and sources of information in determining whole fenestration performance for project estimating&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Learn about envelope trade performance to meet code requirements as well as whole building performance paths&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Presenter&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Steve Kemp, M.A.Sc., B.Sc., B.Eng., P.Eng.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;, is a sustainable design consultant with Enermodal Engineering and the Division Head of Building Energy and Research. His projects have highlighted low energy consumption building without sacrificing environmental quality. His career has been highly varied, starting in energy modeling of low energy cooling where he developed algorithms for desiccant and evaporative cooling processes. He later developed the energy modeling algorithms for a number of software programs modeling HVAC, fenestration and solar systems. As a number of real world low energy project came to fruition Steve was involved in monitoring their performance as well as troubleshooting and commissioning the various energy buildings and systems. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Steve as been a CaGBC faculty member since 2007, and since 1999 has been developing and delivering a continuing education workshops to building designers for Natural Resources Canada, Architecture Canada, and numerous other industry organizations. The topics have included renewable energy systems, retrofitting existing buildings, high performance HVAC systems and sustainable design.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Steve has undergraduate degrees in Physics and Engineering as well as a Masters of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer in Ontario, the President of the Canadian Chapter of IBPSA, and chairs the CaGBC Energy &amp;amp;amp; Engineering Technical Advisory Group. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Accessibilty Requirements based on Canadian Building Codes (0.2 IDCEC CEU)]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Accessibility Requirements based on Canadian Building Codes This two-hour seminar summarizes the key design criteria for barrier-free des]]></description>
		<id>TLDBD-QEYUR-7FWRZ</id>
		<date_start>2012-04-11 13:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-04-11 15:15:00</date_end>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;IDC Webinar:&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt; Accessibility Requirements&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; based on Canadian Building Codes&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This two-hour seminar summarizes the key design criteria for barrier-free design as regulated by the National Building Code of Canada as well as the Provincial Building Codes (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec).&amp;amp;nbsp;Attendees will be introduced&amp;amp;nbsp;to the CAN/CSA-B651 Standard for Barrier-free design, learn about the requirements associated with a path of travel throughout a building and where the path of travel is not required. Barrier-free washroom design will be also be reviewed. The seminar will also present focused highlights of the CSA standard for barrier-free accessibility not regulated by Canadian Building Codes within the built environment.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Lisa Miller - Leber Rubes Inc. (LRI)&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;LRI is a Professional Engineering firm that specializes in Building Code consulting and fire protection engineering. It is the largest and oldest engineering firm in Canada that specializes exclusively in these services. Lisa Miller is an Associate at LRI with over eight years of experience with Canadian and International Codes. Ms. Miller has designed and delivered numerous Building Code and Fire Safety courses. Ms. Miller is a member of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists [OACETT] and a member of the Sheridan College Interior Design Program Advisory Committee.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Making the Grade: Healthy Schools Nurturing Healthy Kids (0.1 IDCEC CEU and 1 GBCI)]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Making the Grade: Healthy Schools Nurturing Healthy Kids&amp;nbsp;  This intermediate course will help designers and building maintenance]]></description>
		<id>ASBPE-5INUY-EDP2M</id>
		<date_start>2012-03-21 13:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-03-21 14:00:00</date_end>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;IDC Webinar: Making the Grade: &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Healthy Schools Nurturing Healthy Kids&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This intermediate course will help designers and building maintenance teams create and maintain K to 12 schools that strive for enhanced indoor air quality. Participants will learn about common sources of indoor air pollution in K to 12 facilities; the impact that indoor air pollution has on the health of students, faculty and staff; and strategies for creating healthier educational environments. A cost-benefit analysis of achieving enhanced indoor air quality will also be examined.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;GEI is an industry-independent organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program. The GREENGUARD Certification Program is a third-party testing program for low-emitting products and materials.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Christina Zucco, Market Segment Manager for GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Christina is responsible for educating the Early Education and K to 12 community on the importance of healthier more productive learning environments through better indoor air quality design and maintenance. Much of Christina&amp;#039;s work involves speaking and lecturing at national conferences, local environmental organizations, and architectural and design firms to educate and encourage the continued progression of healthy, environmentally responsible design. Christina has a strong background in IAQ, education and architecture and design, having worked as an interior designer and most recently as an interior design instructor focusing on sustainable issues at the Art Institute of Atlanta.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Christina received her Masters of Art, Interior Design at Marymount University in Arlington, VA and her Bachelor of Science, Environmental Business Economics at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. She is a LEED Green Associate, has passed the NCIDQ and is a member ASID (American Society of Interior Design).&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a name=&amp;quot;fr&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;DIC Webinar : R&amp;amp;eacute;ussir le test : &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Des &amp;amp;eacute;coles saines pour des enfants en sant&amp;amp;eacute; (0.1 IDCEC CEU and 1 GBCI)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Ce webinar est offert seulement en anglais.&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Ce cours interm&amp;amp;eacute;diaire aide les designers et les &amp;amp;eacute;quipes d&amp;amp;rsquo;entretien de b&amp;amp;acirc;timents &amp;amp;agrave; cr&amp;amp;eacute;er et &amp;amp;agrave; maintenir les &amp;amp;eacute;coles de la maternelle &amp;amp;agrave; la douzi&amp;amp;egrave;me ann&amp;amp;eacute;e en favorisant une meilleure qualit&amp;amp;eacute; de l&amp;#039;air. Les participants apprendront les sources communes de la pollution de l&amp;amp;rsquo;air dans les &amp;amp;eacute;coles; l&amp;#039;impact de la pollution de l&amp;#039;air int&amp;amp;eacute;rieur sur la sant&amp;amp;eacute; des &amp;amp;eacute;l&amp;amp;egrave;ves, des enseignants et du personnel; et des strat&amp;amp;eacute;gies pour cr&amp;amp;eacute;er un milieu &amp;amp;eacute;ducatif plus sain. En plus, une analyse co&amp;amp;ucirc;ts-avantages pour l&amp;amp;rsquo;am&amp;amp;eacute;lioration de la qualit&amp;amp;eacute; de l&amp;amp;rsquo;air sera examin&amp;amp;eacute;e.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;GEI est un organisme ind&amp;amp;eacute;pendant qui encadre le programme de certification GREENGUARD. Le programme de certification GREENGUARD est un programme tiers de testage pour les produits et mat&amp;amp;eacute;riaux &amp;amp;agrave; faible taux d&amp;#039;&amp;amp;eacute;mission.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Christina Zucco&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Christina travaille aupr&amp;amp;egrave;s des communaut&amp;amp;eacute;s professionnelles de l&amp;#039;&amp;amp;eacute;ducation &amp;amp;agrave; la petite enfance et de la maternelle &amp;amp;agrave; la douzi&amp;amp;egrave;me ann&amp;amp;eacute;e. Elle les renseigne sur l&amp;#039;importance d&amp;#039;environnements d&amp;#039;apprentissage plus sains et productifs &amp;amp;agrave; travers un design et un entretien favorisant une meilleure qualit&amp;amp;eacute; de l&amp;#039;air. &amp;amp;nbsp;Une grande part du travail de Christina comporte de prendre la parole et de donner des conf&amp;amp;eacute;rences nationales aupr&amp;amp;egrave;s d&amp;#039;organismes environnementaux et de firmes d&amp;#039;architecture et de design pour &amp;amp;eacute;duquer et encourager la progression continue de design sain et &amp;amp;eacute;coresponsable. Christina poss&amp;amp;egrave;de de solides ant&amp;amp;eacute;c&amp;amp;eacute;dents en QAI, en &amp;amp;eacute;ducation et en architecture et design, ayant &amp;amp;oelig;uvr&amp;amp;eacute; comme designer d&amp;#039;int&amp;amp;eacute;rieur et, plus r&amp;amp;eacute;cemment, comme instructeur de design d&amp;#039;int&amp;amp;eacute;rieur ax&amp;amp;eacute; sur les questions durables au Art Institute of Atlanta.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Christina a re&amp;amp;ccedil;u sa ma&amp;amp;icirc;trise &amp;amp;egrave;s arts, design d&amp;#039;int&amp;amp;eacute;rieur au Marymount University &amp;amp;agrave; Arlington, VA et son grade de bacheli&amp;amp;egrave;re &amp;amp;egrave;s sciences, &amp;amp;eacute;conomie &amp;amp;eacute;coentreprise au Rutgers University &amp;amp;agrave; New Brunswick, NJ. Elle est une associ&amp;amp;eacute;e &amp;amp;eacute;cologique LEED, a pass&amp;amp;eacute; le NCIDQ, et est membre ASID (American Society of Interior Design).&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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		<title><![CDATA[2012 IDEC Annual Conference]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[2012 IDEC Annual Conference celebrates 50 years of advancing the interior design profession For the past 50 years, the Interior Design Educators Counc]]></description>
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		<date_start>2012-03-19 08:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-03-22 17:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Hyatt Regency on the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;2012 IDEC Annual Conference celebrates 50 years of advancing the interior design profession&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
For the past 50 years, the Interior Design Educators Council has met annually to learn, inspire, and advance the interior design profession. This year&amp;#039;s annual conference will celebrate that rich history while focusing on the future vitality of the profession as it grows and evolves.
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;The conference, to be held March 19 - 22, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency on the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD, will feature memorabilia displays and history videos. Included in the conference schedule are two keynote presentations. On Monday evening, Jo Heinz, interior designer and managing principal of Staffelbach in Dallas, will share her vision of the future of the interior design profession. The following morning, Roz Cama, President and Principal Interior Designer of CAMA, Inc. in New Haven, CT, and author of Evidence-Based Healthcare Design, will also share insight into the future of interior design.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The insights from these two sessions will be further discussed during the IDEC Fellows Forum were conference attendees will discuss ways to share the value of interior design with the university, community, and public at large. Panelists will discuss ways interior design has been embraced outside traditional venues, ways good design has been brought to those who might not have access to it, and creative ways to advocate for the profession.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Preconference education sessions are still being planned, but already confirmed is the Journal of Interior Design writers workshop and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) workshop. Two new interactive features at this year&amp;#039;s conference is the Village Square Critical Issues Session, where panelists will share experience on pressing issues before opening the session to group discussion, and IDEC&amp;#039;s first Pecha Kucha Night, a fast-paced focus on creative teaching ideas.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Each year, the organizing committee plans conference tours so that attendees can experience the culture and flavor of the host city. This year&amp;#039;s tours include a day in Washington, DC to view the US Green Building Council LEED platinum offices and NCIDQ&amp;#039;s new headquarters, designed by Perkins+Will where interior spaces were designed for teamwork and collaboration. Other tour options are a visit to Homewood and Evergreen, two historic Baltimore homes; and an afternoon excursion to Mount Vernon Cultural District and Fells Point Historic District.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The IDEC Annual Conference is open to everyone in the interior design industry including educators and students at design schools, colleges and universities; interior design practitioners; industry partners; and publishers.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Online conference registration and room reservation is now online at &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.idec.org/events/2012.php&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;www.idec.org/events/2012.php&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. Registrations before February 2, 2012 are discounted to $445 versus the regular registration rate of $520 or the on-site registration fee of $595. The conference also has a non-member and student registration rates.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) is an international organization with the mission of advancing interior design education, scholarship and service. Founded in 1963, IDEC has over 850 members. For more information, go online to &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.idec.org&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;www.idec.org&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Clearing the Air on Sustainability: Why Good Indoor Air Quality Matters]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Clearing the Air on Sustainability: Why Good Indoor Air Quality Matters This intermediate course explores the overall concept of sustaina]]></description>
		<id>I1LEY-UIA1I-AWTMM</id>
		<date_start>2012-02-15 14:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-02-15 15:00:00</date_end>
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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This intermediate course explores the overall concept of sustainability, including the ways in which sustainable design can improve the environment, the economy and human health all at once. Topics include reducing energy consumption, increasing human productivity and decreasing building&amp;amp;nbsp;maintenance costs. Special emphasis is placed on achieving good indoor air quality and enhancing human health, as these are the sustainable attributes with the biggest impact on the overall success of a built environment. Cost analyses will examine average green building premiums and long-term cost benefits. Participants will also learn how to differentiate first, second and third-party &amp;quot;green&amp;quot; product certifications and how to avoid &amp;quot;greenwashing&amp;quot; tactics.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Christina Zucco; &amp;amp;nbsp;Market Segment Manager for GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Christina&amp;amp;nbsp;is responsible for educating the Early Education and K to 12 community on the importance of healthier more productive learning environments through better indoor air quality design and maintenance. Much of Christina&amp;#039;s work involves speaking and lecturing at national conferences, local environmental organizations, and at architectural and design firms to educate and encourage the continued progression of healthy, environmentally responsible design. Christina has a strong background in IAQ, education and architecture and design, having worked as an interior designer and most recently as an interior design Instructor focusing on sustainable issues at the Art Institute of Atlanta.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Christina received her Master of Art, Interior Design at Marymount University in Arlington, VA and her Bachelor of Science, Environmental Business Economics at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. She is a LEED Green Associate, has passed the NCIDQ, and is a member ASID (American Society of Interior Design).&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;GEI is an industry-independent organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program. The GREENGUARD Certification Program is a third-party testing program for low-emitting products and materials.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[DIC Webinar: La durabilité dans l’air : Pourquoi la qualité de l’air à l’intérieur est importante]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[La durabilit&amp;eacute; dans l'air: Pourquoi la qualit&amp;eacute; de l'air &amp;agrave; l'int&amp;eacute;rieur est importante Ce webinar est offert ]]></description>
		<id>TECLW-W8GHB-DEPWS</id>
		<date_start>2012-02-15 14:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-02-15 15:00:00</date_end>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;article_link&amp;quot;&amp;gt;La durabilit&amp;amp;eacute; dans l&amp;#039;air: &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Pourquoi la qualit&amp;amp;eacute; de l&amp;#039;air &amp;amp;agrave; l&amp;#039;int&amp;amp;eacute;rieur est importante&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Ce webinar est offert seulement en anglais.&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Ce cours interm&amp;amp;eacute;diaire explore le concept g&amp;amp;eacute;n&amp;amp;eacute;ral de durabilit&amp;amp;eacute;, comprenant les fa&amp;amp;ccedil;ons dont l&amp;#039;&amp;amp;eacute;coconception peut am&amp;amp;eacute;liorer l&amp;#039;environnement, l&amp;#039;&amp;amp;eacute;conomie et la sant&amp;amp;eacute; humaine tout &amp;amp;agrave; la fois. Les sujets abord&amp;amp;eacute;s comprennent : r&amp;amp;eacute;duire la consommation d&amp;#039;&amp;amp;eacute;nergie, augmenter la productivit&amp;amp;eacute; humaine et diminuer les co&amp;amp;ucirc;ts de maintenance des immeubles. On retrouvera au premier plan l&amp;#039;atteinte d&amp;#039;une bonne qualit&amp;amp;eacute; d&amp;#039;air &amp;amp;agrave; l&amp;#039;int&amp;amp;eacute;rieur et la mise en valeur de la sant&amp;amp;eacute; humaine, puisqu&amp;#039;ils constituent les caract&amp;amp;eacute;ristiques durables ayant le plus d&amp;#039;impact sur le succ&amp;amp;egrave;s global d&amp;#039;un environnement construit. Des analyses de co&amp;amp;ucirc;ts examineront les premiums et les co&amp;amp;ucirc;ts-avantages d&amp;#039;immeubles verts moyens. Les participants apprendront aussi &amp;amp;agrave; diff&amp;amp;eacute;rencier les certifications de produits &amp;amp;laquo; verts &amp;amp;raquo; de premi&amp;amp;egrave;re, de seconde et de tierce parties et comment &amp;amp;eacute;viter les tactiques d&amp;#039;&amp;amp;laquo; &amp;amp;eacute;coblanchiment &amp;amp;raquo;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Christina Zucco; Gestionnaire de segment de march&amp;amp;eacute; pour GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI)&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Christina travaille aupr&amp;amp;egrave;s des communaut&amp;amp;eacute;s professionnelles de l&amp;#039;&amp;amp;eacute;ducation &amp;amp;agrave; la petite enfance et de la maternelle &amp;amp;agrave; la douzi&amp;amp;egrave;me ann&amp;amp;eacute;e. Elle les renseigne sur l&amp;#039;importance d&amp;#039;environnements d&amp;#039;apprentissage plus sains et productifs &amp;amp;agrave; travers un design et un entretien favorisant une meilleure qualit&amp;amp;eacute; de l&amp;#039;air. &amp;amp;nbsp;Une grande part du travail de Christina comporte de prendre la parole et de donner des conf&amp;amp;eacute;rences nationales aupr&amp;amp;egrave;s d&amp;#039;organismes environnementaux et de firmes d&amp;#039;architecture et de design pour &amp;amp;eacute;duquer et encourager la progression continue de design sain et &amp;amp;eacute;coresponsable. Christina poss&amp;amp;egrave;de de solides ant&amp;amp;eacute;c&amp;amp;eacute;dents en QAI, en &amp;amp;eacute;ducation et en architecture et design, ayant &amp;amp;oelig;uvr&amp;amp;eacute; comme designer d&amp;#039;int&amp;amp;eacute;rieur et, plus r&amp;amp;eacute;cemment, comme instructeur de design d&amp;#039;int&amp;amp;eacute;rieur ax&amp;amp;eacute; sur les questions durables au Art Institute of Atlanta.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Christina a re&amp;amp;ccedil;u sa ma&amp;amp;icirc;trise &amp;amp;egrave;s arts, design d&amp;#039;int&amp;amp;eacute;rieur au Marymount University &amp;amp;agrave; Arlington, VA et son grade de bacheli&amp;amp;egrave;re &amp;amp;egrave;s sciences, &amp;amp;eacute;conomie &amp;amp;eacute;coentreprise au Rutgers University &amp;amp;agrave; New Brunswick, NJ. Elle est une associ&amp;amp;eacute;e &amp;amp;eacute;cologique LEED, a pass&amp;amp;eacute; le NCIDQ, et est membre ASID (American Society of Interior Design).GEI est un organisme ind&amp;amp;eacute;pendant qui encadre le programme de certification GREENGUARD. Le programme de certification GREENGUARD est un programme tiers de testage pour les produits et mat&amp;amp;eacute;riaux &amp;amp;agrave; faible taux d&amp;#039;&amp;amp;eacute;mission.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
		<contact><![CDATA[<a href='mailto:srajack@idcanada.org'>Samantha Rajack</a>]]></contact>
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		<title><![CDATA[2012 IDC/IIDA Vancouver Leaders Breakfast]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[2012 IDC/IIDA Vancouver Leaders Breakfast Launched as a single event in 1989 and expanded into an annual series, the IIDA Leaders Breakfast has become]]></description>
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		<date_start>2012-02-09 08:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-02-09 10:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;2012 IDC/IIDA &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Vancouver Leaders Breakfast&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;/download.php?id=683&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img style=&amp;quot;float: right; border: white 5px solid;&amp;quot; src=&amp;quot;https://idcanada.org/download.php?id=393&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Launched as a single event in 1989 and expanded into an annual series, the IIDA Leaders Breakfast has become an iconic event for interior design professionals across North America. The event now stretches from coast to coast and crosses borders with stops in Seattle, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago and Toronto. This will be the second annual IDC/IIDA Vancouver Leaders Breakfast.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Join us and be inspired by our keynote speaker, Pixar Art Director Jay Shuster. Honouree Larry Beasley, Distinguished Practice Professor of Planning at the University of British Columbia, will receive the 2012 Leadership Award of Excellence, which recognizes his outstanding contributions to the profession of&amp;amp;nbsp; design.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;With 300 attendees expected to attend, this event is not to be missed!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;h4&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Speaker:&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; Jay Shuster, Art Director at Pixar&amp;lt;/h4&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;img style=&amp;quot;float: left; border: white 5px solid;&amp;quot; src=&amp;quot;https://idcanada.org/download.php?id=641&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;Celebrating the recent unveiling of their new facility in Vancouver, Pixar Art Director Jay Shuster is delighted to have found a family so close to the studio&amp;#039;s California home. Unlike other companies apt to parcel-out work overseas in order to rush a project to market, the choice of Vancouver underlines Pixar&amp;#039;s commitment to nurturing strong ties with headquarters and maintaining the highest quality standards, drawing on the Vancouver region&amp;#039;s pool of talented film-production professionals.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;Fresh from Lucasfilm Ltd. and his work on the Star Wars prequel film trilogy, Jay joined Pixar in 2002 as a Sketch Artist. His background in industrial design and passion for all things mechanical has helped him create fun and fresh characters for films including Cars and Oscar-winners WALL-E and Toy Story 3.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;As Art Director on Pixar&amp;#039;s critically acclaimed Cars 2, his creative leadership philosophy focused on staying fresh through a unique approach and process. Jay will reveal the Pixar process through his personal experiences on the four films he has contributed to over the past nine years.&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;h4&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Honouree:&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; Larry Beasley, Distinguished Practice Professor of Planning at the University of British Columbia&amp;lt;/h4&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;text-align: left;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img style=&amp;quot;float: left; border: white 5px solid;&amp;quot; src=&amp;quot;https://idcanada.org/download.php?id=640&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;Distinguished Practice Professor of Planning at the University of British Columbia, founding principal of Beasley and Associates and former Director of Planning for the City of Vancouver, Larry Beasley&amp;#039;s 30 years of service has made him a global leader in the field of city planning and key figure in the development of Vancouver&amp;#039;s urban landscape.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;As a champion of the New Urbanism, Mr. Beasley&amp;#039;s work has dramatically reshaped Vancouver&amp;#039;s inner city and contributed to the revitalization of several disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Today, he advises the private sector and governments around the world through his work as Chair of the National Advisory Committee on Planning, Design and Realty in Canada, Chief Advisor on Urban Design for the City of Dallas in the United States, member of the International Economic Development Advisory Board of Rotterdam in The Netherlands, and Special Advisor on City Planning to the government of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;Mr. Beasley has studied architecture and has degrees in geography and political science (B.A.) and planning (M.A.) from Simon Fraser University. In 2004, Mr. Beasley became a Member of the Order of Canada.&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;h4&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color: #83b32c;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Champion Sponsor&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h4&amp;gt;
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		<contact><![CDATA[<a href='mailto:dabreu@idcanada.org'>Debora Abreu</a>]]></contact>
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		<title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Market]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[2012 Winter Las Vegas Market International Market Centers (IMC), in partnership with Interior Designers of Canada, invite you to attend Las Vegas Mark]]></description>
		<id>5J29F-9TJV6-PI7VN</id>
		<date_start>2012-01-30 09:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-02-03 18:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[World Market Center Las Vegas, 495 South Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89106]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;2012 Winter Las Vegas Market&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
International Market Centers (IMC), in partnership with Interior Designers of Canada, invite you to attend Las Vegas Market, January 30 to February 3, 2012. Las Vegas Market is a wholesale trade show that promises new products and ideas, opportunities to network, and educational sessions to expand the way you do business.
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;As part of the Market, IDC is presenting a panel discussion on Monday, January 30 at 4 p.m. The panel, titled &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Canada on the Rise&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;, promises to provide an insider&amp;#039;s look at the hottest design trends and condominium projects sweeping Canada and how designers, retailers and manufacturers can profit. IDC&amp;#039;s Executive Director, Susan Wiggins is moderating the panel. Panellists include Trevor Kruse, Hudson Kruse Design; Ada Bonini, BYU Design; and two additional members.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The panel discussion will showcase some of Canada&amp;#039;s hottest condo markets and will take a look at how the proliferation of condos in&amp;amp;nbsp;Canada&amp;#039;s cities has offered unprecedented opportunities for interior designers. Attendees will be educated on how designers and developers design model suites and sales centers to stand out from the hundreds of other developments to attract potential buyers. Immediately following the panel there will be a networking mixer event for Canadian Market panellists, designers, retailers, and manufacturers.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Interior designers are also welcome to utilize the International Buyers/Designers Lounge any time during Las Vegas Market, located on the 4th floor of Building C, Suite 484. The International Buyers Lounge is a complete business centre offering free internet access, complimentary continental breakfast and lunch, interpreters, and a convenient place to plan your day or simply relax.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For further information about Las Vegas Market, visit &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.lasvegasmarket.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;www.lasvegasmarket.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[Webinar: Healthy Indoor Air Quality by Design]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Webinar: Healthy Indoor Air Quality by Design This presentation is designed to communicate the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and empower&amp;]]></description>
		<id>KYCQD-MX4MA-BMAGR</id>
		<date_start>2012-01-18 14:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2012-01-18 15:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Webinar]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;Webinar: Healthy Indoor &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Air Quality by Design&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This presentation is designed to communicate the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and empower&amp;amp;nbsp;designers, architects,&amp;amp;nbsp;specifiers and facility managers to employ strategies to improve the IAQ in the spaces they create and maintain. The course includes background on the impact of indoor air pollution on human health and economics. In addition, discussion of the importance of HVAC issues and proper ventilation is discussed. Participants will learn to identify sources of indoor air pollutants, illustrated by several case studies that highlight the effects of controlling, versus not controlling, IAQ throughout all phases of a building&amp;#039;s life. Emphasis will also be placed on how participants can incorporate good IAQ principles into sustainable design and maintenance of high performance buildings.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Paul Bates, MBA, LEED-AP&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Paul serves as the Market Outreach Manager for GREENGUARD Environmental Institute and is responsible for developing and delivering sustainably oriented education and training programs to a range of audiences including building operations, design students and professionals, professional trade organizations and consumers. Paul has undergraduate and graduate degrees in Marketing and Business Administration from the University of West Florida as well as an Interior Design degree, (CIDA) from The University of Southern Mississippi. Previously, Paul was involved in project design, sales and marketing at design related firms, and is an Allied member, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). He has spoken before more than 100 audiences internationally on topics related to indoor air quality issues that impact market segments such as commercial office, healthcare, education, as well as government and residential.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), an industry-independent organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program. The GREENGUARD Certification Program is a third-party testing program for low-emitting products and materials.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[HealthCare Design Exchange]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[HealthCare Design Exchange The HealthCare Design Exchange is an invitation-only, hosted program, which will bring together healthcare designers, plann]]></description>
		<id>1MAEZ-U4BND-5GMCW</id>
		<date_start>2011-12-07 12:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-12-09 23:59:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Grand Del Mar, San Diego, CA]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;HealthCare Design Exchange&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The HealthCare Design Exchange is an invitation-only, hosted program, which will bring together healthcare designers, planners, suppliers and purchasing agents in a two-day event. The HealthCare Design Exchange is not a traditional trade show or conference but rather a structured program of case study presentations and private meetings, providing participants with insight into the developments in healthcare facility design.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;During the event, both buyers and suppliers will be able to take part in several networking opportunities, case study and boardroom presentations. In addition, IDC has sponsored the Continuing Education Program.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Previously scheduled for August, The HealthCare Design Exchange was rescheduled in order to better accomodate the designers, sponsors, and manufacturers who felt that a new date would work better. The HealthCare Design Exchange will now take place December 7 to 9, 2011 at the Grand Del Mar, San Diego, CA.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[2011 IDC/IIDA Toronto Leaders Breakfast]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[2011 IDC/IIDA Toronto Leaders Breakfast&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp]]></description>
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		<date_start>2011-12-02 07:30:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-12-02 10:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Ritz Carlton Hotel, 181 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;2011 IDC/IIDA &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Toronto Leaders Breakfast&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;/download.php?id=411&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img style=&amp;quot;float: right;&amp;quot; src=&amp;quot;https://idcanada.org/download.php?id=393&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;In 2011, the IIDA Leaders Breakfast will stretch from coast to coast and cross borders with stops in Seattle, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago and Toronto, the final tour stop of the series.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Toronto Leaders Breakfast - set to take place Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Toronto - will honour Susan Wiggins, Executive Director of Interior Designers of Canada and feature keynote speaker Janice Price, President and CEO of Luminato, Toronto&amp;#039;s Festival of Arts &amp;amp;amp; Creativity. It is an event not to be missed by key business leaders. Join us and be inspired.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Speaker: &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;Janice Price, President and CEO, Luminato, Toronto&amp;#039;s Festival of Arts &amp;amp;amp; Creativity&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;
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Janice Price is a Toronto-born arts producer with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the performing arts arena. She was appointed first CEO of Luminato, Toronto&amp;#039;s Festival of Arts &amp;amp;amp; Creativity, in 2006. The festival celebrates all the arts and is dedicated to showcasing the best of Canada and the world in one place, at one time, every year. Prior to joining Luminato, Price was president and CEO of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia for almost five years. She was interim executive director and vice president of marketing and communications at New York&amp;#039;s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts before to that.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Previous to her professional engagements in the United States, Price held senior positions at a number of Toronto arts organizations including the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, Roy Thomson Hall, and Massey Hall. From 1992 to 1996, Price was director of marketing and special projects for the Stratford Festival. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Canadian Festivals Coalition (CFC), Toronto Arts Council Foundation (TACF) and the International Society of Performing Arts (ISPA), and is a member of the National Steering Committee of Culture Days.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;She is set to talk about leading the group of creative individuals that make up the Lumiato Festival and the challenges of showcasing the best of Canada and the world accross multiple venues.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Honouree:&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; Susan Wiggins, Executive Director, Interior Designers of Canada&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;
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A career executive, Susan Wiggins has worked tirelessly on behalf of the interior design profession. From 2001 to 2009, Susan was Executive Director for the Association of Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO), during which time she celebrated such accomplishments as getting the Ontario Practice Act to second reading in 2006 and spearheading a restructuring of interior design provincial associations in an effort to create a strong, unified voice for the profession across Canada.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Her new role as Executive Director of Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) has allowed Susan to represent the profession nationally and internationally, serving on a number of local, provincial and national committees, while focusing on government relations, volunteer development and strategic management. Working with and learning from the many dedicated interior designers Susan has met over the years is her inspiration to continually advance the profession.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;International Benefactors&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Supporter Sponsors&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.allsteeloffice.com/&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allsteel&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.ciot.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Ciot&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.knoll.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Knoll North American Corp. &amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.krug.ca/&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Krug&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;/&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.tayco.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Tayco Panelink Ltd.&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.mumby.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Mills&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;amp; Mills LLP&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Mumby Insurance Brokers Ltd.&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.steelcase.com/en/pages/homepage.aspx&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Steelcase Canada&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;]]></body>
		<contact><![CDATA[<a href='mailto:dabreu@idcanada.org'>Debora Abreu</a>]]></contact>
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		<title><![CDATA[Inside World Festival of Interiors]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Inside World Festival of Interiors Inside is an exhilarating festival and awards programme and an important new fixture in the global design calendar.]]></description>
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		<date_start>2011-11-02 11:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-11-03 22:59:00</date_end>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;Inside World Festival of Interiors&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Inside is an exhilarating festival and awards programme and an important new fixture in the global design calendar. Inside will do things differently. Designers will be given the opportunity to present their work live to an expert panel of judges and in front of an audience of peers, clients and press.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Open to interior designers and architects, finished projects can be entered into 11 diverse categories that range from restaurant and retail to hospital and transport design.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;And the prize? Not just the chance to win the ultimate accolade of World Interior of the Year but a unique opportunity to personally present your designs to a dream audience. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.insidefestival.com/&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Enter your project today.&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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		<title><![CDATA[What's Next for Real Estate Development and Investment]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[What's Next for Real Estate Development and Investment With the economy still shaky, the outlook for the real estate industry remains uncertain. What ]]></description>
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		<date_start>2011-10-25 09:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-10-28 18:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Los Angeles Convention Centre, Los Angeles, California]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;What&amp;#039;s Next for Real Estate Development and Investment&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
With the economy still shaky, the outlook for the real estate industry remains uncertain. What are the short- and long-term implications for the residential and commercial sectors? Which markets are best positioned for a recovery, and why? Industry experts from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) will answer these questions and discuss other timely industry topics during the institute&amp;#039;s upcoming Fall Meeting &amp;amp;amp; Urban Land Expo, set for October 25 to 28, 2011 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;ULI&amp;#039;s annual fall meeting, which typically draws more than 6,000 leaders in real estate and land use, offers &amp;quot;the best of the best&amp;quot; in terms of prominent guest speakers, knowledgeable panelists, industry analysts and content-rich material. Listen and learn as they share business strategies and candid perspectives on current trends and market conditions.  If you are able to attend only one meeting this year, mark this one on your calendar. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;A snapshot of the industry sessions include:&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Capital Markets and Real Estate Finance&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Sustainable Development and Green Building&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Housing&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Office, Retail, Industrial&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Market &amp;amp;amp; Industry Trends&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Hotel and Resort Development&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;The Public Sector Side&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;The Fall Meeting will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center October 25-28, 2011.   For more information on the event, visit the meeting website at: &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.ulifall.org&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;www.ulifall.org&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;About the Urban Land Institute&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;The Urban Land Institute (www.uli.org) is a global nonprofit education and research institute supported by its members. Its mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. Established in 1936, the Institute has nearly 30,000 members representing all aspects of land use and development disciplines. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;]]></body>
		<contact><![CDATA[<a href='mailto:priggs@uli.org'>Trisha Riggs</a>]]></contact>
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		<title><![CDATA[Festival of Interior Design : Design Congress]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Festival of Interior Design : Design Congress ]]></description>
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		<date_start>2011-10-22 09:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-10-23 23:59:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Dubai World Trade Centre]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;Festival of Interior Design : Design Congress&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.foid.ae&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;http://www.idcanada.org/download.php?id=525&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Creativity Workshop]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Creativity Workshop The Creativity Workshop in New York takes place in October and explores ways to expand creativity through a series of exercise]]></description>
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		<date_start>2011-10-21 09:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-10-24 17:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Manhatten, New York Meta Center, 214 West 29th St.,]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;The Creativity Workshop&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Creativity Workshop in New York takes place in October and explores ways to expand creativity through a series of exercises including guided visualization technique, automatic drawing and writing, map making, memoir, and storytelling. Throughout the workshop, the exercises and talks by the instructors will focus on ways to:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Believe in your creativity&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; Stimulate your perceptive abilities&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; Find inspiration in the world around you&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; Discover and use images from the unconscious&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; Get over creative blocks and the fear of failure&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; Engage your curiosity&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; Recognize and use your creative instincts&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; Give yourself the time, permission, and nourishment to do creative work&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; Develop a daily practice to accomplish these goals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; Work collaboratively&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; Use your memories to engage the imagination&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Order and kinds of exercises and instructors&amp;#039; talks may vary. Some exercises are done individually while others are collaborative.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Day 1:&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Introduction to the hows and whys of the Creativity Workshop. Exercises in relaxation technique and guided visualization. Visualization: writing and drawing using the myth of the hero&amp;#039;s journey as our framework. Automatic Drawing exercise: Finding our hidden imagery. Exercise in &amp;amp;lsquo;show and tell&amp;#039; as a means of honing our natural storytelling styles and retrieving childhood memories to spark ideas. Instructor talks about famous writers, scientists, artists and their sources of inspiration, and how we can use some of those same sources.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Day 2:&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Relaxation exercise followed by a visualization using map making. Map making as a way to find, chart, and tell fictional stories and true life experiences. Exercise in Automatic Writing. How automatic writing allows you to brainstorm and create in new and surprising ways. How we can use automatic writing to get over creative blocks and discover new ways of developing and editing work, while avoiding self-censorship. Why alternating between writing and drawing aids us in developing creative flexibility. The Interview: Listening and experiencing a life outside our own. How listening is as important as doing in creative work.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Day 3:&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Today&amp;#039;s visualization exercise uses letter writing as a way to explore voice in writing. Miniature Theatre: an exercise in storytelling with found &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;objects. Automatic Writing continues with Writing in Groups. How writing and/or drawing with others can stimulate our imaginations and expand our points of view. Topics of instructors&amp;#039; talks may include: the importance of play and the need to value the creative process over product. Enforced Cafe-Sitting: the art of relaxed observation. How to carve out time for creativity in a busy schedule. How to do on-going creative work in a short modules of time. How we can use luck and coincidence to jump start creative projects. Creative freedom requires discipline: Developing daily practice.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Day 4:&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Today&amp;#039;s visualization is The Myth of the Other: imagining ourselves living a parallel life. The lesson of the sand painting: How process can also be a product. Automatic drawing and writing exercises continue with a concentration on collaborative work. Instructor talk: Giving ourselves the time, permission, and nourishment to do creative work. How a team can recognize and use their creative instincts together. Life after Workshop: Ways to keep using these techniques to keep our imaginations alive and flourishing.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[Webinar: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Update]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Webinar: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Update The date for all interior design firms to comply with the requirements of the]]></description>
		<id>FY15L-WXFGW-X2K34</id>
		<date_start>2011-10-19 12:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-10-19 13:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Webinar]]></location>
		<register><![CDATA[<a href='http://memberservices.membee.com/ontorasndsn/irmevents.aspx?id=602' target='_blank'>Click here to register online</a>]]></register>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;Webinar: Accessibility for &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Update&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
The date for all interior design firms to comply with the requirements of the AODA Accessible Customer Service Regulation is fast approaching. The government has also recently enacted the AODA Integrated Accessibility Regulation which will have an impact on the employment practices, information systems and communication methods used in your practice. A final proposed Accessible Built Environment Standard has been presented to the Government for consideration, as Ontario moves towards the integration of enhanced accessibility requirements into the Ontario Building Code.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;This session will update interior designer&amp;#039;s on the status of the various Ontario regulations that are being developed under the AODA. Where regulation has been enacted, compliance obligations for design practices will be reviewed, along with implementation time frames. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h5&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Bob Topping, Designable Environments&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h5&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Bob Topping, OAA MRAIC is the president of &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;DESIGNABLE ENVIRONMENTS Inc.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; and founding member of the Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments (GAATES). For more than 25 years Bob has focused his work on accessibility issues and universal design. As the author of numerous municipal accessibility design standards, and through his work on technical committees for both Canadian and international accessibility standards, Bob has extensive experience in accessibility-related legislation and standards development, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
		<contact><![CDATA[<a href='mailto:dabreu@idcanada.org'>Debora Abreu</a>]]></contact>
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		<title><![CDATA[Webinar: Why Professional Liability Insurance is Essential]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Webinar: Why Professional Liability Insurance is Essential&amp;nbsp; Designers can expect to gain an understanding of how insurance protection plays a]]></description>
		<id>2TLWS-RYT9Y-CU73J</id>
		<date_start>2011-10-05 12:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-10-05 13:00:00</date_end>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;Webinar: &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Why Professional Liability Insurance is Essential&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Designers can expect to gain an understanding of how insurance protection plays an essential role in the strength and vitality of their business. By knowing how and when your coverage reacts, lawsuits and the resulting financial devastation can be reduced or even prevented.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Attendees will gain awareness of the types of exposures they face as professionals. As a result, they will be able to exercise better business practices in order to minimize their risk of having to face any of these exposures, or the damage to reputation/business operations that could result.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;ATTENTION IDC MEMBERS: If you return your renewal information by September 30, 2011, AND attend this webinar, you will receive a 5 per cent discount on your liability insurance policy (November 1, 2011 renewal or your new policy effective November 1, 2011). For further info about your insurance policy, please contact Mumby Insurance Brokers at 1.800.446.5745 or inquire@mumby.com. You must register for the seminar through IDC, see registration info below.&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;ANTHEA MUMBY, President, Mumby Insurance Brokers Inc.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Mumby administers IDC&amp;#039;s (Interior Designers of Canada) insurance program and has specialized in plans for design professionals since 1975. Anthea has held her Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario license since 1989, and has worked in every area of the brokerage, starting in administration and then working in customer service before moving on to sales and then onto her role as President when she purchased the brokerage from her father Dennis, in 1995. Anthea and the rest of the staff at Mumby are pleased to celebrate their 10th Anniversary of working with interior designers.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
		<contact><![CDATA[<a href='mailto:dabreu@idcanada.org'>Debora Abreu</a>]]></contact>
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		<title><![CDATA[Greenbuild 2011 International Conference & Expo]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Join IDC at Greenbuild 2011 International Conference &amp;amp; Expo In October 2011, the U.S. Green Building Council will host its first Greenbuild ou]]></description>
		<id>AUD9T-MM638-AEPJ3</id>
		<date_start>2011-10-04 12:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-10-07 23:59:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 2W6]]></location>
		<register><![CDATA[<a href='http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/Home.aspx' target='_blank'>Click here to learn more or to register online</a>]]></register>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;Join IDC at &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Greenbuild 2011&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; International Conference &amp;amp;amp; Expo&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
In October 2011, the U.S. Green Building Council will host its first Greenbuild outside the United States. Greenbuild 2011, in Toronto Oct. 4 to 7, celebrates what&amp;#039;s NEXT for green building. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;The Greenbuild International Conference &amp;amp;amp; Expo convenes the industry representatives from all sectors of the green building movement. Three days of extensive educational programming, workshops, a vast exhibition floor and ample networking events provide unrivaled opportunities to learn about the latest technological innovations, explore new products, and exchange ideas with other professionals. Last year&amp;#039;s conference in Chicago, Ill. drew more than 28,000 attendees and featured more than 1,800 exhibit booths.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Visit &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;greenbuildexpo.org&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;greenbuildexpo.org&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; to learn more!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[Annual Meeting of the Association]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Join IDC for its Annual Meeting Friday, September 23, 2011 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Keynote Theatre, IIDEX/NeoCon Canada David Hanson, IDC President invites]]></description>
		<id>1UX9J-E17GZ-VCZ5F</id>
		<date_start>2011-09-23 15:30:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-09-23 16:30:00</date_end>
		<featured><![CDATA[no]]></featured>
		<location><![CDATA[100 Princes Boulevard Toronto, ON, M6K 3C3]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;Join IDC for its &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Annual Meeting&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Friday, September 23, 2011 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Keynote Theatre, IIDEX/NeoCon Canada&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;David Hanson, IDC President invites all Interior Designers of Canada members to join him in the keynote theatre, Friday, September 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for the Annual Meeting of the Association. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Help us welcome Donna Assaly in her new role as IDC&amp;#039;s 2011/12 President, and celebrate IDC&amp;#039;s first group of Top Five Intern/Provisional Members. Also, get an update on the Association&amp;#039;s activities over the past year and learn what exciting programs are planned for 2011/12.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Come join us Friday afternoon to network with fellow members from across Canada in a brief but important national annual meeting. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;http://www.idcanada.org/download.php?id=451&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;200&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;150&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;http://www.idcanada.org/download.php?id=454&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;200&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;150&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;http://www.idcanada.org/download.php?id=455&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;89&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;149&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[CHAIR Hockey Tournament]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[CHAIR Hockey Tournament Each year, hundreds of out-of-town families come to Toronto seeking medical treatment for their seriously ill children. When t]]></description>
		<id>1AGI5-H31UP-591EI</id>
		<date_start>2011-09-22 12:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-09-23 23:59:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[IIDEX NeoCon Canada, Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes&amp;#039; Blvd., Toronto]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;CHAIR Hockey &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Tournament&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;IDC/pdfs/IDC_CHAIR_HockeyFundraiser_2011.pdf&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img style=&amp;quot;margin: 5px; float: right;&amp;quot; src=&amp;quot;http://www.idcanada.org/download.php?id=393&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;106&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;53&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Each year, hundreds of out-of-town families come to Toronto seeking medical treatment for their seriously ill children. When they arrive, Ronald McDonald House Toronto is a &amp;quot;home away from home,&amp;quot; providing a community of strength, courage, hope and heart. IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, in partnership with IDC, will be helping Ronald McDonald House Toronto reach a $2M fundraising goal for the construction and fit out of a new, 96 bedroom home in Toronto, with the launch of an exciting event: CHAIR Hockey!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It&amp;#039;s a hockey tournament with a twist. Interior Designers, Architects, Facility Managers, Engineers, Sales and A&amp;amp;amp;D reps. will face-off on ergonomic task chairs in an arena located at the heart of the IIDEX/NeoCon Canada show. Teams will collect points for meeting fundraising targets and get the chance to play a celebrity team in the final championship showdown, September 23. Don&amp;#039;t miss this exciting opportunity to network with peers and support your favourite team while fundraising for a great cause.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Industry members interested in setting up a team, please contact Filo Cost &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;mailto:filoc@sympatico.ca&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;filoc@sympatico.ca&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, or Mahesh Babooram &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;mailto:mahesh.babooram@interfaceflor.ca&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;mahesh.babooram@interfaceflor.ca&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. For more information on sponsoring this event, contact IDC Manager, Marketing, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;mailto:jtaggart@idcanada.org&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Jenn Taggart&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
		<contact><![CDATA[<a href='mailto:filoc@sympatico.ca?subject=CHAIR Hockey Tournament'>Filo Costa</a>]]></contact>
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		<title><![CDATA[IIDEX NeoCon Canada]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Don't miss Canada's national design expo and conference, Toronto, September 22 to 24, 2011. As Canada's largest national design expo and conference, I]]></description>
		<id>PNIS2-7NS43-KGQBL</id>
		<date_start>2011-09-22 09:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-09-24 18:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes Blvd, Toronto, ON]]></location>
		<register><![CDATA[<a href='www.iidexneocon.com/2011' target='_blank'>www.iidexneocon.com/2011</a>]]></register>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;/download.php?file=4mhb3hmbo.gif&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;583&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;176&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Don&amp;#039;t miss Canada&amp;#039;s national design expo and conference, Toronto, September 22 to 24, 2011. As Canada&amp;#039;s largest national design expo and conference, IIDEX/NeoCon Canada brings together over 15,000 of the interior design, architectural, facility management, real estate and business communities in a national, forum which powers the design industry in Canada. During two action packed days in September, IIDEX/NeoCon Canada&amp;#039;s 350 exhibitors showcase hundreds of innovative products and services, from all areas of design - workplace, hospitality, retail, healthcare, lighting and sustainable design, while our CEU accredited international conference program ensures attendees receive expert advice on the issues shaping this rapidly changing industry. IIDEX offers numerous opportunities to network, through receptions, award ceremonies and tours. Now in its 27th year, IIDEX holds a truly unique position in the Canadian design industry as the only major design exposition owned by a professional association, the Interior Designers of Canada.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h5&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;2011 SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h5&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;IIDEX/NeoCon Canada is recognized industry-wide as a leader in showcasing the latest products, ideas and trends on the show floor. With the transfer of ownership of IIDEX to IDC, The Interior Designers of Canada, IIDEX will have an increased national focus providing every exhibitor with national exposure. Our 2011 line-up of special features and events includes:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hospitality Canada Pavilion puts a spotlight on hospitality products from Canada and international markets. The pavilion will include suppliers with accessories, furniture, art, flooring, fabrics, lighting, services and window treatments&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Special exhibit of eight new restaurants/bars across Canada with vignettes and authentic table settings from each restaurant. This special program will also include an offsite dinner event in Toronto on Thursday and Friday evening&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Launch of the 1st Canadian Hotel Design Awards by Air Canada&amp;#039;s enRoute Magazine will include an awards ceremony &amp;amp;amp; reception at IIDEX on Thursday, plus an exhibit of the winners&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Attendance at IIDEX by over 40 international hospitality designers and hoteliers as a special guest of IIDEX&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;The hospitality design conference program will include a keynote featuring a design icon and educational sessions&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;II x IV selected for this year&amp;#039;s Material World&amp;#039;s designer picks, II x IV PICKS a special exhibit featuring II x IV&amp;#039;s favourite material from their award winning projects.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;On-Line Think: Material product library for designers and architects plus expanded exhibit of the latest materials from around the globe, many making their North American debut&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;New collaboration with the OALA, the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects featuring winners of OALA awards, educational sessions and a Landscape Architecture Pavilion featuring the latest products and services&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;ARIDO and Innovation Awards ceremonies will be presented on a new night, Wednesday, September 21&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Lobby Bar feature on the show floor, a great place to socialize, relax, network and share a refreshment with friends and colleagues&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;LEDiscovery exposition and conference demonstrating the latest breakthroughs in LED lighting&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Three international keynote speakers on hospitality, design and architecture&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Twelve seminar streams with over 75 CEU accredited seminars and hundreds of expert speakers&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Two important attendee development programs, our COAST TO COAST TRAVEL SUBSIDY which funds the travel of 250 designers and architects from across Canada to attend IIDEX.&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[IDC Student Events at IIDEX]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[IDC Student Events at IIDEX Top 5 Under 5 Awards Thursday, September 22, 2011 | 9 to 9:45 a.m. Keilhauer Keynote Theatre, Direct Energy Centre Meet Ca]]></description>
		<id>BN3PH-GXYVW-HSYMH</id>
		<date_start>2011-09-22 09:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-09-22 16:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Direct Energy Centre]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;IDC Student &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Events at IIDEX&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h4&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Top 5 Under 5 Awards &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Thursday, September 22, 2011 | 9 to 9:45 a.m. Keilhauer Keynote Theatre, Direct Energy Centre&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h4&amp;gt;
Meet Canada&amp;#039;s next generation of top interior designers-a group of award-winning, up-and-coming Intern/Provisional IDC members who are recommended by their supervisors to submit their designs in IDC&amp;#039;s inaugural, Top 5 Under 5 Awards program. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;The Awards, created by a national committee of Provisional and Intern members (better known as EPIC), was designed to highlight the talents of designers within the first five years of their career. Submissions are judged by an international panel of interior designers and award-winning projects will be on display at the EPI-Centre, booth on the IIDEX show floor. Winners will be on-hand each day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to speak to their work and answer your questions. Winners of the Top 5 Under 5 Awards will present, in a special panel discussion, along with their employeers, to offer up their secrets for early success.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Top 5 Under 5 winners will be awarded their prize on stage at the IDC Annual Meeting, Friday at 3:30 p.m. - don&amp;#039;t miss this EPIC event.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h4&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Interior Design Student Charrette&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Thursday, September 22, 2011 | 10 a.m. IIDEX show floor, Direct Energy Centre&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h4&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Now in its fifth year, the IIDEX Student Charrette always brings a &amp;quot;twist&amp;quot; to the show floor and this year is of no exception.  Students from schools across the country are invited to participate in teams of five selected by their program coordinators. Armed with only a few tools, students are charged with building and creating structures to win prizes. New this year, the Student Charrette will be integrated throughout the show.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Watch their design&amp;#039;s come to life from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day as interior design students compete on Thursday, and architect students compete on Friday. Be there as the team&amp;#039;s gather to crown this year&amp;#039;s winning teams! The winner of the 2011 Interior Design Student Charrette will be awarded at 3 p.m. at the IDC booth.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[Webinar: Why Professional Liability Insurance is Essential]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Webinar: Why Professional Liability Insurance is Essential Designers can expect to gain an understanding of how insurance protection plays an essentia]]></description>
		<id>EHC41-YFW73-488QQ</id>
		<date_start>2011-09-13 12:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-09-13 13:00:00</date_end>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;Webinar: Why Professional &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Liability Insurance is Essential&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Designers can expect to gain an understanding of how insurance protection plays an essential role in the strength and vitality of their business. By knowing how and when your coverage reacts, lawsuits and the resulting financial devastation can be reduced or even prevented.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Attendees will gain awareness of the types of exposures they face as professionals. As a result, they will be able to exercise better business practices in order to minimize their risk of having to face any of these exposures, or the damage to reputation/business operations that could result.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;ATTENTION IDC MEMBERS:&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; If you attend this seminar and return your renewal information by October 1, you will receive a 5 per cent discount on your liability insurance policy (November 1, 2011 renewal or your new policy effective November 1, 2011). Those who are already insured in the program will be contacted by Mumby with renewal instructions in the first week of September. For further info please contact Mumby Insurance Brokers at 1.800.446.5745 or &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;mailto:inquire@mumby.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;inquire@mumby.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h4&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;ANTHEA MUMBY, President, Mumby Insurance Brokers Inc.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h4&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Mumby administers IDC&amp;#039;s (Interior Designers of Canada) insurance program and has specialized in plans for design professionals since 1975. Anthea has held her Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario license since 1989, and has worked in every area of the brokerage, starting in administration and then working in customer service before moving on to sales and then onto her role as President when she purchased the brokerage from her father Dennis, in 1995. Anthea and the rest of the staff at Mumby are pleased to celebrate their 10th Anniversary of working with interior designers.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Market Trade Show]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Las Vegas Market Trade Show Las Vegas Market will provide you with fresh new products and ideas, opportunities to network, and educational sessions to]]></description>
		<id>5ULP4-E8FMH-T6JPT</id>
		<date_start>2011-08-01 09:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-08-05 23:59:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[World Market Center Las Vegas:  495 S. Grand Central Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89106]]></location>
		<register><![CDATA[<a href='http://www.lasvegasmarket.com/registration/attendee/register.html' target='_blank'>To register online, click here</a>]]></register>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Las Vegas Market Trade Show&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
Las Vegas Market will provide you with fresh new products and ideas, opportunities to network, and educational sessions to expand the way you do business in the home furnishings industry. The summer Market takes place August 1 to 5, 2011. Free transportation will be provided to and from the World Market Center every day of Market. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Market consists of two main shows: Las Vegas Market, and Gift + Home. You will be welcomed on campus by exciting new products, unique and diverse vendors, and opportunities to diversify your product mix, relevant educational offerings, and so much more. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;At Las Vegas Market we have many Market Destinations not to be missed. Make sure you visit Design &amp;amp;amp; Living in C-4 a design-inspired showcase offering innovative, fresh and imaginative product from around the world. Conveniently located, Design and Living is adjacent to Las Vegas Design Center, Gift + Home permanent showrooms and C5 temporary exhibits. Featuring indoor and outdoor furnishings, home d&amp;amp;eacute;cor &amp;amp;amp; accessories, home textiles and distinctive gifts.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Visit our website for more information about our floor plans, exhibitors, products, events, seminars and the city of Las Vegas. Visit &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.LasVegasmarket.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;www.LasVegasmarket.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;You are also welcomed to utilize the International Buyers/Designers Lounge any time during market located on the forth floor of Building C, Suite C-484. The International Lounge is a complete business center offering free internet access, complimentary breakfast and lunch every day of market, interpreters, and convenient place to plan your day and/or relax.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[BIFMA International’s Annual Membership Meeting]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[BIFMA International's Annual Membership Meeting Members of the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA International) an]]></description>
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		<date_start>2011-06-15 07:15:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-06-15 09:00:00</date_end>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;BIFMA International&amp;#039;s Annual Membership Meeting&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Members of the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA International) and invited guests are encouraged to attend this year&amp;#039;s breakfast meeting to hear BIFMA&amp;#039;s annual state-of-the-industry and state-of-the-association reports.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Business Case for Beauty: Design's Most Potent Weapon]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Business Case for Beauty: Design's Most Potent Weapon For years, design champions have argued that the designer's impact goes far beyond the aesth]]></description>
		<id>SWLVS-9EBC2-C5AQX</id>
		<date_start>2011-06-13 15:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-06-13 16:30:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 14th Floor Sauganash Ballroom, Chicago, IL]]></location>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;The Business Case for Beauty: Design&amp;#039;s Most Potent Weapon&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For years, design champions have argued that the designer&amp;#039;s impact goes far beyond the aesthetic. But are we ignoring design&amp;#039;s most potent weapon for creating unique, compelling and resilient buildings, infrastructure, landscapes, interiors and products? Is it time to reconsider the case for beauty? This special Canadian event at NeoCon 2011, organized by Ontario&amp;#039;s Design Industry Advisory Committee, will bring together an all-star, cross-disciplinary panel of Canadian design leaders. They will explore the economic, social and sustainability impacts of beautiful design and its defining role in 21st-century innovation.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h4&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Moderator:&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h4&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Arlene Gould&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, MBA, RGD, FRSA is Strategic Director for the Design Industry Advisory Committee, in Toronto. She is an Adjunct Professor at York University and Coordinator of the Design Management Program at Ryerson University and an Executive Board Member of Sustainable Buildings Canada.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h4&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Panelists:&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h4&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Paul Filek&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; is Managing Partner at Burdifilek and has over 20 years experience designing retail, hospitality and real estate development environments. Internationally recognized as design leaders, Burdifilek&amp;#039;s portfolio boasts numerous award-winning designs for hotels, condo developments, department stores and specialty retailers in Canada, the US and abroad. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.burdifilek.com &amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;www.burdifilek.com &amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;amp;bull; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Siamak Hariri&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; is a founding partner of Hariri Pontirini Architects, in Toronto. Siamak has established an international reputation for innovative and enduring architectural works and has been the Partner-in-Charge of projects garnering over 35 national and international awards of excellence in architecture. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.hariripontarini.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;www.hariripontarini.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; &amp;amp;bull; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Helen Kerr &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;is principal of Kerr and Company, and where she leads the product development teams with a focus on research and strategic innovation. Helen and her team have been developing products and delivering fully integrated business solutions for leading manufacturers in the contract/healthcare furniture and housewares sectors. In addition to her own practice, Helen is an associate professor at OCAD University in Toronto. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.kerr-co.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;www.kerr-co.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; &amp;amp;bull; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Janet Rosenberg &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;is founding principal of Janet Rosenberg + Associates, one of Canada&amp;#039;s most distinguished landscape architecture and urban design firms, with an extensive portfolio of high-profile, award-winning projects spanning nearly three decades. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.jrala.ca&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;www.jrala.ca&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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		<title><![CDATA[COOL, IIDA Black Tie Awards Celebration]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[COOL, IIDA Black Tie Awards Celebration        Kick off NeoCon with an elegant evening of cocktails, awards, dinner and  dancing at the 2011 IIDA blac]]></description>
		<id>IXQPB-X4ANZ-DSJ7E</id>
		<date_start>2011-06-12 19:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-06-12 23:59:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Westin Chicago River North Hotel, Chicago, IL]]></location>
		<register><![CDATA[<a href='jpalmer@iida.org' target='_blank'>For details and ticket information or contact Jenny.</a>]]></register>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;COOL, IIDA Black Tie Awards Celebration&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;Kick off NeoCon with an elegant evening of cocktails, awards, dinner and  dancing at the 2011 IIDA black-tie awards gala, where we will be  Celebrating Design Excellence. Join us to mingle with your peers and to  celebrate the winning projects and design firms of the 38th Annual  Interior Design Competition and 19th Annual Will ChingDesign  Competition. Also, by popular demand, look for the return of a special  showcase of one-of-a kind fashions created by IIDA Chapters.&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;
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		<contact><![CDATA[<a href='mailto:jpalmer@iida.org'>Jenny Palmer</a>]]></contact>
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		<title><![CDATA[IDC Webinar: Effective Marketing Strategies, Plans and Copy for Interior Designers]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Webinar: Effective Marketing Strategies for Interior Designers Presented by: Sandra Bekhor, President of Bekhor Management, M.B.A., B.Sc. Architecture]]></description>
		<id>3U53E-81HXD-X7Z2G</id>
		<date_start>2011-06-08 12:00:00</date_start>
		<date_end>2011-06-08 14:00:00</date_end>
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		<location><![CDATA[Webinar, Log in from your home or office!]]></location>
		<register><![CDATA[<a href='http://memberservices.membee.com/ontorasndsn/irmevents.aspx?id=565' target='_blank'>Click here to register online.</a>]]></register>
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		<body><![CDATA[&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;Webinar: &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Effective Marketing Strategies for Interior Designers&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h4&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Presented by: Sandra Bekhor, President of Bekhor Management, M.B.A., B.Sc. Architecture, B.Sc. Physiology&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h4&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Why does marketing remain elusive to so many? Unless connected to goals and the real difference offered by a firm, marketing is simply a series of disjointed and often costly activities. A marketing strategy integrates the overall plan while also ensuring that each individual activity is selected for its ability to reach and deliver impact with the desired growth market. This two-part presentation will provide you with the tools to understand what&amp;#039;s involved in developing and implementing a marketing plan, customized to meet your unique circumstances and goals:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h4&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Part 1 - The strategic marketing plan: &amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h4&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In the first hour of this webinar, we will explore how to develop a marketing plan (or modify an existing plan) that aligns with practice development goals, is measurable, stays within an appropriate budget, doesn&amp;#039;t overextend resources and maximizes impact with the right audience.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;h4&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em class=&amp;quot;emphasis&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Part 2 - Writing effective marketing copy: &amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h4&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In the second hour of this webinar, we will review the dos and don&amp;#039;ts of writing copy for various aspects of the marketing plan. This session will present participants with information, examples and strategies that demystify marketing and transform it into a measurable investment that delivers a predictable and ongoing return.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Sandra Bekhor&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;President of Bekhor Management, M.B.A., B.Sc. Architecture, B.Sc. Physiology&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Sandra founded Bekhor Management to enable Canadian professionals to achieve their vision for their practices by leveraging their existing, authentic strengths. The Toronto-based firm offers marketing, branding and strategic planning services responsive to the business of professional practice. Sandra also speaks, teaches and writes for various professional associations and publications.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;]]></body>
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