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Retailers please join us in the HFA Retailer Resource Center for a complimentary breakfast and the best Barista Bar at Market...

Watch Artist, Linda Donohue, paint abstract seascapes and expressionist art with acrylics and a pallet knife.

Stop by our cookie & coffee bar every morning on your way into market to catch your morning buzz!

Gourmet French pastries fresh out of the oven served with all the accouterments by our Le Cordon Bleu trained chef!

Hosted by Sunpan daily throughout market. Join us for catered breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and dinner daily in our showroom. Enjoy wine & beer at the Sunpan Bar - open daily to customers.

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, BDI is launching its new Pink Bink mobile media table, with proceeds benefiting the City of Hope and their breast cancer treatment and research efforts. During High Point Market, visitors can participate in BDI's #PacesforPink initiative, for a chance to win a free Pink Bink at the end of Market. To participate, market-goers can share on social media about the number of "paces" or steps they took that day, tagging @BDIFurniture and using the #PacesforPink hash, and including a photo of their FitBit or fitness tracking app. Each social share will count as an entry in the chance to win a Pink Bink!

Enjoy homemade apple fritters, cookies, and coffee.

What better way to celebrate seeing old friends and meeting new ones at Market? Bubbly served daily!

Join us for breakfast in the Fremarc Designs Showroom. Hot coffee and warm bites will be served daily.

Join SFC for our open membership meeting - ALL are welcome! Get the latest news and updates on SFC initiatives including the "What's it made of?" Initiative, our latest Consumer Research, trends in membership and more! Further, SFC wants to hear from members at this annual forum - your being part of the conversation is crucial to advancing our work to sustain a healthy future.
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Join Burton James for a lively start to your morning with hot coffee, warm bites and witty conversation in our Hamiton/Wrenn District showroom.

Join Hurtado Furniture for an amazing presentation of new designs. Hurtado will have a daily breakfast during breakfast. We look forward to your visit.

Start your day off at 200 N. Hamilton with a complimentary coffee. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

Start your day at Showplace with a complimentary muffins and coffee. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

Breakfast will be served in the Fairfield Showroom at 200 N. Hamilton Street, Space 207 Friday, October 13, through Wednesday, October 18, between 8:30 and 10:30 am. For more information visit www.fairfieldchair.com or call (828) 758-5571.

Look through the lenses of the future in home furnishings product visualization. MicroD will have an OmniVue® 3D Virtual Reality Experience at High Point Market! With a NEW second location in Plaza Suites, 1st floor, 1-515, you'll witness the incredible power of 3D and how your customers can shop even more interactively. ​The Experience starts Friday, October 13th ​at ​1:00 pm through close of Market​.

Office Star Products Showroom 157 Center Point on Manning presents "Where to Splurge & Where to Save". Saturday at 10AM, featuring Designers Barrie Livingstone, Anthony Michael and Keith Fortner. Also, "Marketing your Design Firm" on Sunday at 9AM, featuring IDS Designers Shayla Copas, Jason Clifton and Jeffrey Johnson with special host, Nick May of The Chaise Lounge. Join us in our showroom at #157 Center Point on Manning for our live podcast and refreshments.

Join Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Luxe Interiors + Design to discover best practices of top interior designers, including how to set & sell your fees, how to increase your profit, top trends, using Instagram to attract ideal clients, business transformation secrets, and much more. Keynote Speakers Lisa Kahn Allen (Lisa Kahn Designs) and Pam McNally (SANDOW) will encourage you to "Live Your Brand"​ and discuss "5 Digital Steps You Can Take Right Now". The Interior Design Summit (0.5 CEU) will be Fri, Oct 13, followed by a 3-day curated showroom experience​. Get stamps on your passport map to win one of several prizes - total prize value of $50,000! Visit www.interiordesignsummit.com for details & to register (early bird ends Aug 18).

Richard Sexton, Chief Product Officer, MicroD
Smarter, Faster, Easier—the three pillars of technology evolution. With the popularity of Siri, Alexa, Google Now, Cortana and the accessibility of smartphone and tablet cameras, the way consumers use online search is changing. Voice-activated devices and visual shopping are leading the search revolution and demand new methods in website optimization. Join Richard Sexton, chief product officer at MicroD, as he summarizes how voice and visual search work, what companies are doing to stay relevant, and why it matters! Learn about the impact these features have on how shoppers are searching your merchandise and discovering their next purchase.
(TRACK: Technology/Marketing)

9am-7pm daily, Grab some refreshments, rest your feet, charge your phone and get your second wind for the rest of your day at Market!

Universal To The Trade and Steelyard invite you to experience the Designers Lounge in the Universal Furniture showroom, a designers-only salon and workspace complete with wi-fi, workstations, beverages and snacks. Catch up on emails and texts, review the day’s agenda, rehydrate and relax. Drop in anytime!

No RSVP required, but designers must register at universaltothetrade.com.

Getting your new interior design project published is easier than you think – if you know the insider secrets. Join Pittsburgh Post-Gazettes Home & Design editor, Patricia Sheridan, for an informative seminar on how to get your design projects inside newspapers, magazines and syndicated nationwide. She will explain how editors choose projects, what imagery catches their eye, and how to pitch and follow up with an editor, leaving you with the tools you need to pitch your next project to an editor in your area. A question and answer segment with follow. Co-Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt and Alden Parkes (0.1 CEU).

Do you have demanding clients? Have you been struggling with setting fair expectations for them? How can you maintain good client relationships during the inevitable bumps and stalls along the way? Join nationally acclaimed design star Corey Damen Jenkins in the Leathercraft Showroom for some brunch banter on “How to Manage Your Clients’ Expectations”. This light-hearted interactive discussion will explore several strategies to successfully navigate the facets of the Designer/Client Relationship. Corey will also outline key techniques on how to stay cool under pressure and maintaining your joy as an entrepreneur.

Carl Prindle, Blueport Commerce
Samsonite buys eBags. Unilever bought Dollar Shave Club. Walmart buys Jet – right after Jet buys Hayneedle. Big money is being thrown at ecommerce. What’s your ecommerce offensive strategy? In this session, Carl will lead a continuing discussion in making the right online decisions and how to avoid common misconceptions, mistakes and stumbling blocks. Get all your questions answered on this frontier.
(TRACK: eCommerce/Marketing)

Celebrate the beautiful designs are you tour the beautiful Hurtado showroom during High Point Market. Join us for a lunch and enjoy the beauty of design.

All of us in the interior design industry are passionate about Interior Design, but that doesn't mean all of us are successful. Passion can only take us so far, so what differentiates those that are successful from those that are trying to become successful? Join Nick May from The Chaise Lounge Podcast as he talks to industry-leading design firms from across the country to learn how they've broken out of mediocre to build stand-out design firms. Learn not only how to receive press coverage and grow your brand, but also how to make real dollars. RSVP: www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents

Art as an expression of individuality. It should be a reflection of a client within your designs. Learn how to curate and create a collaborative union of design and art. Learn how artwork collections, focal pieces and wall styling can enhance a room for inspiration. Designer tips and art selection steps will be given. A question and answer segment with follow. (0.1 CEU)

Art is an expression of individuality. Each piece selected should be a reflection of your client within to easily enhance your design. Learn how to curate and create a collaborative union of design and art. Learn how artwork collections, focal pieces and wall styling can enhance a room for inspiration. Designer tips and art selection steps will be given. A question and answer segment with follow. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt and Minted. (0.1 CEU)

Join us in Badgley Mischka Home for a meet & greet reception with designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka.

Home Furnishings Association's Next Generation Now Group will be hosting an intimate mentoring session with two Industry icons, Jeff Child, R.C.Willey, and Jake Jabs, American Furniture Warehouse. Lunch with Leaders gives young professionals (under 40) the opportunity to have some one-on-one time with leaders and influencers of our industry. These top industry executives open their busy market schedules and attendees will have quality face time to receive invaluable advice and get feedback on your ideas. To register visit, www.my_hfa.org/nextgenerationnow/nextgenerationnowevents/High Point Market. Limited seating, available to retailers only.

All retailers welcome to take a break from shopping and join us in the HFA Resource Center for quick lunch. Sandwiches, Soups, Salads are just some of the items on the menu. We also have made to order coffee drinks from DeBeen Coffee.

Join us for lunch in our Showroom 202.

We invite you to a delicious daily lunch in the Fremarc Designs Showroom!

Meet iconic fashion designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka in their InterHall showroom, featuring new collections of Badgley Mischka Home. Light refreshments served.

Come in, kick up your heels and enjoy a relaxing complimentary catered lunch in the Burton James Showroom!

Abbyson proudly hosts the 2018 Colormix® Trends Forecast, presented by Shane Jones of the The Sherwin Williams Company. Starting with a complimentary lunch for attendees, 2018 Colormix® color forecast predicts colors that will drive future design innovation and three distinct palettes representing a global collision of influences. From vivid blue and digital green, to high-def yellow and rusty auburn, the 2018 Colormix® color forecast exhibits three unique color palettes that draw from emerging global trends. The collection predicts the colors that will drive conversation and inspiration for the coming year, offering new perspectives on societal influences and their impact on color and design trends. RSVP only: trade@abbysonliving.com

A Facet Collection luncheon at French Heritage. Join a lively discussion with Steelyard's Jane Dagmi and Designer Michelle Workman followed by gourmet lunch! Discussion starts at 11:30 followed by lunch 12-1.

"Indulge Your Senses" with our exotic lunch cuisine prepared daily by our Le Cordon Bleu trained chef at French Heritage!

Enjoy Mexican Chicken Salad while you shop for Outdoor Greenery & Planters, and Artificial Flowers in New Growth Designs extensive showroom at 422 N Hamilton Street, Red Line Stop 20.

Interior design has changed on the Left Coast: from traditional styling to contemporary trends, Southern California has raised the bar and developed its own point of view and unique style. Join Burton James as we host a lively and informative conversation with some of today's most vivid design voices. Led by author and stylist Anne Sage, the dynamic duo from award winning LA-based Form Design Studio - Joshua Rose and Rafael Kalichstein - sit with white-hot talent Natasha Minasian of Minasian Interior Design in chatting about inspiration, trends and what's chic now in one of today's hottest design markets!

President and Founder of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Paula Wallace tells the story of SCAD's award-winning built environment, illuminating the university's rise as the world's preeminent art and design university through the impressive and endlessly unique preservation and design projects undertaken across its global campuses. From Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia to Lacoste, France to Hong Kong, SCAD has reimagined higher education and career preparation, and in so doing, redefined the communities in which SCAD students live and learn. Presented by the High Point Market Authority and ASID. Complimentary boxed lunch provided. (0.1 CEU)

Join Amy Panos, Home Editor for Better Homes & Gardens, in this dynamic session with Erin Gates as she they discuss what it takes to create a livable home, Erin’s design style, product design and the trendsetting blog, Elements of Style. A question and answer segment with follow. (0.1 CEU)

Isaac Knorr & Kurt Strasser, Knorr Marketing
Not sure which Digital Medias to invest your advertising dollars into? Digital media has become one of the most important tools in any marketing arsenal to elevate brand awareness and increase traffic and sales. In this session, you will discover the top 3 Digital Power Plays to grow your store’s brand awareness and drive traffic through the doors. You will be better prepared to deliver a cohesive branding and sales campaign by implementing the power of Google Advertising, email, and Facebook.
(TRACK: Digital Marketing)

Interior design is a fun business, full of color, pattern, and beauty. Okay, that's part of it, but it's really a business and too many designers aren't paying attention to the most important part - profitability. In this information-packed and lively talk, designer Billy Ceglia talks about how he turned things around by focusing on ROI and profit margins as much as fabrics and furnishings, and he provides easy-to-follow tips for how designers can refocus their businesses for success. A question and answer segment will follow. Co-Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt and Alden Parkes (0.1 CEU).

A peaceful pack of comfort dogs and their human friends will be on hand at the CRYPTON POOCH POP UP to meet and greet weary Market-goers in The Steelyard Designer’s Lounge at Universal Furniture. No RSVP necessary.

Michelle Jennings Wiebe, ASID, will uncork the mystery of interior design fees and product pricing that has helped her achieve profitability growth at her national interior design firm Studio M.  She will share detailed information, helpful tips and actionable items for attendees to take back to their own businesses. Stay for a meet and greet, along with wine and cheese by Universal Furniture. 

RSVP: www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents

Sweeten your afternoon with Gnam Gnam Gelato and coffee to accompany your one of a kind buying adventures at the Antique & Design Center in Historic Market Square.

How to create unique home decor outcome? Please join us to explore 20 simple and unique ways with unexpected excellent looks by using screens in different ways.

Traditional Home editor, Tori Mellott leads our panel of influencers in a candid discussion geared to help designers uplevel their marketing efforts. Join blogger, author, designer, and social media expert, Justina Blakeney, alongside author and stylist Anne Sage as they talk about their approach to scoring press, the importance of having great project photography, and practical tips on improving your social media game, especially Instagram. A don’t-miss discussion, even for the seasoned designer. This panel will help you stand out in a crowded marketplace while staying authentic to your design philosophy. Sponsored by Chairish.

Join us for complimentary beer & wine while you network with your peers throughout the IMC properties. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

Join us for complimentary beer & wine while you network with your peers throughout the IMC properties. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

Join us for complimentary beer & wine while you network with your peers throughout the IMC properties. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

Tour the custom upholstery brand's new signature leather applications and enjoy handcrafted treats with Tina Nicole, lead designer and co-founder of Los Angeles-based manufacturer Nathan Anthony.

Argentinian artist Fernanda Piamonti will do her "Dripism" painting demonstration in the UNIQUE HOME ART & OBJECTS unlimited space at Market in the Suites at Market Square (SAMS) space M5035 on Saturday, October 14, and Sunday, October 15, at 2PM.

Surya’s first-ever CEU course will survey uses of area rugs throughout the globe and history: from thousands of years ago to today. The demonstration of materials, fabrication and application practices will enhance participants’ fundamental knowledge of area rugs to provide the best possible design solution for clients.

If you were unable to join Fashion Snoops' Home Interiors Creative Director, Jaye Anna Mize, at her trend presentation on Friday, be sure to stop by the Fashion Snoops table to pick up your exclusive High Point Market Fashion Snoops Buyer's Guide. On Saturday, from 2:30pm - 4:30pm, the table will be located in the High Point Theatre in the events entrance area for the Keynote Series presentation featuring Drew & Jonathan Scott. Feel free to bring your questions to chat up the Fashion Snoops' trend team, as they will be on-site to discuss the spring 2018 trends and where to shop this season! The Fashion Snoops team will also be at Phillips Collection on Sunday from 1pm - 4pm and in the 200 Steele lobby on Monday from 10am – 12pm.

Joe Milesky, JRM Sales & Management
Having worked with hundreds of independent retailers over the years, I have seen a wide variety of ways to compensate salespeople. Ultimately each retailer has to decide whether or not they want to have an incentive program for their salespeople. Every retailer is unique, therefore is no one-size-fits-all model for compensating salespeople. During this seminar, we will cover a myriad of different ways of compensating, the pros and cons of each system, how to determine if your method is effective, how to determine the amount a salesperson should earn, and a stress-free way to change the way you compensate.
(TRACK: Sales/Sales Training)

Entrepreneurs, TV personalities and NY Times Best Selling authors Drew and Jonathan Scott discuss the critical connection between building a global brand while never losing focus on the details. From the launch of their first business at age 7, to the creation of their five top-rated television shows and even the development of their massive Scott Living home goods program, hear directly from the brothers how their passion for details has been a common thread between all of their personal and professional achievements. Book signing to follow. Presented by the High Point Market Authority. Sponsored by Scott Living. Doors open at 2:30pm.

IMC's popular TrendWatch program returns to High Point Market this fall with an inside look at leading trends shaping the home furnishings industry. TrendWatch, both an opening-day seminar and three on-site trend displays, is directed by home furnishings trend forecaster, editor and curator Julie Smith Vincenti of Nine Muses Media. Look for the three TrendWatch displays as you shop IMC properties: Suites at Market Square Lobby, IHFC Green Lobby and the walkway between IHFC and Showplace near the Transportation Terminal. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. (0.1 CEU)

Stop by for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres after a long day of market

Join the team behind Perigold, to raise a glass to this premier online destination for high end home furnishings. With unparalleled selection of distinctive home furnishings, superior service and white glove delivery on all products, Perigold is the first of its kind online luxury shopping experience. Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

Celebrate 50 years with us at our Golden Anniversary. Enjoy appetizers and custom cocktails made by our expert mixologist. Unique door prizes for our guests and see our big reveal at 4:30 PM.

4:00 p.m. is not tea time at Mr Brown London's. In fact, our signature brass-clad bar on showroom's second floor is open Friday through Monday beginning at 4 p.m. Designers are invited for conversation, inspiration and an afternoon pop. You never know who you might see there....

Join us for an exquisite selection of wine and cheese in the Hurtado Showroom and preview the latest introductions to our collections.

Whiskey tastings compliments of Troy & Sons Distillers in the Boiler Room Bar to accompany your Happy Hour shopping.

Join Kindel, Karges, Councill and Councill Contract for the grand opening of their new showroom at the 200 Steele Building, Suite 132. Together, these four brands known as Kindel Grand Rapids, celebrate the craftsmanship and skill of our artisans. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Kindel will be introducing the new Pinehurst Collection with opening remarks from James A. Fisher, chairman of Kindel Grand Rapids and Tom Pashley, president of The Pinehurst Resort.

Designers, bloggers and social media maestros not only have their finger on the pulse of what is hot today, they influence consumer demand tomorrow. To get a first-hand look at what trendsetters think is hot at High Point Market this fall, spend an hour on an intimate guided tour with one of them. Join Lori Paranjape, with mrs.paranjape, as she takes you on a guided tour of her favorite finds on all three floors of The Suites at Market Square – the largest and only presentation of temporary exhibits and a must-see for every designer and retailer looking for what’s new and innovative. Sponsored by IMC- DesignOnHPMkt. RSVP required. To Register visit: http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/seminars-and-events/

Join us for beer & wine while you network with your peers throughout the IMC properties. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

Where Market Mixes! InterHall at IHFC. Specialty Martinis at 4 different locations throughout InterHall. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

Join us for beer & wine while you network with your peers throughout the IMC properties. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

Rose Oldenkamp, Color Ad
Some believe Direct Mail advertising is obsolete. Others experience that Digital Marketing lacks results. This session will connect the reasons why Direct Mail is still an effective tool, while complementing it with Digital Marketing. Discover how to get the highest return on investment compared to the monetary gain of each as a stand-alone strategy.

Hey, Retailers - the day is done and you need a break! Join us at the HFA Retail Resource Center for our Happy Hour. Complimentary wine and beer with light snacks.

Join us for Meatballs and Moonshine at our semi annual High Point Market kickoff party. Saturday, October 14th from 4 to 8pm for our famous Potato Martini Party at IHFC C202!

Celebrate with us as we launch the Libby Langdon rug and pillow line! Libby Langdon is an interior designer, author and television personality who KAS is thrilled to partner with! There will be food, drinks, music and fun- you won't want to miss it!

As the demand for vintage furniture explodes, designers look to understand what styles, makers, and pieces are standout and client-worthy. Vintage experts, Chairish, share their analysis and insights on what’s selling, where, and why. The discussion will be lead by Noel Fahden, Chairish VP of Merchandising, and Marisa Marcantonio, Director of Trade Relations, who will discuss the results from Chairish’s newest trend report and designer survey. Designers interested in better understanding vintage style trends will want to attend this panel. Noel and Marisa’s info will help arm design pros with key information to help them source great vintage finds for their clients.
Sponsored by Chairish.

Join us for beer & wine while you network with your peers throughout the IMC properties. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

Join us for our "Spice of Life" Cocktails, Wine, and Gourmet Hors d'oeuvres served daily and created by our Le Cordon Bleu trained chef!

Get "Happy on Hamilton" at Burton James' daily happy hour with light bites, bubbling beverages, and a curated menu of California wines (not to mention some traditional tequila selections!)

Relax, unwind and join us for an evening of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the Fremarc Designs Showroom.

Agio’s traditional cocktail party, featuring live entertainment, will take place on “Sunset on 3,” on The Showplace’s third-floor balcony, between 5-7 pm, each night. In addition to complimentary libations, attendees can enjoy lounging around Agio fire pits and spacious chat group collections.

Cocktail Party

Join the HFA's Next Generation Now group at High Point Market for a showroom party crawl. This is a great way to network with your fellow young professionals, see different showrooms, and, most importantly, have fun! Visit www.my_HFA.org/NextGenerationNowEvents/High Point Market for the latest showroom crawl details.

Complimentary Beer, Wine and Passed Hors d'oeuvres. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

Join Theodore Alexander for an intimate event with cocktails and canapés celebrating design icon Jamie Drake, his latest collection for TA, and his newly expanded showroom space. To RSVP please email rsvp@theodorealexander.com or call (336) 885-5005.

Hermle North America is turning 40! On Saturday, October 14, Hermle will celebrate its 40th year at its North America location in Amherst, Virginia and would like to invite all High Point Market attendees to stop by and celebrate with us. Hors d'oeuvres and light beverage will be served on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15 from 5-7pm. Bring a guest, enjoy some tasty treats, and take some time to relax with Hermle!

For BDI's annual fall High Point Market social event, we'll be "partying for pink," as we celebrate the launch of the Pink Bink mobile media table, with proceeds from sales benefiting breast cancer programs at City of Hope. Guests can come donned in pink, or just help us #ThinkPinkBink for the cause. Specialty pink cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP to thinkpink@bdiusa.com.

Join us as we celebrate our Annual ZUO Anniversary Party! With amazing live performances and cutting edge visuals- you won't want to miss this once a year experience.

Join us for a night of jazz music with special appearance by our very own Simon Li on sax! Enjoy some hor d'oeuvres, drinks, and lively camaraderie with Simon Li staff, buyers, and industry guests!

Legends’ “Open Mic Night Party” is scheduled for Saturday, October 14, and begins at 6 pm with beverages and hors d’oeuvres. The party is open to all, and throughout the years has featured the musical talents of industry leaders like Jake Jabs and Ray Allegrezza. The final stop on the Home Furnishings Associations’ Next Generation Now group’s Market Party Crawl, the event draws performers of all ages and talent levels. For more information about Legend’s new showroom or “Open Mic Night Party” contact Tim Donk at (602) 318-6897.

Saturday, October 14, 2017
6:00pm–11:00pm
Showplace 1200, High Point, NC

RSVP - www.sunpan.rsvpify.com
Space is limited.

Complimentary food and beverages will be served. Sponsored by the High Point Market Authority. *NOTE: 6:45pm early entry for Market guests issued a BUYER pass.*