Stock Tip: This week, Dr. Scholl’s is a sure thing…

Ah, it’s nearly time again.  A mere 36 hours until manufacturers, industry professionals, client end-users and eager students decend upon the Merchandise Mart’s four million (yeah, million) square feet of interiors heaven.  For me it’s  a love/hate realationship.  I love to see all my friends, industry people and new products.  I hate however, the fact at the end of the day my feet feel like they have been run over by a Mack truck then chewed on by wild animals. 

If you are not familar, Chicago and The Merchandise Mart play host to my industry’s largest event of the year: NEOCON World’s Trade Fair.  NEOCON has taken the term “one stop shopping” to the extreme.  There are literally thousands of products and resources for commercial interiors enthusiasts.  Whether your interest is corporate, retail, healthcare, education or government; you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.

Take a sneak peek at what’s in store for this year’s show:

Exhibitors:  Get your walkin’ shoes ready.  Taking in  700 showrooms and booths over 18 floors and 4 million square feet, you’re guaranteed to have some sore feet.  Like I said…Dr. Scholls would be a wise investment this week! 

Education: Discover new ideas and techniques from top industry professionals with over 150 CEU- accredited seminars, tours and educational programs.  Can you say brain overload?  Hope they give handouts!                            

Networking:  Catch up with old friends and make new ones!  Explore the excitement of the industry with over 40,000 design professionals and hundreds of exciting networking events and parties.

I don’t know about you, but I’d say that is A LOT to pack into three days!  If you are Chicago bound this week, I’ll see you there.  You’ll easily recognize me, I’ll be the one with ice packs strapped to my feet.  If you can’t make the show this year, don’t fret.  We’ll be doing our own “miniCON”  in July!

Peace + Love + Furniture

Courtnay