Saturday, April 3, 2010

Somfy Seminar

Deb Evans of Somfy will be conducting a workshop on motorization on Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 9:00 - 1:30. 


Please register by emailing me @ robinmccallisterdesigns (at) gmail (dot) com.  The cost for the workshop will be $20.00 for breakfast and lunch.


Location: Christ Church Youth Center
Address: 9791 Old St. Augustine Rd., 32256


MORE DETAILS TO COME SOON!

Welcome Jenna Abbott

We welcome 
Jenna Abbott
Executive Director for WCAA 


Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Location: Christ Church Youth Center
9791 Old St. Augustine Rd. 32257 
          Just off the intersection of San Jose and Old St. Augustine Rd.
It is the one story office building across from the sanctuary

Prior to formation of her own business, Jenna worked at the executive level for several large corporations, both in America and internationally, where her expertise in Financial Services and Human Resources with a specialty in business development made her a sought after presenter and keynote speaker at trade shows and corporate events.  


Jenna is the Executive Director for the Window Coverings Association of America and has been the owner of Sew Elegant by Jenna, a 'to the trade' workroom in Northern California since 2001.   Jenna believes the pursuit of education leads to a more efficient operation and a well rounded business owner.  She has been a WCAA member since 2007 and helped to found the Northern California Chapter as the founding vice president that same year.  In 2008, she was elected the National WCAA Board of Directors and in May of 2009, she accepted the role of Executive Director.

Industry Partners, Rowley Company and Kwik-Affix Products will also be on hand to showcase new products.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

25 Ways to Exceed Your Client's Expectations and Trowbridge Gallery

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

Twenty-Five Ways to Exceed Your Client's Expectations
Presented by Lynn Osborn

Every business needs to keep their customers and find new ones! Clients must have reasons to remain loyal and continue to choose you over the many other sources and options they have available! This seminar will emphasize the service component of business relationships that will make your clients' buying experience one that they will embrace over and over again.


Window Coverings Association of America, Jacksonville Chapter invites YOU to be our guest!


Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Time: 10:30 -12:30

Please Note location change
Location: Christ Church Youth Center
9791 Old St. Augustine Rd. 32257

Just off the intersection of San Jose and Old St. Augustine Rd.
It is the one story office building across from the sanctuary

Click for Map and Directions

First Time visitors: No Charge
(If you have already attended a meeting and are not yet a paid member, please contact: Claudette Brodeur, Treasurer @ 904-292-0982/904-710-5727


T R O W B R I D G E


Matt Evans, Trowbridge Gallery rep is bringing the showroom to Jacksonville for a road show sample sale. Come see what Trowbridge has to offer. Immediately following the March 9 WCAA meeting, you will be able to view and purchase beautifully framed art from the samples he will have available. Don't miss this great opportunity.



You can check them out at trowbridgegallery.com

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

February Meeting Agenda

The Jacksonville Chapter is alive and well! We have some exciting things planned for the new year. Our local chapter goal is to be inclusive to designers, decorators, workrooms, vendors and WCAA industry partners. In our effort to achieve this goal, we have planned a program this year that will help each of us grow our businesses.


Join us on February 12, 2010 for


Be Successful - Despite Yourself.




We want all our members and guests to fall back in love with their businesses. In order to do this, you first need to create a vision. Dave Josephson, The Growth Coach will be presenting a workshop entitled "Be Successful - Despite Yourself". We will learn how to create a vision and a mission. "Once you have a vision, then you can create a path to finding your success." There will be a Q&A Session after the workshop.




The meeting will be held at:


The Crexent
Quadrant One Bldg 4th floor
4651 Salisbury Rd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32256


Date: February 12, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Coffee and Continental Breakfast will be served.

Cost:
WCAA Chapter member : no charge
Non-members: $20.00 (paid at the door) 

Directions:
via 95 take Butler Exit #344.
Head East on Butler
Take Salisbury Road Exit
Take left into the Quadrant One parking lot.
The Best Western [landmark] will be on your right
The office is located in first building on your Left

via Butler heading west
Exit Belfort Road
Turn Left and it turns into Salisbury Road South.
Take right into The Quadrant.
The office is located in the last building on your right.
The Crexent is located on the fourth floor.

Let the receptionist know you are there for the WCAA meeting

http://www.thegrowthcoachofjax.com/



Upcoming Meetings


Jenna Abbott - National Executive Director of WCAA


Rowley Co. - Highlighting the new Rowley Catalog and tons of new product offerings.