Thanks to all of you who attended our vendor open house yesterday! It was a great success, with over 100 designers in attendance. There was great food, networking, reps available to help and answer questions. We had several first time visitors. and lots of regulars. We want you to know that we really appreciate the support you give to the ADC and CDT.
We'll keep trying to have things going on here that will be educational, profitable and fun.
Just FYI...our freight carrier from the East Coast will be increasing their rates 5.3% effective June 1.
Please remember to fill out the top of your memo request form completely. While it is true that we have your info on file, that data base is not accessible while we are on the fabric websites. During the course of the day our staff processes dozens of requests, an most of them require something to be mailed. It will save both you and us time if you fill out the first sheet that you turn in. If you use subsequent sheets just put your name or firm. Also, if there are more than one of you in your firm, we need to know which one of you it is in case we need to call you. Some designers use stickers with their info. this is a great idea and is fine with us. We really appreciate your help with this.
Temple Sale
Effective immediately, all Temple furniture will be on sale for the entire month of May!!! Take an additional 10% off all orders. The timing of this is perfect, because effective June 1 there will be a 3-4% price increase on Temple! All orders must be in to CDT by 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 27 in order to allow time for processing.
Century Chair
Many of you have admired this super comfy chair on our floor. It is discontinued, sadly, but we have just been informed that there are 26 frames in stock. This is contrary to what we were told a few weeks ago,when we checked stock for one of you. ANYWAY, we can offer them to you at 25% off. Act fast, they will not be around for long!
Vervain Fabrics - Barry Dixon Collection
Take a peek in the showroom window and see the terrific new collection by designer Barry Dixon from Vervain. Up to date colors, fresh designs and beautiful ground cloths make this collection a real winner It's totally the look everyone wants now. You will see their ad in Veranda, Traditional Home and other shelter magazines.
LEED Green Associate Class
In response the feeler we put out several weeks ago, we have tentatively scheduled the LEED Green Associate training class for Monday June 28 and Tuesday June 29.
The class will be held in the Arlington Design Center Building 3 (Campus Drive) from 9:00am until 1:00pm.
Cost of the class will be $259 per person which includes a course manual. The two study guides for the LEED GA exam are an additional $100. The cost of the actual exam through LEED is an additional $200. The exam will not be included in the class. You will be able to schedule the exam at a later date.
More details to follow - inluding the exact location of the class. It will NOT be in the CDT Showroom.
If you have already expressed an interest in attending, please call and confirm that this date will work for you. As I said, the date is tentative. If there is a change due to attendee's schedule demands, we will try to find a date that will work for more people.
To register or get more information, contact Kathleen Haerr:
LEED@localgreenconnect.com
Hunter Douglas Tax Credits and Rebates
If you are selling or have sold Architella shades this year, your client may be eligible for a Federal Tax Credit up to $1,500! We have the forms at CDT. There are some restrictions, so make sure to check on the form. This is retroactive to January 1, 2009 and runs through December 31, 2010. What a fantastic selling tool!
From May 4 - August 15 you can get a free ultraglide lifting system upgrade on Tierred Vignette shades. You should also be aware that Tierred Vignettes will now also be available with Easyrise lifting system.
Hunter Douglas has announced that effective June 1, Hunter Douglas Brand Products will no longer be available for purchase via the internet. This reaffirms the company's belief that the best service, the best knowledge and the best match of product to application comes from a design professional done face to face with personal knowledge of the customer's home. We are thrilled with this announcement and applaud Hunter Douglas for this step, which will certainly cost them sales but will surely be made up for in reputation, exclusivity and customer satisfaction.
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