"THE FUTURE IS NOW" MICRO-CONFERENCE

The Staging and Redesign Academy (SRA) in cooperation with the Greater Chicagoland Decorators Coalition (GCDC) will be hosting a full-day Conference on June 25^th, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Comfort Suites Hotel, 2480 Bushwood Dr. in Elgin, IL.

The Conference entitled, “The Future is Now”, is being developed and sponsored by the SRA and the GCDC to respond to the demand for educational resources for interior designers, decorators, redesigners and home stagers as well as Do-It-Yourself homeowners in the Chicago area.  The event will feature presenters covering a variety of topics from networking trends, the latest in window fashions and exciting, new faux finish techniques and products.  “The Guilt Free Coach”, Victoria Cook, will conduct a hands-on workshop to help attendees reset their priorities for exponential success.  Both organizations are proud to welcome Keynote Speaker Matt Fox, known to most as “Matt & Shari”, from the HGTV design series “Room by Room”.  Mr. Fox is a wonderful addition to a jam-packed day of learning and networking.  He will speak at the conference on Friday afternoon.

Jeff Rice, Owner of Décor Designs, Inc. in Crystal Lake, IL and an Executive Member of the GCDC is one of the organizers for the event.  Mr. Rice says, “The Conference will help local decorators by providing an opportunity to network, develop and grow their individual businesses while also providing information of value to the average homeowner.”

Space will be limited to the first 50 enrollees.  Registration for GCDC Members and SRA Alumni will begin April 1^st, 2010 for a fee of $55.00.  Decorating professionals from other organizations and the general public will be invited to register beginning May 1^st, 2010 for $75.00.  If space is still available, registration at the door will be $95.00 for everyone.


For more information, visit:  http://thefutureisnowconference.blogspot.com.