IDRC Newsletter Issue 29 - July 2011 - Jul 4, 2011

SHOWCASE MARKETING
launches new
INTERIOR DECORATING SHOW
with IDRC as one of its Consulting
Sponsors

Event coincides with International Home Show
New IDS opens to trade Oct. 27th. Public admitted Oct.28 - 30,2011

Showcase Marketing, producer of the International Home Show is pleased to announce it will be producing the Interior Decorating Show, a new trade event sponsored in part by IDRC, Interior Decor Resources Canada. On Thursday, October 27th, the new show will be open to members of the decor trade only for  in Hall 1 of the International Centre. The event will combine with the International Home Show running in Halls 2 & 3 on Friday, October 28th through Sunday, October 30th.

In an industry announcement, IDRC Executive Vice President, Dennis Mascall applauded Showcase Marketing's initiative to produce the new Interior Decorating Show stating, "We are pleased to be part of IDS - Interior Decorating Show where qualified interior decorators and retailers will have the opportunity to network with their many suppliers under one roof, and be able to offer advice and expertise during the public days of the show. Now the Interior Decorating Industry can proudly stand on its own to show both the trade and public what`s new within the residential decor industry. Each market segment can learn from leading edge suppliers about new furnishings, fabrics, colours and coverings, styles and decor finishes and how these trends translate to the home``

According to show producer and manager, Paul Newdick, of Showcase Marketing , "This new event is a result of our continuing cooperation with the interior decorating industry. This is a new phase and focus for the International Home Show since it expands the range and quality of our exhibits, and benefits both the residential trade industry and home owners.``

The Interior Decorating Show`s Trade program will be finalized within the next few weeks and feature trend setting industry presenters, more than 100 exhibits and an end of day mix and meet gathering of trade participants.

The Interior Decorating Show, located in Hall 1 of the International Centre. It is open exclusively to interior decor trade on Thursday, October 27th. Registration is FREE to trade professionals registering before October 17th. After this date and at the door, registration is $20.

For further information please call 416-512.1305 or write to info@interiordecoratingshow.com or contact IDRC at info@idrcanada.org

A SPECIAL OFFER TO IDRC (Interior Décor Resources Canada) MEMBERS ONLY

Now’s the time to book your show space at the All New Innovative INTERIOR DECORATING SHOW.  A Great Marketing and Sales Opportunity to harness a previously neglected market, THE INTERIOR DECORATING RETAILERS and INDEPENDENT INTERIOR DECORATORS !

A Trade Only Event on Thursday, October 27^th 2011 at The International Centre, HALL # 1 Airport Road, Toronto.

From 10 am until 8 pm The INTERIOR DECORATING SHOW will feature bi-hourly  FABPlus Seminars and stage personality presentations from leading manufacturers and suppliers of this exciting hands on creative industry.

With a fresh decorating season coming up soon you’ll be able to present your latest collections of FABRICS, FLOOR AND WALLCOVERINGS, WINDOW TREATMENTS, PAINT  PRODUCTS AND LATEST COLOUR TRENDS.

Only Industry professionals will be invited to this event and catered to by leading suppliers of quality decor products and services. From 5 pm onwards on Show Day the floor will convert to a less formal, social event, giving a great opportunity for all attendees to meet and greet (schmooze) each other for a very memorable occasion, with refreshments of course!

REGISTRATION ADMISSION IS  FREE  UP TO 10 DAYS PRIOR TO OPENING. Thereafter, $20.00 up to showday. (Parking is always FREE!)

For 3 days following the TRADE ONLY DAY EVENT of the INTERIOR DECORATING SHOW,  FrIday, Saturday and Sunday your exhibits will be presented to a mass market attending the LARGEST FALL HOME SHOW IN CANADA held in adjacent halls 2-3-4 that attracts annually up to 75,000 décor minded people !

AS AN  IDRC MEMBER, ONLY YOU ARE OFFERED A 15% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ON YOUR BOOTH SPACE SELECTION BY ACTING QUICKLY WHILE PRIME SPACE IS AVAILABLE.

PLEASE CALL DENNIS MASCALL AT 647.351.5971 or 416.494.0401 FOR DETAILED INFO.

In June 2011, IDRC presented six students in three colleges with awards for their outstanding achievement. Each student received a cash prize from a $100,000.00 fund set aside by IDRC for students graduating from and accredited Interior Decorating Course in Ontario. In addition to the Cash Prize awards ALL graduates of an accredited Interior Decorating Program will receive a “DECORPASS”, introducing them to supplier trade members of IDRC. The DECORPASS also includes a Two Year IDRC membership at 80% off. DECORPASS holders can enjoy trade discounts provided by leading IDRC supplier members including a special "kick start" discount on their first order as new Interior Decorators.

Conestoga College Course Coordinator and Professor of Interior Decorating Margaret Hedges, IDRC Scholarship Award winner Carmel Spry, runner up Samantha Spier with Tatiana McNeil and Dennis Mascall of IDRC. Each student received $1,250 & $750.00 respectively.

Georgian College Program Coordinator and Professor of Interior Design Marlene Mitchelmore, recipient of the Interior Decor Resources Canada Award of Excellence Danielle Coutts and recipient of the Interior Decor Resources Canada Award for Innovative Applications Cassandra Lawless with Tatiana McNeil and Dennis Mascall of IDRC. Each student received $1,250 & $750.00. 

At La Cite College Professeur / Designer d'intérieur Micheline Héroux announced the IDRC Scholarship Award winner for highest grade point average (GPA), Émile Bourassa runner up Mathieu Roussel . Each student received $750 & $250.00 respectively. The awards were presented by Claudio Cefaloni of Robert Allen Fabrics  in Montreal.

Last month similar awards were presented at Sheridan College and at Humber College.

TRANSPORTATION NEWS AND VIEWS FROM DJC CONSULTING

Shipping parcels to or from the USA with an IDRC carrier member has never been easier.  Whether you are a large parcel shipper or have only an occasional shipment using our carriers is cost effective.

Smaller shippers with individual shipments can use the services of Canpar Transport. Canpar will pickup, arrange customs clearance and delivery to all US destinations with a single door to door transportation charge.  Tracking parcels has never been easier with all information available by computer.

Larger volume shippers have an opportunity to use the services of A.N. Deringer whose transportation program will facilitate the seamless movement of goods to and from the United States. Deringer is well positioned to serve the needs of IDRC members with strategically located customs offices and warehouses across the entire northern border from Montreal to Vancouver, and Deringer’s dedicated fleet will pick up merchandise within Canada and move it to border locations for redistribution by UPS or FedEx.  Sameday customs clearance is available.

Consider consolidating several orders destined to the US on a single skid and have Deringer move the consolidated skid to the border. Pay a single customs entry for the consolidated shipment (instead of individual shipments) and then redistribute your individual orders on your own personal US account with UPS or Fedex or utilize Deringer’s UPS or Fedex account from their distribution centers at discounts up to 18%.  Tracking is simple with computer look up.

To explore these opportunities contact the following companies and mention that you are an IDRC member.

Canpar Customer Service: 1-800-387-933,  A.N. Deringer – David Mancini: 416-6247-1512.

For an affordable custom assesment of your company's shipping procedures call Dennis Jackson: 905-319-8319.