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Event Title: Las Vegas Network Mixer: It Takes A Community

Summary: Celebrate the first day of Las Vegas Market with conversation, wine, and hors d'oeuvres with the SFC and four other dynamic furniture groups: WithIt, ASFD, YHFE, and ART. Networking at its best! Enjoy.

Start Date: Monday, August 2, 2010 - 5:00pm

End Date: Monday, August 2, 2010 - 7:00pm

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Event Title: DESIGNINGreen at Las Vegas Market: Barry Dixon, Monica Pedersen, Robin Wilson, Jennifer Matthews

Summary: Meet the newest members of the SFC's DESIGNINGreen Leadership Team! International interior and home furnishings designer Barry Dixon; designer on television's Designed to Sell and lifestyle expert Monica Pedersen; national eco-friendly and healthy home interior designer and author of Kennedy Green House: Designing an Eco-Healthy Home from the Foundation to the Furniture Robin Wilson; and Luxe Magazine national publisher Jennifer Matthews will join in a spirited discussion of the influence of sustainability in their work and for the future of our industry. Sponsored and hosted by the SFC and World Market Center. Reservations not required. Arrive early for seating.

Start Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 3:00pm

End Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 4:00pm

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Event Title: One Good Chair International Design Competition

Summary: Lance Hosey, architect, designer, green advocate, and author of The Shape of Green Design, moderates a slide show and peer review of the highlights of the One Good Chair design competition submission process. Panelists are from the judging team. They are Antonio Larosa, Chair of Furniture Design, Savannah College of Design; Jose Atienza, senior designer William McDonough & Partners; Andrea Mangini, Lead Experience Designer, Adobe Systems; and Toby Israel, Founder, Design Psychology. Followed by a reception on the Sky Terrace.

Start Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 4:00pm

End Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 6:00pm

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Event Title: GREENleaders Certified Sustainability Training at Las Vegas Market

Summary: The most comprehensive training program available in green home furnishings, providing manufacturers, reps, retailers and designers with the knowledge and credentials to become experts in sustainability (6 ceu).

Start Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 10:00am

End Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 5:00pm

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Event Title: GREENleaders Certified Sustainability Training at WithIt Educational Conference

Summary: This industry first, 6-hour exam course was developed in conjunction with the Sustainable Furnishings Council, the #1 organization with board members including ranking staff of World Wildlife Fund, Rainforest Alliance, and one of the co-founders of the USGBC. This is the most comprehensive green furnishings training program available, providing designers with the knowledge and credentials to differentiate themselves as experts in sustainability. Written by an accredited LEED-CI/AP. (6 ceu)

Start Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 9:00am

End Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 4:00pm

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Event Title: GREENleaders Certified Sustainability Training

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Start Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 2:00pm

End Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 3:00pm

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Event Title: GREENLeader Training in Key West, FL

Summary: This industry first, 6-hour exam course was developed in conjunction with the Sustainable Furnishings Council, the #1 organization with board members including ranking staff of World Wildlife Fund, Rainforest Alliance, and one of the co-founders of the USGBC. This is the most comprehensive green furnishings training program available, providing designers with the knowledge and credentials to differentiate themselves as experts in sustainability. Written by an accredited LEED-CI/AP. (6 ceu)

Start Date: Friday, September 24, 2010 - 10:00am

End Date: Friday, September 24, 2010 - 5:00pm

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Title: Exciting SFC Events Planned for Las Vegas Market

Post date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - 5:18pm

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SFC's Spectacular Summer Vegas Events!

Network Mixer: It Takes a Community -- Aug 2, 5-7pm, WMC-A202

DESIGNINGreen Celebrity Designer Panel -- Aug 3, 3-4pm, WMC-B 16th FL

One Good Chair Int'l Design Competition -- Aug 4, 4-6pm, WMC-B 16th FL

GREENLeaders Certified Sustainability Training -- Aug 5, 10-5, WMC-C 4th FL

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Title: SFC interview in July/August Natural Home Magazine

Post date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - 2:05pm

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Jeff Hiller Interviewed by Natural Homes Magazine

We are excited about an interview with SFC President Jeff Hiller that appears in the July/August 2010 Natural Home Magazine! What's more, the issue includes an ad from the SFC's "Why Green? Why Not?" campaign, an ad featuring Thom Filicia.

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Title: SFC at Dwell on Design!

Post date: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 10:06am

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Title: SFC Success at ICFF!

Post date: Monday, May 24, 2010 - 4:22pm

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Title: Greenleader Training Highlighted by Home Accents Today

Post date: Monday, April 19, 2010 - 6:14pm

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On April 1^st, Home Accents Today Retail Editor Susan Dickenson wrote a review of SFC's Greenleader training course. She describes her experiences as "interesting and educational on both a professional and personal level."

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