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INSPIRE 2012 Classes and Speakers   The Window Coverings Association of America is pleased to present the calendar of classes and speakers for INSPIRE 2011.  Headlining the group as keynote speaker is Sarah Richardson, host and co-producer of "Design INC.", and "Sarah's House" on HGTV.  Our 4 tracks of classes, built specifically for the interior design professional, cover business topics, sales and marketing, fabrication and installation, and design.  You may mix and match from the 4 tracks or take one from beginning to end!  Register soon to reserve your spot and we’ll see you in Kentucky!
	SARAH RICHARDSON  to keynote INSPIRE 2011
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Business Seminars  for Design Professionals	Sales and Marketing Techniques  for Design Professionals	Design Seminars	Fabrication & Installation Seminars
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM WELCOME RECEPTION AND CONFERENCE KICK-OFF EVENT
SESSION 1: Thursday, September 8, 2011 8:45 to 10:00 AM (choose one class)
Karen Lander Let's Talk Money: How much should you expect to make in this business?	Sarah Devaney-O'Neil Live Marketing Events: There is no substitute for face time	Jackie Von Tobel Jackie Von Tobel's Quick Rendering System (Double session)     Attendees choosing this DOUBLE session will not choose from the 10:15 to 11:30 sessions.	Beth Hodges Design and Fabrication of Coronas and Bed Hangings
	Karen Hardy Who is your Customer? Understanding how and why people buy and how you can make them buy from YOU!		Arlene Sauk (nee Fjellman) Fits like a Glove Slipcover
SESSION 2: Thursday, September 8, 2011 10:15 to 11:30 AM (choose one class)
Vita Vygovska Time Management Strategies: Getting twice as much done in half the time	Sarah Devaney-O'Neil Face it: Facebook works!	Susan Kostelecky Designing for the Challenging Window	Arlene Sauk (nee Fjellman) Cushions, Cording and Zippers
	Fred Berns Market Smart: Make a big splash with little cash	Sue Thomas Window Treatments and Decorating for the booming Senior Market	Susan Woodcock (Schurz) Creating Soft and Relaxed Shade Styles
Thursday Luncheon, September 8, 2011 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM KEYNOTE SPEAKER SARAH RICHARDSON Host and co-producer of Design Inc. and Sarah's House on HGTV
SESSION 3: Thursday, September 8, 2011 1:45 to 3:00 PM (choose one class)
Ramon Hardy Expanding Your Business: Adding retail space, employees and services without losing your mind!	JoAnn Lenart-Weary Confident Consultations, Personalized Concepts	Sarah Youngblood Colorful Marketing!: Using Color to Creatively grow your business	Peggy Morgans  & Debbie Williamson Dressmaking + Engineering = A Formula for Success (Double session)     Attendees choosing this DOUBLE session will not choose from the 3:15 to 4:30 sessions.
Karen Gill Window Treatment & Interior Design Photography: How to make your designs pop in a photograph!		Susan Woodcock (Schurz) Contemporary Drapery Styles for Modern Interiors
		Jackie Von Tobel Creating Couture Treatments on a Shoestring Budget
SESSION 4: Thursday, September 8, 2011 3:15 to 4:30 PM (choose one class)
Sarah Youngblood Solo-preneur to Entrepreneur: Business Strategies for the Creative Sort	Fred Berns Supersize your success: Steps to peak profits in challenging times	Misty Trevino Bedding Design & Canopies	Beth Hodges Have a Happy Installation
		JoAnn Lenart-Weary Decorating made easy for the Window Treatment Professional	Anita Boetsma Take it Outside!: Fabricating for Outdoor Spaces
			Arlene Sauk (nee Fjellman) Parson Chair Slipcovers
Thursday, September 8, 2011 4:45 PM to 6:00 PM OPTIONAL EARLY BIRD STRUCTURED NETWORKING GROUPS
Thursday, September 8, 2011 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM OPTIONAL NIGHT OWL STRUCTURED NETWORKING GROUPS
SESSION 5: Friday, September 9, 2011 8:45 to 10:00 AM (choose one class)
Karen Gill Photo Editing	Susan Kostelecky MegaMarketing: Learn to sell to clients you haven't even met yet!	Anita Boetsma Bays, Bows and Arches Demystified	Laurie Medford Double Field Headboards
	Karen Hardy Speaking the B Word out loud: Getting your client to cop to the budget	Sarah Devaney-O'Neil Sustainable Textiles	Trenia Bell Great Pleats for Custom Drapery Panels
SESSION 6: Friday, September 9, 2011 10:15 AM to NOON MULTIPLE VENDOR SPEED BIZ  SESSIONS Getting to know your Resource Partners (ALL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES WILL PARTICIPATE)
Friday, September 9, 2011 NOON to 5:00 PM EXHIBITION HALL
Friday, September 9, 2011 6:30 PM to MIDNIGHT WCAA 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER AND AFTER PARTY
SESSION 7: Saturday, September 10, 2011 8:45 to 10:00 AM (choose one class)
Karen Hardy The Ultimate Efficient Workroom	Amy Meinecke Discover your Sales Mojo	Beth Hodges Perfecting Proportions: Making it look just right, every time!	Scot Robbins Pattern Drafting and Modification
	Susan Gill Selling Hard Window Treatments: Why adding hardlines can add dollars to your business		Trenia Bell Understanding and Selling Hand Sewing
Saturday, September 10, 2011 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EXHIBITION HALL
Saturday, September 10, 2011 1:00 to 2:30 PM LUNCH AND CONFERENCE CLOSING CEREMONIES

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