Grace Note

Well, my bags are packed and the only question left is which pair of cowboy boots I should bring along. Or maybe I’ll bring all three pairs as that’s what I’ll be wearing at the International Window Coverings Expo in Nashville! I’m really excited to host IWCE in such a unique city and location—a first for IWCE.

We wanted to take advantage of the flavor of Nashville and the fact that the show will be over the weekend, so I’d like to point out some new elements.

Don’t miss Friday, March 8: All-day seminars and Grand Opening Party!

Seminars will be held all day on Friday, March 8, ending with a complimentary panel of Nashville designers, which will then lead you to the Grand Opening in the exhibit hall. The exhibit hall opens Friday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with a Gala Celebration including great live music, drinks and snacks. Visit your favorite exhibitors and discover new suppliers in this fun, casual setting!

Plan for a BIG day on Saturday, March 9!

Exhibits will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. There will be hundreds of new products and live demos, plus don’t miss the Construction Zone, which is back by popular demand. Keynote speaker Genevieve Gorder will be in the ballroom at 4 p.m. The Design & Workroom Awards Gala (sponsored by Kirsch) will be at 5:30.

Grand Finale on Sunday, March 10!

Exhibits will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wrap up your IWCE experience with a complimentary power panel of speakers to help you identify top takeaways from the show. It will be on the Exhibit Hall Stage. Also, don’t miss our cowboy boot contest. Strut your favorite boots and be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to a renowned artisan boot maker! (You can also enter by posting a picture of your boots to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #IWCENashville.)

I’m really looking forward to reconnecting with many of you. It will be the best gift you can give yourself and your business. And if you really can’t make it, check out our tweets, live Facebook coverage and the next issue of Window Fashion VISION!

Grace McNamera Publisher grace@wf-vision.com.