Welcome - Grace note

The highly anticipated new year has arrived, and like so many of you, I’m delighted to ring in 2021 full of gratitude, hope and optimism for what the future holds.

First, let me start by sending my sincere condolences for those affected by COVID-19. I pray your families and friends are safe and your business is adjusting to changes. As we close one chapter and open another, I can’t help but reflect on what the year before has taught me. It’s no secret 2020 brought many challenges GRACE and difficulties, but from these obstacles came some silver linings. A fresh and humble perspective NOTE on life is one thing I have reflected on. The resilience of our industry is certainly another. I’ve had the opportunity to speak with several leaders and I reconnected with many colleagues (virtually, of course). The updates and feedback those people have given me have been the root and inspiration of the new chapter Window

Fashion VISION will embark on. We invite you to join us on this journey. Product Finder Buyer’s Guide. This will give you access to the best suppliers in the industry through a quick search for a product or

So, what is the future and how is it affecting our businesses and company name. lives? We considered many factors as we planned our content for 2021. For one, connecting online will continue to be prevalent for some time, so we have created the WFCP Academy. It expands our online learning by offering dozens of 45-minute to one-hour seminars on the business, design and fabrication topics you told us you wanted to learn We look forward to the day where we can come together again, safely, as an industry. Meanwhile, thanks to the advancements of modern technology, Window Fashion VISION continues to create a wealth of resources to keep you connected, learning and networking. about. In addition, watch for many online Lunch & Learn webinars featuring new products and technology. Home automation will continue to grow, and we’re seeing many great new products being introduced to the market. To help you stay on top of what’s being offered, we are implementing a

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“Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult

problems.” —Gever Tulley

Let’s raise a toast to 2021!

Warm regards,

Grace McNamara Publisher grace@wf-vision.com