BIFMA

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗧𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 | November 6-7, 2024 Grand Rapids, MI | https://loom.ly/tUctxjI | Virtual Registration Only The Annual BIFMA Furniture Summit is your opportunity to get updates on all of the ANSI/BIFMA Standards in one place, at one time, and meet the many BIFMA volunteers in the industry that make it all possible. Our standards, founded on centuries of craft and enhanced by ever-advancing science, embody the best of our knowledge on safety, ergonomics, and sustainability. BIFMA Members Register At No Cost!

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁! | November 6-7, 2024 Grand Rapids, MI | https://loom.ly/8hCdS8Y The Annual BIFMA Furniture Summit is your opportunity to get updates on all of the ANSI/BIFMA Standards in one place, at one time, and meet the many BIFMA volunteers in the industry that make it all possible. Our standards, founded on centuries of craft and enhanced by ever-advancing science, embody the best of our knowledge on safety, ergonomics, and sustainability. BIFMA Members Register At No Cost!

🎉 Happy 1-Year Anniversary, Emily Brink! 🎉 Today, we celebrate Emily's milestone! It’s been one amazing year with her on our team, and we couldn’t be more grateful. From day one, you’ve brought passion, dedication, and a spirit of collaboration that truly makes a difference. 🙌 We can’t wait to see what the next year holds! #WorkAnniversary #Teamwork #Grateful

Future-Proofing Your Business – Insights on Designing for a Life-Regenerative Future with Chad Lefevre! We are currently experiencing an unprecedented scale of change and human brains are wired to see change as a threat to be resisted. The cascade of resistance begins with individuals within the company or the organization, and spreads to whole sectors and industries. But take heart! Creators will be the ones who thrive in this moment of change, and it begins with the individual. Join us as business visionary, Chad Lefevre, shares his transformational leadership expertise with furniture and brand strategist, Tracy Hazzard, for an inspirational discussion at the intersection of furniture, the built environment, and human potential. https://loom.ly/BFMlgQM

BIFMA's Steve Kooy, Director of Health + Sustainability will present at 2024 ORGATEC: “Sustainability Trends Impacting Furniture – The Expectations for Architects, Designers, and Owners” Sustainability continues to be a focus in the furniture industry, presenting evolving challenges for architects, designers, and owners. Today’s market demands go beyond aesthetics, emphasizing responsible sourcing, circular design, and minimal environmental impact. BIFMA’s Steve Kooy will discuss how manufacturers are prioritizing diverse sustainability initiatives to meet these shifting market expectations. "Orgatec 2024 promises to highlight innovations and new ideas shaping the commercial design industry of the future with spotlights placed on augmented reality and the circular economy in the office environment BIFMA shares this focus and is pleased to be a part of this effort by presenting the associations recent work to advance sustainable practices." — Deirdre Jimenez, President + CEO, BIFMA #sustainability #SustainableFurniture #sustainableDesign #Furniture #ORGATEC

BIFMA's Steve Kooy presented "Selecting Furniture Surfaces in Healthcare Environments" alongside Barbara Dellinger, Principal, Dellinger Consulting and Lauren Banas, VP of Sales and Marketing, Krug at the 2024 The Healthcare Design Conference + Expo! "Selecting Furniture Surfaces in Healthcare Environments" was an insightful presentation that delved into the testing of furniture surfaces, aimed to meet or exceed expectations found in the healthcare setting. Using BIFMA's draft standard, our presenters guided participants through the intricacies of the testing processes, emphasizing best practices as well as limitations to lab testing. They also discuss the processes involved in ensuring the durability, functionality, and quality of furniture surfaces.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝟲𝟬 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸! Carlsbad, California | January 27-29, 2025 | https://loom.ly/VpGWf4s Todd Buchholz | Former Director of Economic Policy, White House | Former Managing Director, Tiger Hedge Fund After an unprecedented presidential election season, we will explore the outlook for the 2025 economy. ☑️ What do the latest gyrations in the stock market, interest rates, and energy prices mean for future growth? ☑️ How will trade policy and other legislative movements impact the commercial manufacturing industry.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝟲𝟬 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 $𝟮𝟬𝟬! Attend this highly curated executive retreat: ✅Gather inspirational thought leadership ✅Gain insights with actionable take-aways to grow your business ✅Engage in conversations that will move the industry forward Register Today! https://loom.ly/VpGWf4s

Future-Proofing Your Business – Insights on Designing for a Life-Regenerative Future with Chad Lefevre! We are currently experiencing an unprecedented scale of change and human brains are wired to see change as a threat to be resisted. The cascade of resistance begins with individuals within the company or the organization, and spreads to whole sectors and industries. But take heart! Creators will be the ones who thrive in this moment of change, and it begins with the individual. Join us as business visionary, Chad Lefevre, shares his transformational leadership expertise with furniture and brand strategist, Tracy Hazzard, for an inspirational discussion at the intersection of furniture, the built environment, and human potential. https://loom.ly/BFMlgQM

𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 | November 21, 2024 | https://loom.ly/ofIn5c4 The ANSI/BIFMA standard behind the LEVEL sustainability certification program has undergone a major revision in 2024. Steve Kooy, BIFMA’s Health & Sustainability Director, will walk through what’s new, what’s changed, and comparisons to the prior 2019 version. Plenty of time will be allotted for Q&A so you’ll be well-prepared to offer insight and value to the furniture selection process for your clients or your organization. Register Today!