Purchasing Solutions International Launches Branding Program with Reveal of New Corporate Logo

Purchasing Solutions International, Inc. (www.PurSol.com), one of the hospitality industry's leaders in procurement for upscale hotels and fine dining, is pleased to announce the unveiling of their new corporate logo.

The new logo draws from earlier PSI branding and logo colors, elements, and style with nods back to the company's founding and past logos.   At the same time the addition of the colorful stylized ribbon globe represents that Purchasing Solutions has international clients and projects.   Adding a new typeface gives an overall finished logo that's both contemporary yet timeless, presenting a professional image for the growing firm.

The new branding and logo graphics artwork was created by BGB Design of Milwaukee WI.   Major artwork decisions came from key members of the PSI team including company Co-Founders J Mike Williams and Richard Michael, Senior Project Manager Denise Ho, and their new Marketing Manager Andy Schaidler

Mr. Williams, the President of Purchasing Solutions International, commented: "This new logo is the perfect symbol of the growth and changes happening at PSI. Everyone who's seen it inside and outside the company absolutely loves the new look and our progressive new approach in the industry"

Andy Schaidler teams with Purchasing Solutions as Marketing and Business Development Manager

Purchasing Solutions international Inc. (www.PurSol.com), one of the hospitality industry's leaders in procurement for upscale hotels and fine dining, is pleased to announce the addition of Andy Schaidler, NEWH, as their new consulting Marketing and Business Development Manager.

Mr. Schaidler’s responsibilities will include refining and building the firm’s brand, plus expanding their reputation for exceptional procurement and purchasing. He will also develop new opportunities for the company to offer their individually tailored services to more clients.   Andy and the PSI team will work with upscale hotel, resort, casino, fine dining, spa, and country club industries as well as the developers, builders, management groups, and owners of these projects.   PSI also collaborates with architects, designers, and other specifiers to make sure each project meets the intended design scope and suits the project location, while coming in on time and on budget.

Andy Schaidler has served on the Intl Board of Directors of NEWH: The Hospitality Network for close to a decade. He is currently the NEWH Director of Expansion for Regional Members for the not-for-profit organization that raises scholarship funds for college students studying hospitality design and architecture.  He’s developed national hospitality programs for firms including: AFX, Regal Mirror, Volume Intl, Interior Image Group, and Lighting Enterprises.

Mike Williams, the President and cofounder of Purchasing Solutions Intl, commented: “We’re excited to have Andy help us take PSI to the next level in our brand and marketing and client growth.”   Mr. Schaidler agrees: “Those of you who haven’t heard of PSI in the past, won’t be able to say that in a few months.  We have an amazing story to tell of many satisfied clients and their many upscale projects.”

PSI celebrates its 15th anniversary next year as an accredited Native American-owned business.  PSI is an active member in many hospitality related organizations including: TERO, International Society of Hospitality Purchasers, NEWH: The Hospitality Network, LEED, and others

Hunting for the next great consulting or position opportunity for my career and life.

Focusing on my passions for: networking and building relationships, the hotel-resort-lounge-restaurant marketplace, architecture & interior design, smart procurement, (and beautiful decorative lighting that encompasses good quality lighting design).

resume at:  http://newh.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Schaidler_Andy.pdf

Looking forward to seeing all my industry pals ...

Looking forward to seeing all my industry pals tomorrow at the NEWH Chicago Chapter Summer Social at the historic Saddle and Cycle Club

Just visited the new Adoba Hotel & Suites in De...

Just visited the new Adoba Hotel & Suites in Dearborn MI this week, and it's not only a wonderful eco green conversion of an exsiting hotel but they have an amazing team working for them that really care about their hotel and really care about their customers and guests. Congrats to my freinds Jim and Adrienne as you grow!

Just toured the new Brewhouse Inn & Suites Hote...

Just toured the new Brewhouse Inn & Suites Hotel in the old Pabst brewery building in downtown Milwaukee yesterday, a spectacular reclaimed interior space, especially when you go up the winding front staircase to the soaring interior lobby on Floors 2 thru 6.  Beautiful 19th century stained leaded 3 story glass windows, charming 20th century subway tile walls, several very clever uses of mezzanine and rooftop lounging spaces, and terrific display of the huge copper brewing kettles from both inside and outside.

And they're going for LEED platinum so its a terrifc green hotel.  brewhousesuites.com

Definitely could be nominated by the BLLA Boutique Lodging and Lifestyle Association as one of the next potential winners for Boutique Hotel of the Year.

Andy Schaidler joins Interior Image Group as their national Business Development Manager

Interior Image Group launches a focused effort to sales and marketing for the hospitality industry with Andy Schaidler as the new Business Development Manager, welcoming Andy to the team and embracing the future opportunities he brings to the firm.

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Dyer, Indiana, June 12, 2013
Located just south of Chicago, Interior Image Group (www.interiorimagegroup.com), one of the hospitality industry's emerging leaders of interior architecture and design, is pleased to announce the addition of Andy Schaidler, NEWH, as their new Business Development Manager.

Mr. Schaidler’s responsibilities will include building the firm’s reputation of their award-winning design work while developing new opportunities for the company to create distinctive designs.  Andy and the IIG team will work with hotel, resort, casino, restaurant, university, and healthcare industries as well as the developers, builders, management groups, and owners of these projects.  IIG also collaborates with architects and other interior design firms in the effort to ensure each project has a unique feel.

Andy Schaidler has served on the International Board of Directors of NEWH: The Hospitality Network for almost a decade.  He is currently the NEWH Chairperson of Expansion for Regional Groups for the not-for-profit organization that raises scholarship grant funds for college students studying hospitality design and architecture.  He has developed national hospitality programs for companies such as AFX, Regal Mirror, Volume Intl, and Lighting Enterprises.

Patti Tritschler, the President and founder of IIG, commented: "I'm excited to see how Andy will be able to help take IIG to the next level in the hospitality industry.  Mr. Schaidler agrees: "If you haven't heard of Interior Image Group's work in the past, you won't be able to say that in a few months.  There is an amazing team of talent here who are producing gorgeous, upscale, big-city interiors at a moderate price with small town attention to service and detail."

IIG recently won the People's Choice Award for Best Overall Vignette at the 2013 HI Connect Design Show for their spectacular Concierge Lounge design and installation.  IIG also participates in the Hospitality Design: NextGen Forum this June that highlights trend-setting interior designers of today's industry.


About Interior Image Group:

Interior Image Group offers 'Visually Distinctive Interior Architecture and Design' by creating aesthetically and physically exceptional environments for their clients.  Interior Image Group is certified with the Women's Business Enterprise National Council and is a Business Sponsor of the Chicago Chapter of NEWH: The Hospitality Network.  Their staff includes designers who are NCIDQ certified and have additional IIDA and ASID affiliations.  Their approach to design is done with a fresh and timeless appeal that reflects the firm's small town attitude to customer service and project management.  Each project is completed understanding the importance to the client's budget and timeline.


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Interior Image Group
1035 Sheffield Avenue  Dyer, IN 46311
Ph: 219.322.7841
Fax: 219.322.7857
www.interiorimagegroup.com

Looking forward to seeing all my industry pals at Neocon in the Chicago Merchandise Mart Monday June 10!  An exciting new chapter in my career and life starts then and there for me.  I'll be revealing it in person to everyone I see at Neocon. 

Watch the blogs and industry magazines and facebook and linkedin and your email and fax for the more formal and detailed announcement coming mid to late in the week, during or after Neocon.  And answer your phone when I call you, hahaha, the news is very good for the industry as well.

very exicted: phone interviews last few days and in-person interview tomorrow that might be taking my career in a wonderful new direction!

Thank you fabulous Shelia at NEWH The Hospitality Network!  my resume link   http://www.newh.org/media/k2/attachments/Schaidler_Andy_1.pdf

I'm a very well-connected National Sales Manager looking for a great new job.

I'm a very well-connected National Sales Manager looking for a great new job. My focus for over 10 years has been selling Decorative Lighting and Hospitality Furnishings along with related supplies into the hospitality, purchasing, and design industries. That followed a decade of experience in marketing, inside sales, and customer service leadership in manufacturing and sales agency firms.

I've been talking to companies on the phone in the last month , and last week in person in Las Vegas at the Hospitality Design Expo, exploring new opportunities to join a progressive company to expand their hospitality division (or create one from scratch) by providing marketing & sales solutions appropriate for hotels, resorts, time shares, senior living, restaurants, and their related architecture and design and purchasing trades.

I can't post my resume on Facebook or Linked In or Twitter, but it is available immediately by request via email (in fact I was txting and emailing it from my phone and tablet and laptop during and after chats with folks last week). I also have an outstanding set of professional and personal references ready to take calls and emails from interested employers who want to know about my skills and experience and background.

Up until now I've been very quiet about my search but have learned that it's much better to have many eyes and ears catching possible opportunities I might be well-suited for and/or very interested in. Several discussions are on-going but have not been finalized, so I'd still like to hear from more places.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you are looking for national sales into hospitality or know of someone who is.

to all the life insurance company recruiters and headhunters out there following my jobhunting posts (you probably aren't actually following me) i do not have an insurance brokers license, nor will I ever probably have one nor want one, just sayin....

It's good to know I'm needed and wanted. Very happy with the great support and positive responses I've been getting already to my more open jobhunting online and in-person during the setup before the HDExpo conference in Vegas.  Have several more in-person interviews set up for potential national sales manager opportunites becuase of earlier posts, and have many more eyes and ears open on my behalf as well.  

Getting very good comments from my suppliers, competitors, past employers, reps, clients, and many folks I know in the hospitality industry.  I'm encouraged that I'll really be able to put my skills and connections and experience and knowledge to excellent use.

My updated resume is being a bit more openly posted and reviewed these days. Was more of a secret a month or two ago, but the time is here for me to say "I'm available!" had interesting contact form Monster already, totally out of my usual field, but good to hear. I'll be actively discussing any national or regional sales manager opportunities in person next week in Vegas at the HDExpo.

Today and tomorrow are the last two days for architects and designers and purchasing firms and hoteliers to register to be selected as Buyers for this year's upcoming HOSPITALITY MATC. www.hospitalitymatch.com/buyers

If you are sourcing better FFandE for upscale hospitality design projects this year, do not miss this chance to discover new products and grow your list of go-to-suppliers in a relaxed working weekend retreat. www.hospitalitymatch.com/buyers

Remember, if you are selected to participate in HOSPITALITY MATCH you get: * introductions with up to 24 suppliers of your choosing in 20-minute, one-to-one meetings. * boost your buying savvy with 10-minute, rapid-fire sessions on FFandE pricing and product development. * an expenses-paid trip and stay to Colorado Springs breathtaking Cheyenne Mountain Resort.

Today and tomorrow are the last two days for architects and designers and purchasing firms and hoteliers to register to be selected as Buyers for this year's upcoming HOSPITALITY MATCH.  www.hospitalitymatch.com/buyers

If you’re sourcing better FF&E for upscale hospitality design projects this year, don’t miss this chance to discover new products and grow your list of go-to-suppliers in a relaxed working weekend retreat.  www.hospitalitymatch.com/buyers

Remember, if you’re selected to participate in HOSPITALITY MATCH you get: * introductions with up to 24 suppliers of your choosing in 20-minute, one-to-one meetings  * boost your buying savvy with 10-minute, rapid-fire sessions on FF&E pricing and product development  * an expenses-paid trip and stay to Colorado’s breathtaking Cheyenne Mountain Resort.

The hotel and resort and restaurant marketplaces are hungry for good quality lighting sources and attractive decorative lighting fixtures all at reasonable prices. They often source and shop outside the usual typical electrical and lighting distribution channels which both mystifies and frustrates many manufacturers unfamiliar with the process.My considerable connections and experience selling into this unique hospitality marketplace bring insight and skills and connections to a light source (light bulb) manufacturer or luminaire (lighting fixture) manufacturer that wants to grow their existing hospitality program - or grow into it if they don't currently have a dedicated hospitality market channel already.My executive brief outlining my abilities is posted on the NEWH Career Network website, and is also available upon request.

The publishers and editors of Boutique Design Magazine and Hospitality Style Magazine are pleased to announce buyer registration is now open online for the annual Hospitality MATCH event (www.HospitalityMatch.com/Buyers) June 23rd-25th at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, south of Denver.

And this year I'm pleased to announce I've again been asked to be the VIP Buyer Concierge to gather the best buyers to register and prequalify in advance, as well as assist on-site during the MATCH event as a host and guide and photographer and freindly assistant wherever needed.

After 8 years, I'm sure most of the north american hotel specification and purchasing industry have heard of the fun format: one-to-one "speed networking" limited-invitation weekend conference between buyers and suppliers of FF&E for 4star & 5star hotels & resorts.

A limited number of selected buyers will be invited to receive complimentary transport out to Denver and Colorado Springs , 3 night resort hotel stay included, and all food and beverages paid as part of the weekend program. All buyers selected to attend MATCH will be confirmed and notified in late April with their full travel arrangements.

If you or one of your key senior staffers in your architecture or design or purchasing or hotel management firm are interested in MATCH, please go to: http://www.hospitalitymatch.com/buyers to register online. Each MATCH buyer must complete the online registration to pre-qualify, in order to be selected and to be invited.

Complete Hospitality and Homedics just completed: Fairfield Cross Creek Mall in Fayetteville NC. Now their guests will rest better with less road noise and with Homedics SS2000 soundspas in each guest room

Looking forward to seeing all my central Florida hotel and resort and lounge and restaurant industry friends at the NEWH Regional Trade Show at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando on Tuesday.

If you haven't registered online yet as a buyer, you can still attend for free by simply showing up with a business card and completing the form at the door for your badge. http://www.newh.org/regional-tradeshows/orlando-regional-tradeshow-march-5-2013

Free lunch buffet at noon and free appetizer buffet during happyhour, so two more great reasons to see the show.

New full color PDF brochures are available from Innova Sleep Systems on their new line of premium memory foam mattresses for hotels.

Innova has many patent-pending products with revolutionary features that truly help guests experience 'you are what you sleep on' including: ReFresh foam, Breezables foam, Malibu Coast foam, and LatexLite foam, all viewable in the brochure along with previews on innovaSleep.com as well.

Ask your Complete Hospitality Solutions local independent sales rep for more details. PDF versions of the brochures available immediately via email and via download from the Complete-Hospitality.com website this week. printed glossy brochures and sales sheets should be available later this month.

New updated full color brochures are available from Homedics-Sharper Image-Marley on their growing line of ipod docking alarm clocks and guestroom audio for hotels.

New items include more bluetooth options along with the impressive HouseOfMarley 'GetUpStandUp' premium docking stereo made from FSC certified renewable wood and recycled plastics

Ask your Complete Hospitality Solutions local independent sales rep for more details. PDF versions of the brochures also available immediately via email. Homedics-Sharper Image-Marley brochures are also available for download from the Complete-Hospitality.com website this week.

Thank you to NEWH San Francisco for a great Leadership Conference week & weekend, and for the always great networking AND industry insight

Complete Hospitality is thrilled to introduce our new premium memory foam mattress parter: Innova Sleep Systems, (innovaSleep.com) their new showroom at the Vegas World Market Center opens this weekend to the wholesale world and to the wholesale furniture and design clientele officially on Monday.  Our hotel customers got a sneak preview at the NEWH Regional Tradeshow on Thursday and during the NEWH Leadership Conference still in progress, both in San Francisco.  Here is their offical press release:

Innova Sleep Systems to unveil showrooms, website, and revolutionary new memory foam mattresses at Winter 2013 Las Vegas Market.

Innova Sleep Systems Inc is thrilled to officially launch its company and its national marketing sales and distribution of ground-breaking memory foam at the Winter 2013 Furniture Market in Las Vegas.

City of Industry California based Innova Sleep Systems Inc (www.innovaSleep.com), is thrilled to introduce its company and products to the national and international furniture and bedding industry this month at the annual Winter Furniture Market in Las Vegas at World Market Center showroom B-975.


Innova will unveil its entire line of exclusive and patented memory foam products in Vegas on January 26th at the same time as their showroom in Industry CA just outside of Los Angeles. The unveiling will also show off their new website, new literature, new samples, and continuous live demonstrations of their revolutionary BreezablesSM memory foam with patent-pending airflow technology.

Innova will also unveil their new ReFreshSM memory foam with patent-pending and university tested odor-absorbing features never before available in foam or bedding products, their new Malibu Coast ventilated and breathable GEL-infused foam that stays cool to the touch for hours, and their new LatexLite foam with the firmness of Latex but without the allergy or weight issues of previous Latex mattresses.

Innova invites all wholesale buyers to experience the innovative reinvention of memory foam at their Vegas showroom B-975, from Jan 28-Feb1, 2013, or online at www.innovaSleep.com

About InnovaSleep:Innova Sleep Systems is innovating and reinventing the way the world sleeps on memory foam. Our new patent-pending foams provide comfort and support for a luxurious sleep experience along with revolutionary features available exclusively from Innova: superior odor removal, superior airflow, and superior body temperature comfort. As a manufacturer of visco memory foam products, Innova partners with customers to create stock and customized products to meet their bedding needs for consumer, government, healthcare, school, hotel and resort situations.Innova is also an OEM-to-OEM manufacturer of foam for many of the world’s best mattress companies. We are experts at supporting our client’s private labels. Our memory foams are used in many of the most recognized mattress and pillow brands in the industry, and now in our own Innova products as well.

New full color brochures are available for the Crypton Protector line of mattress and pillow protectors for hotels. Ask your Complete Hospitality Solutions local independent sales rep for more details.

PDF versions of the brochures also available immediately via email. Crypton brochures will be available for download from the Complete-Hospitality.com website later this week.

Complete Hospitality Solutions website back up & fully functional after a surprise hacking scare over both holiday weeks.   www.Complete-Hospitality.com  No more malicious hidden software being spit out anywhere, security tightened.  Feel free to browse again.  My sanity and peace of mind restored as well.