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Sustainability is about you! Better for Guests, Hotels, the Planet. Green Voice™2014 NEWH Sustainable Conversations  http://www.prlog.org/12286885

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Back By Popular Demand: NEWH Sustainable Green Voice™ Returns to HDExpo 2014

The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee announces the return of the extremely popular Green Voice™ Conversations during the upcoming HDExpo in Las Vegas, May 14-15-16, 2014 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center.  The live sessions will feature a combination of 1-on-1 interviews in The Social Hub booth #1955 during show hours open to all show attendees and a CEU-accredited panel discussion in the HD conference meeting rooms for paid conference pass holders.

Green Voice is now in it’s 3rd year, continuing to grow in scope and popularity each year.  This year’s sessions headline 8 industry experts actively involved in sustainable practices across many facets of hospitality, lodging, dining, and business.  Presenters, moderators, and speakers will lead the audience through 5 fascinating conversations covering sustainable principles and practices that impact the hospitality industry from a unique range of perspectives.

 “The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee has been addressing sustainability for a very long time and our Green Voice programs are one of the ways we get to share this with the expanded hospitality community,” states David Mahood of Olive Hospitality Consulting.   Mr. Mahood – one of the early members of the NEWH Sustainable Hospitality committee - is an interviewer and will moderate the panel during Green Voice.

Wed, May 14, 2014 events:
11:30AM @ The Social Hub, booth #1955:  “The Far Ranging Impact of the Food We Serve in our Restaurants. What you Need to Know.”
Helen Reed of HL Reed Design & SEElogix interviewing Susan Wolfla Executive Chef of Mandalay Bay Resort

12 Noon@ The Social Hub, booth #1955: NEWH Sustainable Design Competition Student Scholarship Award Presentations

1:00PM@ The Social Hub, booth #1955:  “Large Companies don’t have to have Large Environmental Footprints:  MGM Resorts’ Ongoing Commitment to Organic Design and Development.”
Glenn Hasek of Green Lodging News interviewing Todd Megrath Dir. Sustainability Strategies at MGM Resorts•

Thurs, May 15, 2014 events
11:00 AM @ The Social Hub, booth #1955:  “The Vision of Fred Stitt: How the Award Winning Educator and Architect in the Field of Ecological Design Sees the World.”
David Mahood of Olive Hospitality interviewing Fred Stitt, Founder of San Francisco Institute of Architecture

1:30PM @ Conference Center Meeting Rooms: “Rendering Nature: How Organic Design impacts the Hospitality Industry from Soil, Food, and Waste to Architecture and Development.”
David Mahood of Olive Hospitality Consulting moderating a roundtable panel discussion with Tom Herlihy of Worm Power, Fred A. Stitt of San Francisco Institute of Architecture, Todd Megrath of  MGM Resorts, and Susan Wolfla of Mandalay Bay Resort (qualifies for .1 CEU or 1.0 LU and requires a paid conference pass for entry)

3:30PM @ The Social Hub, booth #1955:  “A Million Worms, Organic Waste, Perfect Soil. The Incredible Story of Worm Power.”
Dina Belon-Sayre of Mindclick Global interviewing Tom Herlihy, CEO, Worm Power

All live interviews will be at The Social Hub booth #1955 during show hours and are open to all registered attendees and exhibitors to join in the audience at no extra charge. The roundtable panel discussion is part of the conference seminar pass and will be held in the conference breakout rooms and qualifies for .1 CEU or 1.0 LU. To register for the conference and show go to www.HDexpo.com, for more info on NEWH Green Voice™ presentations go to www.NEWH.org/Sustainability/Green-Voice-Events/ or on facebook at facebook.com/pages/NEWH-Sustainable-Hospitality/142978265731918

About NEWH (www.NEWH.org):

NEWH-The Hospitality Industry Network, founded in 1985, is an international non-profit organization with 18 chapters and 5 regional groups of volunteer industry professionals who raise funds and grant scholarships to college students studying design, architecture, purchasing, and management focused on the lodging and restaurant markets. NEWH is the premiere industry networking organization whose volunteers have granted more than $3 million in scholarships over 25 years by networking at local, regional, and international architecture, design, and hospitality events. 

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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.