"Events & Promotions"

  • Little Rock: Where High Fashion Meets Office Furniture
    Posted: 09.15.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Kimball Office and its dealer, Today’s Office Inc., in Little Rock, Arkansas, participated in the ASID “Wine & Design” event.  This exciting, fashion-forward event benefited the Our House of Little Rock charity, which equips homeless men, women, and children with the tools and resources to be successful on their own.

    The event’s highlight was a runway show, called Project Runway, with professional models donning outfits and accessories made from materials created by design firms, dealers, and manufacturers.

    “The Kimball Office/Today’s Office team had a great time developing our design, executing, and living the life of the runway models!!  What a blast!  Our booth display featured Villa lounge seating and received great feedback for both comfort and style,” says Mick Ann Koratsky, Market Sales Manager, Kimball Office.

    Eight teams participated in this first ever runway event in Little Rock.  The design team from Today’s Office included Amy Bingman, Melissa Dixon and Paige Parish.

    “Each team was assigned a color (ours was Silver Cloud) and a hard material and soft material sponsor to partner with,” says Mick Ann. “Since I was partnering with my local dealer, Kimball Office was the soft manufacturer. You could see the addition of floor tile and cove base to many of the outfits as the hard material.

    Kimball fabrics used were: Woodland 10701 Granite; Crossroads 10305 Silvatica; and Flicker 11132 Magenta.

    For additional images from the event, visit our Flickr page.

  • Kimball Office Celebrates with Bang Office Interiors
    Posted: 09.06.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Kimball Office recently kicked off a relationship with a BANG…new Select Dealer Bang Office Interiors, that is.

    This Seattle dealer is located in a picture-perfect setting—surrounded by the sweeping Puget Sound and Seattle Skyline.  Recently, a premier gala was held to showcase both the picture perfect location, and picture perfect Kimball Office furniture. 

    Hum and Skye look great in Bang’s showroom with a view

    Hum and Skye look great in Bang’s showroom with a view.

    This great Bang/Kimball Office party was attended by over 250 of the area’s movers, shakers, and deal makers,” says Kimball Office Sales Manager Steve Stein. “Clients were waited on with food and drink while touring the hottest new showroom in the country!”

    Standing, left to right: Brian Gerdes, KO Director of Sales West; Steve Stein, KO MSM Seattle; Chad Smed, President Bang Office Interiors; Carol DeJong, KO GSM; Julie Daily, KO MSM SF. Sitting is Pedro Ayala, KO Regional A&D Manager.

    Standing, left to right: Brian Gerdes, KO Director of Sales West; Steve Stein, KO MSM Seattle; Chad Smed, President Bang Office Interiors; Carol DeJong, KO GSM; Julie Daily, KO MSM SF. Sitting is Pedro Ayala, KO Regional A&D Manager.

     For additional images from the event, visit our Flickr page.

  • Fiesta Friday at DC Showroom
    Posted: 08.22.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    To show dealer WorkSpaces LLC how much Kimball Office appreciates their partnership, a fiesta was thrown in their honor.  The name of the event: Fiesta Friday, of course.

    “This is something that we are doing more often here at the showroom. We really want everyone to get to know who they are working with,” says D.C. Showroom Manager Alexandra Hijjawi.

    Kimball Office’s Alexandra Hijjawi, Staci Wilson and Elizabeth Hurley are all the fashion in their funky Fiesta Friday gear.

    Kimball Office’s Alexandra Hijjawi, Staci Wilson and Elizabeth Hurley are all the fashion in their funky Fiesta Friday gear.

    Tex-Mex food, margaritas, and fun decorations added to the festivities. And let’s not forget the Cornhole tournament and piñata.

    Carly Keith, of WorkSpaces LLC, gets wicked with the piñata.

    Carly Keith, of WorkSpaces LLC, gets wicked with the piñata.

    “It was great fun,” says Alexandra. “It enabled us to mingle and get to know one another. I can see another Fiesta Friday in the near future.”

    For additional images from the event, visit our Flickr page.

  • Take Me Out to the Beep Ball Game: Making a Difference in St. Louis
    Posted: 08.03.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Baseball is important in St. Louis…and so is Minds Eye Information Service, a non-profit radio station for the area’s 11,000 blind or print-impaired people.

    Knowing this, Kimball Office’s St. Louis sales team and their Select Dealer, Interiors Unlimited, teamed up to participate in a fundraiser that brings baseball and Minds Eye together to benefit the community. 

    Kimball Office Market Sales Manager Brian Brewer, far left, poses with his teammates

    Kimball Office Market Sales Manager Brian Brewer, far left, poses with his teammates

    Beep Ball is a derivative of baseball, played by blind and visually impaired individuals and by sighted individuals wearing blindfolds. The game involves a ball that emits a rapid beep and bases, which look more like football tackle dummies, that buzz after the ball is hit. In the case of players who are not visually-challenged, a blindfold is worn by the batter and all other players on the field except for the pitcher and catcher.

    Proceeds from the tournament benefited Minds Eye, which consists of volunteers who read close to 150 magazines, newspapers, books and retail ads weekly so that people who are blind or print impaired can hear all of the things that you may take for granted.  

    Honorary team members included O’Toole Design Associates and M+H Architects, who are big supporters of Kimball Office and Interiors Unlimited.

    Interiors Unlimited’s Jamie Whitt keeps his “ear” on the ball

    Interiors Unlimited’s Jamie Whitt keeps his “ear” on the ball

    To view a short video that brings Beep Ball to life, click here.

    For additional images from the Beep Ball Tourney, visit our Flickr page.

  • NY Showroom Hosts IIDA Event
    Posted: 08.01.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    The Kimball Office New York Showroom hosted a gathering to welcome the new IIDA New York Chapter president, Lance Amato (Contract Architects), and honor their immediate past president, Alan Dandron (Mancini Duffy).  More than 80 architects and designers gathered in the showroom to recognize this changing of the guard while board members and sponsors were also recognized for their outstanding work, volunteerism, and dedication to the industry.

    Lance Amato (Contract Architects), and Alan Dandron (Mancini Duffy)

    Lance Amato (Contract Architects), and Alan Dandron (Mancini Duffy)

    The IIDA New York Chapter (IIDA NY) is a professional networking and educational association of more than 590 Members in ten specialty Forums.

    For additional images from the event, visit our Flickr page.

  • Kimball Office’s Fearless Females
    Posted: 07.26.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Kimball Office’s Rhonda Scherer, Kathy Sigler, and Chris Durcholz recently volunteered their time to the latest annual Fearless Females event in Jasper, Indiana.  Rhonda is an environmental and safety manager, Chris is a quality coordinator, and Kathy is director of operations for Kimball Office-Jasper.

    Fearless Females reaches out to females in middle school and early high school, helping them develop an awareness and understanding of career opportunities in manufacturing.

    “The students toured Vincennes University Jasper Campus and met with professional women, like Chris, Kathy and me, to discuss the roles we hold within our organizations,” says Rhonda.  “We discussed our roles and talked to them about their career aspirations,” says Rhonda.  “The purpose of the event was to encourage young women to evaluate careers that may be outside the traditional roles held by women, along with the educational aspects. “

    It was also an opportunity to get the word out about Kimball Office.  A display was set-up with information about Kimball Office and included handouts such as pencils, note pads, Kimball Office totes, and stick pins with the Hum logo. 

    Fearless Females

    Our own fearless females’ efforts did not go unnoticed.

    E-mailed the director of the event, Donna Taylor Bouchie: “On behalf of the Fearless Females committee, thank you very much for taking the time to share with our future female professionals.  I personally appreciate the ease of asking and finding strong females ready to volunteer.  Thank you for being community minded.”

  • Get Schooled at Kimball Office…
    Posted: 07.11.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Did you know that Kimball Office offers classes for dealer partners and internal employees?  From basic product knowledge to extensive specification, be sure to check out the training workshop calendar to see if there is a class (in person or web conference) that interests you. 

    Recently we hosted a P103 class at our Jasper location, and guests from 6 dealerships attended.  P103 (Product in Application) is a hands-on three-day session that focuses on technical product details and using CAP/AutoCAD to develop efficient specifications. 

    Participants reviewed products and even installed some systems components to get a better understanding of the internal structure.  Tours of manufacturing facilities and the corporate headquarters were also a part of the class.  Specification and installation tips and tricks were shared among the group and the instant camaraderie provided for excellent networking opportunities. 

    P103 graduates

    Congratulations to the most recent graduating class of P103 (left to right): Karie Heathcoat-Kieffer of Hudson Office Solutions, Angela Hauf of Working Spaces, Kari Stanley of HST Interior Elements,  Ellie Folz of Business Environments, Mary Dolliver of BA Designs, and Stephanie Richard of Business Environments. Those not shown who participated were Brittany Hughes of Hudson Office Solutions, Carolyn Dodson and Sandy Tyler of Kimball Office.

  • Chicago Showroom Event 2011
    Posted: 06.15.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    The Chicago Showroom Event of 2011 is wrapping up, but not without a bang!  What a great turnout we’ve had at our 325 N. Wells showroom.  From the new product introductions, to previews of upcoming surface materials and finishes, to the high demand for the exclusive Kimball Office tote bags, the showroom has been hopping. 

    Chicago Showroom Event 2011

    Traffic at the showroom has been steady and impressive, and the atmosphere has been electric.   This year’s Chicago Showroom Event has been an amazing experience for guests, visitors, and the Kimball Office team.   We can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year…

    For more pictures of the Chicago Event, visit www.kimballoffice.com and our Flickr page.

  • Kimball Office Holds Pre-COOL Event Reception
    Posted: 06.15.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Top designers from around the country were invited to an exclusive pre-COOL Event reception at the Kimball Office showroom.  The VIPs were treated to a special tour and preview of the Kimball Office showroom before being escorted, via limousines, to the IIDA COOL Event. 

    Pre-COOL Event reception at the Kimball Office showroom

    Our special guests were seated at the Kimball Office sponsored tables during the COOL event in Hero. Just for You. chairs.  Later, they were thrilled to learn that they would be able to keep the Kimball Office | interstuhl chair they had been sitting in as a memento of the evening.

    Thank you to the elite designers who were guests of Kimball Office.  We appreciate you and hope you enjoy your Hero chairs!

    For additional pictures of the pre-COOL Event reception and pictures from the COOL Event, visit our Flickr page.

  • San Fran Showroom Hosts Workplace Strategy Symposium
    Posted: 05.09.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    What a great turnout!  Thanks to everyone who participated in our Workplace Strategy Symposium at the Kimball Office San Francisco showroom.  An enthusiastic crowd of over 30 attendees interacted with a panel of 4 experts in the field of workplace strategies.

              *Dr. James Ware, Ph.D. of the Work Design Collaborative and the Future of Work program presented “The Future of Work”.
              *Diane Coles, Director Workspace Strategies, SCAN Health Plan presented “Facilities Management to Concierge Services” and shared her experience in spearheading an award winning alternative workplace strategy called the AWESOME project to save costs, improve work-life balance, and attract and retain employees.
              *Clark Sept, Co-Founder and Owner of Business Place Strategies presented “Office Futures and the Nature of Business Place Change” with a focus on culture and change.
              *Bryant Rice, Director of DEGW San Francisco presented “We Are What We Measure” with a focus on creating the right metrics to truly measure success.

    Guests represented various businesses, industries, and services, so the discussions were lively.  The goal of the Symposium was to improve current practices and encourage continuing innovation in the workplace.

    Open panel Q&A provided an excellent forum for sharing and learning.  Attendees said they would highly recommend future Symposiums.  This event was full of incredible information, resources, and knowledge to help meet the challenges of future office space planning.  As noted by one participant: “The Kimball Office team made a huge difference with their warm and welcoming approach”.

    Stay tuned, as Kimball Office is planning additional symposiums in other showrooms in the future.
    For additional images from the Symposium, visit our Flickr page.

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