What is Elevate?

Elevate 2017 is your opportunity to come together with like-minded
businesses to collaborate and learn more about the products, solutions
and technologies that elevate your business.  A host of breakout sessions
and product demonstrations have been designed to help you expand your
knowledge to take your business to a whole new level!

You'll have the option to attend up to 4 of these great breakouts.
Space is limited, register today! Cost to attend Elevate is $45 per person,
a buffet lunch will be provided to session attendees.
Registration and payment ONLINE ONLY (credit card required).

When:
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT

Where:
Ramada Plaza Newark Liberty International Airport
Crystal Ballroom Banquet & Conference Center
160 Frontage Road
Newark, NJ 07114

*Free parking at hotel
*Free shuttle from airport to/from hotel

Driving Directions

Breakouts Available: 

Tools for Engagement:
Learn how to bolster your sales using the web and social media. Navigating the depths of digital media need not be a daunting endeavor. Learn to use the Lafayette digital toolkit as your very own library. This session will explore the various resources offered by Lafayette to enhance your sales calls and increase your closing rates.

Of course the first step to customer engagement is reaching your target audience. We’ll move from the Lafayette Website to the wide world of social media. You’ll learn some tips, tricks and best practices for successful social media marketing. Feel free to bring your tablet or laptop. This 90 minutes session will conclude with an optional 30 minutes of workshop time for those who desire hands on help.

• Lafayette Digital Toolkit
• Social Media Marketing Tips & Tricks
  • Houzz Pro Plus Program
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest

Raise the Bar: 
Choosing the right drapery hardware could be the most important aspect of designing your treatment. Know your options when drapery hardware is part of your design and make your drapery hardware work for you. Raising your level of knowledge dramatically escalates your value as the expert, leads to increased drapery sales and minimizes costly mistakes.

• Combine your drapery rod with specialty parts to create the perfect fit for your soft fashions treatment
• How to choose the right drapery hardware for those unusual window applications

Amplify Wired Connections:
Motorization and home automation are the wave of the future. Propel motorization possibilities to a whole new plane with hardwired connections.

• Review Power Options
• Choosing the Right Motorized Solution for the Application
• Home Automation Integration
• Controls: Dry Contact Digital Network
• Basic Troubleshooting

Boost Profits with Batteries:
Motorization needn’t be complicated, but it is a simple and powerful way to add value. A variety of battery powered motor options can be installed in minutes and provide an easy solution for situations where wiring may be a challenge.

• Power Options Explained
• Quick and Simple Programming
• Controls: A walkthrough of every control from Remotes to Mobile Apps
• Troubleshooting Tips and Tricks

Reach Beyond Difficult Windows:
Don’t let challenging windows scare you away. Learn how to identify and tackle some common challenges such as Corner Windows, Bay & Bow Windows (yes there is a difference) and hard to reach specialty shapes.

• Product Options for the Hard to Cover Window
• Choosing the right product for the Application
• Planning, Measuring and installation tips

Break the Fabric Barrier:
Like us, fabrics have their own unique and inherent personalities. In this session, we will explore how fiber content, weave and construction all play a role in the finished product. We will discuss managing expectations and you’ll gather a host of planning tips to hurdle potential stumbling blocks.

• Learn to distinguish Fabric Types
• Explore Ideal Fabric Types
• Managing the Consumers Expectations

Schedule: 

11:45am - 12:45pm Buffet Lunch for breakout session attendees ONLY

Cancellations within 7 days of the event will NOT be eligible for a refund.

Contact 
Lafayette Interior Fashions
800-342-5523
elevate@lafvb.com