Join us in Fort Wayne IN, for a fun-filled 2-day Upholstery Meetup 0n May 3-4, 2023!
Our 4th Annual Upholstery MeetUp is an event not to be missed. You’ve heard all the great reviews after the last upholstery MeetUps and this one is going to be equally as fabulous!
For our 2023 Upholstery MeetUp, we will be gathering in Fort Wayne IN, and lodging at Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center
ORGANIZED BY AN INDUSTRY EXPERT
With 20+ years of experience, Kim Chagnon has become a trusted name in both upholstery and instruction.
In 1996, she started her own business, Kim’s Upholstery, which continues to thrive and give clients the custom upholstery they truly want.
When she’s not busy in her workroom, Kim is busy teaching upholstery online and by way of in-person workshops. For the past eight years, she’s led classes for the Window Coverings Association of America as well as popular trade shows and conferences.
MEETUP DETAILS
MEETUP OVERVIEW
This year’s Annual Upholstery MeetUp does require you to register and has a non-refundable fee of $149 which includes a full-day program and lunch on 5/4/2023 at the Grand Fort Wayne Convention Center. Once registered for this event you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the room block at Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center which offers a special discounted room block. The hotel is located right next door to the Grand Wayne Convention Center. You will find a parking garage across the street which does have a daily rate.
I can’t wait to see you in May 2023!!
#UpholsteryMeetUp2023
By attending this event you agree to allow Kim’s upholstery to take photos or videos of you for marketing and promotional purposes.
MEETUP PRICING
This year’s Annual Upholstery MeetUp does require you to register and has a non-refundable fee of $149 which includes a half-day event program at the Grand Wayne Convention Center and lunch on day two. Sailrite will be sponsoring lunch immediately following our tour of their facility on day 1. Any travel, lodging, and other meal expenses are your responsibility.
CONTACT INFORMATION
ORGANIZER
Kimberley Chagnon
Email: kimberley@kimsupholstery.com
Phone: 413-773-0012
LODGING SUGGESTIONS
A special rate room block has been set up for those attending the meetup. Your room rate also includes a free breakfast each day. We will be staying at the Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center.
located at:
1020 South Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3005
SCHEDULE
DAY ONE
On Wednesday, we will venture to Sailrite Enterprises Inc. , located at 2390 E. 100 S. Columbia City, IN 46725,
- 10:00 am we will begin our tour at Sailrite
- the group will be split up into smaller groups to make the tours more informational
- Sailrite will be sponsoring a lunch for our group immediately following the tours
DAY TWO
Join us at the Grand Wayne Convention Center next door to our host hotel for a half-day program and lunch
- Arrive at 8:30 am to check-in
- The program begins promptly at 9:00 am
- This will be a series of round table discussions with a lead person at each table
- Lunch will be served from 12:30 – 1:30
- Immediately following lunch we will gather for a panel discussion. Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions of the panel.
- If you are interested in participating on the panel please reach out and let us know.
TESTIMONIALS
What people are saying about our upholstery meetup…
“I attended the 2018 Upholstery Meetup and had a blast. In my business, I focus on more draperies and pillows than upholstery, so I decided an upholstery meetup would provide me with information I had little knowledge about. And it did! We had many educational opportunities but we had time to socialize and get to know the other attendees, who I now call friends. I had so much fun I decided to attend the 2019 Upholstery Meetup too.”
“The 2018 meet-up was a great experience. Where else would I have had the opportunity to see chair frames manufactured from start to finish? Or have personalized service at an industrial sewing machine store where I saw machines that I did not even know existed? All of the fabric stores were fantastic – and shopping is so much better when you are doing it with 20 new friends!”
“When I signed up for the first Upholstery Meetup, I had no idea what a lasting impact just 3 days would have! Kim went above and beyond to make sure the trip was packed with relevant tours, visits and networking opportunities that had a real & practical benefit to those attending. Aside from the structured activities, meal times provided a relaxed atmosphere to really get to know the other individuals.”
PHOTOS FROM PAST MEETUPS
Learning, exploring, making new friends…
