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Calgary Shoppers Transformed by New Resource Furniture Showroom

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada (PRWEB) December 05, 2012

Resource Furnitures fifth Canadian location is causing quite a stir. The positive response to the new space-saving, transformative furniture showroom is evidence of a growing lifestyle that demands smarter design for better living – a concept perfectly suited for one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in Canada.

According to Calgary location co-owner, Mark Adolf, “The reaction to the products has been unbelievable. When people see them for the first time, they are literally speechless. Once the concept sinks in, they realize how much these products could enhance their living situation.”

International retailer and top distributor of multifunctional furniture, Resource Furniture offers furniture pieces that allow for smarter, greener, more efficient living, particularly in areas where space can be a premium. Featuring transforming systems designed and manufactured in Italy by Clei s.r.l., the fully integrative systems include wall beds, seating, tables, work spaces and storage meant to complement a variety of layouts and design aesthetics.

Located in the Sam Livingston Building in the heart of downtown Calgary, fast becoming the go-to destination for shopping and dining, Resource Furniture is a welcome addition to the area. Perfectly positioned in a former government building, the innovative interior pieces are ideal for the locale.

“We believe that Calgary is ready for a product that not only changes the way people think about furniture, but the way they live.” said Darren Malin, Co-owner of Resource Furniture Calgary. This is a company committed to changing the relationships people have with their space.

Resource Furniture Calgary officially opened its doors October 1, 2012 and is located at 104-510 12 Ave SW (entrance on 4th Street), Calgary, Alberta. Winter hours are Monday to Saturday, noon to 5:00 p.m. For an appointment or more information, please contact Darren Malin or Mark Adolf at 403-457-5711.

About Resource Furniture

Resource Furniture has built a global network of showrooms offering a range of top-selling luxury European furniture. Resource Furniture is dedicated to redefining the use of space and pushing the limits of technology and design. Since 2000, Resource Furniture has imported and distributed inspired, modern furniture from the finest and most innovative European designers. The Resource Furniture collection has been carefully curated – each piece selected for its ability to transform a space with both beauty and functionality. For more information, visit one of the showrooms in New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary or on the web at http://www.resourcefurniture.com.







Resource Furniture Partners with Method Homes for Greenbuild 2012 Exposition

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New York, NY (PRWEB) November 06, 2012

Resource Furniture announces its collaboration with Seattle-based pre-fab builder Method Homes for the U.S. Green Building Councils 2012 Greenbuild exposition in San Francisco. Method Homes will build Green Zones 2012 Professional Builder display house, the only residential structure on display at the convention. The home will be furnished with several unique furniture systems from Resource Furniture.

The display home designed by Bogue Trondowski Architects is a prototype for Paradigm, a new series of pre-fab homes built by Method Homes. Minimizing your homes physical footprint is the single most important decision you can make to reduce your carbon footprint. The systems featured in this home clearly demonstrate that a reduction in square feet doesnt mean sacrificing comfort, function or style. says Ron Barth, President and co-founder of Resource Furniture. With meticulous planning, state-of-the-art design and cutting-edge products and furnishings, this 722 square foot home feels spacious and luxurious. We are proud to be a part of this Method Home team. As Brian Abramson, co-founder of Method Homes said, Method is using this home to educate people on how achievable sustainable living is in todays world.

The furniture systems from Resource Furniture include a freestanding, transforming wall bed/sofa system designed and made in Italy by Clei; a coordinating Home Office that folds to less than 14 deep when not in use; a 17 console table that expands into a dining table for 12; and an ottoman that converts to five seats.

The Clei products feature a lifetime warranty on all mechanisms, water-based finishes, Class E-1 chipboard composition and are FSC-CoC certified.

The project features super-efficient systems and products including a 200 s.f. greenhouse irrigated by the homes greywater reuse system and a photovoltaic solar array on the roof, which will generate power during the event. The homes energy consumption vs. generation will be tracked during the show. The home will be net zero energy and water, and in addition will target several leading environmental certifications, including LEED Platinum and eligibility for 6 of 7 petals of Living Building Challenge.

Greenbuild is the worlds largest convention dedicated to green building, and takes place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from November 14-16, 2012. Attendees of the 2012 San Francisco Greenbuild conference and the public are invited to explore Methods deeply sustainable Paradigm home in front of the Moscone Center.

Paradigm at Moscone

Where

Moscone Center, Outside the North Entrance

747 Howard Street, San Fransisco, CA 94103

When

Wednesday, November 14, 10:00am 7:00pm

Thursday, November 15, 9:00am 6:00pm

Product Details from Resource Furniture

Swing

Designed and made in Italy by Clei, Swing is a vertically opening queen bed attached to a 9′ sofa with an adjustable chaise. More than 10 linear feet of shelving is included, and there is additional storage under the sofa seat.

Home Office

Designed and made in Italy by Clei, the Home Office complements Swing and any of the transforming bed systems. Housed in a cabinet that is just 13 3/4 inches deep, the Home office includes: shelving below, a sizeable desk surface (42 1/2″ x 40 3/4″), built-in lighting and storage above the desk.

Goliath

The Goliath Console/Dining Table extends from 17 to 115 utilizing a unique aluminum telescoping mechanism. Table includes five extensions and goes from console table to seating for 12.

Cubista

This ottoman provides seating for up to five individuals. Each side of the ottoman can be removed and attached to one of four bases that nest inside the ottoman structure. Each stool has a comfortably padded seat and is the perfect dining and desk height.

About Resource Furniture

Resource Furniture has built a global network of showrooms offering a range of top-selling luxury European furniture. Resource Furniture is dedicated to redefining the use of space and pushing the limits of technology and design. Since 2000, Resource Furniture has imported and distributed inspired, modern furniture from the finest and most innovative European designers. Every piece in the Resource Furniture collection is hand-selected for its ability to transform a space with both beauty and functionality. For more information, visit one of the showrooms in New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary or on the web at http://www.resourcefurniture.com.







ReSource Pros Innovation Advisory Council Meeting Titled Change or Die Features Two Prominent Change Management Experts

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New York, NY (PRWEB) July 16, 2012

ReSource Pro LLC, the leading provider of insurance process efficiency solutions, is pleased to announce the second 2012 meeting of its Innovation Advisory Council. The event, which takes place at the YOTEL in New York City on July 18 will be featuring change management experts Mike Manes and Beth Montag-Schmaltz. Its theme is Change or Die.

With focus on change management, this event is a unique opportunity to tackle an issue that the insurance organizations need to face since the outlook for 2020 predicts a different distribution system from the one today. In order to successfully transition through the coming changes, agencies must embrace effective change architecture strategies.

Attendees will learn how to:

Discover and define their own starting point in order to plot the journey to their future destination.
Consider strategies and processes necessary to leverage the to be discovered future technologies.
Commit to alignment with the client-defined and client-driver market that will be 2020.
Commence dialogue regarding the culture needed to assure passion, profit, and perpetuation.

Michael G. Manes has been described as a “Cajun Philosopher.” His 38 years of experience in the insurance industry and the scar tissue accumulated serve as the foundation for his consulting practice and educational presentations on issues of planning, innovation, organizational operations and change management and architecture. He facilitates planning retreats, mergers and acquisitions, and agency rollups. Mike is a recognized speaker and writer on a broad range of industry and organizational issues. Mike has authored two books on strategic planning.

Beth Montag-Schmaltz, founding partner of PeopleFirm, is a recognized researcher, practitioner, innovator, and thought leader in the field of change management methodologies and tools. Throughout her 18 year professional journey, she has frequently been sought after to architect and manage complex change management programs for strategic and high-risk corporate initiatives.

ReSource Pro CEO Dan Epstein says that We are very fortunate to have not only one, but two established industry thought leaders like Mike and Beth. They bring ideas, stories and tools that are both inspiring and educational and we believe that attendees will walk away with great ideas on how to manage change in their organizations and position themselves for industry leadership.

About ReSource Pro: ReSource Pro is the leading provider of insurance process efficiency solutions. ReSource Pro’s mission is to transform insurance processing operations for agents, brokers, and carriers into an engine of revenue growth, profitability and competitive advantage. For more information, visit http://www.resourcepro.com.