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INDUSTRY
NEWS
EXCITING WINDOWS! SELLS FIRST FRANCHISES
Exciting Windows! has sold its first franchises, according to Steve Bursten, CEO, and Steve Wishnow, president. Joe Barnett, an Exciting Windows! area franchise manager and owner of The Reflective Designer Middleton, MA, has sold four unit franchises—the first group since the company began offering the franchising opportunity earlier this year.
The new owners are Pauline Doody, Beverly Ferguson, Elaine Monaco and Denice Willwerth—all of whom were recruited and trained by Barnett. Under the franchise agreement, each woman will operate an independent, full-service shop-at-home business, which includes design, sales and installation of all custom window covering from draperies, curtains and top treatments to blinds, shades and shutters, as well as bedding, decorative accessories and upholstery, according to a company statement. The women will continue to be mentored by Barnett and receive ongoing educational training through Window Coverings University and WCUonline.
Barnett worked with the new owners over the past year in helping each develop their client bases by providing leads, sales training, national marketing power, proven business systems and technology, the company states
Exciting Windows! reports a network of more than 100 licensed members in 30 states.
C.O.M. PANEL TRACK NOW OFFERED FROM WARREN STEVEN
Warren Steven Window Fashions, Minneapolis, MN, has introduced the Tekno Panel Track Glider from K Scope using C.O.M. fabric.
Clients may select the fabrics and Warren Steven’s custom drapery workroom will construct it, so now its customers can offer a new custom product. The offering also allows for more options including customized panel widths and sizes. Multiple stacking options are available to suit any preference.
TURNILS INTRODUCES NEW HONEYCOMB SHADE PROGRAM
Turnils, Suwanee, GA, has introduced Soft Solutions Honeycomb Shades crafted from a plush spun lace fabric to lend a soft and delicate feel to the hand.
Designed to be durable and reliable even in intense sunlight, the shades remain consistent to true, rich colors while offering the same light filtration, privacy and sound absorption properties as other types of honeycomb shades, the company states. A tabbed fabric back creates a uniform look for the exterior of the home and assists crisp pleat retention, it adds.
2008 CREATIVE CAMP SLATED
The second Creative Camp! weekend seminar is scheduled for March 14 to 16, 2008, at Camp Allen, Navasota, TX.
Creative Camp! Is a hands-on, small-group networking weekend event designed for medium to advanced level workroom owners (see D&WC, September 2007, page 52.)
The 2008 camp will features Chris Watt (“The Pillow Lady”), Ginny Conner, Leslie Fehling, Joyce Hernandez and Gillian Wendel as instructors. Attendees will fabricate several projects that they can use to showcase their new skills to designers or clients. For more information, visit www.csisews.com.
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