IIDA Cincinnati Dayton

10/14/2023

Hello IIDA Fam! Just wanted to post a reminder that our city center Instagram accounts are no longer active. We have merged all accounts into one so that you can see everything going on within our Chapter as a whole on one account.

All event related posts for each city will be posted in our stories so be sure to check those out to get your updates about what’s going on!

If you haven’t already, please give that account a follow! Also, please tag in any of your IIDA related posts so that we can see and reshare them!

Thank you!!

11/23/2022

CALLING ALL MEMBERS!

We love our members! We can't believe another year has come and gone. To thank our members in the Cincinnati/Dayton city center, we would love to treat you to a standard, polish pedicure at Ambience Salon in Hyde Park! Limited spots are available but we hope to get you on the right foot for the holidays! This event is free for members only.

Link in bio to sign up!

10/20/2022

Want to get to the OH/KY Design Awards in Columbus and come back the same day, Ride the Bus!

A bus will be leaving from Loth around 3:30pm and returning after the awards! Reach out for more information or use the link in our bio to sign up!

09/23/2022

Attention all Cincinnati/Dayton area!

STUDENTS: Join us on October 19th for a free day of touring downtown Cincinnati firms and meeting industry members from all sectors. We will have a curated tour of three firms in Cincinnati's business district, followed by a vendor fair hosted by our local industry members. Lunch will be provided, and all attendees will receive a $25 Amazon gift card! You MUST be registered at the link in our bio to be eligible for lunch & a gift card.

INDUSTRY MEMBERS: Join us on October 19th for our Rep Roundtable portion of this event, and showcase your work to the next generation of designers. This portion of the event will take place at the Atrium at Sawyer Point (outside of Champlin Architecture) beginning at 12pm. We are happy to offer this as an opportunity not only to showcase your brand, but to advocate for all career paths in the interior design industry. You will have an opportunity after the roundtable to discuss your product and how YOU support the design community. Thank you for your support!

09/23/2022

CDA26: Call for Entries!
Enter the Cincinnati Design Awards and showcase your best design work! Projects completed within the past five years in the disciplines of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning and experiential graphic design are all eligible for consideration.

You can find details on the 2022 categories, eligibility, entry fees, and other important dates on the CDA website. Good luck to all of those submitting!

09/21/2022

Meet our Moderator✨

Tamra Fuscaldo brings three impressive decades of experience in the Interior Design industry, with a highly respected, and well recognized, resume of tenure, including work with national firms on large-scale projects and award-winning designs in a range of healthcare, higher education, retail, and corporate sectors. Strategic, and innovative, Tamra’s energy keeps her driven as a continual learner, with a love for technology, process, and standards, allowing for more research and creativity on projects, ultimately designing more successful outcomes for her clients.

09/14/2022

✨ Meet our Third Speaker ✨

Kevin Gilbert
Senior Project Manager, HGC Construction

Kevin has been with HGC Construction for over 12 years and is currently a Senior Project Manager. Kevin obtained his Civil Engineering degree from Ohio Northern University. He's active in the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) and was formerly President of Chapter #38. Kevin's portfolio of historic renovation work includes Factory 52, The Grady Hotel, The Kinley Hotel, Baldwin Apartments, Hampton Inn & Homewood Suites in the Enquirer Building, Crane Factory Flats, and Tire Discounters Headquarters.

Hear from Kevin & two additional speakers at our upcoming All-in Advocacy event on 9/21. Secure your spot at the link in bio!

09/13/2022

✨Meet our Second Speaker✨

Ashley Blevins
Director of Sales, GMi Companies

Ashley Blevins is the Director of Sales for GMi Companies who is a manufacturer of the brands Ghent, Waddell, and Vividboard. After spending over a decade in marketing, specializing in dealer relations, Ashley has been responsible for expanding the national sales footprint for the GMi family of brands. Ashley is a certified presenter of CEU’s and travels the nation providing presentations that train and educate dealers, architects, and designers on skills to educate their clients and close the sale.
Ashley has found her passion in serving customers by providing value, earning trust, and turning customers into partners. Her philosophy for marketing and sales revolves around embracing change, trial and error, thinking strategically and using data to drive your next move. In her free time, you can find her enjoying the country air with her family or waving her Terrible Towel on Sundays.

Hear from Ashley & two additional speakers at our upcoming All-in Advocacy event on 9/21. Secure your spot at the link in our bio!

09/09/2022

Grab your friends & co-workers and get a table! Event is 2 weeks away!

Join us for an afternoon of inspirational speakers from all realms of our local design industry! Learn about the past, present, and future of sustainability in design. Sponsorship opportunities available!

09/09/2022

✨Meet our First Speaker! ✨

Yasha Ogg
Fitwel Amb; WELL AP; LEED AP ID+C & BD+C; RESET AP; EcoDistricts AP; LFA; CPHC
Building Performance Analyst

Yasha Ogg is a building performance analyst, speaker, and advocate for healthy, sustainable, and resilient buildings. He leads the movement to improve health and well-being in buildings and communities. Using his expertise in LEED, WELL, Fitwel and Living Building along with industry research, Yasha strives to create healthy, productive environments for building occupants through the design of sustainable human-centric spaces while understanding the impact on the bottom line for businesses. As such, he enjoys working directly with end users to understand their needs to make their businesses successful and productive.
With a background in higher education, laboratory facilities, government, and medical office buildings, Yasha understands that the well-being of employees directly impacts the bottom line of businesses.

Hear from Yasha & two additional speakers at our upcoming All-in Advocacy event. Secure your spot in the link below!

https://www.iidaohky.org/event-details/all-in-advocacy-leadership-series-2

08/18/2022

Join us September 7th for a tour of the newly renovated University of Cincinnati College of Law! Get a sneak peek of the former UC College of Business, as it has just been renovated in to the UC College of Law and will be open for the first time to students this fall. After getting inspired, join us for networking & drinks at Ladder 19 in Clifton. Link in bio to sign up!

08/16/2022

We are so excited to introduce an event in Dayton! Join us Tuesday, August 30th for a tour of the newly renovated Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. This architectural feat of a renovation includes an added 3rd floor mezzanine in the barn, as well as a large 2-story office building with call center next door. After getting inspired, join us for networking & drinks at Loose Ends Brewery. We hope you join us in highlighting some amazing Dayton work!