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industry 1. 2. 3. Don’t Stop Believin’ Chicago—More than 525 guests gathered at the Field Museum for “Believe,” DIFFA/Chicago’s 21st annual gala to honor those within the design industry who have instilled a collective spirit of belief in finding a cure for HIV/AIDS. Almost $330,000 in funds was collected to support service agencies that provide education and outreach to people who are HIV positive, living with AIDS, or at risk for infection. “More than ever the many men, women, and children that we serve are in great need of our unrestricted funds. This evening, we celebrate the strides our organization has made, raising over $35 million in grants for local HIV/AIDS related organizations,” said Jennifer McGregor, chairman of the board, DIFFA/Chicago. “This achievement is due in part to the long-standing success of this event. We are all here because we believe that what we do makes a difference.” The evening featured a live auction among other highlights, such as the presentation of the annual Unsung Hero Award. This year, the honor went to Richard Cassis, principal of Sparc, who created the concept for the “Believe” gala. Sponsors for the event included Herman Miller (legacy benefactor), Steelcase (presenting sponsor), Shaw Contract Group (host sponsor), Contract (media sponsor), and MMPI (sustaining benefactor). The following served as patron sponsors: Armstrong Ceiling Systems; Corporate Concepts; Gensler; Harrington College of Design; Haworth; InterfaceFLOR; J&J/Invision; Kayhan International; MDC Wallcovering; Mr. David’s Flooring International; OEC Business Interiors; Office Concepts; Baker Tilly Vichow Krause. 4. 5. 6. (1) Gorman Cook, William Blair; Michele Rust, Commercial Carpet Consultants; John Stephens, Shaw Contract Group; (2) Jim Ford, DESK, Inc.; Cheryl Durst, IIDA; John Rouse, Contract magazine; (3) John Newland, Fae Urban, and Carrie Richards, Herman Miller; (4) Hunter Kaiser, Herman Miller; Jennifer McGregor, DIFFA/Chicago; Lynn Fordon, Steelcase; Rick Gilman, Baker Tilly; (5) Tim Smithe and Mary Nuhbegovic of Walter E. Smithe; Lorainne Cassis, Herman Miller; Richard Cassis, Sparc; (6) Angie Lee, SmithGroup; Alan Almasy, Herman Miller; Michelle Weiner, Interior Investments; (7) Megon Hill Washington, Charles Pollock Showroom; Mitchell Cohen, NELSON; Kim Winzeler, Pauline Grace. 7. 16 contract august 2009 www.contractmagazine.com http://www.contractmagazine.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Contract - August 2009

Contract - August 2009
Contents
Editorial
Industry
Exhibition: Best of NeoCon® 2009
Up To The Challenge
Pinstripe Pride
Steak in the Grass
Natural Wonder
Showing Off
Graphic Inspiration
Burger Boutique
In Style
Designers Rate: Guest Seating
A Pivotal Shift: Leveraging for Advantage
Ad Index
Source Lists
Perspectives

Contract - August 2009