4/27 Virginia Gold Cup

Congratulations to the winners of our "Spring is in the Air" raffle! 

Mark Lagola- Gensler

Jennifer Kadi- SmithGroup 


Our third winner- #334 has not claimed their prize yet! 


If the third massage is not claimed by Monday, April 30th, we will draw a new number for our third prize. 


In The News! Collaboration Success- WorkSpaces LLC and FrontPoint Security 

Did you miss our much talked about local casestudy of FrontPoint last week?  If so, to see the fabulous Hum. Minds At Work installation photos and to catch up on all the buzz, click here!

"The collaborative effort of Kimball Office, WorkSpaces and FrontPoint has been a dynamic relationship from the word ‘go’.  Several months ago we installed HUM mock-ups for 2 of the Executive Officers to try out – it was a smashing success!  The initiative to install HUM 120-degree stations lends itself to FrontPoint’s rapidly growing team atmosphere of innovation and cutting edge products for the Home Security Sector.  HUM allows for the flexibility of adding temporary locations at “touch down” areas so that new hires can gain insight and shadow existing employees until permanent seats are available." - Marlene Gardner, Senior Account Manager at WorkSpaces

To learn more about WorkSpaces and Team Gardner, click here.

New Things To Try In The Area: Virginia Gold Cup
Have a fun weekend by attending the Virginia Gold Cup! The 87th Virginia Gold Cup Steeplechase will be held on Saturday, May 5th. 

To be fully prepared for this Horse Race, Check out the Virginia Gold Cup's tips to proper tailgating- 

• Have a theme and decorate accordingly 
• BE sure to have a special cocktail on hand
• Making you own food really ads a special touch to a tailgate
• Pack ice and lots of cold drinks
• Dont pack foods that have to be kept hot

To read all of the tailgating tips and how to get a tailgating parking pass, click here. 

For more info on this event and tickets, click here. 

Cool Things We Love: Cinco De Mayo Party
Are you prepared for Cinco De Mayo next Saturday? If not, check out our party tips and snack ideas! 

• Throw a Taco Party-Everyone loves a good buffet-style fiesta! Check out these winning recipes from celebrity chef and DC Restaurant owner, Bobby Flay. 

• Sugar Cookies with a Surprise Inside- Check out these party-worthy cookies that have a surprise on the inside! Check out this great cookie recipe if you are up for a creative challenge! 

• XOCO- A great restaurant in Chicago, shares their Churro recipe for Cinco De Mayo. Copy their recipe here for a sweet treat! 

Check out our blog again next week to hear even more tips for Cinco De Mayo! 

Product Of The Week! Hit The Fit

We would like to thank everyone for coming out to the CoreNet Golf Tournament and our "Hit The Fit" Event, and braving the weather! 

Congratulations to our Hit The Fit winner, Eric Mockler, Mid-Atlantic Regional President of Transwestern! 

Invite collaboration and conversation to any space with Fit seating. From community spaces to lobbies, from lounge to study spaces, Fit fits all types of atmospheres and needs. 

For more information on Fit, click here. 

Upcoming Events:

April 27th- Francophilia- French Market in Georgetown from 10-5.

April 28th- Merriweather Sweetlife food and Music Festival. For more information, click here. 

May 7th- JDRF Golf Tournament. For more info, click here. 

May 15th- CREW CNCC Women-only 9-Hole Golf in the City Tournament. For more info, click here. 

June 7th- JDRF Real Estate Games. For more info, click here. 

June 18th- March of Dimes, Golf for Babies. For more info, click here. 

Come check out the Kimball Office Mid Atlantic Blog again next week to hear more exciting news about our industry!

Until next time, Stay green!

Kimball Office Mid Atlantic 

4/20 Spring Is In The Air

Spring is in the air and to celebrate that each Kimball Office D.C. team member passed out cookies earlier in the week. Did you get a cookie delivered to you from a Kimball Office team member? If you did, we hope you kept your tag, because here are the three winning numbers! To claim your massage, please contact D.C. Showroom Manager, Alexandra Hijjawi, at Alexandra.Hijjawi@Kimball.com.

98, 334, and 466

In The News! IIDA Premiere Awards Event
Just incase you couldn't make it, check out our pictures from the IIDA Premiere Awards Event at the Harman Center on April 16th. Which was attended by Kimball Office's Jeffrey Gay, Mary Ellen Quinn, and Steve Schultz!

To check out more IIDA Mid Atlantic Events, click here. 

Local Installation Spotlighted: FrontPoint Security


FrontPoint wanted a lively workplace environment that inspired creativity and supported collaboration.  They also needed product that was durable and long lasting.  They found their answer in Hum and other great Kimball Office products.

Location:  Tysons Corner

Install:  April, 2012

Products Include:

• Hum. Minds at Work
• Priority
• Scenario
• Traxx
• ITSA
• Bingo
• Villa
• Fit

FrontPoint Security protects families and businesses all across North America - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the leader in wireless home security, every month FrontPoint monitors millions of events for its customers, ready to spring into action when needed. Customers put a lot of trust in FrontPoint to provide unparalleled peace of mind, and they deliver—with 5 star rated service and the safest, smartest, simplest home security on the market today.

With customers in all fifty states and Canada, FrontPoint Security is recognized as one of the fastest growing alarm companies. Combining next generation technology with remarkable simplicity and commitment to service, FrontPoint provides a safer and better customer experience. FrontPoint has partnered with the best technology providers in the industry. FrontPoint is a GE Security Authorized Dealer and Alarm.com’s Preferred Dealer for no-hassle security solutions.

New Things To Try In The Area: Golfing Events
Get out your calendars, here are some great golfing events coming soon to D.C.! 

• CoreNet Golf Tournament- April 23rd
• CREW Golf for Business Event- April 24th 
• CREW CNCC Women-Only 9-Hole Golf in the City Tournament- May 15th
• JDRF Golf Tournament- May 2nd
• March of Dimes Golf for Babies- June 18th

Hit the course or run to the range before to make sure your form is still in top shape! Here are some great locations in the DC Area:

• Golf DC
• TopGolf Alexandria 
• Belle Haven Country Club 
• Mount Vernon Country Club 
• Golf MD

Cool Things We Love: Earth Day

Power The Green Movement on the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day

"Creating a greener, healthier, more livable District of Columbia for all" 

Sunday, April 22, 2012- World Environment Day Partnership Event with Earth Day Network

For more information on this event, click here.

Happy Earth Day from Kimball Office!

Product Of The Week! Hum. Minds At Work
Hum is the sound of a team working well, individually and together. From moment to moment work tasks change and we need to adapt. “Hum. Minds At Work” is furniture designed for minds at work; from the ability to reflect personal work styles to the option of gathering around multi-use spaces and switching between individual focus and collaboration. When put together, all these things create an advanced product that touches on personal and popular work styles. Each space can be outfitted with metal See Me screens and/or wool felt Central screens and modesty panels. Whatever suits you and your team, we have!

For more information on Hum, click here. 


Upcoming Events:


April 20th - 22nd Washington Nationals at home


April 22nd- World Environment Day Partnership Event with Earth Day Network


April 23rd- Washington Wizards vs Charlotte 


April 21st- 25th Washington Capitals Playoff Series vs Boston 

Come check out The Kimball Office Mid Atlantic Blog again next week to hear more exciting news about our industry.

Until Next Time, Stay Green!

Kimball Office Mid Atlantic

4/13 The Rammy Awards

In The News! Heineken 
Check out how Kimball Office helped Heineken redesign their office to accommodate various work teams, while still encouraging collaboration and creativity! To read the case study, click here. 

New Things To Try In The Area: The Rammys 

The Rammy Awards is a Washington, D.C. Event that recognizes top D.C. restaurants with a "Rammy" Award. Check out some of the 2012 finalists and categories, then pick who you want to win! This year, the gala for announcing all winners will be on June 24th. 

Here are some of the awards given to past winners: 

• Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year- The Source by Wolfgang Puck
• Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year- Tabard Inn
• New Restaurant of the Year- Estadio
• Wine Program of the Year- Proof
• Beverage/Mixologist Program of the Year-Founding Farmers
• Chef of the Year- Todd Gray 
• Pastry Chef of the Year- Anthony Chavez 
• Rising Culinary Star- Kyle Bailey 

Also, check out the publicly voted awards, and be sure to place your vote! To vote, click here. 

• Neighborhood Gathering Place- The Majestic, Bastille, Bistrot Du Coin, Cafe St. Ex, Et Voila 
• Restaurant Power Spot- 701 Restaurant, Founding Farmers, The Oval Room, The Source by Wolfgang Puck, Tosca
• Hottest Bar Scene- Black Jack, The Hamilton, Hill Country BBQ, Mad Fox Brewery, Marvin

For more information on The Rammys, and how to buy tickets to this event, click here. 


Cool Things We Love: The Best Breakfast Stops

Here is a list of great breakfast stops in the D.C. area that we love. Check them out for yourself, and tell us what you think!

Sit Down

• Bistro Bis
• Cafe Du Parc
• Old Ebbitt Grill 
• Daily Grill 
• Founding Farmers Restaurant

Grab and Go

• Kramerbooks and Afterwards Cafe
• Corner Bakery
• Le Pain Quotidien
• Uptown Cafe

Product Of The Week! Xsite
Whatever office you're dreaming of, Xsite can make it real! Xsite makes the most of wall and floor space by integrating with our Traxx System. 

For more information on Xsite, click here. 

Upcoming Events:


April 13th - 22nd Nationals at Home 


April 14th - The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade


April 14th - Japanese Street Festival 


April 14th - 15th Sleeping Beauty at The Kennedy Center 

Come check out the Kimball Office Mid Atlantic Blog again next week to hear more exciting news about our industry!

Until next time, Stay green!

Kimball Office Mid Atlantic

4/6 Easter Weekend

In The News! Workspace Design Magazine
Best-Kept Secret: Level is a great article about BIFMA Level written by Kimball Office's own Georgy Olivieri. It breaks down all of the different levels and components of Level. To read the entire article, click here. 

New Things To Try In The Area: 

La Forchetta Ristorante 

Located near American University, this 3,150 square foot restaurant features a large brick oven that cooks neapolitan-style pizzas. The restaurant will also be serving pastas, risotto, sandwiches, and meat dishes. 
For more information of La Forchetta, click here. 

Bistro Bohem
Just a mile north of the White House, Bistro Bohem states that they are "the dining experience you have been waiting for!" This old world restaurant is offering up flavorful Eastern European small plates with a full bar as well. Some of the menu items that caught our eye include: the Artisan Garlic Soup, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Chicken Schnitzel, Potato Pancake Roulade,  and the Hearty Beef Goulash.

For more information on Bistro Bohem, click here. 

Cool Things We Love: Sunday Brunch 

Here are the best places in DC to grab brunch this Sunday, make reservations ahead!

• Blue Duck Tavern- 3 course, fixed- price menu
• Co. Co. Sala- Chocolate & Champagne Brunch
• The Hay Adams- with a children's easter egg hunt on the hotel lawn at 11 AM and 1 PM 
• Pearl Dive Oyster Bar- New Orleans inspired Brunch
• Ping Pong Dim Sum- Great fun for adults! Extra 15 perfect off brunch if you wear a bunny costume or pajamas.
• Policy
• Founding Farmers
• Ris
• Station 4- Classic with a twist Easter Dinner
• Virtue Feed and Grain in Old Town Alexandria- Find a hidden golden egg in the restaurant to win a gift certificate! 

Co. Co. Sala

For a list of even more great Brunch options, click here. 

Product Of The Week! Interworks EQ

Create useful work spaces without jeopardizing your budget! Interworks EQ's simple components make it easy to specify, install, and reconfigure. 

For more information on Interworks EQ, click here.   

Upcoming Events:


April 7th- Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival


April 7th- International Pillow Fight Day 2012 at the Smithsonian Castle 


April 7th- Cherry Blossom Festival Yoga Event hosted by Lululemon at the Sylvan Theater


April 7th- DC United Soccer vs. Seattle 


April 8th- Easter Sunday

Come check out The Kimball Office Mid Atlantic Blog again next week to hear more exciting news about our industry!

Until next time, Stay green!

Kimball Office Mid Atlantic