6/29 4th of July in DC

In The News! Climate Ride
Workspace's Marcus Kenny recently participated in Climate Ride, a five-day charitable bike ride working towards a sustainable future. Check out his experience!


Marcus:
"I ride because sustainability is my passion. We engage in a consuming culture and often without a complete understanding of the consequences from our impact. As responsible consumers, we must continuously seek to understand the dynamics of our complex and mysterious world. Being a part of the Climate Ride was an incredibly rewarding experience. Every rider and volunteer shared the passion of sustainability and cycling, but everyone advocated solutions from such unique and different perspectives. I left the Climate Ride feeling more motivated, committed, and inspired than ever before."

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Congratulations Marcus on this huge accomplishment!

To hear more about Marcus and Climate Ride, click here. 

For more information on Climate Ride, click here. 

New Things To Try In The Area: 4th of July in D.C.
Check out these fun things to do in D.C. on the 4th!

• Washington D.C.'s Independence Day Parade - 11:45 AM 
• Smithsonian Folklife Festival
• 4th of July at the National Archives - 10 AM to 7 PM
• Washington Monument Concert - 6 to 9 PM
• A Capitol Fourth Concert - 8 to 9:30 PM on the West Lawn of the US Capitol 
• 4th of July Fireworks on the National Mall - 9:15 

Cool Things We Love: 4th of July Treats 
Here are some tasty treats, which are perfect for the 4th!

• Frozen Lemonade Pie - Cooking level: easy. For recipe, click here. 

• PB&J Chocolate Bars- Whats more American that PB&J?! Cooking level: easy. For recipe, click here. 

• Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower "Wings"- Fun, healthy take on Chicken Wings!  Click here for recipe. 

Watermelon Lime Frosty - Add tequila to make it a margarita! Click here for recipe. 

Product Of The Week! Clairmont 

Generous size, graceful accents, and adjustable features make Clairmont a smart executive decision! 

For more information on Clairmont, click here. 

Upcoming Events:


June 29th- Jazz In The Garden. For a full schedule click here. 


June 29th- Wine in the Water Park, Crystal City. For more info, click here.

June 30th- National Harbor Great American Festival. For more info, click here. 


July 3rd - 8th Washington Nationals vs. Giants and Rockies

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 

6/22 Cooling Off In DC

In The News! Metropolis Magazine

Check out John Hindman's article in Metropolis Mag. John is a member of the Kimball Office team! 

The article is called "Learning from Wright" and discusses, if historic design trends are coming back to the workplace. To read his entire article, click here. 


Congratulations! Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 
Congratulations to Amanda Tiede from Cassidy Turley who won "Woman of The Year" for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Kimball Office was proud to help support and sponsor Amanda in an event to help her reach this goal.

Amanda raised $70,000 more than the top woman of the year in all of the history of the event!


For more information on the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, click here.  

New Things To Try In The Area: Cooling Off in D.C.!
As the temperature rises, keep cool with these great happy hour locations! 

• PX- 728 King Street, Alexandria, VA
• Off The Record- Hay-Adams, D.C.
• The Atlas Room- D.C.
• Quill- D.C.
• American Ice Co.- D.C.

American Ice Co.

Cool Things We Love: IIDA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Summer Reception

Kimball Office's Staci Wilson and Jeffery Gay attended IIDA Mid-Atlantic's Chapter Summer Reception on June 20th for a rooftop cocktail reception. Check out these snapshots from the night! 

For more information on this event, click here. 

Product Of The Week! Q&A with Brian Grant on Kimball Office's Typical Visualizer.
We caught up with Brian Grant, Kimball Office's Marketing Strategy Manager  in Chicago and asked him to answer some questions on the new Typical Visualizer. Check it out...

How will Revit and Typical Visualizer help Kimball Office and our Dealers?

The Kimball Office Typical Visualizer allows Kimball Office and our Dealers to instantly show a variety of typical configurations to current and new customers in an easy-to-use and navigate platform that provides a wide range of data and downloads. 

What is unique about Kimball Office’s Visualizer?

Unlike most online typical pages, the Kimball Office Typical Visualizer displays typicals with high quality, photo realistic renderings that really allow the user to see what the furniture will look like.  The addition of downloadable native Revit files with parametric capability makes reconfiguring and customizing typical layouts happen in just minutes.

What can we expect coming up?

Expect to see updates that will provide additional information about each typical and more typicals as we move forward!


Thanks Brian for sharing!

Click here for even more information on the Kimball Office TypicalsVisualizer.

Upcoming Events:


June 22nd- Wine Enthusiast Toast of The Town. To order tickets, click here. 

June 23rd- Alexandria's 1st Annual Food & Wine Festival. For more info, click here. 

June 24th- The RAMMY Awards Gala. For more info, click here. 


June 27th- CREW DC Monthly Luncheon. To register for this event, click here. 

July 2nd - 8th Washington Nationals vs. Giants and Rockies 

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 

6/15 Chicago Event Recap

Kimball Office had a great time in Chicago this year! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our showroom to share this great event with us!

In The News! Chicago Event Recap!


Kimball Office showcased how its products integrate to meet and exceed the demands of growing healthcare and education markets, while continuing to provide relevant, flexible office solutions. Additions and enhancements to Definition casegoods, Itsa task seating, Beo, Collage and Event side and guest seating, and new fabrics added to the Vision Collection of surface materials, increase the versatility and breadth of Kimball Office's portfolio. 

"We understand the changing environments of our clients, which is why Kimball Office's products are designed for maximum flexibility to solve individual design challenges," said Allen Parker, vice president of product, sales and marketing for Kimball Office. "Our latest product enhancements help organizations and designers create workplace settings that tailor towards a broad range of users, markets and design aesthetics." 

New Things To Try In The Area: Chicago Event Highlights!
Check out these highlights of The Chicago Event in various magazines and websites!

• ED+C Magazine- Bleachable Fabrics 
• Interior Design- Kimball Office Toasts the COOL Ball
• 3 Rings- Additions to Vision Collection 

What was your favorite part of The Chicago Event this year? Let us know!

Cool Things We Love:

Check out these fun things for Fathers Day!

Recently Opened: Tryst Cafe at The Phillips Collection. For more information, click here. 

Specials for Dad:

• Art and Soul- BBQ inspired meal specialy-made for Dad- Be sure to try the burger! Crab boil Wednesday's have also returned. For more info, click here.
• Extra Virgin- Sunday is "Family Night Out" with special prices. For more information, click here. 
• The Heights- Pig Roast on the Patio June 16&17th. For more info, click here. 
• Argonaut- 25 cent wing night on June 17th. For more info, click here. 

Click here for even more specials on Fathers Day!

Product Of The Week! New Offerings

Definition- The Definition casegoods line, a staple within Kimball Office's portfolio, is evolving to offer private office users increased functionality that balances traditional, progressive and contemporary styles. A new angled extension top creates a cockpit and can host up to three guests for impromptu meetings; additional extension tops, legs and panels are available to build flexible workwalls. Definition's enhancements also support wired technology with new grommets that sit flush to the surface, and hinged modesty panels to help manage and hide cabling. Other new enhancements include partial-height modesty panels and the choice between a classic U-leg, open-frame leg, cylinder base and veneer panels for extensions. Definition meets Scientific Certification Standards (SCS) Indoor Advantage Gold and American National Standards Institute/Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (ANSI/BIFMA) level 2 and 3 certifications. Definition's enhancements will be available in fall 2012. 

Itsa- Available starting June 15, the new Itsa Task 300 is a heavy-duty task chair, capable of supporting up to 300 pounds, and complements the existing Itsa line, which is recognized for its clean lines, stylish design, competitive price point and versatility. The line includes two base models, with the choice of a rounded or square seat, seat slider, height-adjustable arms, synchro-tilt or knee-tilt control, black mid-back mesh, 55-millimeter casters and a black polyurethane base. The Itsa Task 300 is equipped with a black powder-coat aluminum base. All upholsteries from the Kimball Office Vision Collection are available at standard lead time, with five seat color options as part of the five-day Kimball Office quick ship program, Kwik Office. Itsa meets SCS Indoor Advantage Gold and ANSI/BIFMA level 2 certification.

 
Healthcare Seating- In fall 2012, significant enhancements to Beo, Collage and Event seating solutions will be available. The enhancements offer organizations durable, easy to maintain options for private, public or guest spaces.

Beo- Expanding with five enhancements, the Beo lounge will be available with a clean-out feature to help organizations easily wipe surfaces and remove debris. An extra three inches can also be added to the chair's width in order to accommodate individuals up to 350 pounds. Tablet surfaces will be available in wood or laminate, and a specialized grommet can be installed in one or both arms to allow users to easily transfer and lock the tablet surface into either arm for increased functionality. Beo's arms, back and seats can be upholstered separately in order to delineate space through color and match the design's aesthetic. Beo meets SCS Indoor Advantage Gold and ANSI/BIFMA level 2 certification. 

Collage- A new bariatric bench solution, capable of accommodating users up to 500 pounds, increases the line's versatility, without compromising its design, which is already available with or without arms, as two-person benches and with a slat or upholstered back. Collage is designed for private offices, public spaces and meeting rooms, and offers designers and facility managers a versatile, stylish, wood-framed guest seating option. Collage meets SCS Indoor Advantage Gold and ANSI/BIFMA level 2 certification. 

Event- Event is designed for meeting and training rooms and guest seating. A new bariatric bench, suitable for users up to 500 pounds, is available with the line's standard options such as: mobile or static legs, with or without arms and a variety of designs for the back shape. The bariatric bench helps facilities support a greater range of users and brings increased flexibility to commonly used spaces. Event meets SCS Indoor Advantage Gold and ANSI/BIFMA level 2 certification. 

Vision Collection of surface materials- The Vision Collection of surface materials is adding 15 new fabrics tailored to meet the needs of healthcare and education settings. Of the 15 new fabrics, all from Mayer Fabrics, 13 are antimicrobial, seven are bleach-cleanable, seven possess both antimicrobial and bleach-cleanable properties and the four polyurethanes are polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-free. The Vision Collection now consists of 20 antimicrobial and 16 bleach-cleanable fabrics. Kimball Office's surface materials portfolio includes a mix of timeless styles, colors, small, medium and large patterns, solid textures, stripes and a range of new wood finishes and veneers. The new fabrics will be available in mid-July 2012.

For more information on these products, click here. 

Upcoming Events:


May 18th - June 23rd Artomatic Event. For more information, click here.

June 15th- National Lobster Day


June 15th - 16th Taste of Reston. For more info, click here. 


June 15th - 17th Washington Nationals at home vs. Yankees 


June 16th- International Club of DC's Summer Gala: Great Gatsby Ball. For more info, click here. 


June 17th- Fathers Day

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 

6/8 Gearing Up For Chicago!

On this week's blog check out what Kimball Office is looking forward to in Chicago, and some great events happening in DC! Whatever city you will be in this week, we hope you are having a happy June! 

In The News! Updated Design Enhances Kimball Office Definition Casegoods
Check out this great article on one of Kimball Office's casegoods, Definition, online at Woodworking Network! To read the entire article, click here. 

For more information on Definition, click here.


New Things To Try In The Area: Chicago Showroom Event 2012- Details

Check out all of the details for our Chicago Event! 

Kimball Office Chicago Showroom- 325 N. Wells St. Suite 100


Kimball Office furniture is highly expressive in form. It also happens to be an expression of very function needs. This year, we’re exhibiting the artistry of our relevant workspace solutions in an atmosphere created precisely for full engagement. 

Change is a constant in the workplace. Knowing that our customers will face a new challenge every day, Kimball Office is always evolving to meet dynamic needs. This progressive stance is based on reality that we are remarkably well-positioned in a variety of ways: 

• Few competitors, if any, can match our brand portfolio of contemporary, versatile offerings.


• Our products integrate easily through entire floor plans.


• With deeper insight into specific needs, we have vital answers for key markets like education and healthcare.


• We make it easy to specify sustainable furniture.

Cool Things We Love: 
Here are some things that we are loving recently...


Chicago Happenings:

• The IIDA COOL Black Tie Gala- Hosted by Kimball Office. To buy a ticket, click here. 

• Bin 36- Casual and fine dining, wine tastings, wine school, and food accessories market. The perfect meeting spot with clients or a friend, with a full wine and cheese bar. Located at 339 North Dearborn Street, Chicago. For more information, click here.

DC Happenings:

• Swine and Wine- Buy a bottle or glass at Society Fair in Old Town Alexandria, from 5 to 7 PM on Monday, and receive roast suckling pig for free! For more information on Society Fair, click here. 

• 1789 Summer Special- 5-course, $50 tasting menu in honor of the restaurant's 50th Anniversary. The special will be available June 4th - September 13th from Sunday -Thursday night. For more information on 1789 Restaurant, click here. 

Product Of The Week! Showroom Highlights!

Check out our featured products in our Chicago Showroom June 11th - 13th

• Priority
• Villa
• Villa- Youth
• Definition

For more information on Kimball Office products, click here. 

Upcoming Events:

June 1st - 10th DC Jazz Festival

June 9th- Bibiana pre-RAMMY tasting, hosted by Gilt City. For more information and tickets, click here. 

June 10th- IIDA 2012 COOL Black Tie Gala. For more information on this event, click here. 

June 11th - 13th The Great Chicago Event


June 12th & 13th Chicago Cubs Baseball Game


June 15th - 17th Washington Nationals vs. Yankees 

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