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Check out June’s edition of “News We Know About”

A fun week ahead for the Chicago Design Week! Kicking off Sunday, June 7th with the NNG Career Development Summit, leading into multiple days of Neocon at THE MART + Design Days at Fulton Market. We teamed up with some of our favorite brands to pull together the ultimate itinerary for the week! Hope to see you there — enjoy! ✨

Chicago Design Week • Network Next Gen Summit • Neocon • Design Days

This weekend’s Career Development Summit would not have been possible without the incredible partners who believe in investing in our design community. 🤍

A special thank you to our host showroom, Room & Board, for opening your doors and creating the perfect space for connection and inspiration.

We’re so grateful to every sponsor who helped bring this experience to life! We can’t wait to see you on Sunday, June 7. Tickets linked in our bio 🤩

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Meet our final B-Corp Panel Speaker, ✨ Casey Watters ✨

For the past five years, Casey has helped couples bring unforgettable events to life through thoughtful planning, creative collaboration, and intentional ex*****on. She is passionate about creating meaningful experiences while minimizing waste and maximizing impact.

Beyond her work in the events industry, Casey is dedicated to giving back through her support of the Gyrls in the HOOD Foundation, an organization focused on empowering young women.

We’re excited to have Casey join our B-Corp Panel for the NNG Chicago A on June 7 to share her perspective on purpose-driven work and creating experiences that truly matter 🙌🤎 click the link in our bio to join!

Meet our next B-Corp Panel Speaker, ✨ Dave Spaulding ✨

As National Strategic Account Manager at Fireclay Tile, Dave works with leading brands, hospitality developers, and design teams to bring ambitious design visions to life through custom tile solutions and sustainable manufacturing.

Passionate about the intersection of great design and responsible business, Dave champions the power of American-made materials, environmental stewardship, and partnerships that create lasting impact. At Fireclay Tile, a Certified B Corp, he helps prove that beautiful spaces and better business practices can go hand in hand.

Join us on June 7 at Room & Board for our Chicago Career Development Summit! 🪩 tickets are linked in our bio 🔗

Meet our next B-Corp Panel Speaker, ✨ Elise Nicpon ✨

As Director of Retail Customer Experience at Room & Board and leader of the Room & Board for Business team, Elise brings more than 20 years of experience in retail, direct sales, and client experience.

Passionate about thoughtful design and creative project solutions, Elise believes spaces are transformed through craftsmanship, quality materials, and intentional collaboration — all while ensuring a seamless experience from concept to completion.

We’re excited to have Elise join our B-Corp Panel at the Summit on June 7. Tickets are linked in our bio! We look forward to seeing you there ❤️‍🔥

Meet our B-Corp Panel Speaker, ✨ Erika Gaies ✨

As EVP of Sales Enablement at Carnegie, Erika has spent the past 15 years at the forefront of our industry’s evolution — helping bridge the gap between relationship-driven business and today’s tech-forward future.

Passionate about aligning sales, marketing, and real-world strategy, Erika brings a thoughtful perspective on how modern professionals can adapt, grow, and lead through change.

We’re excited to have her join our B-Corp Panel at the Summit on June 7 for a conversation centered around purpose-driven business, innovation, and why it matters 💟

It’s not too late to join! NNG Summit tickets are linked in our bio 🔗