Check back regularly for important industry updates on how COVID-19 (coronavirus) could affect you and your business. We will also be posting showroom closings, event cancellations, and helpful resources to help you navigate the coronavirus pandemic. ASID NY Metro is committed to supporting you, our valued members, through these unique and challenging times.
Together with our Association Management partner, Capitol Hill Management Services, we have assembled an additional COVID-19 Resource Center to provide you with the latest information, guidance and resources in relation to COVID-19. Below, you can find summaries of Federal and New York State actions and resources that may be of assistance to you and your business.
U.S. Federal Government
New York State Government
Updated July 7, 2020
ASID NY METRO EVENTS
Virtual Lunch & Learn Recordings
- Click HERE for the recording of the April 20th presentation with Benjamin Moore.
- Click HERE for the recording of the May 4th presentation: How to Sell Design Services Virtually with Sandra Funk, Nicole Heymer, Joan Ravasy, and Diana Mosher.
- Click HERE for the recording of the May 11th presentation: Designer Survival Skills In the Time of COVID-19 with Kim Radovich.
- Click HERE for the recording of the May 18th presentation: How to Build Business Using Pinterest as a Tool to Partner with Clients, Garette Johnson, Garrott Designs
- Click HERE for the recording of the June 1st Roundtable Discussion about How to Re-Open During & After COVID-19.
- Click HERE for the recording of the June 29th Inclusive Design: A Conversation about Diversity in the Design Community. .
Virtual Kawfee Talk – Every Friday @ 10 AM
Our popular breakfast series is going virtual and will have a wellness feature. How are you handling working from home? What activities are you engaging in to keep yourself busy? We want to know!
- Click HERE For the recording of the April 17th Kawfee Talk: Maison et Objet Trends and How They Can Comfort Us by Patti Carpenter, Maison et Objet Global Trends Ambassador.
- Click HERE for the recording of the April 27th presentation: Feng Shui with Benjamin Huntington.
- Click HERE for the recording of the May 1st presentation: Financial Updates with Kimberly Merlitti.
- Click HERE for the recording of the May 8th presentation: How to Market on Social Media during COVID-19 with Darla Powell of Wingnut Social.
- Click HERE for the recording of the May 15th presentation: 5 Step Process to Determine Your Company Positioning Pivot.
- Click HERE for the recording of the May 28th presentation: Navigating the Home-Based Office During COVID-19 & Beyond with Phyllis Harbinger, FASID, NCIDQ.
INDUSTRY EVENTS
Spring 2020 High Point Market – Cancelled
Architecture & Design Show – Cancelled
Kips Bay Decorator Show House: Postponed until June
DIFFA by Design – Postponed until July 9th – July 11th
International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) – Cancelled
New York Tabletop Market – Cancelled
MARKET DAY 2020 – Postponed until October.
BUSINESS NEWS, ADVICE & BLOGS
NEW! US States’ Small Business Support Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic.
How to talk to clients about COVID-19.
How will the stimulus impact your business?
What to say in a crisis: The best advice from PR Pros on how to communicate now.
Podcast: The design industry reacts to COVID-19.
Industry businesses should prepare for these 2 key COVID-19 consequences.
COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Financial Assistance for Business Impacted by COVID-19.
How will my small firm weather the Coronavirus storm?
When your install is scheduled during a pandemic, state relief for small businesses, and more.
Design in the time of COVID-19: The industry view from Seattle, Italy, and more.
Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive the Coronavirus.
SHOWROOM OPENINGS & ADJUSTED HOURS
The following Showrooms in the D&D Building are OPEN:
18th floor
John Rosselli & Associates (open but prefers call for appointment)
Designtex
17th floor
David Michael interiors
16th floor
Michael Taylor
Gloster
Rose Tarlow Melrose House
15th floor
Studio Van Den Aker
Ressorce House of Paints
Rug Art International
14th floor
Gracie
Quadrille
12th floor
Kravet
Warp & weft
Arnitex
Bespoke by Luigi Gentile
THG
11th floor
Stark carpet
Garrett Leather
10th floor
Scalamandre
Cowtan & Tout
Ninth floor
Zimmer Rhodes
de Le Cuona
Houles
Maya Romanoff
Eighth floor
Schumacher
Loro Piana
Romo
Saint Louis
Seventh floor
John Boone
Michael Dawkins Home
The Castel Showroom Guell Laadrid
Paul Ferrante
Dedon
Sixth floor
Thibaut
Élitis
Patterson Flynn and Martin
Fifth floor
Maison-Art
Martin Patrick Evan
Walters
Dakota Jackson
Fourth floor
David Sutherland
Third floor
Closed
Second floor
Lee Joffa
Edelman Leather
Dani Leather
Clarence House
First floor
Assouline book shop
*Please reach out to administrator@nymetro.asid.org if you would like your showroom listed here
TIPS & TRICKS FOR WORKING AT HOME
NEW! 8 Tips to Making Working From Home Work for You.
SUCCEEDING FROM HOME: Here’s exactly how to thrive as a remote worker in the days of coronavirus.
5 tips for effectively working from home during the coronavirus outbreak, when you have kids.
GENERAL USEFUL RESOURCES
CDC’s COVID-19 Page
CDC Risk Assessment Summary
CDC Health Advisory Network (HAN)
WHO’s Novel COVID-19 Technical Guidance
ASID NY Metro Contact Information
Administrator@nymetro.asid.org
212-641-0018