Essentials Magazine Essentials Winter 2016 | Page 11

FUN IN THE BIG EASY AT EDFEST The industry celebrated the educational facilities industry at EDfest at Generations Hall with sounds of the Big Easy on full display with a high-spirited Zydeco Band, a traditional Jazz Trio, and a Second Line Brass Band. Attendees enjoyed the world famous taste of Louisiana with plenty of Creole and Cajun food for everyone to enjoy. n MARK YOUR CALENDAR “A s a K-12 Facility Planner, I found the 2015 EDspaces conference to be extremely valuable! From the content of the courses to the quality of the tours, it was a wonderful few days of learning. The sheer amount of K-12 specific, expert presentations is the best by far. I only wish I could have attended every single break out session!” — Matt Slagle, AIA, LEED AP, CPTED, Principal | Education Specialist, TowerPinkster Architects | Engineers “I ’ve been in the education market as a furniture dealer for the past 9 years and this was my first EDspaces that I was able to attend. It was very beneficial to see the quality of the products that I sell and help specify on a daily basis, as well as meet the people whom I communicate with on a daily basis.” — Quinn Gibson, Bid Coordinator, Continental Office AWARD WINNERS BEST OF COMPETITION Manufacturer: Borgo Contract Seating Product: Pivot FURNITURE (TIE) Manufacturer: Kidsfit Product: The Kinesthetic Classroom Manufacturer: Palmer Hamilton Product: Reload Train SEATING Manufacturer: Borgo Contract Seating Product: Pivot SPECIALTIES Manufacturer: FSR Inc. Product: MiniVu Collaboration Station EQUIPMENT Manufacturer: Bretford Manufacturing Product: Bretford TechGuard Charging Lockers Media Partner essentials | www.edmarket.org 11