With a record crowd of consumers, organizing professionals, home-building representatives and interior designers, the event drew participants from Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and as far away as Ohio and Minnesota. The one-of-a-kind organizing Expo was the place to find time-saving products, solutions, tools and services for consumers wanting to get their lives in order and learn first-hand the secrets to an organized life. John Trosko, President of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers, said, “Busy Angelenos often find the stress and strain of modern life demanding on both their time and their space. It is vital when trying to simplify one’s life to choose the right organizing tools. Lucky for us, there is now a wide variety of stylish, functional and affordable organizing options available, and we have many of these products at the Expo.” The Los Angeles Organizing Expo, produced by nonprofit NAPO-LA, offered over 5,000 square feet of exhibit space. “ASK THE ORGANIZER” PANEL This year’s Expo hosted the first-ever “Ask the Organizer” Panel. Home and business organizing experts offered guidance and expertise to a packed house of aspiring professional organizers and members of the general public. Questions ranged from residential to small business to corporate organizing concerns. The most anticipated question was how to successfully maintain an organizational system while balancing family, activities and work. Hosted by NAPO-LA’s Golden Circle, the Panel included veteran organizers Lynne Gilberg, CPO®, CPO-CD® (Lynne Gilberg Organizing), Carol Keller (Organizing Experts™), Marcy Melton, CPO® (Bullseye Organizing Solutions), and Tanya Whitford, CPO® (Organizing Wonders). Claire Flannery (Simplify) served as facilitator. Click here to see details on the "Ask the Organizer" Panel Click here to download the Panel bios (PDF) EXHIBITORS Exhibitors included Blis, Bongo Ties, Closet Factory, Clutter Stop, Delphi Center for Organization, Esselte, EZnet Organizer Inc., Garage Envy, Get it Together LA!, MAS Moving, NorthStar Moving Corporation, OrganizIt!, ScanDigital, Smart Box USA, Smead, South Bay Closet Lady, The Style Huntress, The Mold Guy, TomBoy Tools, and Touch Mobile Massage Co. Custom closets, garage and pantry storage systems and designs, organizing how-to books, technology, senior downsizing, office and organizational products, mold remediation services, calendar systems, desk accessories, online data storage management, photo organization/digital conversion, and specialty hardware and tools were all represented. ORGANIZING THEATER Mini vendor “Organizing Theater” demonstrations were conducted by Blis and Eznet Organizer, Inc. VOLUNTEER RECOGNIZED
Gus Gougas, owner of OrganizIt!, a Chatsworth-based garage organization company and NAPO-LA Associate Member, was awarded “Volunteer of the Month” for his dedication and support of the chapter. Gus is shown here accepting his Award from President John Trosko. [Photo courtesy of Sara Getzkin] “BEST IN SHOW" AWARD
In addition, the NAPO-LA Expo Task Force producers presented a “Best in Show” award to Chris McKenry and Get It Together LA! for his outstanding booth design and product display. Chris is shown here accepting his Award from President John Trosko. [Photo courtesy of Sara Getzkin] NAPO-LA COMMITTEES Representatives from various NAPO-LA chapter committees were also on hand to provide information regarding NAPO-LA’s educational outreach programs, including:
DOOR PRIZE/GIFT BAG SPONSORS Door prize and gift bag sponsors included The Container Store, E-Organizer Pro, Esselte, Family Facts, The Internet Password Organizer, Online Organizing, Organize.com, OrganizIt!, Restoring Order, TomBoy Tools, and Woodwork Creations. 2008 EXPO TASK FORCE MEMBERS
Click here to download the Expo "Attendee Handout" (PDF) Click here to see the original page with Expo information, dates and details [Additional photos of the Expo available soon, courtesy of NAPO-LA Photographer Sara Getzkin] |
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