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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
Los Angeles Founding
With over 110 guests in attendance, this sold-out event was a
true comeback after a pandemic year that was initially resorted
to many virtual events and meetings for a significant period.
Many were comforted to see smiles and twinkling eyes of not
only their favorites in the industry but to also encompass and
welcome some that we've only had the pleasure of seeing
virtually. The chattering went all night long! It was a beauty to
see the entire room lit up with an immense amount of energy to
share with its community rich and interwoven of its warmth and
enjoyment in all its glory.
From the intricate moments
that Kelly Wearstler created
with her textured designs,
delectable dining detailed by
Suzanne Goin and Caroline
Styne, the countless hours of
our many NEWH volunteers,
the contributions of our
event sponsors and auction
bidders and to our wonderful
guests - what a wonderful
night.
Shown Below (from L-R):
Jason Kurth, room360
Caz Walker, Harbour Outdoor
Martha Clark, Royal Custom
Designs
Ricardo Moreno, Clear on Black
With a grand opening just nine weeks prior, this was an
incredible feat to have the first event hosted in the Cabrillo
Ballroom of the DTLA Proper Hotel on December 4, 2021. There
was a lovely introduction by Kortney Edge, VP of Administration
followed by a special insight to the hotel and a toast by General
Manager, Stephane LaCroix. The evening was later capped by our
in-house auctioneer and Programming Director, Tom O'Connor.
The live auction portion of the event included a " design date "
with local design firms that participated including Campbell
Design, Rodrigo Vargas Design, Rottet Studio and Dianna Wong.
Shown on Right (from L-R):
Kim McVay, Shaw Contract
Lindsay Clarke, Level 3 Design
Sasha Ikovic, Crossville Inc.
Eduardo Renteria, Rodrigo Vargas
Design
Catherine Pollard, Royal Thai
Center (from L-R):
Isaac Jimenez, WATG
Chelsea Kitchens, Rockwell Group
Brittany Erlbaum, Parachute Home
Carlos Recinos, Mandy Li Collection
Charles Register, Couristan
Paria Fakhri, Valley Forge Fabrics
Noga Smerkowitz, Rottet Studio
Hospitality is a spirit that exists at the root of NEWH and all those
in the industry. On the face of it, it could be a simple interaction
between a guest and a hotel operator. Those that have glimpsed
behind the red curtains, who make the hospitality machine hum,
understand the many nuances that go into this type of
establishment. The process of interacting is the end result of a
chain of cooperation, from a myriad of individuals from all walks
of life.
The mantra of friendliness, service, and dedication is infused in
every designer, vendor, manufacturer, operator, developer and
student that make up our business. There is a sense of
empowerment when your network is focused on creating a
positive impact on each other's lives and livelihood.
The committee led by VP of Development, Jezzica Lindkrantz,
identified the elements that go into the creation of this
hospitality experience of how it relates to NEWH. These were
outlined as community, style, design, women and networking
grounding us back into our foundation for the upcoming years
ahead.
Through the silent and live auctions, we were able to raise over
$3,700 in scholarship funds which is a stepping-stone for the
common goal we share to advocate for our students and the
future of hospitality. To contribute funds directly for scholarship,
please reach out to any NEWH LA Board Member.
Thank you to each one of you for making our annual event a true
success. In the Spirit of Networking. Cheers from the NEWH LA
2021 Board of Directors.
Show on Left (from L-R):
Dane Quay, Campbell House
Amira Baba, Summa International
Niloofar Khaligi, NKH Design
Sean Beckemeyer, PI Fine Art
Shown on Right: (from L-R):
NEWH LA Board of Directors (not all are
pictured)
Brittany Erlbaum, Parachute Home
Kortney Edge, Brintons
Valerie Hogan, Kevin Barry Art Advisory
Jezzica Lindkrantz, Rodrigo Vargas Design
Wyatt Thorne, Cleo Hospitality
Natasha Ashar, DPR Construction
Tom O'Connor, Parks Hospitality Group
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - Spring 2022

President's Letter
News
2022 TopID Firms
Guest Perspective
2021 ICON of Industry
Who's Who
Conference Roundup
Have You Seen
Scholarships
Student Spotlight
Interview: Grace Leo
Sustainability Point of View
Q&A: Erica Harmelin
Q&A: Deirde Schwartz
Q&A: Penny Shelton
Cover Story: Fil Doux Textiles
Thompson Savannah
Eldred Preserve
Minneapolis Hostel
Porto Leggero
RG Naxos
Chapter Higlights
Save the Date
New Members
Partner Profiles
Sponsor Index
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Cover2
NEWH - Spring 2022 - 3
NEWH - Spring 2022 - President's Letter
NEWH - Spring 2022 - 5
NEWH - Spring 2022 - News
NEWH - Spring 2022 - 7
NEWH - Spring 2022 - 2022 TopID Firms
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Guest Perspective
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - 2021 ICON of Industry
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Who's Who
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Conference Roundup
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Have You Seen
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Scholarships
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Student Spotlight
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Interview: Grace Leo
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Sustainability Point of View
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Q&A: Erica Harmelin
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Q&A: Deirde Schwartz
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Q&A: Penny Shelton
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Cover Story: Fil Doux Textiles
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Thompson Savannah
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Eldred Preserve
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Minneapolis Hostel
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Porto Leggero
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - RG Naxos
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Chapter Higlights
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Save the Date
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - New Members
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Partner Profiles
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NEWH - Spring 2022 - Sponsor Index
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