DLN Welcomes 20 New Members
The entire DLN team would like to extend a warm welcome to the 20 newest members of our organization! Creating a community within the design industry has always been our goal and that sense of belonging is more important now than ever. We look forward to connecting and sharing in the benefits of our community with you. Meet our new members below!
Summary of Week 3 DLN Community Call Topics
Week 3 of our Community Calls revealed new topics as our community came together to share ideas, issues, and to connect. Key topics this week moved into finance and funding, challenges connecting with vendors, and the shift into digital and video presentations with clients.
Introducing: HIVE
HIVE is a digital platform that provides an enhanced experience for members and partners of the DLN community. From product launches to book launches, from discoveries to inspiration — we all have something to share… We envision future issues will evolve into sharing a wide range of content from across all of our highly creative and “hive-like” community.
DLN Summary of Key Provisions in the CARES Act
Congress’s CARES Act has many potential benefits for companies under 500 employees. We have worked to tailor a detailed outline of the legislation, originally produced by the National Retail Federation. The NRF represents and lobbies on behalf of many thousands of independent retailers, restaurants, and big companies, giving them a strong and diverse body of work.
Highlights from Week Two of DLN Community Calls
Among the magical moments experienced during calls, a highlight was one in which a member led a conversation about the importance of bringing a positive message to clients during this time. The designer spoke from experience of how confidence, a positive outlook, and proactive communications can make a very big difference…
Alan Ricks, MASS Design Group Shares His Personal Insights on COVID-19
“Perhaps unique to us, but we have worked in outbreaks from day 1, tuberculosis, cholera, ebola. So yes, we are getting approached to try and help think about how to respond. We have been building the first genomic research center in West Africa to combat global pandemics since our client team there responded to Ebola several years ago”…
DLN Conducts First Member-to-Member and Partner-to-Partner Calls
DLN Small Group Conference Calls are underway, allowing for sharing of concerns and actions. Together, we can help each other address challenges and get advice from people who are walking in our shoes. Here are some key lessons learned in the first session…
NEW DLN Update on COVID-19 & Helpful Resources
We are all weighing serious concerns about health and safety with those about broader economic uncertainty for our firms. While many of you may be implementing known best practices and relying on a range of resources to help, we want to offer the DLN community as a place to turn for advice at this time…
Recap: DLN’s Dallas & Houston Communities Gather for Private Dinners
Benjamin Moore Launches Color Portfolio App with Integrated ColorReader Device
Benjamin Moore has launched its newest color tools, the Color PortfolioTM app and integrated ColorReader device. Designed to enhance and simplify the color selection process…