Home decorators invited to attend conference

Victoria Cook of The Guilt Free Coach will offer an interactive keynote presentation at the "The Future is Now" conference from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 25, at the Comfort Suites Hotel, 2480 Bushwood Drive in Elgin.

Sponsored by the Staging and Redesign Academy, and in cooperation with the Greater Chicagoland Decorators Coalition, its goal is to address the growing local demand for educational resources from interior designers, decorators, home stagers and do-it-yourself homeowners.

In addition to keynote speaker Matt Fox of the HGTV hit "Room by Room," the event will feature presentations on design industry topics, including networking trends, window fashions, faux finish techniques and new products.

A hands-on workshop will be conducted by Cook, where conference goers have the opportunity to put their experience to immediate use. This working session will teach attendees to identify priorities, maximize time and build on current successes.

Each participant will identify an achievable goal and leave with an individual action plan aimed at facilitating their success.

Space at the event is limited, and those interested are encouraged to call the Staging & Redesign Academy at (847) 370-8268. The enrollment fee for GCDC members is $55; $75 for nonmembers. If space permits, registration at the door will be $95.