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IDS Portland October Chapter Meeting - Building Better Partnerships: Designer & Contractor Collaboration
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Date: Tuesday, October 14th
Time: 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: BASCO Appliances - Lake Oswego: 15383 Bangy Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
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Designers and contractors often work side-by-side—but how often do we truly understand each other’s processes, challenges, and goals? This month, IDS Portland invites you to a candid and collaborative conversation about improving communication and partnership between designers and contractors.
Join us at BASCO Appliances for a dynamic meeting featuring multiple perspectives from all sides of the industry. Through multiple breakout discussions, we’ll explore:
Whether you’re a seasoned designer, a contractor looking to build stronger relationships, or somewhere in between, this meeting is designed to spark real dialogue and actionable takeaways. Expect group participation, facilitated conversations, and plenty of opportunities to connect.
Let’s build better together.
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Our Expert Speakers:
Michael Ortolano | PDX Woodworks
Michael has been immersed in the world of furniture making since 2001. Beginning with raw interest and borrowed shop resources, the journey began by creating small tables for his friends back in New York. Soon after, he moved to Portland in 2002 and eventually started working at a fine furniture shop. There he would remain until 2020 when opportunity and courage would combine to push him to open his own company. Today, PDX Woodworks stands as a bastion of quality, striving for the best pieces possible for their clients. He has ambitions to continue to grow his company, spreading the knowledge and craft of fine furniture to the next generation of makers.
Caleb Grimstad | Winter Hill Construction
Winter Hill Construction is a premier interior remodeling company known for its craftsmanship, attention to detail, and strong partnerships with designers. Specializing in kitchens, bathrooms, and home improvements, they work with top-tier subcontractors in custom cabinetry, tile, and stonework to bring design visions to life.
Nikki Littlefield, Jordan Schilleman, Chandler Boyd | Cascadia Construction
We are dedicated to delivering high-quality construction solutions with integrity and precision. With offices in Camas, Washington, and Lake Oswego, Oregon, we serve clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our team brings years of expertise in residential, commercial, and specialty projects, ensuring every build meets the highest standards of craftsmanship. We pride ourselves on clear communication, innovative solutions, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. Whether it’s a custom home, a commercial development, or a renovation, we build with excellence from start to finish.
Alan Pierce | Reviveworks Remodeling + Molly Switzer | Molly Switzer Interior Designs
Alan Pierce is the founder of Revive Works Remodeling, a full-service Residential General Contractor specializing in Bathroom/Kitchen Remodels and Aging in Place Modifications. Alan brings a unique blend of global experience and artistic perspective to residential construction. His career spans infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, including managing government buildings, roads, and ports. Before construction, Alan spent over three decades as a fine artist and educator, exhibiting internationally and authoring An Artist’s Odyssey. Outside of work, he’s passionate about martial arts, travel, and social impact initiatives.
At Molly Switzer Interior Designs, we believe your home should be a reflection of your unique story. Nestled in the heart of Portland, Oregon, we specialize in transforming spaces into personalized havens of comfort, style, and functionality. From single-living Spaces to Family Homes, we have to right design for you.
Brian Karr | BK Crownline Construction
Bio coming soon!
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Host Location: BASCO Appliances
At BASCO Appliances, we take pride in the strong reputation built through so many years of hard work & delivering such a high level of satisfaction to our community. Both the quality of products we sell, and satisfaction we bring our customers take priority for our business, which really sets us apart from the competition. Understanding the community plays a big factor and being in business for as long as we have, we have a great understanding of the outstanding community we serve in the Pacific Northwest.
BASCO has built a team of appliance experts to help our customers with anything they need to find the perfect product to fit their budget & lifestyle. Matching that knowledgeable staff with the best appliances in the industry has brought our family-owned business to its fifth generation of management. Dating all the way back to 1878, our parent company founded by the Cronin Family began the long-lasting legacy. Below is a complete timeline of how we got from The P.J. Cronin Company in 1878 all the way to current day BASCO Appliances.
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Not a member? No problem! Join us as a free guest for up to 2 meetings. After that, it's just $40 per meeting. Or if you would like to become a member CLICK HERE.
Questions? Email our Membership Team: membershipIDSportland@gmail.com for more information. We'd love to have you be a part of our community!
