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2019 Portable Modular Awards Finalist – Synergy Design Group

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Local Woman-, Minority-Owned Small Business a Finalist for Best Island, Best 10-by-10 Foot Exhibit in International Design Awards Competition

Synergy Design Group Selected for Two Portable Modular Award Categories for

Outstanding Exhibit Designs; Public to Decide People’s Choice

NEW ORLEANS, LA (November 29, 2018) — Synergy Design Group proudly announces selection as a finalist in EXHIBITOR Magazine’s 2019 Portable Modular Awards (PMAs). The annual competition recognizes outstanding exhibit designs “based on their aesthetics, functionality and innovation” (Exhibitor Media Group, 2018). This year, EXHIBITOR nominated TWO of Synergy Design Group’s booths for clients Warped Cigars and Ocean Infinity to compete in categories Best Island Exhibit Less Than 600 Square Feet and Best 10-by-10 Foot Exhibit, respectively. A panel of experts will decide the winners of each category. However, the public may vote online once daily until February 25, 2019, to select the People’s Choice design. The trade show and events magazine will present the winners at EXHIBITORLIVE 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

WARPED

EXHIBITOR nominated Synergy Design Group’s hybrid display design for client Warped Cigars as a finalist in the Best Island Exhibit Less Than 600 Square Feet category. The booth debuted at the 2018 International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. In order to showcase Warped’s unique brand, Synergy designed a custom island display. For instance, a 16-foot gloss laminate tower connected to an accent beam, enclosing a VIP lounge area for individual access to Warped’s mastermind, Kyle Gellis. Two custom perimeter lightbox showcases and minimal structure reflected the cigar company’s “Exclusively Different” brand. Additionally, guest-centric details like plush carpet and hospitality counter delighted IPCPR attendees. According to Gellis, the booth was “[…] the best one we’ve done to date.”

custom trade show display

OCEAN INFINITY

Synergy Design Group’s booth designed for client Ocean Infinity at the 2018 Sea-Air-Space Exposition in National Harbor, Maryland will compete as a finalist in the PMA’s Best 10-by-10 Foot Exhibit category. Inspired by the company’s brand and icon, the display design embodied a modern interpretation of the ocean’s flow. For example, a curved gloss wall and custom, contoured front counter with integrated tablet. In addition, dimensional tagline, custom graphic flooring and halo-lit signage enhanced the concept of tying technology into an organic environment.

2019 portable modular awards
Ocean Infinity

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

For more details of the nominated booths, please visit Synergy Design Group’s blog articles on Warped Cigars and Ocean Infinity. The exhibit design company encourages viewers to vote for their favorite booth once daily via EXHIBITOR Magazine’s online voting portal. Beginning the end of November 2018, voters may cast their choice until the competition closes on February 25, 2019. In 2014, Synergy Design Group won the PMA for Best 10-by-10 Foot Exhibit and the People’s Choice Award. However, the exhibit design company is excited for two booths to compete in two categories this year.

About Synergy Design Group

Synergy Design Group is a woman- and minority-owned exhibit design company that develops award-winning trade show booths, display rentals, branded interiors, museum exhibitions and retail spaces. Synergy turns clients’ visions into exhibits that exude professionalism and credibility, generate qualified leads, increase visibility and promote products and services for small- to large-sized companies. In addition, the team at Synergy combines detail-oriented design, marketing and logistics to exceed clients’ expectations. For more information, call 504-522-6453 or visit www.synergy-dg.com, Twitter @SynergyDG and Facebook @SynergyDesignGroup.

About EXHIBITOR Magazine

The leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, Exhibitor Media Group publishes EXHIBITOR Magazine – Best Practices in Trade Show Marketing. […] EXHIBITOR’S website, www.ExhibitorOnline.com, is the trade show and event community’s most comprehensive online resource.

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Museum in Warehouse District Showcases American Italian History

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Synergy Design Group to Develop American Italian Cultural Center’s
New Museum

Exhibit Design House Will Showcase Italian-American History
in New Orleans, Engage Guests With Multi-Sensory Museum

NEW ORLEANS, LA (August 24, 2018) — Synergy Design Group is proud to announce selection as the exhibit design house behind the new museum display coming spring 2019 to the American Italian Cultural Center (AICC) in New Orleans’ Warehouse District. The museum will document the assimilation of Italian immigrants into American and New Orleanian culture and retention of their own unique traditions. Specifically, the exhibition will showcase this history through artifacts, works of art, family histories and more. Visitors may view the exhibition upon its completion on the third floor of the AICC at 537 S. Peters Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130.

 

AMERICAN ITALIAN MUSEUM

The museum display will guide visitors through the arrival of Italian immigrants to New Orleans to present day. It also showcases important aspects of Italian-American life. For example, topics covered in the museum include art, religion, family and World War II. Additionally, Synergy will incorporate a mix of audio (voice recordings, music) and visual media (photographs, artifacts, articles) for a multi-sensory experience. The AICC “celebrates Italian-American culture past, present and future.” Therefore, the new museum display promises to showcase the Italian-American experience and inspire and engage visitors (AICC, n.d.).

 

SYNERGY AND THE AICC

Synergy Design Group’s partnership with the AICC began in 2015. The exhibit design house collaborated with the AICC’s marketing team to develop and install the American Italians in Jazz exhibition. The interactive exhibit showcases Italian-American jazz musicians Louis Prima and Nick LaRocca and their influence on jazz music. The American Italians in Jazz exhibition is currently open to the public at the AICC Museum from 10 AM – 4 PM Monday through Friday.

About Synergy Design Group

Synergy Design Group is an exhibit design company that develops trade show booths, display rentals, branded interiors, museum exhibitions and retail spaces. Synergy turns clients’ visions into exhibits that exude professionalism and credibility. In addition, Synergy generates qualified leads, increases visibility and promotes products and services for small- to large-sized companies. The team at Synergy combines detail-oriented design, marketing and logistics to exceed clients’ expectations. For more information, call 504-522-6453 or visit www.synergy-dg.com, Twitter @SynergyDG and Facebook @SynergyDesignGroup.

About the American Italian Cultural Center

The American Italian Cultural Center promotes the culture and heritage of the American Italian community by offering Italian language and culture classes, seminars, concerts, and events. In addition, this center will be the leading institution preserving and celebrating the American Italian history of Louisiana. For more information visit americanitalianculturalcenter.com.

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2018 Excelencia Small Business Award Goes to Synergy Design Group

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Synergy Design Group Honored With Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana’s 2018 Excelencia Small Business Award

Exhibit Design Company Recognized for Contributions to the Hispanic Business Community of Louisiana

2018 Excelencia Small Business Award
2018 Excelencia Small Business Award

NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 29, 2018) — Luz Lobos, President and Founder of Synergy Design Group, receives the 2018 Excelencia Small Business Award as part of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana (HCCL)’s 2018 Excelencia Gala Awards. HCCL selected five recipients based on “their achievements, leadership, inspiration and active engagement with the Hispanic community” (HCCL 2018). On September 21st, 2018 at the InterContinental New Orleans, HCCL will recognize the following honorees:

Cox Communications – Corporate Partner

ASI Federal Credit Union – Community Leader

New Orleans Baby Cakes – President’s Choice

Luz Lobos, Synergy Design Group – Small Business

Alejandra Guzman, New Orleans Business Alliance – Young Leader

2018 Excelencia Small Business Award Recipient

Salvadoran-born Lobos founded award-winning exhibit design company Synergy Design Group in 2000. Synergy contributes time and resources to initiatives that further HCCL’s mission to increase visibility and growth for Louisiana Hispanic businesses. For example, as one of HCCL’s sponsors, Synergy designs backdrops, outdoor tents and other display products for Hispanic Chamber events. In addition, prior to its grand opening in 2017, Synergy transformed HCCL’s Bilingual Workforce Training & Business Development Center in Kenner, Louisiana. To illustrate, Synergy brought cohesion to the space with professional branded signage and a color-coordinated wall. Furthermore, the center provides career counseling, job placement, training and business development seminars to the Hispanic community. As recipient of the 2018 Excelencia Small Business Award, Lobos will continue to inspire.

Exclencia Gala

Proceeds from the 2018 Excelencia Gala’s silent auction and raffle will help fund the Bilingual Workforce Training & Business Development Center’s programs and services. Additionally, attendees will enjoy a dinner dance, musical performance from Julio y Cesar Band and meal from the InterContinental’s Chef Arthur Batiste. The awardees “exemplify what it means to move a region forward,” explains Mayra Pineda, President and CEO of HCCL. “This will be a special evening to thank this year’s honorees and all of our supporters for their generosity and commitment.” 

About Synergy Design Group

Synergy Design Group is an exhibit design company that develops trade show booths, display rentals, branded interiors, museum exhibitions and retail spaces. Additionally, Synergy turns clients’ visions into exhibits that exude professionalism and credibility, generate qualified leads, increase visibility and promote products and services for small- to large-sized companies. Furthermore, the team at Synergy combines detail-oriented design, marketing and logistics to exceed clients’ expectations. For more information, call 504-522-6453 or visit www.synergy-dg.com, Twitter @SynergyDG and Facebook @SynergyDesignGroup.

About the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana is a non-profit organization committed to creating and facilitating a business climate within the Hispanic community, which will result in economic development and progress for Louisiana. HCCL is also dedicated to the expansion of trade relations between the state of Louisiana and Latin America. Furthermore, its mission is to foster the continued economic growth, development and promotion of Hispanic businesses and their associations in the state of Louisiana. Additionally, to serve as the conduit between the Hispanic business community and the community at large. To learn more, visit https://www.hccl.biz/.

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Nomadic Display Premium Partner – Synergy Design Group, New Orleans

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Nomadic Display Premium Partnership

Synergy is proud to be a Nomadic Display Premium Partner since 2011 and a Nomadic Display distributor since 2000. What makes Synergy a Nomadic Display Premium Partner? Nomadic selects partners that have “exceptional training, experience, and talent” (Nomadic 2018). Partners are more than display houses, they deliver complete services from design and project management to labor services and storage.

 

Benefits of Partnership for our Customers

So what does Premium Partnership mean for customers? To become a Premium Partner, one must prove that one can create turnkey solutions AND deliver on promises. Nomadic recognizes that Synergy’s results-driven expertise helps clients increase sales, maximize their ROI, and get real results from the show so they can continue to improve their exhibiting strategy.

Synergy wants clients to succeed in the long-term and is dedicated to creating displays that are as functional as they are beautiful. Connect today to work with Synergy for your next show!

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2017 Women of Color Achievement Award Honors Luz Lobos

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Unfazed by Glass Ceilings, Honored Minority Women Bring Millions in Revenue, Hope to New Orleans

100 Black Men of Metro New Orleans with the Women Presidents’ Organization Honor Women of Color Leading Successful Businesses and Nonprofits at 2017 Achievement Awards

2017 Women of Color Achievement Awards
Lobos' 2017 Women of Color Achievement Award

2017 Women of Color Achievement Awards

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The 100 Black Men of Metro New Orleans, Inc. and the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) honor nine (9) women at the 2017 Women of Color Achievement Awards. The organizations identify local women business owners who exemplify professional success and commitment to community service. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, from 6:30-8:30 P.M. at the Renaissance Arts Hotel, 700 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA, 70130.

 

MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES IN NEW ORLEANS

According to 2012 census data minorities owned 36% of local businesses. However, profits from those firms amounted to only 2% of total receipts (The Data Center, 2015). One of the goals of the honored women is to improve this statistic so that New Orleans’ economy and citizens thrive. These leaders own multimillion dollar businesses that contribute to economic development in New Orleans. They also actively network, recruit and invest in the community which puts money back into the local economy. Prior to Wednesday’s event, Founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization Marsha Firestone, PhD., would like to “[…] salute all of this year’s powerful award winners as role models for women and girls everywhere.”

 

2017 AWARD RECIPIENT

Among the award recipients is Luz Lobos, founder and president of Synergy Design Group. “Synergy,” the mutually beneficial joining of elements, is both the inspiration for Luz’s company name and approach to community-building. For Luz, collaborating with people who have different perspectives stimulates creativity, achieves a common goal and builds synergy. The 2017 Achievement Awards honor women who come together despite different backgrounds in order to grow businesses, drive the local economy and inspire others. Consequently, Lobos’ contribution to the business community in New Orleans garners recognition.

The 2017 Women of Color Achievement Awards honor:

  • Lorraine Dinvaut – Marriott Moxy New Orleans Hotel
  • Michelle Gobert – Image 360 New Orleans
  • Tara Hernandez – JCH Properties +
  • Dr. Jarrett Johnson – Primary Eye Care
  • Teresa Lawrence – Delta Personnel, Inc.*
  • Luz Lobos – Synergy Design Group*
  • Marian Pierre – Crescent Guardian, Inc.
  • Joaneane A. Smith – Global Commerce and Services, LLC
  • Iam Tucker – Integrated Logistical Support, Inc.

*Current WPO Members

About Synergy Design Group

Synergy Design Group is an exhibit design company that specializes in creating trade show displays, retail displays and branded interiors. By focusing on creating exhibits that exude professionalism and credibility, Synergy turns clients’ visions into working event spaces that increase visibility, generate qualified leads and promote products and services for small- to large-sized companies. The team at Synergy combines design, marketing and logistics to exceed clients’ expectations while working within their financial and spatial parameters. For more information, call 504-522-6453 or visit www.synergy-dg.com. Follow us on Twitter @SynergyDG. Like us on Facebook @SynergyDesignGroup.

About 100 Black Men of Metro New Orleans, Inc. 

The 100 Black Men of Metro New Orleans, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) youth development organization founded in 1993 with a mission to provide support and improve the quality of life for African Americans, and youth in particular, in the New Orleans Community. For more information please visit: www.100blackmennola.org. Follow us on Twitter @100BlackMenNOLA. Like us on Facebook @100BlackMenNOLA.

About the Women Presidents’ Organization

The WPO is the premier peer advisory organization connecting women who own multi-million dollar companies. In monthly meetings across six continents, chapters of 20 women presidents from diverse industries invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. For more information, call 212-688-4114 or visit www.womenpresidentsorg.com. Follow us on Twitter @WomenPresidents. Like us on Facebook @TheWPO.

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