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ALL ACROSS THE NATION - Our iSpace Environments team takes great pride in our ability to build relationships and provide platinum service to customers across the country (and beyond!) Over the last three years, the iSpace Environments Automotive team has worked with 25 different auto brands at dealerships from coast to coast. Our project managers, extended team of installers, and manufacturer partners have interstate logistics down to a system.

OUR TEAM SALUTES DEB RHODY!

In May, our Project Coordinator Extraordinaire, Deb Rhody, will be retiring after more than 25 years building relationships with automotive dealerships across the country.

She really has been in the automotive industry her whole life as her dad worked in car dealerships when she was a kid. Officially, she began her career in workplace furnishings back in 1979 when project work documents were created (gasp) on TYPEWRITERS!!

We have had the pleasure of working with Deb since iSpace Environments acquired The Demo Group in 2019. She will be greatly missed, but - don't worry - she has been sharing her wealth of insights, experience and work ethic with our growing team from the beginning.

What's Next for Deb? In addition to relaxing, golfing and traveling, Deb plans to keep active through volunteering and selling strudel!

Deb - THANK YOU for your dedication and passion for the customers you've served for more than 25 years! You truly are remarkable.

WHEW - in addition to a lot of fun, the NADA show in Las Vegas can be A LOT to digest. Here are some ideas that we took away from the show this year:

1) End Buyer Exhaustion

In their quest to find their new vehicle, buyers might experience an overload of information, options, and competition. A dealership that can create a comfortable “oasis” for their potential and existing customers can differentiate from its competitors.

2) Resilient Dealers Need Adaptive Spaces

Obstacles, fluctuations in the marketplace, and new products all push dealers to be resilient and adapt to whatever comes next. Dealership furnishings, technology and architectural solutions need to be part of a reliable, “adaptive" solution and not add to the challenge.

3) Aging Dealers Create Opportunities

Like other sectors, many aging dealership owners are looking to retire. There are opportunities out there for younger owners to take over legacy dealerships and make them their own. A fresh start deserves fresh environments for customers and staff alike.

4) Parts Departments Deserve Recognition and Support

While parts and service departments account for roughly half of dealerships' gross profits, they are often under-staffed and deserve more focus. New workstations and storage solutions can help attract and retain service teams - and improve efficiency.

WE COULDN'T RESIST!

Those of you who use Rousseau tech benches, cabinetry and storage solutions know that these systems are TOUGH. Many Rousseau cabinets boast 400 lb. weight capacities PER DRAWER. They can truly help transform service and parts departments become more organized and efficien

Full disclosure: our project manager Marc (shown here at Luther Subaru Bloomington) doesn't come anywhere near that weight! ;-)

ABOUT US

iSpace Environments is a Minnesota-based, full-service provider of furniture, millwork, specialty shelving, tech benches, AV technology and architectural walls. Our team has worked with automotive dealerships for over 30 years, across 24 states.

We help create welcoming and functional environments for both customers and employees alike–supporting over 35 auto manufacturers each with unique brand DID approval processes.

We are platinum dealers of Rousseau and Teknion, and a single source for thousands of products that make showrooms more inviting and service departments more efficient.

www.iSpaceEnvironments.com • 612.922.1300

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