NBS Blog: Commercial Interiors

May 23, 2016

@40 Stories- Projector Presentation

Back in the early 1980’s, myself, the owner of our Steelcase dealership at the time, and a Steelcase sales rep were all in Houston, TX for a sales presentation at the Steelcase showroom. I remember preparing the night before in the hotel room for our sales pitch to Ford Aerospace.

May 11, 2016

Tips for a Successful Collaborative Space

Businesses today want to be more innovative and collaborative, but what does that mean and how is it achieved? Integrating technology into a collaborative workspace has become far more complex than just plugging into a projector.

April 26, 2016

We’re Platinum For The 5th Year in a Row!

We are honored and excited to be recognized as a Steelcase Platinum Partner for 2016. NBS is one of 33 dealers in North America who qualified for this award, and one of only five dealers to achieve this status for the fifth consecutive year. Thanks to Steelcase for recognizing us for this award again!

April 7, 2016

@40 Stories – The OFP Rap!

The very first OFP (Order Fulfillment Process) we created was presented at our company meeting as a rap! We performed different sections of the OFP process as a rap in teams to make it more fun and memorable for everyone.

April 4, 2016

NBS 4.0 Volunteer Challenge has Launched!

We are excited to launch our 4.0 Volunteer Challenge! Over the past 40 years, our partnership with Steelcase has positively impacted our company, team members and clients. To celebrate and give back, we challenged each of our team members to volunteer 4 hours of their time in 2016.

March 30, 2016

New Video: Steelcase Education Helps North Canton City Schools Implement Active Learning

North Canton City Schools in northeast Ohio saw an opportunity to transform student learning through the district’s physical spaces. Working with Steelcase Education, the district has implemented active learning environments throughout their schools – on a quest to make learning more engaging and to ultimately improve student success.

March 29, 2016

Design Environments that Boost Healing + Comfort

A well-designed and well-hosted environment including amenities, artwork, natural light and views of nature can elevate mood and improve wellbeing and emotional health. Research even shows that hospitals and healthcare spaces that cater to the emotional and physical comfort of patients and families boost satisfaction and increase traffic at these institutions.

March 28, 2016

Coworking Advantages for Large Companies

Today’s hottest talent and top minds value the culture at their startups and are staying put, placing larger companies at risk of missing out on all that these fresh thinkers have to offer. What can be done? One answer: infusing coworking and elements of startup culture into your business.

March 15, 2016

Why I Love Working in an Open Plan

Collaboration, creativity, and connectivity are words I never would have used to describe my work environment prior to joining NBS. Moving from a job where I sat in my own cubicle to an open plan setting has opened my eyes to a new way of working.

March 7, 2016

@40 Stories – My NBS Memories

The biggest thing I remember working at NBS 20 years ago was that we all would eat lunch together every day in our conference room. The break room was small with only a fridge and one table. What happened in the Mount Clemens office drove our future NBS culture.

February 2, 2016

NBS Celebrates 40 Years With Steelcase!

Take a look back, while we look forward to the next 40 years. Remember 1976? We do because it marked a major milestone for NBS. That year, we became a Steelcase dealer and transitioned from an office supply company to an office furniture dealer.

November 19, 2015

Ensuring Patient Safety

A main priority for healthcare providers is of course patient safety. Hospitals are tasked with keeping patients well in addition to keeping them safe. Today, medical errors and hospital-acquired infections are a top cause of death. This responsibility includes safety from infection as well as from falling and getting hurt.

November 19, 2015

Year Two: Active Learning Center Grants

After a wildly successful first year, Steelcase Education is pleased to launch year two of its Active Learning Center Grant program. As 12 schools enjoy the benefits of their newly installed active learning classrooms, it’s time to open the opportunity to others who are ready to use their physical classroom space to advance learning.

November 19, 2015

The Resurgence of Handcrafted

As 3D printers become more accessible to consumers and popular online marketplaces continue to make major strides, it’s clear that people want to use their hands and are seeking out shared resources and knowledge to do just that.

September 29, 2015

Do Goldfish Have a Longer Attention Span Than You?

Here’s a shocking statistic: A 2013 study, by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, reports the average attention span has fallen to just 8 seconds. It gets worse. The same study says goldfish have an attention span of 9 seconds!

June 24, 2015

News from NeoCon: How to Be More Focused and Productive

What if you had more control over privacy, access to power or managing disruptions in your workspace? At NeoCon 2015, Steelcase introduced some visionary new products that address these workplace issues. In the process, they won numerous awards at this annual commercial interiors showcase.

April 22, 2015

Who Needs a “Lunchroom” Anymore?

The disconnect between where and how people work today, and the traditional lunchroom, makes you wonder if a dedicated space just for eating still makes sense. Think about it. Most lunchrooms sit idle much of the day because they don’t function as workspaces.

January 12, 2015

Finally, Some Good News About Education

Are you an educator or know someone who is? Here’s a fantastic opportunity: Steelcase Education is awarding grants up to $50,000 to create active learning centers. For generations, classrooms were crowded rows of immobile desks facing a chalkboard.

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