Location

Zoom

Cost

Free

Program Overview

Join Ohio’s Small Firm Exchange (SFx) representative Sarah Kleiner, AIA for a virtual SFx coffee chat where small firm leaders can engage with one another, discuss issues facing small firms today, and see what the AIA can do to support Ohio’s small firms. Virtual chats will take place 8:30-9 am monthly even months on the third Thursday. Virtual conversations in odd months on the third Tuesday explore a specific topic for an hour.

On November 19, join us for SFx Conversation - EDGE Certification. Melva Williams-Argaw, AIA, President of the Ohio Association of EDGE Certified Companies (OAECC) and owner of XYZ Professional Services, LTD, will talk about the EDGE program and OAECC’s work to monitor Ohio codes and advocate for EDGE.

The mission of the Small Firm Exchange (SFx) is to advance the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms. SFx representatives connect small firm leaders in their local and state components to the national organization. AIA members practicing in small firms are encouraged to reach out to Sarah to discuss how the AIA could better support their practice. 

Sarah is a principal at Envisage Architecture LLC, in Cincinnati, a firm she co-founded in 2016. They have seven employees that range from part-time to full-time. Their practice focuses on commercial projects, particularly retail, as well as multi-family projects. They are currently renovating their own LEED Silver multi-family, multi-use building that will include 11 apartments with their office on the first floor.