Homeowner Events

2025 Home & Remodeling Show

Oct 17-19, 2025 | Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center

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Empowering & Celebrating Women's Health and Wellness Within the Trades

WIN (Women in NARI) is more than an event — it’s a community.

On Thursday, March 12th, that community comes together at The Deco in West Allis for a powerful, energizing day designed to celebrate, support, and elevate women in the trades.

This immersive experience is packed with industry-leading speakers, meaningful conversations centered on women’s health and wellness, engaging activities, incredible food, and intentional networking with women who truly get it. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, new to the industry, or exploring NARI membership, WIN is designed to leave you motivated, connected, and ready to thrive.

🎟 Tickets are on sale nowbring your team and experience what makes WIN so powerful.

Interested in being a part of this event or sponsoring?

Email Cecily Villani, Membership Manager : cecily@narimilwaukee.org

Dates

Thursday, March 12 | 11 AM- 4 PM

Location

The Deco 7140 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214

Plan Your Day

Thursday, March 12 • The Deco (West Allis) • Times subject to minor updates

9:30 AM Check-In, Coffee & Breakfast + Welcome

Grab coffee and breakfast, connect with other attendees, and get ready for a high-energy day.

10:00–11:30 AM Opening Session: Personal Safety + Self-Defense (MK Protection Strategies)

This empowering two-part experience helps you build a confident plan for staying safe—at work, in public, and at home. You’ll learn awareness and boundary-setting strategies that feel practical (not paranoid), plus simple, effective self-defense skills designed for real-life situations.

  • Personal Safety Presentation: awareness, intuition, boundaries, “premade decisions,” Cooper’s Color Code, self-defense tools, and home safety planning—brought to life with real stories that stick.
  • Self-Defense Workshop: applied, legal, and practical responses to violence (not martial arts)—including body language, verbal strategies, and principle-based physical skills like palm strikes and responses to ambush attacks.
Malissa K. Misch Founder, MK Protection Strategies

Malissa founded MK Protection Strategies in 2016 and has empowered thousands of Wisconsinites with practical violence-prevention education. A top-rated NRA and USCCA instructor, she teaches personal safety planning, defensive tools, and home protection with a focus on “having a plan.” She also works with Delta Defense and is known for making use-of-force concepts understandable and actionable.

Bill Stedman Firefighter/Paramedic • Founder, Safe Milwaukee Self-Defense

Bill has served nearly three decades in emergency services with the City of Waukesha Fire Department and has taught self-defense for 13+ years. He specializes in situational awareness, verbal boundary-setting, and realistic physical strategies for real-world encounters—no complicated techniques to memorize. His mission is simple: help good people stay safe, aware, and empowered.

11:45–12:15 PM Protect Your Business: Liability Basics Every Owner Should Know

Smart prevention beats expensive problems. Learn the essential ways business owners can reduce liability—starting with the right entity setup, proper insurance coverage, and solid client contracts.

Elisa Ruer Attorney, Ruer Law

Elisa focuses on business formation, purchases and sales, franchises, contract drafting and review, and commercial real estate. She previously served as corporate counsel at a title company (7 years) and a mortgage company (5 years), and has led her own firm since 2010. Expect practical, plain-English guidance you can apply immediately.

12:15–1:00 PM Lunch

Enjoy lunch and connect with women across the industry.

1:00–2:30 PM Wellness in the Workplace: Health & Wellness in the Home + Office (Hands-On Activity)

A high-engagement session focused on practical wellness habits for busy professionals—plus a hands-on project (like candle making) to reset, recharge, and connect.

Catherine Richardson J&J Flooring

Bio coming soon.

Kris Schwalenberg Badgerland Trading

Bio coming soon.

Shpresa Tairi Alpine Plywood

Bio coming soon.

Michelle Cooper Alpine Plywood

Bio coming soon.

2:30–3:00 PM Built From the Ground Up: Designing a Career — and a Life — with Purpose

Designer, author, and entrepreneur Aga Artka shares her story of reinvention—from a creative childhood in Poland to building a design career in the U.S. This motivational talk is packed with perspective for women in remodeling and design: how to navigate change, define success on your terms, and build a career that aligns with your values.

  • Own your origin story — your background is a strength.
  • Master the foundations — skills, business basics, and connection.
  • Adapt with intention — disruptions can become turning points.
  • Build your brand + voice — your story matters in leadership and business.
  • Stay curious — your career can keep evolving.
Aga Artka Interior Designer, Aga Artka Interior Design, LLC • Founder, The Brand of You • Author

Aga is an interior designer and entrepreneur who helps designers navigate meaningful career growth. She is the founder of The Brand of You and author of “The Brand of You: The Ultimate Guide for an Interior Designer’s Career Journey.” Her work centers on resilience, authenticity, and building careers rooted in purpose.

3:00–4:00 PM Drinks, Networking + Shopping

Wrap up the day with appetizers, drinks, and networking—plus a fun shopping experience. Vendors/sellers to be announced.

Exhibit in the NARI Milwaukee Home & Remodeling Show

92% of all home show attendees came to the last NARI show with a home improvement project in mind.

NARI Milwaukee consistently delivers exhibitors a large, qualified audience of homeowners interested in improving their spaces. The remodeling market is on fire. Tap into this engaged audience and register now!

DUAL EARLY REGISTRATION PROMO! The first 20 members to register and pay in full for both the 2025 Fall show and the 2026 Spring show by August 15th will receive a complementary dedicated social media post on NARI Milwaukee's social channels!

Thank you for your interest in exhibiting in the October NARI Milwaukee Home & Remodeling show! NARI Milwaukee connects homeowners with local, trusted, and proven home improvement and remodeling businesses. Consumers who attend NARI shows are serious about improving their spaces and ready to buy.

NARI Home Show Attendee Demographics

You must be a NARI Milwaukee member to exhibit. There are many ways a NARI membership can benefit your business. Please contact the NARI Milwaukee office at 414-771-4071.

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Register To Exhibit

Exhibitor Information

 

Each 10'x10' booth includes:

  • 2 All-Access Passes (per space)
  • Access to keynotes, breakout sessions, roundtables, and demos
  • Complimentary Breakfast & Lunch
  • Choose + Brew Networking Happy Hour with appetizers

Exhibitors are encouraged to join all meals and networking events to maximize connections with attendees throughout the Expo.

Terms & Conditions

Exhibitor Information Packet

Floorplan

Additional Information:

  • There is no pipe & drap between booth spaces, so be considerate of your neighbor and stay in your allotted space.

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