#oneclarus

The intention was never to play it safe by maintaining the status quo. We were born to grow. And boy, did we do just that. Like the rollercoaster of painful, sometimes mortifying, awkward, yet ultimately endearing journey of growing up – we experienced and felt it all. For those who missed the show, imagine one moment you’re the star of the team on top of the world, and the next, your voice cracks mid-cheer, turning you into an impromptu soprano, all while suddenly tripping over your own two feet and elongated limbs from an impromptu growth spurt. In retrospect, those memories serve as reminders of our resilience through the most trying of transformations. Painstakingly crafted and stronger than ever.

Wowzers! Did that just happen?! The magnitude of energy, excitement, and overall passion for design and our industry was felt well beyond Chicago this year.

We set out to accomplish one thing this year – to DISRUPT anyone and everyone’s perception of Clarus. NeoCon was our battle cry. We stormed the walls of The Mart, took over the show, and reclaimed our place as the leader in glass visual product solutions.

There were emotional and surreal moments where I’d look around as our showroom was completely packed, and all I could think about was the team back home and the 2,976 hours before the doors of The Mart ever opened. With our backs against the wall, we rolled up our sleeves and forged ahead with grit and determination as #oneclarus. Everyone stepped up. The individual passion and commitment to the group effort was the hero of this year’s NeoCon execution. I’ve never been more proud and grateful to work alongside the people that occupy this building and beyond.

~Brittney Ricks