News & Events
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Women In the Floorcovering Industry Opens Applications for SEAL Leadership Program Cohort
Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI), in collaboration with the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), has opened registration for the next cohort of the SEAL (Seeking Excellence as Leaders) Training and Certification Program. Running virtually from August through November 2026, the program combines self-paced learning with monthly cohort meetings to help women in flooring strengthen…
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FCITS Announces Rigid Core Failure Prevention Training in Denver
Reduce Callbacks. Protect Profit. The Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services (FCITS) program will host its Preventing Rigid Core Flooring Failures training on July 14-15, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. The course will provide flooring professionals with practical tools to identify risks early, improve decision-making, and reduce costly claims and callbacks. As rigid core flooring continues…
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Dennis Blake, Former Western Floor Covering Association Chairman and WFCA Pioneer, Passes Away
Industry leader helped advance merger efforts that led to the creation of the World Floor Covering Association. The floor covering and restoration industry has lost one of its most enduring, influential, and beloved figures with the passing of Dennis Blake, CFE, founder of Better Floors & Restorations, former chairman of the Western Floor Covering Association,…
Upcoming Events
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2027 National Installer of the Year Regional Qualifier
The International Surface Event (tise) and CFI are on the hunt for the industry’s best installers through a series of REGIONAL COMPETITIONS across the country. Installers can choose from FOUR…
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2027 National Installer of the Year Regional Qualifier
The International Surface Event (tise) and CFI are on the hunt for the industry’s best installers through a series of REGIONAL COMPETITIONS across the country. Installers can choose from FOUR…
More News
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Women In the Floorcovering Industry Awards $41,000 in Scholarships and Brings Connection & Career Growth to Chicago Design Days
Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) has awarded more than $41,000 in scholarships to 14 women across the flooring industry pursuing education and career growth opportunities, furthering WIFI’s mission to attract, educate, and empower women in flooring. Continuing that focus on professional growth and connection, WIFI will also host Coffee & Conversation during Chicago Design…
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Flooring Industry Leaders, Educators, and Policymakers Unite at FCEF Workforce Development Forum
Forum Highlights National Collaboration to Strengthen Flooring Workforce Development and Career Pathways The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) hosted its Workforce Development Forum today at the Shaw Design Center in Dalton, Georgia, bringing together flooring industry leaders, educators, policymakers, media representatives, workforce development partners, and students to discuss the future of workforce development within the…
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CFI Announces 2026 Synergy Convention & Expo in Chattanooga
Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced the 2026 Synergy Convention & Expo will take place November 10–12, 2026, at the Marriott Chattanooga Downtown. The annual event, presented in partnership with FCICA and FCITS, will bring together flooring installation professionals, contractors, inspectors, manufacturers, distributors, and other industry leaders from across the country for three days of…
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CFI Announces Advisory Board Appointments
Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced new appointments to its Advisory Board, welcoming three industry professionals to the board while recognizing outgoing members for their service and leadership. New board appointees include: Current Advisory Board Members CFI also recognized outgoing board members Bruce Gentry (Mohawk Commercial), Joe Cea (Congoleum), and John Apodaca (Cutrate Flooring) for…
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Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) Announces Day of Giving on June 1 to Support Flooring Families in Need
The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) is calling on the flooring community to come together for its annual Day of Giving on June 1, a dedicated day of support for flooring families facing life-altering medical illness, injury, or disability. Through direct financial assistance, FCIF helps families navigate some of life’s most difficult moments. To make…
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The Next SEAL Cohort begins June 23rd. Sign up Now!
The registration deadline for the next cohort is June 19th. In collaboration with our distinguished partners at Lead Every Day, the SEAL program is specifically designed to equip you to navigate today’s challenges and lead with unwavering integrity into the future. Change the way you lead. Change the way you live. Now is your chance to…
