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FCITS Opens Registration for Retail Flooring Team Training

FCITS Opens Registration for Retail Flooring Team Training

Hands-on courses designed to align teams, reduce callbacks, and protect profit Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS) is opening registration for two retail flooring training courses this December. Both sessions feature the same comprehensive, hands-on curriculum—centered on communication, customer satisfaction, and installation best practices—offered on different dates and at separate host locations to provide…

“This Support Was Such a Relief”: A Flooring Family’s Story of Hope

“This Support Was Such a Relief”: A Flooring Family’s Story of Hope

When Viridiana, a dedicated flooring professional with decades of hands-on experience in heat-set and laminate installation, suffered a massive stroke in June 2024, her life and livelihood changed in an instant. For decades, she built a career she loved—one grounded in craftsmanship, hard work, and pride. Outside of work, she tended to her garden, nurturing…

WFCA Opens Nominations for Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame

WFCA Opens Nominations for Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame

Honoring the visionaries who shaped the flooring industry The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is now accepting nominations for the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame, the highest honor in the flooring industry. Since its establishment in 1992, the Hall of Fame has recognized visionary leaders who shaped, elevated, and transformed the industry. Its 55…

FCEF & ACCS Launch Statewide “Skills for Success: Flooring Installation Technician” Course — Calling Alabama Dealers to Partner

FCEF & ACCS Launch Statewide “Skills for Success: Flooring Installation Technician” Course — Calling Alabama Dealers to Partner

The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is pleased to announce the statewide rollout of the Skills for Success: Flooring Installation Technician course in partnership with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS). This collaboration brings high-quality flooring installation training to all 24 community and technical colleges across Alabama. Developed through the ACCS Innovation Center as part…

23rd Annual Alan Greenberg Memorial Golf Tournament Raises $140,000 for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation

23rd Annual Alan Greenberg Memorial Golf Tournament Raises $140,000 for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation

Pictured (left to right): Charlie Dilks, chief product officer; Tod Greenberg, chief information officer; and Eric Bernstein, chief executive officer, all of CCA Global Partners; and Andrea Blackbourn, executive director, FCIFLast week, the 23rd Annual Alan Greenberg Memorial Golf Tournament once again brought together leaders, partners, and supporters from across the flooring industry for a…

NFIC Expands Training Schedule

The NFIC team has been busy scheduling training classes across the country! Whether you’re looking to earn your Natural Fiber Installer Certification — the industry’s premier credential for woven and tufted wool flooring — or want to bring expert training to your local market, we’ve got you covered. Register now for one of these upcoming…

FCITS Expands Fall Training to Elevate Flooring Inspection Standards

FCITS Expands Fall Training to Elevate Flooring Inspection Standards

Courses give flooring professionals the expertise and certification needed to reduce disputes, build trust, and protect consumers Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS), the industry’s most respected certifying body for flooring inspectors, today announced its expanded fall training calendar. These courses provide flooring professionals, including retailers, contractors, and inspectors, the opportunity to advance their…

WFCA Launches Health & Wellness Program Featuring 24/7 Virtual Care and Prescription Savings for Members

WFCA Launches Health & Wellness Program Featuring 24/7 Virtual Care and Prescription Savings for Members

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has introduced a new health and wellness program to help members lower healthcare costs and support their teams. Offered in partnership with Fill It Local, the program features 24/7 virtual care, prescription savings, and access to community-based pharmacies—without insurance or enrollment fees. The program includes: This program is offered…