News & Events
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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…
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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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…
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Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) Announces Upcoming Events Focused on Connection, Growth and Leadership
Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) continues its mission to attract, educate and empower women across the flooring industry with a lineup of upcoming events designed to foster connection, professional growth and meaningful conversation. The upcoming schedule includes: On April 22, WIFI will host Confidence in Action: Owning Your Superpower at the NWFA Expo. This…
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WFCA Launches GROW Live Series with Michelle Nix
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announces a three-part GROW live virtual series with Michelle Nix, Director of Education, designed to boost industry professionals’ leadership and business performance by exploring behavioral dynamics. The First of the Series Takes Place on April 10th at 2pm EST Titled “Capitalize on the Power of Your Peers,” the live…
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Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Seven New Board Members
The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) is proud to announce the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Directors. These respected industry leaders bring a strong commitment to FCIF’s mission of providing financial assistance and support to flooring professionals and their families facing unexpected hardship. The newly appointed board members include Carole Cross,…
