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2024

Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) Announces the Appointment of Ralph Falavinha as Executive Vice President
WFCA Acquires FCITS: Advancing Training and Support for Flooring Professionals
World Floor Covering Association Seeking Industry Hall of Fame Nominees
Hall of Fame Application December 2024
WFCA Hall of Fame App 2024
Drake State Launches Pilot Skills for Success – Flooring Installation Technician Course with FCEF Support
WFCA and CFI Expand Training Excellence with NFIC Merger
IFC Partners with Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) to Launch Groundbreaking Initiative for Workforce Development
WFCA Premium Plus Benefits at a Glance
WFCA and CFI Expand Training Excellence with NFIC Merger
Tom Jennings Champion Award 2024
Tuesday Tip 7.23.24 - The Most Lucrative Trade That No One Knows About, Scott Perron
2024 Home Buyer and Sellers Generational Trends Report.
Management and Administrative Overtime Rule A Practical Guide
Help The Carpet and Rug Institute Oppose California AB 863
FCIF’s Gala to be Held On October 5, 2024 at Gotham Hall in NYC to Honor the Legacies of Dan Frierson and Roger Marcus
Jeffrey King Named 2024 Inductee into World Floor Covering Association Hall of Fame
Estes Reliable Shipping and Savings4Members
The World Floor Covering Association Appoints Two New Directors
2024 Houzz Study
World Floor Covering Association Extends CEO Scott Humphrey's Tenure Through January 2028 with Option for Renewal
WFCA Announces Next Cohort for SEAL Leadership Academy: Limited Spots Available
World Floor Covering Association Extends CEO Scott Humphrey's Tenure Through January 2028 with Option for Renewal
World Floor Covering Association Introduces Premium Plus Membership for Enhanced Professional Support
WFCA Unveils SEAL Academy: A Groundbreaking Journey to Leadership Excellence
World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) Reveals Dynamic Event Lineup for TISE 2024
Kathy Young to Receive World Floor Covering Association's Luminary Award for 45 Years of Industry Excellence
World Floor Covering Association Announces Michael Faust and Chad Ogden as Winners of Tom Jennings Champion Award
World Floor Covering Association Announces New Executive Committee & Sam O’Krent as Association Chairman

2023

Commercial to Residential Conversions: A Guidebook to Available Federal Resources
Hall of Fame Application 2023
Tom Jenning Champion Award Application 2023
Unveiling Floor Covering Industry Foundation's 2023 Report to the Industry
IICRC Flooring Education Symposium in Dalton, GA - Oct. 4, 2023
World Floor Covering Association Receives Prestigious 2023 Power of Associations Silver Award for We Are Part of the Solution
World Floor Covering Association Highlights Advocacy Efforts in Joining Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition
World Floor Covering Association Transfers Ownership of Magnetic Building Solutions (MBS) to Golconda Holdings LLC
WFCA CEO Scott Humphrey Celebrates 10 Years of Visionary Leadership
Steve Abernathy Steps into New COO Position at the World Floor Covering Association
Nagle's News February 2023
Mannington Mills VP Jay Kopelson to Receive the World Floor Covering Association Luminary Award
WFCA Announces Theme, Program Lineup for TISE 2023
World Floor Covering Association Announces Bruce Jones as Recipient of Inaugural Tom Jennings Champion Award
January 2023 Nagles

2022

Carpet Installation for Sales People
Nagle's News December 2022
Nagle's News - November 2022
fcB2B Introduced its First Non-EDI Standard Product Catalog at Annual Meeting
Nagle's News October 2022
WFCA Announces Strategic Partnership with CHIPD
Account Approval
CHIPD Payment Gateway
“This is My Story” Campaign Launches, Sharing Real Stories to Highlight Impact of FCIF
Nagle's News September 2022
CFI Announces Resignation of Chris McKee as President
Nagle's News August 2022
Internal Groove Culture Assessment _724
Internal Groove Culture Assessment 722
WoodstockSupplies WFCA Discount
InternalGroove_CultureAssessment
Nagle's News July 22
Leyton Webinar Materials
Nagle's News - June 2022
WFCA _ERC Credit Program Overview
Leyton Joins WFCA as Official Partner for Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and Special Guest for Profit Matters Webinar
Nagle's News May 22
Join FCIF Inaugural “One Day to Give” on June 2
Registration Open for CFI’s 29th Annual Convention & Expo August 2-4, 2022
FCIF Announces Brand Refresh, Reaffirms its Mission
WFCA Begins Search for New Executive Director of CFI
WEX Fuel Card Program 2022
CFI Executive Director Robert Varden to Step Down
Nagle's News March 2022
Tom Jennings Champion Award Application 2022
Hall of Fame Application 2022
Nagle's News Feb. 22
Nagles News January 2022

2021

Profit Matters 12.21.21 Support Materials
Dean Howell Takes Over as Chairman of the Board
Nagle's News November 2021
Nagle's News December 2021
Presentation Materials - Profit Matters, 11.16.21
World Floor Covering Association Seeking Industry Hall of Fame Nominees
World Floor Covering Association to Host Second Financial Benchmarking Webinar on the Impact of Gross Margin on Profitability
Savings4Members Keurig Promotion
Nagle's News - October 2021
Nagle's News - September 2021
World Floor Covering Association Recognizes Customer Service Excellence with Inaugural Tom Jennings Champion Award
Nagle's News - August 2021
Tom Jennings Championship Award
CFI Honors Scott Humphrey with Chris Davis Award
Profit Matters Presentation Materials
World Floor Covering Association Presents Financial Benchmarking Webinar Series
World Floor Covering Association Debuts In-House Content Studio, Studio 59™
Cybersecurity Webinar Materials
WFCA Adds Valuable New Member Benefits - Savings4Members
World Floor Covering Association to Host Cybersecurity Webinar
fcB2B Announces Mohawk Industries’ Completion of Version 3.0 Certification Process
CardConnect
Payroll Processing with ADP 2021
Savings4Members Overview 2021
Cyber Resolute Program Risk Strategies
Nagle's News - July 2021
Nagle's News - June 2021
World Floor Covering Association Announces Addition of Josh Young, Engagement Specialist
Nagles News - May 2021
The World Floor Covering Association Names Three New Inductees into 2021 Hall of Fame
Nagle's News - April 2021
Floor Covering Education Foundation Announces New Board Appointments and Executive Director
FCEF Committees
FCEF Board of Directors
Nagle's News - March 2021
World Floor Covering Association Announces Pami Bhullar of the Dixie Group as Inaugural Recipient of its Luminary Award
WFCA and CCA Global Partners Announce Jim Aaron as Executive Director of the Floor Covering Education Foundation
WFCA Primary Membership Application 2021
2021 Associate Membership Application
Nagle's News - January 2021
The Latest COVID-19 Relief Legislation: What You Need To Know
Newly Formed Floor Covering Education Foundation Announces Board of Directors
Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) Appoints Interim Executive Director and Committee Chairs

2020

The Latest COVID-19 Relief Legislation: What’s in it for Flooring Retailers, Contractors, and Installers.
20 states will raise their minimum wage by January 1, 2021
World Floor Covering Association Launches Campaign to Highlight the Impact Made in the Industry Because of Member Support
World Floor Covering Association Launches Campaign to Highlight the Impact Made in the Industry Because of Member Support
DATE CHANGE: World Floor Covering Association’s “A Leader’s Journey” Webinar Series to Feature Keith Campbell is Rescheduled to December 10
World Floor Covering Association Introduces New “Faces of the Industry” Campaign to Celebrate its Members
FCIF Board Members Ask for Donations
Nagle's News - November 2020
USFloors Piet Dossche Joins World Floor Covering Association Leadership Webinar Series
CFI Reschedules Annual Convention & Expo to 2021
World Floor Covering Association Bring Together Industry Luminaires in Webinar Series: A Leader’s Journey
fcB2B Announces First Two Companies to Complete Certification of Version 3.0 Standards Program
World Floor Covering Association Endorses Problem Solvers Caucus COVID-19 Relief Proposal
Nagle's News - September 2020
World Floor Covering Association Seeking Submissions for Industry Hall of Fame
Storm Prep Alert - Isaias Heads for Land
World Floor Covering Association Sees Explosive Growth in Membership
Combating Covid-19 Webinar Series_Jeff_July22_2020
What is fcB2B Webinar Materials
Jeff King Coronavirus Response Webinar Materials - 6_11_20
Steve Abernathy Materials Coronavirus Seminar - 6.11.20
Empower Partners Presentation Powerpoint_Webinar Work at Home
Nagle's News - June 2020
Empower Partners Presentation Powerpoint_Webinar
Risk Strategies - Riot Protection
Webinar_5_27_20_Jeff King Presentation
LiabilityRelease_Residential
LiabilityRelease_Commercial
Jeff King Coronavirus Response Webinar Materials_CFI_5_20_20
Nagle's News - May 2020
Jeff King Coronavirus Response Webinar Materials 4/30
Before Entering the Store
Combating Covid-19 Webinar Series_Steve_416_20
Combating Covid-19 Webinar Series_Jeff_April16_2020
WFCA Webinar 4.9.20 Documentation
Adding Products to Google Business Profile
Google My Business Coronavirus
March 2020 Nagles
Feb 2020 Nagles
April Nagles News
Paycheck Protection Program Sample
Steve Abernathy Materials Coronavirus Seminar
Jeff King Coronavirus Response Webinar Materials
pandemic property and casualty tips
Business Interruption Insurance and Coronavirus
Shelter in Place Orders - What do they Require
Coronavirus Crisis Update - Small Business Emergency Loans – UPDATE 3.24.20
COVID-19 Action - A Letter to Your Representative - Make Your Voice Heard
Corona Virus Act Update 3/21/20 - Cash Flow Relief Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
FAQs for COVID-19 Insurance Coverage
The Impact of the Corona Virus Response Act to Your Business - Update 3/19/20
The Impact of the Corona Virus Response Act to Your Business
World Floor Covering Association Announces Partnership with the Shaw Flooring Network to Expand their Voice and Help Solve the Installation Crisis
Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) Appoints Interim Executive Director and Committee Chairs
Hall of Fame Application 2020
Hall of Fame Application 2020
Sales Course Flyer
Installation For Salespeople
World Floor Covering Association Wraps Up TISE 2020 with the Induction of Piet Dossche into its Hall of Fame
Nagle's News - January 2020
University Pledge Card
FCIF Grant Application 2020
FCIF Pledge Form 2020
TISE 2020: Join the World Floor Covering Association for Free and Be a Part of a Unified Voice
Newly Formed Floor Covering Education Foundation Announces Board of Directors
Newly Formed Floor Covering Education Foundation

2019

WFCA 2020 Primary Member Application
World Floor Covering Association Spearheads Industry-Wide United Front to Address the Labor Shortage Through its “We are Part of the Solution” Initiative
World Floor Covering Association to Announce Industry-Wide Solution to Solve the Installation Crisis
WFCA Gold Standard 2020 Application
World Floor Covering Association Commemorates 60 Years of Achievement
World Floor Covering Association Partners with Podium to Help Members Redefine the Way Customers Interact with Their Businesses
Piet Dossche Named to World Floor Covering Association Hall of Fame
Vance Bell Named to World Floor Covering Association Hall of Fame
Floor Covering Industry Specialist Stacy T. Eickhoff Joins Risk Strategies, leads new insurance partnership with WFCA
WFCA Announces New Senior Executive Director of Technology and Research
CFI Reaches the Youth in 1st Annual Build My Future: Flooring Edition
Standout Retailers Receive 2019 World Floor Covering Association Gold Standard Awards
World Floor Covering Association Announces Four New Board Members
WFCA Associate Membership
WFCA Membership - Renew or Join
New Tennessee Workers Comp Law Changes
WFCA Associate Membership Form
WFCA Membership Application
World Floor Covering Association Seeking Submissions for Industry Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame Application 2019
WFCA Member Benefit Flyer
WFCA Canada Inquiry Flyer 2019
WFCA Program List Flyer 2019
Joint Employer Comments
Nomination Period for World Floor Covering Association Gold Standard Awards 2019 Officially Kicks Off!
2019 Gold Standard Award Application

2018

HR Benefits Survey Q4 2018 Results
World Floor Covering Association Continues Lobbying Efforts on Behalf of Members in Washington, DC
World Floor Covering Association begins preparations for 60th anniversary celebration in 2019!
WFCA Gold Standard Application 2018
The Silver Anniversary of the Certified Flooring Installer Association’s Annual Convention Was the Talk of the Town!
25th Anniversary of Annual CFI Convention Drawing Crowds from Across the Globe
WFCA Empowers Members with Tool Kit for Success Through 2018 Educational Conference
Excitement Builds as Talent Lineup Falls in Place for 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Certified Flooring Installers Association Convention
Esso Business Card Fuel Discount Program
WFCA Canada Inquiry Flyer - Savings4Members
Certified Flooring Installers Association Partners with Fuse Alliance
Plans Underway for 2018 fcB2B Annual Meeting
Industry Icon Named to Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame - Harold Chapman Becomes 48th Inductee
Standout Retailers Receive 2018 World Floor Covering Association Gold Standard Awards
FCIF Grant Application 2019
FCIF Pledge Form 2019
MagneBuild (MBS) Bestowed with Coveted Floor Covering News Award for Best in ‘Technology’
UPS Canada
Staples Program Canada
Global Payments Canada
Savings4Members Canada Inquiry Form
WFCA Canadian Member Benefits Overview for Savings4Members
World Floor Covering Association Partners With ESR Commercial to Help Ensure the Most Stable Foundation for Members to Grow Their Business
World Floor Covering Association Announces Partnership with Mill Creek Media Group
Ground Breaking Technology Will Forever Change ‘Foundation’ of Flooring Industry

2017

WFCA Gold Standard Application 2018
Nomination Period for World Floor Covering Association Gold Standard Awards 2018 Officially Kicks Off!
Certified Floorcovering Installers Association Wraps 24th Annual CFI Convention
Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC) Announces Second Installation Summit
Certified Floorcovering Installers Association Together with Partner Beaulieu do Brasil-Take Installation Training Courses to Students Overseas
fcB2B Announces 2017 Annual Meeting
World Floor Covering Association and Abbey Carpet Co., Inc. Announce Alliance Aimed at Continuing to Resolve Issues Facing the Flooring Industry
WFCA Adds One More Business Tool to Their Arsenal of Resources to Keep Retailers at the Top of Their Game
WFCA University Adds Additional Destination Training Programs and Broadens Online Offering for Members
World Floor Covering Association’s New Membership Structure Resonates with Industry
Don’t Miss the Networking, Professional Seminars, New Product Workshops, and Educational Opportunities That Only Come Around Once a Year
World Floor Covering Association Revamps Online Presence to Streamline Communications and Bring Expanded Resources to Members and Constituents
Nick Freadreacea Takes Over as Chairman of the Board World Floor Covering Association
Do You Know Someone Who Should be Honored for Their Contributions to the Field of Floor Covering?
World Floor Covering Association Seeking Submissions for Industry Hall of Fame
WFCA Helps Retailers Reach Consumers Across the Country Through Flooring Awareness Campaign
WFCA Sets Sights on Resolving Largest Issue Affecting the Flooring Industry Today
Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) Announces International Partnership with The South African Flooring Industry Training Association (FiTA)
World Floor Covering Association Announces Winners of 2017 Gold Standard Awards
Retailer Education Program Sponsored by WFCA Takes Off January 9, 2017
All Industry Installation Summit Committee to Reconvene at Surfaces
Retailer Education Program Sponsored by World Floor Covering Association Takes Off
WFCA & CFI Association Calling on Industry to Help Solve Installation Problem

2016

World Floor Covering Association Debuts Multiple Initiatives Designed to Help Core Member Constituents Achieve Profitability and Success
Seasoned Executive Joins the Floor Covering Industry Foundation as Executive Director
Flooring Industry Loses One of Its Leaders
McSwain Carpets & Floors Wins It For the Team!
NATIONAL AND LOCAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Certified Floorcovering Installers Association Announces Sizable Earning Potential in Field With Mass Shortages in Trained Personnel!
Certified Floorcovering Installer Association (CFI) Installation Training Courses at Surfaces 2016 Were ‘Bursting at the Seams
WFCA Teams With NAFCD
WFCA Expands Benefits
World Floor Covering Association Announces Partnership with Savings4Members

2015

David Polley Named to World Floor Covering Association Hall of Fame
The Floor Covering Industry Foundation Is Thriving; Nearly 350 Grants Awarded Since Inception
What Do Stratified Rock, Blistered and Charred Wood and Burnished Metal Have In Common?
WFCA Announces the Approval of the S600 Carpet Installation Standards by ANSI
World Floor Covering Association Public Relations Program Earns Unprecedented Sweep of Awards For Media Coverage
A Night To Remember
WFCA Announces Seeking Hall of Fame Applications
CFI’s 22nd Annual Convention ‘Lays the Groundwork’ for Professional Installation
American Carpet One Hits a Home Run!
Certified Floor Covering Installers Association Announces Grand Opening of New Training Facility in Conjunction with 22nd Annual CFI Convention
World Floor Covering Association Teams with North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors

2014

WFCA Consumer Relations Program Receives an Unprecedented Seventh Trophy
WFCA Awards Gold Standard Award To Wichita-Based Retailer
Paul Johnson to Lead WFCA - 2014-2015 Board Announced
WFCA Actively Seeking Candidates for Industry Hall of Fame
WFCA and Training Partner CFI Announce Full Calendar of Workshops Spanning Through Q1 2015
Head of WFCA’s Northwest Regional Affiliate Steps Down
The WFCA Is Searching for One Retailer That Stands Out
WFCA Extends Social Media Presence with Extensive Consumer-Oriented Online Flooring Gallery
Marketplace Fairness Act - WFCA Encourages Retailers to Join the Initiative and Reach Out to Their State and Federal Reps

2013

WFCA Awards East Coast Retailer Gold Standard Award
Two Named to WFCA Hall of Fame
WFCA Recognizes Affiliates for Industry Service Excellence
WFCA Names Scott Humphrey to Run Organization
WFCA Members Mobilize to Push Marketplace Fairness Act Through US Senate
WFCA Launches 2013 Consumer Awareness Campaign
WFCA Consumer Relations Program Receives Sixth Trophy
WFCA Actively Seeking Hall of Fame Submissions for 2014
WFCA Now Accepting Nominations for Annual Gold Standard Award
Janice Clifton Takes Over as Chairwoman of the WFCA Board
WFCA Taps New Talent, Announces East Coast Address
WFCA Wraps National Road Show Promoting New Floor Products
WFCA Aligns With CFI to Sponsor Installation Training Workshops
Two Named to WFCA Hall of Fame - Davis and Campbell to be Inducted

2012

Three Named To WFCA Hall Of Fame
WFCA Awards Mount Vernon Carpet One Floor & Home 2012 Gold Standard Award
Harold Chapman, CFE Leads WFCA, New Executive Committee, Board Members Elected
Hall of Fame Applications Sought
WFCA Consumer Awareness Campaign Takes the Latest Products to New Heights
WFCA is Accepting Nominations for the Annual Gold Standard Award
University of Pennsylvania and WFCA Announce the The Institute for Leadership and Business Growth
WFCA Honored for Their Consumer Media Awareness Program

2011

The WFCA Debuts New Flooring Portal For Consumers
Cincinnati-based Retailer Lands Gold Standard Award
WFCA Offers a Practical Guide to Designing a Positive Consumer Experience
WFCA Eases Floor Shopping Experience for Consumers with New Video Series
Jim Walters Leads WFCA
WFCA launches the redesigned and updated WFCA-PRO.ORG
2011 WFCA Consumer Awareness Campaign Kicks Off National Media Tour In New York
WFCA urges support of Main Street Fairness Act
World Floor Covering Association Is Looking for the Next ‘Shining Star’
WFCA Among Elite Group Recognized for Consumer Awareness Program
Internet Sales Tax Effort Picks Up Bipartisan Support

2010

WFCA Honored with National Recognition for Consumer Awareness Campaign
Updated 2010 Green Flooring Primer Made Available Exclusively to WFCA Members
WFCA Sends Carpet Plus Home With the Coveted Gold Standard AwardWFCA Sends Carpet Plus Home With the Coveted Gold Standard Award
WFCA-Sponsored National Media Tours Raise Awareness With Key Publications
WFCA Receives National Award for Consumer Awareness Campaign Fourth Year in a Row
WFCA-Sponsored National Media Tours Raise Awareness
World Floor Covering Association’s Consumer Blog ‘Floor Talk’ Gains Ground

2009

WFCA Honors Ike Gulessarian With First Gold Standard Retailer Of The Year Award
WFCA Wins National Recognition for Consumer Awareness Campaign
WFCA.org Enhanced by a Designer’s Touch
WFCA Consumer Awareness Campaign Reaches Millions

2008

WFCA Debuts Green Flooring Primer for Members
WFCA Led Effort Restores Duty-Free Status for Bamboo
WFCA Sponsored National Media Tours Raise Awareness With Key Press
WFCA Teams Up With The Learning Channel to Educate About Eco-Friendly Flooring