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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…

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…

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…

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,…

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is taking its leadership on the road in 2026 with the launch of its first-ever Step Up Tour — a nationwide initiative designed to meet members where they work, elevate their stories, and spotlight the professionals shaping the future of the flooring industry. The Step Up Tour represents the…

After 19 years working in the flooring industry, Shane never imagined his family would face a crisis like this. His son, Landon, was diagnosed with leukemia at 14 years old and, during treatment, later suffered a grand hemorrhagic stroke that left him in a coma for nine days. As medical complications mounted and Landon required…

As Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) celebrates its 5th birthday on International Women’s Day, the organization is also leading several key spring industry events. The schedule includes: To register for events or join the Friends of WIFI community, visit www.womeninflooring.org. Founded on International Women’s Day in 2021, WIFI was created with a bold vision…

“Leadership by the Letter” outlines 52 practical leadership lessons. Leadership by the Letter: Bold Lessons. Big Impact. A Yearlong Journey to Empowered Leadership, is a new book from CEO Scott Humphrey designed to guide intentional personal and professional growth. Structured as a 52-week framework, the book introduces one leadership concept per chapter, arranged alphabetically from…

Women in the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) is offering scholarships to current and potential flooring industry associates and is also seeking mentors for their 6th mentoring cohort, with both deadlines of Feb. 27. WIFI scholarships are available for both post-secondary education and continuing education opportunities, with award amounts ranging from $250 to $5,000. The program supports…

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced SEAL2, a new three-day, in-person leadership program available to all leaders. This world-class program is created for professionals who are willing to model their commitment to leadership by stepping away from the day-to-day demands of their businesses and focusing on the one thing that impacts everything else…