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FCICA Regional Meeting Atlanta, GA - Friday, August 15, 2025

FCICA is hosting a regional event offering education and networking for commercial flooring contractors in Atlanta, GA, hosted by DCO Commercial Floors.

Pre-registration is required. Registration is now open for this FREE event. 

Commercial flooring contractors are invited to meet in-person at DCO Commercial Floors on Friday, August 15 for a one-day event, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm ET.

The event will provide an opportunity for commercial flooring contractors to network, discuss industry topics, learn from one another and hear how they can leverage FCICA member benefits to advance training, certification and business development. 

Thank you to our event host and sponsor DCO Commercial Floors.  

Location

DCO Commercial Floors

950 Battery Avenue SE, Suite 3000

Atlanta, GA 30339

Session Presentations/Demos

Check back closer to the event date for a full session descriptions. 

8:00 - 8:30 AM

Lite Breakfast

8:30 - 8:45 AM

Welcome - FCICA and DCO Commercial Floors Introductions

8:45 - 9:45 AM

Education Session - Team of Teams Organization 

Presented by Jesse Tranel, CIM, President, DCO Commercial Floors

9:45 - 10:00 AM

Networking Break

10:00 - 11:00 AM 

Education Session - End User Operations

Presented by Mark Hayes, CIM, Operations Manager, DCO Commercial Floors

With the project end user in mind, Mark will present DCO's successful approach, process and team-based methodology to ensure a successful installation and a satisfied customer. Mark will review the different customers the company serves and outline the project execution process starting from when then the job is awarded. He'll include several examples of how the DCO team effectively addressed and ultimately successfully resolved challenging situations. 

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Product Presentation - Ardex Subfloor Preparation

Presented by Heath Baxter, Territory Business Manager, Fishman Flooring Solutions and Michael Norman, Sales Professional, ARDEX Americas

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Lunch / Networking Break

2:00 - 3:00 PM

Atlanta Braves Stadium Tour / Networking

Recommended Hotel

Aloft Atlanta at The Battery

950 Battery Avenue SE

Atlanta, GA 30339

$209/per night - Book your group rate for FCICA Event with DCO

* Attendees are responsible for their lodging and travel.

Registration - If you are a commercial flooring contractor and you would like to attend, registration is FREE and open to both members and nonmembers of FCICA. Please register by 5 pm, Wednesday, August 13. 

The Regional Meeting Atlanta is the 9th such meeting FCICA has held. Previous regional meetings were held in Florence, AL (December 2024); Carlstadt, NJ (April 2024); Stockton, CA (February 2024) ;Baltimore, MD (October 2023); Suwanee, GA (August 2023); Wayland, MI (November 2022); Baltimore, MD (May 2022); and Atlanta, GA (April 2021). The meetings are part of FCICA’s regional outreach efforts to engage current members and introduce the association to nonmembers.

Are you a Certified Installation Manager (CIM)? Earn continuing education credit (CEU) toward your CIM renewal requirements by attending FCICA events. Visit www.fcica.com/CIM for more information.