FCICA is excited to share the full presentation schedule for the upcoming May Virtual Meeting.

Virtual Eye on the Horizon: A Look into the Future of Commercial Flooring - 2 days of educational and associate member presentations. Learn, connect and engage with fellow flooring professionals by attending this FREE online industry event Tuesday - Wednesday, May 25 - 26. 

Two industry leaders kick off the start of each day speaking to the current and future outlook of commercial flooring. Opening keynote Scott Humphrey, CEO, World Floor Covering Association starts the meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 10 AM Eastern. Shaw Industries President and CEO, Tim Baucom, is the closing keynote, Wednesday, 10 AM Eastern. Each will share his vision of the industry's future.  

The presentation line up is both educational and product information sessions - from installation, to labor recruitment, to social media marketing, to the latest product lines - an opportunity to stay informed, on trend and engaged. Presentations include: 

Division 3 and Division 9: Bridging the Gap

Presented by Seth Pevarnik, ARDEX Americas and Jeff Johnson, MAPEI Corporation

Flooring by the Numbers: Using LinkedIn to Sell More Floors

Presented by Mick Holly, CEO, Business by the Numbers

How to Partner with your Manufacturer

Presented by Don Styka, CIM, Tarkett

Recruiting and Retaining Installers

Presented by Mike Keller, CIM, Jack Laurie Group and Matt Hanson, Bonitz

Social Media Best Practices

Presented by Shannon Vogel, Owner, Reach Social

Installation Best Practices, Panel Discussion

Presented by Amy Johnston, CIM, Flooring Services, Inc. and Jesse Tranel, CIM, DCO Commercial Flooring

ASSOCIATE PRESENTATIONS:

Rapid System Solutions for Flooring and Tiling 

Presented by Mark Pennine, Technical Manager Tile & Stone Installation Systems and Pat Cunningham, Technical Services Supervisor, ARDEX Americas

Commercial Resilient Flooring Solution: Transformation Beyond Ordinary

Presented by Dave Darche, National Market Manager A&D/Adhesives, Bona

You’ve Got Moisture Issues: Now What?

Presented by Heather Ruhl, HB Fuller Construction Adhesives, Training Program Manager, HB Fuller

Resilient Floor Installation Products & Systems from MAPEI

Presented by Jeffrey B Johnson, FCIS Business Marketing Manager, MAPEI Corporation

The Next Generation of Measure by RFMS 

Presented by Justin Swinney, Apps Product Coordinator, RFMS

Floor Removal 2.0 - The Next Generation In Floor Removal Technology

Presented by Corey Dickerson, Technical Sales, Uzin Utz/Wolff

Visit here to register and learn more about the program, schedule and participation details.

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

FCICA, the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association, a nonprofit organization formed in 1982 and headquartered in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is the resource for premier commercial flooring contractors. FCICA promotes the advancement and continuous development of Certified Installation Managers (CIM); provides technical education, business support and industry expert networking and delivers skills and knowledge to enhance the professionalism of commercial flooring contractors. FCICA is an international association whose contractor members serve the continental United States, plus Burma and Canada. For more information about FCICA: visit our website www.fcica.com or call 630-672-3702. 

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