FCICA Partnered with Michael Halebian & Company to Hold Regional Meeting in Carlstadt, NJ 

FCICA is pleased to share it held a Regional Meeting - the Regional Meeting Carlstadt in Carlstadt, NJ, Friday, April 12. Michael Halebian & Company hosted the event. 

The meeting was open to all industry professionals, both current FCICA members, as well as nonmembers, from the New Jersey - New York area. Over 30 attendees took part in educational presentations, demos and networking. Participation in the event was free.

The one-day event opened with an introduction to FCICA, its mission, benefits and how to leverage those benefits to improve one's business. The event included presentations and hands-on demos from ARDEX Americas, H.B. Fuller/TEC, MAXXON, Schönox and Tarkett. Attendees networked over a complimentary lunch courtesy of Michael Halebian.  

FCICA is grateful to member Michael Halebian and their team for their generous hospitality and for underwriting the event. Their support and event facilitation allowed the event to happen. FCICA is also grateful to our participating educational and demo presenters for sharing their time and expertise. The full session schedule, presenters and their representing companies included:

Polishing Concrete and Concrete Overlays, AIA Presentation

Presented by Craig Morris, Surfaces Manager, Northeast, ARDEX Americas

Schönox Synthetic and Hybrid Floor Prep Demo

Presented by Ben Giamichael, Schönox Sales Representative, Schönox/HPS North America

The HB Fuller System Solution! 

Presented by Jimmy Trotter, Sales Manager, Northeast and Byren Bowring, Territory Sales Professional, H.B Fuller/TEC

Maxxon Product Presentation Demo

Presented by Fred Scevoli, Commercial Sales Manager-Northeast, Maxxon

Floor Preparation for Successful Resilient Floor Installation Presentation

Presented by Don Styka, CIM, Director of Field Services, Tarkett 

The Regional Meeting Carlstadt is the 7th such meeting FCICA has held. The meetings are part of FCICA’s regional outreach initiative to connect with contractors on a local level, engage current members and introduce the association to nonmembers. The events provide an opportunity for commercial flooring contractors to network, learn, create connections and hear how they can leverage FCICA member benefits. Previous regional meetings were held in Stockton, CA (February 2024), Baltimore, MD (October 2023), Suwannee, GA (August 2023), Wayland, MI (November 2022), Baltimore, MD (May 2022) and Atlanta, GA (April 2021).

Interested in hosting a one-day contractor event in your region? Contact CJ Church, Executive Director, catherinec@cmservices.com.