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May Virtual Meeting 2021

Virtual Eye on the Horizon: 

A Look into the Future of Commercial Flooring

EVENT INFO

Thank you for attending the May Virtual Meeting!

VIRTUAL EYE ON THE HORIZON:  A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE OF COMMERCIAL FLOORING

MAY VIRTUAL MEETING 

Expand your Knowledge - Find Solutions - Connect with the Flooring Community 

Flooring industry professionals, premier commercial flooring contractors, distributors, manufacturers and consultants will convene virtually for 2 full days of educational and associate presentations Tuesday and Wednesday, May 25 - 26 at this second online FCICA meeting. 

FCICA leadership is excited to again offer an accessible, informative and free for attendees event.

FREE to attend.


Tuesday, May 25, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM EASTERN TIME / 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CENTRAL

Wednesday, May 26, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM EASTERN TIME / 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CENTRAL

 

Join us for FCICA's second virtual meeting:   This online meeting offers two days of informative educational sessions, associate presentations and online networking and engagement opportunities.

Two leaders in the flooring industry are keynote speakers. The event kicks off with a keynote address by Scott Humphrey, CEO, World Floor Covering Association. On day two, Tim Baucom, President and CEO, Shaw Industries caps the meeting with his keynote address.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

It's FREE to participate and open to everyone regardless of membership status. To participate - you must register in advance. Once you register you'll receive email communications with how tos, links and connection information. Be sure to watch for FCICA emails (and check your junk folders.)


OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS:

Scott Humphrey, CEO, World Floor Covering Association

Keynote speaker introduction from Mike Roberts, FCICA Honorary Vice Chair

Learn more about Scott Humphrey and the World Floor Covering Association.

CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS:

Tim Baucom, President and CEO, Shaw Industries

Keynote speaker introduction from Pat Kelly, FCICA Board Chair

Learn more about Tim Baucom and Shaw Industries and how to participate in his interactive presentation.

* This keynote address is sponsored by a generous contribution from Shaw Industries


EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

Division 3 and Division 9 - Bridging the Gap - Tuesday, 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Presented by Seth Pevarnik, Director of Technical Services, ARDEX Americas and Jeff Johnson, FCIS Business Marketing Manager, MAPEI Corporation
* This educational presentation is sponsored by a generous contribution from Diverzify
Flooring by the Numbers; Using LinkedIn to Sell More Floors - Tuesday, 2:00 - 2:30 PM ET
Presented by Mick Holly, CEO, Flooring by the Numbers
* This educational presentation is sponsored by a generous contribution from Diverzify
How to Partner with your Manufacturer - Tuesday, 2:30 - 3:00 PM ET
Presented by Don Styka, CIM, Director of Field Services, Tarkett
Recruiting and Retaining Installers - Tuesday, 4:30 - 5:30 PM ET
Presented by Mike Keller, CIM, Operations Training Manager, Jack Laurie Group and Matt Hanson, Managing Partner, Bonitz
* This educational presentation is sponsored by a generous contribution from DCO Commercial Floors
Social Media Best Practices - Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Presented by Shannon Vogel, Founder and Owner, Reach Social
* This educational presentation is sponsored by a generous contribution from The Gillespie Group
Installation Best Practices, Panel Discussion - Wednesday, 4:30 - 5:30 PM ET
Presented by Amy Johnston, CIM, Project Manager, Flooring Services, Inc. and Jesse Tranel, CIM, Vice President, DCO Commercial Flooring; moderated by Sim Crisler, Managing Member, Specialty Flooring Solutions, LLC.
* This educational presentation is sponsored by a generous contribution from Synergy Flooring

ASSOCIATE PRESENTATIONS:

Rapid System Solutions for Flooring and Tiling - Wednesday, 11:00 - 11:45 PM ET
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 - Tuesday, 1:00 - 1:45 PM ET
Presented by Dave Darche, National Market Manager A&D/Adhesives, Bona
You’ve Got Moisture Issues: Now What? - Wednesday, 12:00 - 12:45 PM ET
Presented by Heather Ruhl, Training Program Manager, HB Fuller 
How LATICRETE® SUPERCAP® Can Expand Your Business, Tuesday, 11:00 - 11:45 AM ET
Presented by Joseph Rizzo, Associate Director of Sales Concrete Remediation, and Aaron Abbott, Senior Technical Product Manager, LATICRETE International, Inc.
Resilient Floor Installation Products & Systems from MAPEI - Wednesday, 3:45 - 4:30 PM ET
Presented by Jeffrey B Johnson, FCIS Business Marketing Manager, MAPEI Corporation
Discover New Market Opportunities - Wednesday, 1:00 - 1:45 PM ET
Presented by Jerry Lee, National Sales Manager, Protect-All Flooring
The Next Generation of Measure by RFMS - Tuesday, 3 - 3:45 PM ET
Presented by Justin Swinney, Apps Product Coordinator, RFMS
Floor Removal 2.0 - The Next Generation In Floor Removal Technology - Tuesday, 3:45 - 4:30 PM ET
Presented by Corey Dickerson, CIM, Technical Sales, Uzin Utz/Wolff
Click HERE for the Full Schedule
Click HERE for Session Descriptions
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EVENT SPONSORS

Thank You to Shaw Industries for your Sponsorship

FCICA is grateful to Shaw Industries for their generous sponsorship of the closing keynote, featuring Tim Baucom, President and CEO, Shaw Industries. FCICA relies on generous donations and sponsorship support from its members.


Thank you to members Synergy Flooring, Diverzify, The John Gillespie Group

and DCO Commercial Floors

for their educational presentation sponsorships.   

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