The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) saw a slight uptick in attendance, drawing more than 700 industry professionals—including about 170 exhibitors and 50 first-time exhibitors—to Dallas for its annual convention. The three-day show focused on business-building ideas for high-level executives, with leadership a key theme among the presenters.
Sal Giunta, the first living Medal of Honor recipient since the Vietnam War, spoke during the opening general session not only about his courageous actions fighting his way out of a Taliban ambush to save a fallen comrade, but also the importance of being a leader.