Flooring industry professionals, premier commercial flooring contractors, distributors, manufacturers and consultants will convene virtually on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 25 - 26, 2021, for educational and associate presentations at the FCICA May virtual event, "Virtual Eye on the Horizon: A Look Into the Future of Commercial Flooring." FCICA leadership is offering this informative event free for attendees.
Scott Humphrey, CEO, World Floor Covering Association, will present the opening keynote address. Tim Baucom, president and CEO, Shaw Industries, will present the closing keynote address. Baucom's keynote is an interactive presentation. Attendees will be able to participate in a Q & A with the speaker by submitting questions in advance.
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, Business 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 * 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, 11:00 - 11:45 AM ET
Presented by Joseph Rizzo, Associate Director of Sales Concrete Remediation, Laticrete
Resilient Floor Installation Products & Systems from MAPEI - 3:45 - 4:30 PM ET
Presented by Jeffrey B Johnson, FCIS Business Marketing Manager, MAPEI Corporation
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
