Claire Buchanan-Gaughan's Floorish, a family-owned flooring business serving Pacific Palisades for over 40 years, was among 70 businesses destroyed in the devastating wildfire. Now facing the loss of both her store and stored household belongings, the British-born entrepreneur seeks to rebuild while supporting her displaced community.
During a networking event at The International Surface Event in Las Vegas, Mohawk announced a $50,000 commitment to Women in the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) for 2025, building on the organization's record-breaking year of growth and mentorship.
Mannington Mills has allocated $10,000 of its Feeding America corporate contribution to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to help those who have been affected by the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) announced new partnerships and funding initiatives at TISE 2025, including industry-supported "Penny Programs" to address installer shortages. The foundation needs $1.3 million to maintain current scholarship and training programs while expanding workforce development efforts.
In a spectacular display of industry solidarity and philanthropy, the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) hosted its annual gala at New York's historic Gotham Hall.
Contract Furnishings Mart's annual Whiskey & Wine Fundraiser generated $23,200 for Breast Friends Oregon, supporting local breast cancer patients. CFM is a National Floorcovering Alliance member.
The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will host its annual online auction from December 2-7, 2024, featuring over $52,000 worth of tile installation products, materials, and fishing experiences. Proceeds will support CTEF's mission of providing education and certification programs for ceramic tile and stone industry professionals.
This Veterans Day, Daltile continues its ongoing partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting the construction of specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans through the foundation's R.I.S.E. Program.
This November and December, designers and flooring professionals come together for a fun, festive competition where they create themed Christmas trees based on ideas appropriate for kids in J+J Flooring’s 8th annual Helping Hands initiative.
Versatrim employees, including CEO Keith Medick and founder Thilo Hessler, delivered three truckloads of essential supplies to Western North Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Helene.
