After losing family members to gun violence, Charity Adeoti discovered her passion for making a difference. Learn how this graduate of the Floor Covering Education Foundation 10-week installation program aims to inspire youth to get off the streets to pursue careers—and successful futures—in flooring.
Women in the Flooring Industry (WIFI), a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit that attracts, educates, and empowers women in the flooring industry, announced four flooring professionals have been elected WIFI’s board of directors at the January board meeting.
Programs include scholarships for post-secondary and continuing education, professional development educational workshops both in person and virtually, and mentoring programs.
Shaw Industries Group Inc.’s Fleurette Fitch, senior quality director of soft surfaces, has been named a 2024 Women MAKE Awards Honoree by the Manufacturing Institute — the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers.
The retail members of Alliance Flooring charted their challenges, discussed how they are putting their mark on the business, and what it takes to lead their teams.