Thirty flooring professionals met up for speed networking during a meet-up hosted by Women in the Floorcovering Industry—an educational non-profit that attracts, educates, and empowers women in the flooring industry. 

Join Women in the Flooring Industry on September 18, 2023, 12 to 1 p.m. EST for a free WIFI Power Hour and learn to hone your personal brand to leverage growth opportunities for your career and your business. 

Shaw’s Susan Farris was recently inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Association’s Hall of Fame. She talks about her 30-year flooring career and the importance of empowering and supporting women in their career journeys.

Vylett Cross, business manager at Ed’s Flooring America in Hooksett, New Hampshire, tells us how she got into flooring, how the Flooring America Advisory Council has helped her business, and advice for other women in the industry.

Women in the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) to host a free Power Hour on Public Speaking this week on Wednesday, August 16 at 12 p.m. EST.

Kathy Case, director of business development for the estimating platform Quantify North America, looks back upon her family's four generations in the flooring industry.

Farris and the other honorees will be recognized at an Induction Ceremony and Gala on September 26 at the Women in Manufacturing SUMMIT in San Diego, Calif.

Shaw Industries Group Inc. (Shaw) has been named to the list of Best Employers for Women 2023 by Forbes. 

The International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) and the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association (FCICA) 2023 Convention and Trade Show unveils its agenda.

WIFI adds additional free 2023 educational and networking events for women and nonprofit supporters in the floorcovering industry.