A news and interviews program, our news coverage focuses on the players and events
from all segments of the industry including; suppliers, manufacturers distributors
and members of the retail community.
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Shashi Caan Discusses the IFI's April Design Symposium in New York City |
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March 17, 2014—Shashi Caan, President of the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers, and Kemp Harr, discuss the IFI's next Design Symposium that explores the relationship between design and economic growth. Listen to the interview to hear more details of the meeting which will be held in New York City on April 22nd and 23rd.
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Bob Plann Discusses Resource Arizona's Growth Strategy in Phoenix |
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March 13, 2014—Recorded at the Fuse Alliance annual meeting in Amelia Island, Florida: Bob Plann, Sr Partner with Resource Arizona, and Kemp Harr, discuss Bob's focus on the A&D market for managing the specification process. Listen to the interview for more details.
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Ron Lee and Geoff Gordon Discuss Highlights of Fuse Alliance Annual Meeting |
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March 12, 2014—Ron Lee and Geoff Gordon, Executive Director and Sr. VP of Business Development (respectively) with Fuse Alliance, discuss this week's Fuse Alliance annual meeting held in Amelia Island, Florida. Fuse Alliance is a network of commercial flooring contractors in the U.S. and Canada. Listen to the interview to hear details about the health of the membership and the progress of the group's national account program.
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Rick Church with CTDA Discusses Plans for Coverings 2014 |
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Rick Church, Executive Director of the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association, and Kemp Harr, discuss the upcoming Coverings show in Las Vegas scheduled for April 29 to May 2. Listen to the interview to hear Rick talk about the education tracks, keynote speakers and the benefits of attending this show.
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Corporal Todd Love Discusses Mohawk and CCA's Building for America's Bravest Initiative |
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March 10, 2014—U.S. Marine Retired, Corporal Todd Love, and Kemp Harr, discuss Mohawk and CCA Global's Building for America's Bravest initiative whereby the two companies are contributing funds to help build 47 homes for severly injured veterans. Listen to the interview to hear Todd's story and to hear more about this initiative. Information is also available on www.ourbravest.org.
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Jamie Clingan Discusses QEP's Acquisition of Faus USA |
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March 7, 2014—Jamie Clingan, Sr. VP of Marketing with QEP, and Kemp Harr, discuss QEP's acquisition of Faus USA. Listen to the interview to hear more details about the strategic fit within QEP and the company's plans for this historic laminate brand in North America.
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Kermit Baker Discusses AIA Index and Housing Market |
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March 6, 2014—Kermit Baker, the Harvard Economist that studies the flow of work through Architects and the U.S. Housing Market, and Kemp Harr, discuss the American Institute of Architecture billing index, the housing remodel outlook for 2014 and the overall economy. Listen to the interview for a great outlook on what 2014 should look like from a building/remodeling perspective.
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Glen Hussmann Discusses Tandus Centiva's Team Building Community Service Recipe |
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March 5, 2014—Glen Hussmann, President of Tandus Centiva, and Kemp Harr, discuss the evolution of the company's annual team building event, which now also benefits the surrounding community. Listen to the interview for more details about this exemplary and effective process. Also, hear Glen talk about Tandus Centiva's new brand and business outlook for 2014.
To see photos from the event, see our Recent Industry Events Tab here.
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Sean Cilona Discusses Florida Tile's 60th Anniversary |
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March 4, 2014—Sean Cilona, Director of Marketing for Florida Tile, and Kemp Harr, talk about Florida Tile's 60th anniversary. Listen to the interview to hear more about the history of this company that was purchased by the Sikes family in Florida in 1954 and is now part of the Panaria Group and is headquartered in Lawrenceburg, KY.
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Bart Bettiga Gives a Preview of the Coverings Expo In Vegas |
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March 3, 2014—Bart Bettiga, Executive Director with the National Tile Contractors Association, and Kemp Harr, discuss the highlights of the upcoming Coverings Expo scheduled for late April in Las Vegas. The NTCA is one of the 5 owners of the Coverings show. Listen to the interview to hear about this year's 25th anniversary celebration and other details.
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