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Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Rick McConnell, president of Hanley Wood Exhibitions, about the business of running trade shows and how Hanley Wood keeps the Surfaces show relevant for residential flooring professionals.
Contributing editor Scott Humphrey examines how to have an impact on others, offering examples from his personal and professional life, as well as the lives of public figures like Zig Ziglar and Eddie Robinson, former football coach at Grandbling State.
Contributing editor Sonya Jennings profiles Great Western Flooring Company, a Chicago based retailer that has figured out how to adapt to the shift away from builder business.
Contributing editor Michael Martin, CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association, discusses issues of lumber supply and what can be expected now that hardwood flooring demand is starting to pick up.
Kristin Dorais, a senior designer at Integrated Architecture Interiors, offers her design picks, including carpet tile from Shaw and Interface, textural rugs from Scott Group Custom Carpets, and loose-lay resilient flooring from Roppe.
Editor Darius Helm analyzes the results of the biennial facility managers survey. The survey covers everything from the responsibilities and challenges of facility managers to favorite products and manufacturers in both carpet and hard surface flooring.
Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a close look at the area rug business, focusing on how ecommerce is impacting the industry. The article also examines price points and marketing strategies, including those using multimedia.
Publisher Kemp Harr reviews this year's Greenbuild show, held in San Francisco in mid November. The report on the leading green building show includes highlights from several key flooring producers and an overview of the conference.
Contributing editor Ruth Simon McRae reports on this year's Healthcare Design Conference, held in Phoenix, Arizona in early November, including highlights from key flooring manufacturers.
Editor Jessica Chevalier puts together images and text on product introductions for Surfaces 2012, featuring dozens of the top flooring producers in every flooring category.