CFI To Mark 15th Anniversary at Annual Meeting

Kansas City, MO, June 26, 2008--The Certified Floorcovering Installers Association will mark its 15th annivesary at its annual meeting July 31 to Aug. 2.

The Convention will focus on education, featuring a WFCA-sponsored Leadership Conference, a manufacturer product spotlight, the Associate-sponsored Convention Jacket and an array of other prizes, installation workshops, motivational speakers and several networking opportunities.

“CFI is celebrating 15 years of enhancing the value of quality flooring installation,” said Jon Namba, executive director.

Roy Davidson, CFI’s vice president, shared Namba’s enthusiasm at the group’s accomplishments over the years. “Fifteen years is an important milestone in the life of all organizations.” He pointed to CFI’s presence on six continents, worldwide logo recognition, over 30,000 CFI-trained carpet installers and programs touching on all floor covering surfaces as success markers along the journey.

“With the support of the World Floor Covering Association, it is our plan to double the number of trained installers before the next 15 years.”

The WFCA-sponsored Leadership Conference will focus on the true value of being a leader in both business and personal life.

Speakers this year will include several members of the organization on a variety of topics. Some educational seminars include: “Seam Welding and Flash Coving of Resilient Flooring—Hands-on Workshop,” “Making Money Has Never Been Easier,” “Natural Carpet Fibers— Hands-on Workshop,” and “Wall Coving with Rubber Products and New Moldings—Hands-on Workshop.”