Floor Covering Distributors Plans Annual Meeting

Chicago, IL, March 26, 2008--The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors will feature Ken Schmidt, former Harley-Davidson executive and Megan Johnson, developer of Zap the Gap process: solving the multi-generational puzzle as speakers for the Annual Meeting and Distributor Marketplace, Oct. 29-31, in Schaumburg, Ill.

Schmidt, former director of communications for Harley-Davidson and motorcycle enthusiast will speak about his successes in improving the company's reputation and creating demand for its products.

Johnson will teach employers how to manage a multi-generational workforce. Her Zap the Gap program which will teach valuable skills for your "generation" employees.

The 37th Annual Meeting is providing an array of presenters speaking on a vast range of industry topics including: marketing; sales growth; productivity enhancement; economic forecasting and team building. An addition from years past, the 2008 program will host complimentary educational sessions geared towards different professional levels and responsibilities throughout a company as well as panels and one on one discussion groups on specific industry topics.

Distributor Marketplace, a face-to-face environment designed to make buying and selling easier and more efficient for manufacturers/distributors. The NAFCD Annual Meeting and Distributor Marketplace is an avenue of opportunity that fosters the exchange of ideas and solutions among industry peers. Currently, it is the only event of its kind in the industry.

Registration will be live in early May.