NTCA Hosts Total Solutions: October 11-13

Jackson, MS, August 1, 2007--In honor of its 60th anniversary year, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is holding Total Solutions Business and Technical Conference at the Tradewinds Island Resort at St. Pete Beach, Florida, on October 11-13, 2007.

Registration for the event is free. Total Solutions offers contractors the opportunity to learn about new products, methods, and processes, all while networking in a relaxed environment with fellow contractors and other industry personnel. Spouses are also encouraged to attend.

Total Solutions will include high-profile industry technical and business speakers and hands-on demonstrations and participation.  Frank Bucaro, CSP, CPAE has been selected as the keynote speaker for the conference. Bucaro spoke at NTCA’s 2002 conference in Charlotte, N.C., to rave reviews. He returns this year with a brand new program: “Good Company: Be the Organization That People Want To Work For, Partner With, Invest In and Buy From!”  

Bucaro incorporates current research, engaging stories, well-placed humor and insights into the world of business ethics, all rolled into a high-energy, entertaining and informative presentation. He will kick off the conference with his presentation from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 11. Total Solutions will also feature presentations by Wally Adamchik, Dr. Al Bates, Michael Stone and Eric Astrachan. 

NTCA will repeat its tradition of tabletop displays on Thursday afternoon, October 11, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., in conjunction with a sponsors reception. High-end prizes like a Playstation, Nintendo Wii player, television or iPod, will be awarded to attendees present at the tabletop reception.

On Friday night, the NTCA Awards Dinner will recognize the 2007 NTCA Tile Person of the Year, two NTCA Ring of Honor inductees and other distinguished industry personnel.  Attendees will also have an opportunity on Saturday, October 13 to participate in a golf tournament or fishing tournament, with prizes awarded for both events.

More information on the Tradewinds Island Resort can be found at www.tradewindsresort.com. For complete details and schedule as well as registration for Total Solutions and the Awards Dinner, visit the NTCA website at www.tile-assn.com or contact executive director Bart Bettiga at (601) 939-2071, email bart@tile-assn.com.