March 24, 2016 — Kermit Baker, a Harvard economist, and Kemp Harr, discuss the February Architectural Billing Index and the Joint Center for Housing Studies remodel activity (LIRA) report. Listen to the interview to hear Baker talk about the momentum in commercial construction business as well as in the housing market.
March 23, 2016—Mark Woodman, Owner of Mark Woodman Design and Color, and Kemp Harrdiscuss Mark's role on the Surfaces Education Advisory Board. Listen to the interview to hear Mark talk about the role of fashion in the interaction between retailers and consumers.
March 22, 2016—Bob Peoples, Executive Director of the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), and Kemp Harr discuss the issues that CARE is focused on in light of the lower value of recycled plastic due to the lower price of oil. Listen to the interview for more information and to hear the latest news on California's AB 2398 EPR legislation.
March 21, 2016—Ron Dunn, President and Co-CEO of Alliance Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the retail buying group's recent annual meeting held in Tucson, Arizona. Listen to the interview to hear Ron talk about the optimistic tone within the members and other meeting highlights.
March 17, 2016—Geoff Gordon, Executive Director of Fuse Alliance; Mike Hutton, VP of Fuse Commercial; and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of the Fuse Alliance meeting held this week in Nashville, Tennessee. Listen to the interview to hear more details about the issues and topics that this group of commercial flooring contractors focused on at their annual meeting.
March 16, 2016—Bob Plann, Sr. Partner with ReSource Arizona and President of Fuse Alliance, and Kemp Harr discuss the growth of Bob's commercial contracting business in Phoenix and the health of the Fuse Alliance Network. Listen to the interview to hear more about the diversity of Bob's business in Phoenix.
March 15, 2016—Santo Torcivia, Economist with Market Insights and columnist for Floor Focus, and Kemp Harr discuss Santo's latest quarterly Market Monitor report with his latest read on what opportunities the economy will bring in 2016. Listen to the interview to hear more details about what sectors he believes will offer the most opportunities for flooring sales.
March 11, 2016—Ruth Simon McRae, a textile designer, and Kemp Harr discuss Ruth's research and article on the topic of Senior Living and Memory Care. this article, published in the March issue of Floor Focus Magazine, discusses the design decisions that leading architectural firms are making to create optimal spaces for seniors with memory issues.
March 7, 2016—Jay Gould, President and COO of Interface, and Kemp Harr discuss Jay's background, Interface's 2015 year end results, the firm's sole focus on carpet tile and its initiates for growth in 2016. Listen to the interview for more details about Jay, Interface and the carpet tile market.
March 4, 2016—Jenn Mendez, VP of Government Relations for the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), and Kemp Harr discuss Jenn's focus to monitor and prevent state or federal legislation that would adversely impact the carpet industry. Listen to the interview to hear more about the voluntary efforts the industry is driving to proactively eliminate the need for additional Extended Producer Responsibility legislation like California's AB 2398.