March 19, 2014—Michael Martin, CEO with the National Wood Flooring association (NWFA), and Kemp Harr, discuss the highlights and booking statistics for the upcoming NWFA show scheduled for April 16-18 in Nashville, Tennessee. Listen to the interview to hear more about the show's anticipated attendance, the keynote speaker, the downtown venue and more.
March 17, 2014—Shashi Caan, President of the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers, and Kemp Harr, discuss the IFI's next Design Symposium that explores the relationship between design and economic growth. Listen to the interview to hear more details of the meeting which will be held in New York City on April 22nd and 23rd.
March 13, 2014—Recorded at the Fuse Alliance annual meeting in Amelia Island, Florida: Bob Plann, Sr Partner with Resource Arizona, and Kemp Harr, discuss Bob's focus on the A&D market for managing the specification process. Listen to the interview for more details.
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March 12, 2014—Ron Lee and Geoff Gordon, Executive Director and Sr. VP of Business Development (respectively) with Fuse Alliance, discuss this week's Fuse Alliance annual meeting held in Amelia Island, Florida. Fuse Alliance is a network of commercial flooring contractors in the U.S. and Canada. Listen to the interview to hear details about the health of the membership and the progress of the group's national account program.
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Rick Church, Executive Director of the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association, and Kemp Harr, discuss the upcoming Coverings show in Las Vegas scheduled for April 29 to May 2. Listen to the interview to hear Rick talk about the education tracks, keynote speakers and the benefits of attending this show.
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March 10, 2014—U.S. Marine Retired, Corporal Todd Love, and Kemp Harr, discuss Mohawk and CCA Global's Building for America's Bravest initiative whereby the two companies are contributing funds to help build 47 homes for severly injured veterans. Listen to the interview to hear Todd's story and to hear more about this initiative. Information is also available on www.ourbravest.org.
March 7, 2014—Jamie Clingan, Sr. VP of Marketing with QEP, and Kemp Harr, discuss QEP's acquisition of Faus USA. Listen to the interview to hear more details about the strategic fit within QEP and the company's plans for this historic laminate brand in North America.
March 6, 2014—Kermit Baker, the Harvard Economist that studies the flow of work through Architects and the U.S. Housing Market, and Kemp Harr, discuss the American Institute of Architecture billing index, the housing remodel outlook for 2014 and the overall economy. Listen to the interview for a great outlook on what 2014 should look like from a building/remodeling perspective.
March 5, 2014—Glen Hussmann, President of Tandus Centiva, and Kemp Harr, discuss the evolution of the company's annual team building event, which now also benefits the surrounding community. Listen to the interview for more details about this exemplary and effective process. Also, hear Glen talk about Tandus Centiva's new brand and business outlook for 2014.
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March 4, 2014—Sean Cilona, Director of Marketing for Florida Tile, and Kemp Harr, talk about Florida Tile's 60th anniversary. Listen to the interview to hear more about the history of this company that was purchased by the Sikes family in Florida in 1954 and is now part of the Panaria Group and is headquartered in Lawrenceburg, KY.