01 May 19
4:30 PM
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6:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Bruce Zwicker ; Chris Zizza ; Drew Hash ; Duncan Wardle ; Isabelle Brose ; Michael Martin
Industry Panel
Join a panel of industry professionals who will discuss the wood flooring market, innovation, promotion, and loo...
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02 May 19
7:30 AM
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8:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Kathy Thompson
Investigate the implications of industry regulations that can impact your respiratory health, and the precautionary steps you can take to breathe e...
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02 May 19
7:30 AM
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8:30 AM
Speaker(s):
James (Dudley) Light ; Stephanie Owen
Attract prospective talent in your own community by offering apprenticeships. Learn how to implement the NWFA’s newly approved federal appren...
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02 May 19
7:30 AM
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8:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Brett Miller ; Kjell Nymark
Analyze the numerous challenges faced by inspectors as they attempt to balance jobsite investigations with report requirements and customer expecta...
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02 May 19
7:30 AM
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8:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Ben Totta ; j namba ; Jason Elquest ; John Alford ; Lenny Hall ; Michael Dittmer ; Ron Zimmerman
Observe NWFA Regional Instructors as they demonstrate how to upsell your jobs utilizing a variety of mixed media that can be retrofitted into e...
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02 May 19
8:45 AM
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9:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Ann Marie Dale
Learn the simple steps you can take to keep your knees and back limber, pain-free, and in top working condition at every stage of your wood floorin...
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02 May 19
8:45 AM
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9:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Brenda Perea ; Hope Kandel
Explore the benefits of providing training opportunities for your crew that will improve their skills and increase your bottom line, while incentiv...
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02 May 19
8:45 AM
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9:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Billy Simmons ; Brett Miller ; j namba ; Scott Taylor
Discuss some of the most-common sand & finish problems encountered on jobsites, how to identify their causes, and how to implement procedures t...
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02 May 19
8:45 AM
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9:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Ben Totta ; Jason Elquest ; John Alford ; Kjell Nymark ; Lenny Hall ; Michael Dittmer ; Ron Zimmerman
Follow NWFA Regional Instructors as they provide step-by-step techniques to flex your creative muscle by incorporating resin inlays into new or exi...
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02 May 19
10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Carmen Ciricillo ; Kayleen McCabe
Wood Floor of the Year Awards
Join us in congratulating the 2019 Wood Floor of the Year award winners as we recognize their innovative craf...
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03 May 19
8:30 AM
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9:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Billy Simmons ; j namba ; Scott Taylor
A discussion about some of the most common problems you can encounter with solid wood flooring, how to identify their causes, and how to implem...
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03 May 19
8:30 AM
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9:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Ben Totta ; Jason Elquest ; John Alford ; Kjell Nymark ; Lenny Hall ; Michael Dittmer ; Ron Zimmerman
Watch NWFA Regional Instructors as they explain how to transform an existing strip wood floor into plank without removing and replacing the existin...
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03 May 19
8:30 AM
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9:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Kathy Thompson
Understand the consequences of prolonged exposure to high-decibel machinery and tools on hearing health, and the protective equipment that can help...
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03 May 19
8:30 AM
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9:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Kayleen McCabe
Branding helps to establish your image as a company, but its impact goes far beyond your logo. Learn how to use branding to reinforce your bu...
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03 May 19
9:45 AM
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10:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Libby Johnston
Join Libby Johnston, NWFA Director of Media & Advertising, to learn more about the NWFA Real Wood. Real Life. consumer outreach campaign and th...
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03 May 19
9:45 AM
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10:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Kayleen McCabe
Your brand is important to the image you project as a company. Learn how to utilize your business partnerships and professional relationships...
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03 May 19
9:45 AM
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10:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Billy Simmons ; j namba ; Scott Taylor
A discussion about some of the most common problems you can encounter with engineered wood flooring, how to identify their causes, and how to imple...
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03 May 19
9:45 AM
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10:45 AM
Speaker(s):
Ben Totta ; Jason Elquest ; John Alford ; Lenny Hall ; Michael Dittmer ; Ron Zimmerman
Join NWFA Regional Instructors as they show how layering finishes can provide unique results that can be sold at a premium to impact your bottom line.
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