Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has begun promoting AB 2398 to consumers in California.

John and Ellen Kruger of San Rafael, Calif., were recently named the winners of Wools of New Zealand’s “Live Well with Wool” Sweepstakes, an exclusive spring event for Premier Partner retailers.

Russ Snow, building envelope technical specialist for  W. R. Meadows, has been designated the first Construction Specifications Practitioner (CSP) in the industry, according to W. R. Meadows.

J & D Oriental Rugs Co., a third generation, family-owned company, has announced that a selection of its fine carpets is now available for purchase on www.1stdibs.com.

The Maryland and Northern Virginia Floor Covering Association (MDNVAFCA) will offer a custom stair seminar on June 15.

Capel Rug has named Daryl Peel as regional sales manager for its Southwest territory.

Freefit has named Scott Moll as technical director, North America.

DriTac Flooring Products' adhesives and concrete sealers have been certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI) Green Label Plus Program for indoor air quality.

Quick-Step flooring and interior designer Erinn Valencich will host a national “Room Refresh” contest on Quick-Step’s Facebook page from June 1 – July 31.

The American Society of Interior Designers – Illinois Chapter (ASID-IL) is accepting entries for the 2011 Design Excellence Awards.