NFT columnist Dave Stafford will present “Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know about the Commercial Flooring Business,” 3 to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 24 during Surfaces 2011 in Las Vegas.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) held its semi-annual Board of Directors meeting earlier this month in Las Vegas.

Kentucky Flooring Co. LLC, based in Winchester, Ky., is looking for people to help market its Bluegrass Plank Flooring, a hardwood floor reclaimed from fencing used in some of the most famous thoroughbred horse farms in Kentucky.

Shaw has announced the dates of the company’s 2011 Winter Market events, which will carry the theme of “Connection.”

Waterlox Coatings Corp., based in Cleveland, has rolled out its latest website updates, including a redesigned Website and new Facebook and Twitter pages.

Invista's second annual People’s Choice Award for carpet style innovation featuring Antron carpet fiber was recently awarded to Tandus Flooring’s District.

In a display of unity and team spirit, 269 Beaulieu of America associates showed up for work early recently to make a statement of pride about their company -- one big enough to be seen from space, according to Beaulieu.

Oregon State University is offering a new bachelor of science degree program in renewable materials.

At its recent mid-year meeting in Houston, FCICA (the Flooring Contractors Association) introduced its three newest vendor partners: Real Green Systems, Siriani and TriWellness.

Shawfloors.com has been named one of BtoB Magazine's "Ten Great Websites” of 2010.