Floor Trends recently sat down with Fishman Flooring Solutions’ Brandon Garrett, one of the company’s ceramic tile experts, to discuss the labor shortage and gain his perspective on some ways to mitigate it.

Mark Hutto is president of Certified Finishes based in Atlanta, Georgia, and a Fuse Commercial board member. He shares what's top of mind for these commercial flooring contractors. 

Taylor Time Live (March 15/11:30 to Noon EST) will explore causes and solutions to the biggest challenge facing the flooring installation industry today.

Evan Hackel, CEO of Tortal Training, offers advice for hiring people during these unusual times. 

On March 8, 2022, celebrate the #WomenInFlooring with us as we spotlight a handful of women in the flooring industry who are making waves and paving the way for other women.

Floor Trends caught up with Brittany Stanley, senior director of sales operations, Builder and Multifamily, Mohawk, to see what has changed since then and get a sense of where she sees color trends currently and give her perspective on the shift of women's roles in the flooring industry. 

Floor Trends reached out to Pamela Rainey, VP of residential product design, Shaw Industries, for a brief update on how and if her design inspirations have changed and to get her perspective on women's roles in the flooring industry. 

Floor Trends reached out to Tressa Samdal, VP of marketing for E.J. Welch Company, for a brief follow-up interview in the wake of the pandemic to see what has changed since we last spoke to her and ask what advice she would give to other women working their way up through the industry. 

WIFI has successfully applied for 501c3 status, achieved Articles of Incorporation; approved its bylaws; and, voted on Pro Tem officers.

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