NICFI 2017 Annual Conference Details Released

LAS VEGAS — The National Institute of Certified Floor Covering Inspectors (NICFI) organization will hold its NICFI 2017 Annual Conference October 16 – 18, 2017 at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, according to a press release.

“NICFI invites floor inspectors and industry guests to attend this annual conference to increase knowledge, update trade skills, and gather information regarding indicative field testing procedures, tools, products and product defects, and flooring standards/procedures,” the organizers said. “This event is a great way for inspectors to network with others within the flooring industry.”

Flooring industry educators, manufacturers, and speakers from around the country will present and share their information and materials to all who attend.

Presenters at the NICFI 2017 Annual Conference include:

• Mike Sundell (finish consultant): “Practical Wood Floor Inspections,”
• Fred Hueston (stone forensics): “Introduction to Stone and Tile Inspection and Forensics,”
• Jim Kups (novalis): LVT Presentation,
• Larry Lyons (Amorim cork composites) and Don Jewel (Capri cork): “The Science of Cork in Flooring.”

The event will also include the NICFI Town Hall, which will feature:

• Positive Prevention with Paul Pleshek,
• Business of Doing Business Expanding Your Business to Other Positive Areas with Bob Blochinger,
• Know Your Worth: Art of Negotiation with Bill Zoetvelt,
• And much more.

Attendees can receive two continuing education credits from participating educational organizations including the IICRC.

Cost of attendance is $400 for NICFI members and $550 for non-NICFI members. Scholarships are available.

Full information and a registration form for the NICFI 2017 Annual Conference are available HERE in a downloadable PDF or online at www.NICFI.org or, for personal assistance or more information, contact Tracy at [email protected].