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Artisan Group Announces Stone Sourcing Program
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Coverings Offers Educational Sessions at July Tradeshow
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The Workforce & Profits sessions are de- signed to help attendees discover new and success- ful business practices and tactics to better grow and manage their business.
Workforce & Profits sessions that should not be missed at Coverings 2021 include, “Recognize the Problem–Identifying Sales & Marketing Misalignment,” which will emphasize the importance of synergy and coordina- tion between sales and mar- keting teams; “Managing a Family Business,” a robust panel discussion addressing challenges and best prac- tices when running a fam- ily business; “Hard Surface Industry Town Hall,” whichwillbeconductedby industry leaders and review key topics essential for the growth of natural hard surface products, includ- ing tile, natural stone and wood flooring; and “How to Increase Business Leads and Secure New Projects Through Material Bank,” a discussion with experts from Material Bank, the world’s largest building material marketplace, with many insights about how to generate leads and evolve with changes in the market.
“The Workforce & Profits sessions offer real take- aways, practical labor solu- tions and techniques for maximizing bottom-line profits,” said Rick Church, executive director of the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA).
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Trends sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone. Select ses- sions will include, “Global Tile Trends,” a highly-an- ticipated and popular an- nual discussion among international tile experts to explore the latest trends and projects, pointing to where the tile industry is headed next; “Designer Talk: Don’t Fake It When You Make It– Reasons to Choose Natural Products,” which will ex- plore the use of natural products as a key building material; “Environmental Responsibility, Human Wellness, Resilience–Hot Topics in Green Building and How the Tile Industry Fits,” an exploration of how green building principles, rooted in conservation, cli- mate change awareness and bio diversity, have grown to now accept the idea of human wellness; “Plastic Based Materials (PBM)– Safety and Performance Issues with Not So Luxurious Vinyl Tile (LVT),” a session that will discuss performance and health issues associated with plastic flooring such as LVT; and others.
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This program helps members by providing a common pal- ate of the most highly used natural stone colors to mem- bers at significant savings. For information on joining the Artisan Group please contact Jon Lancto jonl@artisan counters.com or go to Artisan-Counters.com .
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Alena Capra, Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer and Coverings spokesperson, shown in photo from Coverings 2018.
he Artisan Group has announced a new natural stone
program with Architectural Surfaces Group (ASG).
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“Coverings 2021 Materials & Trends sessions are designed to inspire, in- form and educate attend- ees in today’s fast-paced design industry and busi- ness climate,” said Alena Capra, Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer and Coverings spokesper- son. “Because so many of the sessions offer compli- mentary CEUs, the ses- sions at Coverings 2021 are can’t-miss opportunities.”
Coverings’ robust edu- cational offerings span all industry segments with comprehensive learn- ing objectives and results. Attendees are advised to review the Coverings 2021 schedule to see all Coverings’ complimentary education sessions.
“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” –George Orwell.