Women in the Floorcovering Industry

Where are you going?!?! Join WIFI – Women In the Floorcovering Industry – for an inspiring one-hour workshop, Map Your Momentum: 2025 Goals, held in the Galvanize Lounge at Coverings. This dynamic session offers a unique blend of networking, festive refreshments, and professional growth in an uplifting, supportive atmosphere. 🗺️Map Your Momentum: 2025 Goals Wednesday, April 30th, 2:00-3:00pm EST 🌞Coverings, Orlando Claim your spot: https://loom.ly/vTI5Ue0 Focused on setting bold, actionable goals for 2025, you'll participate in a creative vision board exercise designed to bring your ambitions into focus. Danielle and Amie will share insights and techniques to help you stay intentional and driven throughout the year—ensuring your goals align with your aspirations and your actions lead to success. 👉Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded industry professionals and craft your path to a purposeful, impactful 2025. 🆓Free entry to #Coverings2025 with the code: GALVANIZE See you in Orlando!! #WIFI #WIFIGatherings #GOALS #GOALSWorkshop

🎉 Congratulations to Madison Adams, account manager at Palziv North America and WIFI scholarship recipient! Madison will use the WIFI scholarship to pursue an associate’s degree in accounting from Vance-Granville Community College. By strengthening her financial skills, she aims to support industry growth and advance within her company. "Finishing this degree is the next step to further my knowledge and become the powerhouse I know I will be," shared Madison. 🎓 Whether you're pursuing a degree, certification, or professional development, WIFI scholarships can help. Find out more at https://loom.ly/PVC-QDo. Thanks for joining us in celebrating these inspiring women shaping the future of the flooring industry! #WomenInFlooring #WIFI #Scholarship #ProfessionalDevelopment

WIFI strengthens its leadership with two new board members! WIFI is thrilled to welcome Danielle Hunsicker, COO of Diverzify to our board of directors! 🎉 For Danielle, leadership is about mentorship, connection, and opening doors for women at every level of our industry. She shared, “What I value most about WIFI is its commitment to building a powerful community that fosters connection, growth, and leadership among women across all segments of our industry.” Read more at https://loom.ly/DYertzE Cheers to empowering more women and shaping the future of our industry! #WIFI #WomenInFlooring #BoardLeadership

Meet the newest leaders shaping the future of women in flooring! WIFI proudly welcomes Dori Blitzstein, vice president of Roesel-Heck Company, Inc. to our board of directors! 🎉 Blitzstein, a seasoned executive with a deep passion for professional development, shared, "I hope to contribute to making an impact in empowering, teaching, and affecting the growth and confidence of all industry females by encouraging their involvement in this meaningful community.” 🔗 Read more at https://loom.ly/DYertzE #WIFI #WomenInFlooring #BoardLeadership

It’s spring, yall! 🌸 Calendar up!

Come to Work with Me: A Day in the Life as a National Estimator! Meet Aurimar S.! As a national estimator at Diverzify with over 10 years of experience in commercial flooring & construction, she transforms floor plans into precise estimates. Originally from Ponce, Puerto Rico, she holds a degree in Interior Design. With a passion for accuracy and a commitment to excellence, she’s dedicated to achieving goals one square foot at a time. 👉 See what a day in her life looks like, and stay tuned for more career spotlights! #WIFI #WomenInFlooring #DayinMyLife #Career #ComeToWorkWithMe #DIML #CWM #CTWWM

👏 A big THANKS to Preferred Flooring's Jose Gonzalez, Daniel Gonzalez and Kevin Keefe (QEP Co., Inc.) for the mention on their most recent podcast! You guys are great!! Thanks for all you do supporting women in the trades. 😉 Be sure to give this episode a listen.

Meet Joanna Cantrell, Manager of Enterprise Customer Experience at Shaw Industries and a passionate advocate for women in flooring! 👏 Let's give a round of applause to Joanna for volunteering with WIFI! As a member of the WIFI Professional Development Committee, Joanna is committed to creating opportunities for women to connect, learn, and grow within the industry. She is also a WIFI mentor! The WIFI Mentoring Program has engaged over 170 participants to date and is kicking off its fourth cohort this week! Looking to expand your network and develop your career? Visit https://loom.ly/dnR4NVI and explore the "Get Involved" tab to see how you can take advantage of the FREE programs WIFI offers to support women in flooring! #WIFI #WomenOfWIFI #Leadership #Networking #CareerGrowth Delyn Ellis

Master your morning at the NWFA Expo! 📅 Wednesday, April 16 ⏰ 8:45–10:15 AM EST 📍 NWFA Expo, Charlotte 🔗Register Now: https://loom.ly/7wIekuo Join us for breakfast and roundtable discussions designed to fuel your growth - professionally and personally. We’re diving into hot topics like: 💡 Technology & AI 📈 Business Acumen 🌱 Growing in Place ⚖️ The Balancing Act 🔮 Staying in Front of Trends Special thanks to Libby Johnston, NWFA: National Wood Flooring Association, and Amy Rush-Imber, Floor Covering Weekly, for facilitating the session and to our table hosts: Brenda Cashion, Swiff-Train Company now UCX Southwest Julie Russell, Gemini Industries Elizabeth Baldwin, Metropolitan Hardwood Floors Rachel Bilchak, Palo Duro Hardwoods/ Lägler Jessica Hickman Fresch, Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring Renee Tester, MBA, Kährs - Americas #WIFI #WomenInFlooring #Mastermind #ProfessionalDevelopment

Happy International Women’s Day! At Women In The Flooring Industry (WIFI), we are dedicated to attracting, educating, and empowering women in the flooring sector. Our mission is to provide the skills and support necessary for women to thrive in this industry and beyond. Today, we celebrate the remarkable women who contribute to our field and encourage more to join us in shaping its future. Let’s continue to overcome obstacles, expand our minds, and grow together. Join us in our journey to make a lasting impact! womeninflooring.org Board Members: Mrs. Emily Finkell, EF Designs; Amy Rush-Imber, Floor Covering Weekly; Brenda Knowles, Shaw Industries; Tanja Kern, FLOOR Trends & Installation; Laura Bartley, Mohawk Industries; Betsy Amoroso, Mannington Mills, Inc.; Chanel Clifford, CALI Floors; Danielle Hunsicker, Diverzify; Terri Daniels, CCA Global Partners; Whitney LeGate, Mannington Mills, Inc., Dori Blitzstein, Roesel-Heck Company, Inc.; Amie Gilmore, CEM Gilmore, The International Surface Event (tise); Allyson Rawlings, Rawlings Flooring America; Ellie Priester, HMTX Industries; & Reva Revis, Fuse Alliance, and WIFI Executive Director Andrea Blackbourn. #InternationalWomensDay #WIFI #WomenInFlooring #Empowerment #Leadership #Mentorship