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Vote for Floor of the Year
Voting for the 2012 Wood Floor of the Year contest is open. Cast your vote for your favorite floor in each of the eight categories. Vote here.

Register for the NWFACP Sympoisum in April
The NWFA Certified Professionals Inspector Symposium will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, April 13, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
February 9, 2012

NWFA Blog: NWFA BOD: Governance At Work
As we close in on the last weeks before NWFA's annual Wood Flooring Expo, the association's Nominating Committee and Board of Directors have been working to present the general membership with a slate of nominees for the 2012-13 Board of Directors term, which begins immediately following the Expo.
February 9, 2012

Be Recognized for Your Service to the Community
Has your company participated in a project that benefits others? Nominations for the NWFA Community Service Award are now open.
February 9, 2012

Hope Community Youth Center Needs Your Help
Hope Community Youth Center, a non-profit 501(c)(3), is an organization with a strong emphasis on performing arts in Huntsville, AL.
February 7, 2012

Participate in NWFA's Technical Education Survey
Please take a few moments to complete this survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9F7XTSR. This survey will ask you to rank your level of interest on various topics.
February 7, 2012

NWFA Expo Trade Show Is Growing
The 2012 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo is nine weeks away, and the excitement is building.
February 7, 2012

NWFA Certified Professionals Tightens Inspector Requirements
At our January Board of Directors meeting at the Surfaces Show in Las Vegas, the NWFA Certified Professionals Inc. (NWFACP) took a hard look at its Certified Inspector program and decided to make the program more stringent by tightening up the complaint review process, disciplinary actions, and prerequisites to becoming an inspector.
February 6, 2012

NWFA Expo Early Bird Discounts Expire on Tuesday: Register Now
The NWFA Wood Flooring Expo Early Bird discounts expire on Tuesday, January 31, so register now and save up to $150. Register now and save up to $150.
January 26, 2012

Save The Date: American Hardwood Promotion Webinar
Save the date for the American Hardwoods Promotion Webinar on February 21 at 2:00 PM EST on "how to use" the campaign branding and marketing materials to build your business.
January 24, 2012

Last Week to Join WFCA Through NWFA
This is the last week to join WFCA through NWFA and become eligible for a Trade Scholarship. Take advantage of this offer by Tuesday, January 31. Learn more.
January 24, 2012

Domotex Report: The World Keeps Getting Smaller
Jeff Fairbanks, NWFA treasurer, provides insight from the recent Domotex Hannover tradeshow in this week’s NWFA Blog.
January 23, 2012

NWFA 2012 Wood Flooring Expo Showing Significant Growth
The National Wood Flooring Association 2012 Wood Flooring Expo is showing significant signs of growth over the NWFA’s recent shows. The show currently has booked 70% of its trade show hall with three months still left to fill the show floor. The show floor also will have 100 more booths than the 2011 show in San Diego. Attendance is ahead of last year’s pace as well by more than a third.
January 21, 2012

Attend NWFA’s Advanced Installation Training in February
Take the next step in your technical learning with NWFA's Advanced Installation. Register for NWFA's Advanced Installation online or by calling NWFA at 800-422-4556.
January 20, 2012

Join WFCA Through NWFA and Save
Join WFCA through NWFA before January 31 and become eligible for a Trade Scholarship. As an NWFA member, you now can join two organizations dedicated to the advancement of your profession and receive immediate payback. Get more information.
January 5, 2012

NWFACP Inspector Symposium is April 13 in Orlando
The NWFA Certified Professionals Inspector Symposium will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, April 13, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. All certified inspectors are invited to attend. You can come just for the day, or extend your stay to attend the Register for NWFA Training Opportunities in Las Vegas in January
The first Intermediate Installation and Sand & Finish training of 2012 will take place January 18-20. NWFA is also offering a one-day workshop on Bamboo/Strand, led by six industry experts on January 27. Register at www.nwfa.org today.
January 5, 2012

New Benefit for NWFA Distributor Members
NWFA members have a new partner in collecting on delinquent accounts through American Profit Recovery. Get more information.
December 29, 2011

Support the NWFA at Year's End
Thank you once again for sharing the NWFA's vision for advancing the wood flooring industry. To help continue our commitment, please keep the NWFA Industry Research Foundation, Inc. in mind as you consider your year-end donations. Download a pledge card.
December 29, 2011

Submit Your Wood Floor of the Year Entry
The deadline for Wood Floor of the Year entries is just over one week away. Submit your beautiful floor and show the industry why your floors stand out. Enter Today.
December 29, 2011

Dealer/Contractors: Invest in Yourself-Join WFCA Through NWFA
Make the ultimate investment in yourself and your business and join WFCA through NWFA.
December 22, 2011

NWFA Releases Prefinished Solid Flooring Standards
The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) on Monday released new International Standards for Factory-Finished Solid Wood Flooring. The new standards provide detailed configuration guidelines and machining tolerances.
Read the new standards.
December 21, 2011, Hardwood Floors Magazine

Michael Martin Discusses the NWFAs New Prefinished Wood Flooring Standards
NWFA CEO Michael Martin & Kemp Harr discuss the new prefinished manufacturing standard and more.
December 21, 2011

Top 5 Reasons to Attend the 2012 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo
The 2012 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo has been completely renewed to provide you with the biggest return possible on your investment. Find out how.
December 20, 2011

Hope Community Youth Center Needs Your Help
Hope Community Youth Center, a non-profit in Huntsville, AL, is looking for a donation of 2,600 square feet of engineered Brazilian Cherry hardwood for the Center's stage area and new addition. They also are looking for a volunteer installation.
December 20, 2011

Plan Your NWFA Training: 2012 First Quarter Sessions
Expand your knowledge base with NWFA training opportunities. Check out the schedule for the first quarter of 2012. Register for NWFA training online or by calling NWFA at 800-422-4556.
December 20, 2011