Thursday, February 11, 2010

CTDA This Week

CTDA February Webinar - Medium Bed Mortars: The Future of Adhesive for Large Format Tile
The next CTDA Webinar will be on "Medium Bed Mortars: The Future of Adhesive for Large Format Tile" by returning webinar presenter, Cris Bierschank, a Technical Resource Consultant at MAPEI. The webinar will be held on Friday, February 19th at 10am Central.

To register and learn more about the webinar click here.

Digital TileDealer Now Available!
CTDA is excited to launch its first digital issue of TileDealer! To access the issue click here. This new digital format means you will find it easier than ever to leverage the news and features in every issue of TileDealer.

CTDA is also happy to provide members a FREE marketing opportunity! Send CTDA a list of your customer email addresses whom you wish to receive TileDealer on your behalf. Your customer will receive an email stating, "This Issue of TileDealer is Courtesy Of YOUR COMPANY NAME.". Click here to download the correct format for submission. Note: If you were previously taking advantage of this offer in 2009 you must resubmit your customer information including email addresses.

Get Active: CTDA Active Member Program
Do you want to receive free dues for a year? All you need to do is be an active member in CTDA for 5 consecutive years. You need 5 points per year to be considered active and you receive points for the following: Board Participation, Committee Chairmanship, Committee Meeting Attendance, Management Conference Attendance, Management Conference Sponsorship, CCTS, Online Education Participant, TileDealer Advertiser, Webinar Participant or CPR Survey Participant. To learn more contact CTDA staff.

CTDA Showroom Idea Center
Need ideas for your showroom? Check out the CTDA Showroom idea Center. CTDA has developed a website in which members can share showroom photos, ideas and articles. To view the site click here.

Note: You will need your username and login to access the site. Contact CTDA staff if you have troubles obtaining this information. Once logged in select "CTDA Showroom Idea Center" from the menu bar on the left.

2010 Total Solutions Plus: SAVE THE DATE!
CTDA has teamed up with NTCA and TCNA to deliver a joint Conference in 2010. In addition to the things you have come to expect from CTDA meetings, Total Solutions Plus will integrate each association’s meetings, will provide several educational sessions and networking opportunities, and will feature Table Top Exhibits! The Conference will be held November 3-6, 2010 at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, FL. Registration coming this spring!

CTDA: Update Your Company Information
You can now updated your company information online! Update your company information at www.ctdahomenet.org/custserv. Note: You will be prompted to login, only principal company contacts have access to update your company listing. Please contact CTDA staff with questions.

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