Thursday, March 25, 2010

CTDA This Week

IMPORTANT: Spring Committee Meetings & Coverings Information
CTDA Committee meetings will be held Monday, April 26th at the Rosen Centre Hotel. To view the schedule click here, agendas coming soon.

Come to network with old friends and meet new ones at the Annual CTDA Members Reception being held in the Distributor's Pavillion (booth 3830) on Tuesday April 27th from 4:30-5:30.

There is no better way to recruit members than to have our active and involved members talk about their experiences in CTDA. View the booth volunteer schedule by clicking here. Email your preferred timeslot to erins@ctdahome.org no later than Friday, April 16th. Timeslots are first come first serve.

Don't forget to stop by CTDA's booth 3929 to register for Total Solutions Plus!

CCTS: Testing at Coverings
The next CTDA hosted testing is scheduled to be held prior to Coverings on Monday, April 26th at the Rosen Centre Hotel (across the street from the Orange County Convention Center) from 2:00 - 5:00pm. Click here to sign up for the exam. For more information on the Certified Ceramic Tile Salesperson program click here. CTDA recommends at least one month study time before sitting for the exam so register today!

NOW AVAILABILE: Online Education Stone Course
CTDA and UofCTS are excited to announce the launch of the newest online course, Understanding the Basics of Natural Stone. The course offers a comprehensive look at the stone industry from ancient uses and geology to quarrying, fabrication, installation and advice on how to win over customers. For more information, to register and to preview a video outlining the course click here.

CTDA: 2010 PROFIT Survey
The CTDA PROFIT Survey is one of the most important benefits of CTDA that your company will receive this year! Please click here for more information on the CTDA PROFIT Survey, how to participate, and what you will get in return.

Please Note: If you have not renewed your membership in CTDA you are not eligible for this member benefit.

CTDA April Webinar - Pricing in the New Economy
The next CTDA Webinar will be on "Pricing in the New Economy" by Al Bates, Profit Planning Group. The webinar will be held on Friday, April 23rd at 10am Central.

To register and learn more about the webinar click here.

Would you like to view a past webinar? Every CTDA webinar is recorded and saved into our Webinar Library. Members can purchase any past recorded webinar for $50. The link is available indefinitely. So you can use the program today, next month, or next year! To view CTDA's past webinars click here.

CTDA Member Benefits from Schechner Lifson
Schechner Lifson is pleased to announce the negotiation of an additional 15% rate reduction for liability and work compensation. This is a great opportunity for you to improve your bottom line while supporting your industry partners. Contact Marc Rosenkrantz at 973-766-3914 for a cost and coverage analysis.

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