Thursday, April 1, 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 Pavilion (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 time slot to erins@ctdahome.org no later than Friday, April 16th. Time slots are first come first serve.

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

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 Showroom Idea Center
Are you looking for ways to freshen up your showroom? Visit the CTDA Showroom Idea Center! The CTDA Showroom Idea Center is located on the CTDA Members Only website and contains showroom photos, ideas and articles. To view the site click here.

Please Note: In order to view the site you will need your user name and password. If you have troubles obtaining this information please contact CTDA Staff.

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 2010 membership in CTDA you are not eligible for this member benefit.

Tile: Nature's Choice Brochure
CTDA's "Tile: Nature's Choice Brochure" explains, among other things, why tile is sustainable for the environment, for manufacturing, and for green building rating systems. Below are just a few ways you can use the brochure:

• On the green section of your website
• In your booth at Coverings
• In your showroom

Download the brochure here.

TileDealer: From You to Your Customers
CTDA is happy to provide a FREE marketing opportunity to our members! 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 being sure to include accurate email addresses.

Florim USA
Florim USA is committed to the environment and the development of ecologically sound building products. Florim recycles powders, pastes, and residues from the plant’s industrial processes. We also purchase glass bottles from a local landfill and recycle our own tile back into the manufacturing process. These efforts allow us to offer products that can help you earn LEED points without compromising the efficiency of the plant and products. Quartztech Beige (shown to the left) is one of many Florim USA branded products that contains up to 40% Pre Consumer Recycled Content! Visit us at Coverings Booth # 5118 to learn more or call 1-877-Florim1 (356- 7461).