Hardwood Floors February/March 2017

GET CONNECTED . get involved. The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing all segments of the hardwood flooring industry, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, installers, inspectors, and consultants. We provide a variety of benefits and services designed to help members run their businesses more successfull y.

Four ways NWFA membership can benefit you:

BADGES & CERTIFICATIONS — ENHANCE YOUR MARKETABILITY NWFAU recognizes the completion of a series of courses by issuing a badge. Badges serve as prerequisites to hands-on training, which allows for more time to develop hands-on skills during on-site training. The combination of hands-on and online training, along with earning badges, leads to certifications as a wood flooring professional. NWFA UNIVERSITY — HANDS-ON & ONLINE TRAINING NWFA University pushes the industry limits and encourages professionals to grow their knowledge and skill set in order to set themselves apart from their competition. The University is a resource to engage with other professionals, take part in meaningful education , and turn a job into a career.

WOOD FLOORING EXPO — CONNECT WITH THE INDUSTRY The Expo features the largest trade show exclusively dedicated to wood flooring products and services in the world. Attendees have the opportunity to network with like-minded peers, see and try the industry's latest products and technologies, and attend educational sessions for Continuing Education Credits.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT — MAKE NWFA YOUR #1 RESOURCE The NWFA provides a toll-free technical support hotline. An NWFA expert helps to analyze on-the-job technical challenges and assist with determining solutions.

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