2014 Member Needs Survey

Help Us, Help You... NAFCD is pleased to announce that the organization will once again be reaching out to their members to further provide value. Kadence International, the firm that conducted the last member needs survey in 2011 will once again be supporting this worthwhile comprehensive member survey. Kadence is a valued partner and has the experience and knowledge of the flooring industry. Many of the dynamic changes that have taken place over the last 3 years were a direct result of 2011 survey results.

Check your inbox this week for NAFCD's Member Needs Survey invitation! We are dedicated to understanding where you need help the most to grow your business and in order to gather this information we will be reaching out to members and asking you to participate in a comprehensive member survey.What we learn from you will give NAFCD a chance to bridge the gaps and provide services and insight into areas where you need assistance. Your feedback will play a vital role in establishing all components of the organization's new strategic plan. As a result of your feedback and the updated strategic plan, you can expect to see new ideas and new offerings from NAFCD later in 2014.

What can you expect? Starting today, NAFCD Executive Vice President Michelle Miller will reach out via email with an invitation to participate. Participants will then have the opportunity to set an appointment with the market research firm - working around your schedule and providing flexibility for when you are available. The research firm will then set up a one-on-one telephone call to gather your input. We encourage you to be as candid as possible and to speak from the perspective of your business.

Should you have questions about the member survey or would like to participate, please contact Michelle Miller at (312) 673-5701 or mmiller@nafcd.org.

NAFCD Website Update: Board of Directors

In our continuous efforts to provide additional offerings and enhance member experience we have updated the Board of Directors page on the NAFCD website.

Learn more about your Board members with their newly updated bios and stay up to date with the latest industry events with our calendar news feed. We will continue to update our Board page, so check back often!

Save the Date for 2014 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention

Exhibits: November 18-20, 2014
Sheraton Dallas Hotel

Join us for the 2014 NAFCD + NBMDA Convention November 18-20, 2014 in Dallas, TX. The NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention unites the top distributors, manufacturers and service providers from the floor covering, specialty building material, cabinetry and woodworking industries to network, engage, learn and grow their businesses. This is the most anticipated and highly valued distribution-focused event of the year for suppliers to gain valuable access and deepen relationships with their distributor customers.

Visit the Annual Convention Website for more information.

Download Your NAFCD Member Logo!

We encourage you to download the NAFCD member logo and proudly display it on your company website. Membership with NAFCD showcases your companies commitment to growth of the floor covering industry and connects with business partners across the country.

To download the NAFCD Member logo, please sign on to the NAFCD website and click on the Member Only tab. You will need your member ID number and password to access this section of the web site.

While your there, check out all of the exclusive members-only content available to you here including:

• Speaker presentations from the 2013 Annual Convention
• Economic Outlook Reports
• Quarterly Executive Trends and Industry Research
• NAFCD Membership Directory

Registration Now Open for UID 2014

Indianapolis, IN

Join fellow managers March 9-12, 2014 in Indianapolis at the University of Industrial Distribution. For 20 years, the University of Industrial Distribution (UID) has provided education focused on the needs of wholesale distribution professionals and companies. With its concentrated three-day format, UID has helped increase the effectiveness of hundreds of NAFCD member employees. Best yet, NAFCD is a sponsoring association, so you save $1,000 per person on registration fees.

Don't Wait to Register

The most popular courses tend to fill up early because courses are selected at registration. Even though the early registration discount ends on January 15, we strongly recommend you register before then to guarantee your seat in the courses that are most valuable to you. There are two easy ways to register:

• Print the brochure and mail or fax in the form
• Register online on the UID website