Monday Morning Memo Changes

As we wrap up a successful 2014, and in continuation of our efforts to provide the most timely, relevant and impactful information, NAFCD will be revamping member communications in 2015.

Stay tuned for more information in the new year. In the meantime, this will be the final Monday Morning Memo of the year. We will continue to provide timely information on important topics through the remainder of 2014 and into 2015 via dedicated emails as needed.

We look forward to continuing to serve you in 2015! Don't forget to update your member profile to ensure everyone in your company is receiving their copy of NAFCD's communications. 

Register for the 2015 University of Innovative Distribution

University of Innovative Distribution

March 8-11, 2015

JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel

Indianapolis, Indiana

Register here

The 2015 University of Innovative Distribution (UID) is a concentrated four-day format that has helped increase the effectiveness of hundreds of NAFCD member employees.

Click here to learn about the 2015 UID courses. Courses provide a hands-on experience with knowledge you can apply and share when you return to your company. The more popular courses fill up early, so don't wait. Register today!

Important Affordable Care Act Update from NAW

In guidance recently unveiled by the Obama Administration and slated to be published later this month, the Departments of Health & Human Services and Treasury reveal the imminence of regulatory action to render "group health benefit designs that do not provide coverage for in-patient hospitalization services" as non-compliant with the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate:

"The Departments believe that plans that fail to provide substantial coverage for in-patient hospitalization services or for physician services (or both) (referred to in this notice as Non-Hospital/Non-Physician Services Plans) do not provide the minimum value intended by the minimum value requirement and will shortly propose regulations to this effect with a view to being in a position to finalize such regulations during 2015 and make them applicable upon finalization."

To read a new NAW Regulatory Alert on this topic, click here.  

NAFCD is a member of NAW, whose primary purpose is to represent the wholesale distribution industry before Congress, the White House, and the judiciary on issues that cross the industry's many lines of trade. NAW encompasses over 100 national line-of-trade associations, including NAFCD.

Did You Know NAFCD Offers...

Showcase your affiliation with NAFCD by including the NAFCD logo on your website, in catalogs, letterhead, business cards and more!

To download the NAFCD Proud Member logo, sign into the NAFCD website and click on "Download NAFCD Logo" under the Members Only tab. You will need your username and password to access this section of the website. 

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