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CarpetsPlus Summit – Destination Pittsburgh

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Chattanooga, TN — 10/1/16 CarpetsPlus COLORTILE recently held its 2016 Summit in Pittsburgh, at the Sheraton Station Square, September 24-26. CarpetsPlus COLORTILE member Stacey Pape, owner of SP Floors & Design Center in McMurray, PA, hosted the event. CarpetsPlus COLORTILE Summits enhance member businesses through networking, sharing best practices, and training. These events are hosted by a CarpetsPlus COLORTILE member…

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CarpetsPlus Buying Committee to Meet in Chattanooga

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Chattanooga, TN — 7/21/16  CarpetsPlus COLORTILE® will hold its third annual Buying Committee Meeting in Chattanooga, TN, at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Downtown, November 1-4, 2016. As in years past, select suppliers will present their exciting, new introductions, answer questions and discuss plans for the future. There will also be a scheduled mill tour of the new Shaw…

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CarpetsPlus COLORTILE Sets Date for 2016 Member Summit

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Chattanooga, TN — 5/27/16  CarpetsPlus COLORTILE will hold its 2016 Summit in Pittsburgh, at the Sheraton Station Square, September 24-26. CarpetsPlus COLORTILE member Stacey Pape, owner of SP Floors & Design Center in McMurray, PA, will be hosting the event. CarpetsPlus COLORTILE Summits enhance member businesses through networking, sharing best practices, and training. These events are hosted by a CarpetsPlus…

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Honoring the Best and Brightest at Drive 2016

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Since 1997, Alliance Flooring has recognized and honored some of the most innovative and brightest retailers and suppliers in the flooring industry. “These awards symbolize the persistence and excellence achieved by our members and suppliers during the past year,” said Ron Dunn, the group’s co-CEO. Retailers of the Year This award is presented to members who exemplify leadership in rebate…

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Dougherty & Montgomery Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

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CarpetsPlus COLORTILE honored Mark Dougherty and Vern Montgomery with the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award during the Awards Banquet at the group’s annual convention in Tucson, March 4-7, 2016. Ron Dunn, co-CEO of Alliance Flooring, gave the audience a little background on the award, “The Lifetime Achievement Award gives us the opportunity to recognize individuals who demonstrate exceptional business achievement and…

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Helping Members Get From Here to There

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Tucson, AZ — 3/18/16 CarpetsPlus COLORTILE, Carpetland USA and Floorco dealers from around the country began arriving at Tucson’s Starr Pass Resort days before the Drive 2016 Convention even started to enjoy some well-deserved time off in the warmer climes of Arizona’s Sonora Desert. The Convention was held March 4-7. To kick things off, members and suppliers gathered for a…

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CarpetsPlus Buying Committee Meets in Chattanooga

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Chattanooga, TN — 10/30/15  CarpetsPlus COLORTILE®, the business networking and resource-licensing group, recently held its second annual buying committee meeting here at the Spring Hill Suites at Cameron  October 27-29, to evaluate, strategize, discuss and plan the group’s merchandising and programs for the coming year. Five main objectives were presented on Tuesday morning to begin the event. The meeting included…

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2016 Convention to be Held in Tucson, AZ

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Chattanooga, TN — 9/15/15  CarpetsPlus COLORTILE® will hold its annual Convention, March 4-7, 2016, at Tucson’s Starr Pass Resort. The group’s Convention, Drive 2016: Destination Tucson, will focus on helping members take the next step in their vision for their businesses. Each year, CarpetsPlus COLORTILE holds a national Convention to enhance member businesses through networking, sharing best practices, educating members…

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Grand Opening of New Member Store

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Andrews, NC — 8/21/15  The newest member of CarpetsPlus COLORTILE, Locust Trading Company, recently held its Grand Opening in Andrews, NC, on August 21, 2015 and a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Andrews Chamber of Commerce commemorated the start of their business. Andrews Mayor Nancy Curtis addressed the crowd and welcomed the new company to Andrews. “Margo and Kenny Locust…

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