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Time to start thinking about making your reservations for NEOCON 2010. Although we attend NEOCON for the Architectural Stone and Ceramic Tile Exposition, there is so much to love about it. Not least of which is the setting.vChicago in June can be divine. Hope to see you there!

Mary Yocum is the the Western Regional Manager for Crossville Inc. www.crossvilleinc.com, and works with distributors and their salespeople. Q: Tell us about your first job in the tile business. A: My first job right out of college was with Facings of America in Phoenix.  I was so lucky to work for two owners who [...]

What better day than today to give a quick review of the key criteria to consider when selecting a tile for sustainability? Here’s what to remember: Choose a flooring material that will last. The longer the life-expectancy of your floor, the more sustainable it is–since you save the energy, waste, raw materials, and other inputs [...]

There is no greater icon of the Seattle music scene of the 1990s than Kurt Cobain. Two decades after the release of Bleach, Seattle Art Museum features an exhibition of artwork inspired by Nirvana’s lead singer. Running all summer.

Jeanne Nichols has spent over 25 years in the tile business, as a sales person, a manager, and a strong voice in the industry. She is currently working on a range of projects, including a storefront in Colorado and a project to expand women’s contributions to the tile industry. (For Part 1, see Interview with [...]

The US Capitol is a truly majestic building. It is a temple honoring representative democracy, housing the two chambers of our Congress and anchoring the complex that includes the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress. If forced to choose between a White House tour or a Capitol tour, I’d pick the Capitol every time. [...]

From the makers of Hospitality Design comes HD Boutique: a more intimate event where personal networking and a more laid back environment will help to forge relationships among designers, suppliers and other participants.

Congratulations to this year’s winners of the annual ASID award, with special mention to Ray Anderson–a true visionary in creating design finishes for sustainability. We had the opportunity to hear him speak when he presented to our local design community three years ago, and he’s been an inspiration for us as we implement Statements’ sustainability [...]

Jeanne Nichols has spent nearly25 years in the tile business, as a salesperson, a manager, and a strong voice in the industry. She is currently working on a range of projects, including a storefront in Colorado and a project to expand women’s contributions to the tile industry. Q: Describe the Women in Tile initiative. A: [...]

We’re just a week away from the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Chicago. At a time when kitchen and bath remodeling is one of the few bright spots in our industry, KBIS is as relevant as ever. If you plan to attend and would like to meet up, send me an email at ryan [...]