Women in the Floorcovering Industry to Host Meetup at the 2023 CFI/FCICA Convention
Women in the Floorcovering Industry to Host Meetup at the 2023 CFI/FCICA Convention
Plus: WIFI adds additional free 2023 educational and networking events for women and nonprofit supporters in the floorcovering industry
[Dalton, GA, July 24, 2023] Women in the Floorcovering Industry, an educational nonprofit that attracts, educates, and empowers women in the flooring industry, will host a meetup at the 2023 CFI/FCICA Convention on September 21, 2023, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.
The one-hour networking event will take place from 10 – 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 21 and will feature networking and table topics discussing work-life balance, mental health, self-care, mindset, women in leadership roles, and how to build your tribe. All 2023 CFI/FCICA all convention attendees and exhibitors are invited to attend. Register here.
WIFI Calendar of Events
WIFI Power Hour: Public Speaking Tips & Tricks
August 16, 2023
12 noon - 1:00 PM EST
This online event will share tips and tools on the art of storytelling, building confidence and finding your true speaking potential. The event will be facilitated by Cindy Cannon, a 24-year member and past district international leader for Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. The event will be co-hosted by Bernie Martin, Toastmasters International area director and Athena Walker from Shaw Industries.
Register: https://www.womeninflooring.org/power-hour
WIFI Mentoring Program: Fall Cohort Applications Due
August 31, 2023
The WIFI Mentoring Program is an adult-to-adult match of a mentor to a mentee designed to help you grow professionally and personally. WIFI is currently recruiting both mentors and mentees for the program. Training will be provided to mentors in September 2023. This cohort of mentee/mentor matches will begin in October and run through March 2024.
Learn more: https://www.womeninflooring.org/mentoring
WIFI Power Hour: The Power of Personal Branding
September 18, 2023
12 noon - 1:00 PM EST
WIFI’s September Power Hour is presented by Stacy Murphy, IIDA, NCIDQ, Vice President of Client Development, APEX Group. Learn ways to hone your personal brand and leverage growth opportunities. We will discuss the good and bad of social media, the importance of image, and how to get comfortable putting yourself out there.
Register: https://www.womeninflooring.org/power-hour
Women in the Floorcovering Industry Meet-Up at the CFI/FCICA 2023 Convention
September 21, 2023
10:00 – 11: 00 a.m. EST
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida
The one-hour networking event will feature speed networking and table topics discussing work-life balance, mental health, self-care, setting your mindset and expectations for success, women in leadership roles, and how to build your tribe.
Register here: https://www.womeninflooring.org/gatherings
To learn more about WIFI, to be a corporate donor or become an individual donor society member, visit womeninflooring.org.
About Women in the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI)
Women in the Flooring Industry (WIFI) is an educational non-profit that attracts, educates, and empowers women in the flooring industry. WIFI programs are available to anyone who is in support of women in the flooring industry. Programs include scholarships for continuing education, awards for excellence in the industry, presenting of professional development and mentoring programs, and providing a supportive community of peers through industry events and networking opportunities. To learn more about WIFI, to be a corporate donor or become an individual donor society member, visit womeninflooring.org.
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