Speaker Listings
Category: Welcome - Thomas Foreman
Keynote Topic: Economic Overview - Trends 2021 Speaker: Marc Desormeaux, Scotiabank Marc Desormeaux leads Scotiabank Economics’ regional economic forecasting and commodity market coverage. During his time at Scotiabank, he has produced original research on a wide range of sectors—including real estate, energy policy, and federal and provincial government finances—and is regularly sought out by media for his expert insight on economic issues that impact Canadian consumers, businesses, and public policymakers. Marc is the creator of Scotiabank’s Provincial Outlook, the department’s quarterly forecast publication on Canada’s provincial economies. Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 8am - 8:30am PST |
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Category: Wood Flooring
Topic: The Canadian Hardwood Advantage Speaker: Paul Rivington, A&D Sales Representative - Western Canada, Boa-Franc (Mirage & Vintage Hardwood Flooring) Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 8:30am -9am PST Silent Auction Item: TBA |
Category: Sound Abatement
Topic: Demystifying Noise Control in Floor - Ceiling Assemblies Speaker: Steven Weisenberg Steven is the General Manager at Regupol America-West and is involved in driving interior acoustic specifications including supplying material, and working-through installation. He has specialized in material specification for the past 20 years. Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 9am -10am PST Silent Auction Item: Amazon Gift Card - Value $100 |
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Category: Sustainable Flooring
Topic: Why Choose Wool...Discovering Nature's Fiber
Speakers: Melissa King, Account Manager for Nature’s Carpet (Greater Vancouver, Washington, & Oregon)
Jenny De Castris, Distribution Sales Manager for Nature’s Carpet (Canada & USA)
Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 10am -10:30am PST
Silent Auction Item: Visa Gift Card - Value $100
Topic: Why Choose Wool...Discovering Nature's Fiber
Speakers: Melissa King, Account Manager for Nature’s Carpet (Greater Vancouver, Washington, & Oregon)
Jenny De Castris, Distribution Sales Manager for Nature’s Carpet (Canada & USA)
Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 10am -10:30am PST
Silent Auction Item: Visa Gift Card - Value $100
Melissa King
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Jenny De Castris
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Category: Next Generation Laminate
Topic: Waterproof Laminates Speaker: Tom Hobbis, Vice President, Dealer Sales, Canada, Torlys Smart Floors Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 10:30am -11am PST Silent Auction Item: Personal Bike Fit Package with Cap's Cycles Gift Card - Value $450 |
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Category: Wood Flooring
Topic: Why Wood Flooring for Residential & Commercial Applications |
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Speaker: Leanne Drake is the BC Sales Representative for Mercier Wood Flooring. Previously a Mercier retailer herself, Leanne works closely with retailers in educating and promoting wood flooring applications and benefits. She enjoys working with the Interior Design community in specifying the right product for their customers needs. Leanne is also on the Board of Directors for the BC Floor Covering Association.
Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 11am - 11:30am PST
Silent Auction Item: Gift Basket - Value $TBA
Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 11am - 11:30am PST
Silent Auction Item: Gift Basket - Value $TBA
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Category: Wood Flooring Adhesive
Topic: Moisture Mitigation Description: Why should we test? Approved tests, How to Deal with High Moisture? Industry Misconceptions, Q&A |
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Speakers: Brad Scott, Territory Manager - Western Canada, BONA and Wayne Highlander, National Sales Manager, BONA
Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 11:30am - 12noon PST
Silent Auction Item: Starbucks Gift Card - Value $100
Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 11:30am - 12noon PST
Silent Auction Item: Starbucks Gift Card - Value $100
Brad Scott
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Wayne Highlander
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Category: Inspiration
Topic: Senior Animals In Need Today Society - SAINTS Speaker: Sheila Kullar, SAINTS Learn all the great work that Sheila's team does on the farm for the animals who need the most care. Your $20 Flooring Into The Future ticket will benefit SAINTS. Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 12noon -12:30pm PST |
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Category: Residential
Topic: Understanding & Preventing Floor Covering Failure Speaker: Chris Maskell, BCFCA Business Development, discusses standards, the NFCA Floor Covering Reference Manual that is part of BCFCA membership, acceptable conditions, examples of sub-floor and floor covering problems. Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 12:30pm -1pm PST Silent Auction Item: BCFCA Seawall Segway Tour for Four - Highly Valued Prize |
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Category: Bridging the Gap
Topic: Division 3 to Division 9 Speaker: Doyle Cave, Laticrete Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 1pm - 1:30pm PST Silent Auction Item: Cabela Outdoor Adventure Gift Certificate - Value $100 |
Doyle Cave
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Category: Sustainability & Product Innovation
Topic: Virtual Cork Mill Tour
Speakers: Meliha Simms, Sales Representative, Europlex and Jessica Laudien, Sales Representative, Europlex
Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 1:30pm - 2pm PST
Silent Auction Item: Keg Gift Card - Value $100
Topic: Virtual Cork Mill Tour
Speakers: Meliha Simms, Sales Representative, Europlex and Jessica Laudien, Sales Representative, Europlex
Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 1:30pm - 2pm PST
Silent Auction Item: Keg Gift Card - Value $100
Meliha Simms
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Jessica Laudien
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Category: Resilient Flooring & Matting
Topic: MatTech and Protect-All Flooring
Description: Entrance & Heavy Duty / Light Commercial & Sport & Anti-Fatigue
Speakers:
2pm Terry Young, Territory Sales Manager, Anyway Distribution - MatTech (Entrance & Anti-Fatigue) Mat Tech is a Canadian manufacturer that has been producing entrance and anti-fatigue matting for over 30 years. Terry Young has over 15 years of experience with entrance matting and will discuss the importance of offering entrance matting as a solution to protect your clients flooring investment and make it a safe environment.
2:30pm Mark Iaquinto, Western Regional Sales Manager, Anyway Distribution - Protect-All Flooring (Heavy Duty & Light Commercial & Sport) For more than 20 years, Protect-All Flooring has been trusted commercial flooring solution that can handle the most demanding environments with minimal maintenance. Designed with safety and durability in mind, Protect-All will help you put your best foot forward.
Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 2pm - 3pm PST
Silent Auction Item: Cactus Club Gift Card - Value $100 x 2
Topic: MatTech and Protect-All Flooring
Description: Entrance & Heavy Duty / Light Commercial & Sport & Anti-Fatigue
Speakers:
2pm Terry Young, Territory Sales Manager, Anyway Distribution - MatTech (Entrance & Anti-Fatigue) Mat Tech is a Canadian manufacturer that has been producing entrance and anti-fatigue matting for over 30 years. Terry Young has over 15 years of experience with entrance matting and will discuss the importance of offering entrance matting as a solution to protect your clients flooring investment and make it a safe environment.
2:30pm Mark Iaquinto, Western Regional Sales Manager, Anyway Distribution - Protect-All Flooring (Heavy Duty & Light Commercial & Sport) For more than 20 years, Protect-All Flooring has been trusted commercial flooring solution that can handle the most demanding environments with minimal maintenance. Designed with safety and durability in mind, Protect-All will help you put your best foot forward.
Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 2pm - 3pm PST
Silent Auction Item: Cactus Club Gift Card - Value $100 x 2
Terry Young
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Mark Iaquinto
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Category: Slabs
Topic: Porcelain Slabs Speakers: Lorie Grant, Director of Architecture & Design, Ames Tile & Stone and Lani MacGregor, Architectural & Design Sales Consultant, Ames Tile & Stone Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 3pm - 3:30pm PST Silent Auction Item: Home Sense Gift Card - Value $100 |
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Lorie Grant
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Lani MacGregor
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Keynote Topic: StrongerBC - B.C.'s Economic Recovery Plan
Speaker: Martin Stegman, Project Director, Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. |
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Martin's work covers broad economic development efforts in the province, with a specific focus on construction, manufacturing and small business scale-up. Prior to joining the B.C. government, he worked for the federal Ministry of International Trade in Ottawa, and also lived in Istanbul, Turkey for five years developing economic profiles on emerging markets. He currently resides in Nelson, BC and is in the process of completing his own home renovations - including all new flooring.
Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 3:30pm - 4pm PST
Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 3:30pm - 4pm PST
Category: Silent Auction
Topic: Happy Hour, Group Discussion, Sponsor Appreciation
Speakers: Leanne Drake, BCFCA Board Member & Allan Sieben, BCFCA Board Member
Thank you for supporting our BCFCA Education Fund with our Silent Auction!
Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 4pm - 4:30pm PST
Silent Auction Item: BCFCA Seawall Segway Tour for Four
Topic: Happy Hour, Group Discussion, Sponsor Appreciation
Speakers: Leanne Drake, BCFCA Board Member & Allan Sieben, BCFCA Board Member
Thank you for supporting our BCFCA Education Fund with our Silent Auction!
Date & Time: March 30th, 2021 at 4pm - 4:30pm PST
Silent Auction Item: BCFCA Seawall Segway Tour for Four
Leanne Drake
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Allan Sieben
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