Chattanooga, TN — 10/30/17 — CarpetsPlus COLORTILE®, the business networking and resource-licensing group, recently held its fourth annual buying committee meeting here at Holiday Inn Downtown Chattanooga, October 23-26, to evaluate, strategize, discuss and plan the group’s merchandising and other programs for the coming year. Kevin Logue, co-COO and vice president marketing for CarpetsPlus COLORTILE, presented the main objectives on…
Chattanooga, TN — 5/20/17 Ryan Dunn and Kevin Logue, CarpetsPlus COLORTILE’s co-COO’s, recently made Floor Covering News’ list of Ten People Making a Difference in their May 8/15, 2017 issue. Ron Dunn, co-CEO of CarpetsPlus COLORTILE, wrote the following tribute to the younger Dunn and Logue, which appeared in the magazine. If the grass looks greener on the other side,…
Atlanta, GA — 3/1/17 CarpetsPlus COLORTILE, Carpetland USA and Floorco dealers from around the country began arriving at Atlanta’s Marriott Marquis looking forward to a huge accomplishment for the group – the 20th Anniversary Convention. The Convention was held February 25-28. To kick things off, members and suppliers gathered for a Welcome Dinner Saturday night. The reception theme was Sports…
Chattanooga, TN — 1/6/17 Forty-two CarpetsPlus COLORTILE, Carpetland USA and Floorco dealers from around the country participated in the first Shop for the Cause Breast Cancer Awareness Event during the month of October, 2016. Donations totaling over $25,000 were made to local and national cancer charities by each store. The top five stores with the most donations received an extra…
Chattanooga, TN — 11/7/16 CarpetsPlus COLORTILE® recently held its third annual Buying Committee Meeting in Chattanooga, TN, at the Holiday Inn Downtown, November 1-4, 2016. The committee acts as an advisory council working side by side with executive management to cast the vision and forge the path forward for the group into 2017. Ten member stores were in attendance this…
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…
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…
Alpharetta, GA — 10/2/15 After setting strategic objectives, defining vision and building culture, CEOs have little time left over for much else. But one executive has managed to add a very helpful task to his to-do list: getting into the field. Beginning August 18, Ron Dunn, co-CEO of CarpetsPlus COLORTILE, and his wife Sandy, hit the road in their RV visiting…
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…
Atlanta, GA — 2/25/15 Alliance Flooring, Inc., parent company of CarpetsPlus COLORTILE®, Carpetland USA COLORTILE ® and Floorco Direct-to-the-Trade, recently held its convention, February 21-24, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, under the banner, “Drive ‘15 – Renew. Recharge. Refresh.” CarpetsPlus COLORTILE, Carpetland USA and Floorco dealers from around the country gathered on Saturday night to kick off the group’s annual…
Chattanooga, TN — 12/5/14 CarpetsPlus COLORTILE, the business networking and resource-licensing group, recently held its first ever buying committee meeting at the Spring Hill Suites at Cameron Harbor. Select CarpetsPlus COLORTILE members from around the country convened in Chattanooga, TN, November 20 – 21, to evaluate, strategize, discuss and plan the group’s merchandising and programs for the coming year. Four…
Chattanooga, TN — 10/21/14 CarpetsPlus COLORTILE® recently held its latest member Summit Meeting at the Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, OR, October 11-14, 2014. CarpetsPlus COLORTILE member Randy Reed, owner of COLORTILE in Bend and Redmond, OR, hosted the event. CarpetsPlus COLORTILE Summits enhance member businesses through networking, sharing best practices, and training. These events are hosted by a CarpetsPlus COLORTILE…
San Antonio, TX — 3/12/14 Alliance Flooring, Inc., parent company of CarpetsPlus COLORTILE®, Carpetland USA COLORTILE®, Floorco and Clean Touch Pro®, recently held its 2014 Convention in San Antonio, March 9-12, at the Marriott Rivercenter. The theme of the Convention was “Drive 2014 – Accelerate Your Leadership”. The Convention began on Sunday night with the member Welcome Dinner at the…
Chattanooga, TN — 10/18/13 CarpetsPlus COLORTILE® recently held its latest member Summit Meeting in Indianapolis, IN, October 12-14, 2013. CarpetsPlus COLORTILE members Mark and Mary Ann Dougherty, owners of Hoosier CarpetsPlus COLORTILE in Bloomington, 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 who…
Woodstock, GA — 8/24/12 For the second consecutive summer, Ron and Sandy Dunn loaded their RV, dubbed “Big Red,” and continued their mission to visit every CarpetsPlus COLORTILE, Carpetland USA and Floorco member across the nation. This summer, they focused on members in the New England and Mid-Atlantic states. Their trip began June 29 and ended August 22, 2012. They…
Woodstock, GA — 7/24/11 Floor covering is a relationship-driven industry. On all levels, the success of a business hinges on the strength, or weakness, of those relationships. So, what do you do if you expand to a point where you no longer know all of your repeat customers and clients the way you once did? The answer for Alliance Flooring…
