The Industry
Support Industry Causes
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo works to assist causes raise the funds they need to support the industry. Consider donating to the below causes through the provided links or by adding a donation to your registration for the event.
Build My Future
Build My Future: Flooring Edition gives students the opportunity to have a day to work in the flooring industry through an interactive showcase. At this event, students will learn about the educational programs and employment opportunities that are available within the flooring industry through the DFW Metroplex and Worldwide. Come be a part of this extraordinary hands-on learning event with equipment demonstrations and educational displays facilitated by industry professionals. The first successful event was held in April 2019 in Dallas-Fort Worth. Please note this is a industry cause donation that is currently not tax deductible, but will support the cost of the future event which is helping to increase awareness of flooring industry careers and installation to the next generations.
Floor Covering Industry Foundation Donation (FCIF)
This donation is tax deductible and goes towards financial assistance for members of the floor covering industry and their families who have experienced catastrophic illnesses, severe disabilities or other life-altering hardships.
You may make a donation during your online registration, on-site at the event or donate now.
Floor Covering Education Foundation
The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) exists to lead a network of industry and educational partners to support the recruitment of new talent, scholarship their trade education, and place these new artisans into floor covering industry careers.
Natural Stone Foundation (NSF)
The mission of the Natural Stone Foundation is to create, fund and/or support programs that directly educate the architecture and design community, consumers and industry professionals about the features and benefits of natural stone.
Natural Stone Council Donation (NSCD)
Show your support for the promotion of natural stone by donating to the Natural Stone Council in their sustainability initiatives.
You may make a donation during your online registration, onsite at the event or donate now.
NTCA Ceramic Tile Education Scholarship Fund
Each year, donations received for this scholarship fund will be awarded for trade school or college tuition to National Tile Contractor Association member families who have students graduating from high school.
