Photo Courtesy of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau October 19 – 22, 2014 | Miami Beach CONVENTION CENTER Partners: TISEeast.com American Monument Assoc. | Canadian Stone Assoc. | Elberton Granite Assoc. | Indiana Limestone Institute | Nat. Building Granite Quarries Assoc. | NW Granite Mfgrs. Assoc. This is your chance to connect with suppliers – old and new – and gain the competitive edge you’re looking for. TISE EAST | EVENT SCHEDULE Sunday, October 19 Tuesday, October 21 Registration........................................................8:00 am – 6:00 pm Education Program...........................................12:30 pm – 5:30 pm Registration........................................................7:00 am – 6:00 pm Education Program.............................................8:00 am – 2:15 pm Exhibits Open......................................................1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday, October 20 Registration........................................................7:00 am – 6:00 pm Education Program.............................................8:00 am – 2:15 pm Exhibits Open......................................................1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Official SURFACES Sponsor: Wednesday, October 22 Registration........................................................7:00 am – 3:00 pm Education Program........................................... 8:00 am – 11:00 am Exhibits Open....................................................10:00 am – 3:00 pm Official StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Sponsors: American Monument Assoc. | Canadian Stone Assoc. Elberton Granite Assoc. | Indiana Limestone Institute Nat. Building Granite Quarries Assoc. | NW Granite Mfr. Assoc. Official SURFACES Endorsers: Official StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Endorsers: tise east | show features Artisan Avenue: Featuring unique flooring from around the world, including hand-crafted mosaic to luxurious highend tile, Artisan Avenue spotlights products that demonstrate true craftsmanship, artistry and imagination. Plan to do business with companies like these: Cleaning & Restoration Pavilion: Get answers to your toughest care and maintenance questions, find the latest tools, technologies and techniques for cleaning and restoring all types of flooring. Bedrosians Blick Industries BMC Flooring Breton SpA Carpet Express, Inc. Dream Weaver GranQuartz International Wholesale Tile Kane Carpet / Weavemasters Lackmond Products Inc Machine Tech Enterprises MAPEI Miracle Sealants Co. Northwood Industrial Machine Park Industries Regent Stone Products, Inc. Stanton Carpet The Max Windsor Group USG ... just to name a few! Sponsored by iCleaning Specialist Product Marketplace: A collection of featured products – the Product Marketplace is the perfect place to get a preview of floorcovering, stone and tile products you won’t want to miss at the show. Vote by text for the Best Product of SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas and TileExpo. Sponsored by Floor Trends, TILE Magazine, Stone World, Floor Covering Installer and Contemporary Stone & Tile Design The CAGE: Live action demos, presented by the Stone Fabricators Alliance, allow you to experience first-hand how the latest tools seam-set, texture and polish natural stone products. Don’t miss the Fabricator Olympics on Tuesday. Contestants will compete in timed events such as square eased edge polishing, half bullnose shaping, and surface polishing. Overall winner will receive a cash price as well as be named as the Fabricator Champion. Social Learning Lab: The perfect place to get up and running or troubleshoot your biggest social media problems. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and learn first-hand what you always wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask. This is your opportunity to learn new tricks from other industry pros while sharing Tweets, Likes and Follows. Sponsored by Floor Trends and TILE Magazine Distributor & VIP Lounge: Reserved exclusively for Distributors and VIP Attendees, conveniently located right on the show floor. A relaxing place to schedule a quick meeting, enjoy a cool beverage, or network with other Attendees. Sponsored by Floor Covering Weekly LIVE DEMOS exhibitors Live Demos: What better way to learn a new technique or use of equipment than to witness first-hand a live demonstration? Scheduled demos throughout the three-day Expo will feature hands-on, expert led, and up-close experiences, specifically designed to provide you spot-on training and unique techniques using today’s flooring, stone and tile products and technologies. Visit TISEeast.com for our evergrowing exhibitor list. need to know Exhibits Only Early Regular Through Aug. 20 Aug. 21 - Oct. 18 On-Site WFCA/MIA Member $5 $10 $35 VIP WFCA/MIA Member $90 $100 N/A Non-Member $15 $35 $60 VIP Non-Member $115 $125 N/A VIP Registration includes unlimited access to the Exhibit Hall and on-floor education, VIP Lounge access, Shuttle Bus Pass, Photobooth Fast Pass and the red carpet treatment at the Launch Party By-The-Pool. Limited to 100 Attendees. Exhibits with Education Early Regular Through Aug. 20 Aug. 21 - Oct. 18 On-Site WFCA/MIA Member $5 $100 $200 VIP WFCA/MIA Member $95 $200 N/A Non-Member $15 $150 $250 VIP Non-Member $120 $225 N/A VIP Registration includes the same benefits of Exhibits Only with access to the full education program. TISE East Mobile App Whether you are on the show floor or on the go, TISE East is now accessible from the palm of your hand. Beyond show info and important updates, there are valuable pre-show planning tips, discounted hotel rooms, local transportation deals and venue details. To download, search ‘Surface Event’ in your app store and then you can: Register to attend & sign up for education sessions Locate exhibitors & map your route for each day Book your hotel & review your scheduled appointments Connect with other Attendees at the show using the Friends feature MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER 1901 Convention Center Drive | Miami Beach, FL 33139 Spanning four city blocks of palm tree-lined streets and located in the heart of the electrifying and historic South Beach/Art Deco District, the Miami Beach Convention Center is a meeting and tradeshow paradise. Visitors of the Miami Beach Convention Center reap the benefits when they choose to meet in this city, where combining business with pleasure is as effortless as convening a meeting on a waterfront terrace. special events launch party by-the-pool 140 UNDER 40 NETWORKING LUNCHEON Experience the Miami Beach nightlife at its best as we celebrate the launch of TISE East at this after-hours all industry event. Open bar, heavy hors d’ouevres, music and networking on the grounds of the iconic Delano hotel, a site you won’t soon forget. We’ve invited some of the industry’s most influential insiders to share their perspectives on what it takes to be successful in today’s competitive environment. A rare chance to interact with titans of the floorcovering, stone and tile industries - if you’re an emerging professional under 40, you’ll want to be a part of this exclusive event. Space is limited to 140 seats, so register today. Monday, October 20 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm $20 Early | $25 Regular Monday, October 20 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm $50 Early | $75 Regular (Transport to Delano Hotel included.) NOTE: $10 from each ticket sold goes back to the industry to equally benefit the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF), MIA Natural Stone Scholarship Fund and the Natural Stone Council Sustainability Initiatives. OFF-SITE MIAMI BEACH GUEST TOURS | Sunday, October 19 Ready to experience the culture, history, landscape, and artistic flavor of Miami Beach? Check out these special guest tours designed to offer family members or guests traveling with you a fun way to to explore the area. Led by experienced professionals, these are small, customized tours for our registrants only. Space is limited to first-come, first-registered. Cuban Heritage Tour Art Deco Tour Miccosukee Indian Airboat Tour Journey through Miami’s Cuban community as you visit a popular marketplace, Little Havana’s first art gallery, a family’s five-generation-strong cigar manufacturing facility, and internationally recognized Domino Park. Food, street accents, fashion scene, music, art… experience first-hand Miami’s original blended culture on this unforgettable tour. Experience the glitz and glamour of the roaring 20s & 30s in the nation’s only Art Deco Historic District. Discover the largerthan-life personalities & world-famous events that reshaped Miami Beach society and architecture, including the first island hotel, Ocean Drive landmarks and hidden corners of South Beach. As our guide uncovers the history, you will understand why millionaires, movie stars and countless others have fallen under the city’s magical spell. Travel into the heart of the Florida Everglades by airboat to Miccosukee Island, inhabited by the Seminole and Miccosukee Indians for many generations. Along the way you will see great blue herons, egrets, wood storks and ibises take flight. Visit two historic island camps and hear how the families learned to live in harmony with what many considered an unlivable landscape. Prepare for natural wonders and cultural discovery! 9:30 am – 1:30 pm $100 Early | $120 Regular 10:00 am – 1:00 pm $80 Early | $100 Regular NOTE: Tour departure and return location – curbside, Hall C Entrance, Miami Beach Convention Center. Participants must gather 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm $100 Early | $120 Regular education schedule-at-a-glance Designed for Attendees of all professional backgrounds, the 2014 TISE East Education Program features a multitude of options. Attendees with an Exhibits with Education registration will have access to these sessions and the show floor. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 TITLE SU01 Increasing Profit by Providing Exemplary Service and an Amazing Retail Experience Chris Ramey R SU02 Benchmarking: Measuring the Metrics that Count Peter de Kok B AD SU03 Exterior Wall Cladding: Making the Transition from Interiors to Exteriors Michael Picco F I SU04 Testing for Moisture (Vapor Emissions) Prior to Installation of Floorcovering Materials Lewis G. Migliore, Larry Cooper AD B SU05 Retail Profit Explosion Boot Camp (Part 1 of 2): How To Command Premium Prices and Escape The "Cheap Price" Rat-Race Of Doom Forever Jim Armstrong SU06 Independent Contractor Misclassification: A Practical Solution to a Potentially Costly Problem Tom Jennings, Jeffrey King SU07 Fabricating Large Format Materials Paul Menninger, Other Panelists TBD SU08 Natural Stone 101: Everything You NEED to Know About Designing with the Oldest Building Material Vincent Moiso SU09 Retail Profit Explosion Boot Camp (Part 2 of 2): How to Use Relationship Marketing to Dramatically Increase Repeat and Referral Business Social Media Recipe Swap Jim Armstrong Paul Friederichsen, Brian Gracon SU11 Natural Stone/Tile & Grout Restoration and Maintenance Bryan Thomson SU12 Natural Stone in Green Design Robert Bacon AUDIENCE R CMR D TIME D EP F R I CMR I B R R D AD B F I CMR F D F D 9:45 am - 11:00 am R I I EP R CMR 11:30 am - 1:00 pm SU10 SPEAKER(S) R AD B F I AD B F I B EP 8:00 am - 9:15 am CODE D EP R CMR D EP R CMR AD R D F I 12:45 pm 2:15 pm 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm TIME CODE TITLE SPEAKER(S) AUDIENCE MO01 Dude! Managing the Generations in Today’s Workplace Robert Wendover B AD R CMR MO02 Luxury Vinyl Tile and Market Flooring Trends Bryan Thomson AD B D EP MO03 Understanding the Home and Commercial Building Environment: Who Is Buying and What Are the Differences Between Millenials, Baby Boomers and Everyone in Between Tobias Morrison B AD R CMR MO04 Design, Color and Material Selection Feras Irikat AD B EP R MO05 Eco-Decisions: Your Green Design Mindset Holley Henderson B EP AD R MO06 Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent in Today's Economy Robert Wendover B AD R MO07 Are You a Trendmaster? – Identifying New Business & Design Trends Feras Irikat B EP AD R MO08 Survivor's Guide to Eco-Technical for Ceramic and Stone Joshua Levinson, Holley Henderson, Paula Hesch B EP AD R MO09 Preparing Your Business to Flourish without You – To Sell, Bequeath or Prepare a Successor? Sam Allman B AD R CMR D MO10 Pool Tile: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Greg Andrews, Amy Denny B AD R CMR I MO11 Residential Countertop Fabricator Forum Brie Pfannenbecker, Eric Tryon, Brandon Maldonado, Nicholas Powers EP F MO12 Values Based Leadership: Life on Purpose Mark Fernandes B AD R CMR D MO13 In Our Green Shoes: Explore the Exhibit Hall with an Eco-Agenda Holley Henderson, Paula Hesch B EP AD TISE East Education Audio Recordings | $100 Early, $120 Regular, $159 On-Site With over 50 sessions being offered at TISE East, we know how difficult it is to choose which sessions to attend, but now you don’t have to choose. You can “attend” most sessions – virtually! Access the content on DVD-ROM, USB Flash Drive or via On-Demand Streaming Media anytime, anywhere. To purchase the full package, select the ‘Education Audio Recordings’ package during the online registration process. D R I CMR I D F I D F I D CMR R F D D F F I F I F I I For complete session descriptions and the most up-to-date information, visit TISEeast.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 9:45 am - 11:00 am 11:30 am - 1:00 pm WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 SPEAKER(S) AUDIENCE TU01 Wood Flooring: Checks and Balances Roy Reichow, Michelle Reichow B EP TU02 Sales Done Right – Innovative, Proven, and Highly Effective Methods to Wow Your Customers and Increase Business Performance David Romano R D Family Business: Talking 'Bout My Generation Rawi Tabbah, Tony Malisani (moderator), Jacqueline Tabbah, David Benson, Betty Sullivan TU03 TU04 12:45 pm 2:15 pm TITLE AD B F I AD D R EP I R The Seven Deadly Sins of Waterproofing Dean Moilanen TU05 Beyond the Walls: Designing Outdoor Spaces Amy Denny, Kirk Bianchi, Morgan Holt B EP AD I TU06 The Future of Grout in Ceramic Tile Installation Steve Taylor, Mike Micalizzi, Art Mintie B EP AD F TU07 Are You a Brand? Thriving in a Brand-Based Consumer Market Michael Peterson B EP AD R D TU08 Innovation Foundation: Modern Ceramic Tile Advancements You Need to Know Ryan Fasan B EP AD R D TU09 Dealing with Flooring Complaints: From Problems to Profits Lewis G. Migliore TU10 How Social Media and the Internet Have Changed How Your Customer Buys and What You Can Do About It Lisbeth Calandrino TU11 Sales Process for Residential Showroom Sales David Benson, Betty Sullivan TU12 Picture This: Easy Videography & Photography for Your Small Business Mark Lauzon TU13 Conquer Your Fear of Glass Tile TU14 Luxury Trendspotting Floor Covering: A Walk & Talk B EP AD F B EP R CMR AD B D EP F I TIME 8:00 am - 9:15 am CODE CMR CODE TITLE SPEAKER(S) I I D R I AUDIENCE WE01 Care & Maintenance of Tile and Stone: Cause, Cure & Prevention Rod Sigman WE02 Designing Interiors with Dimensional Stone: Exploring Colors, Textures, Finishes and Translucency Vincent Marazita WE03 The Customer's Home - Your Other Facility Gasper (GK) Naquin, Buddy Ontra, Mariangela Muia, Nick Began R WE04 Overcoming Your Retail Challenges Scott Humphrey, Other Panelists TBD R WE05 How to Properly Care for Wood Floors Roy Rechow, Michelle Rechow WE06 Are You "Pinterest Worthy?" Turning Your Product into Someone's Dreams WE07 D EP R EP AD R F I F I AD B D EP R CMR Marc Thee B EP AD R D Employee Training: Invest Today, Get Paid Tomorrow Scott Humphrey B AD R WE08 Thin Is In: Thin Tile Installation Dan Marvin, Sam Biondo B EP AD WE09 Exhibit Hall as Classroom - An Equipment & Tooling Walk and Talk Tony Malisani, Jon Lancto, Other Panelists TBD EP F I 9:45 am - 11:00 am 8:00 am - 9:15 am TIME AD B F I B CMR R CMR I D D I F I I NOTE: Schedule does not include BONUS EDUCATION OPTIONS. Be sure to check for time conflicts. CMR LEGEND: R AD AD B D EP R CMR F I David Fatula AD B D EP R CMR Chris Ramey, Michael Peterson, Barbie Kennedy B EP AD R D Architect/Designer Sponsored by Floor Focus and Floor Daily B I Builder CMR Care/Maintenance/Restoration D Distributor EP Emerging Professionals F Fabricator Sponsored by Stone World and Contemporary Stone & Tile Design I Installer Sponsored by Floor Covering News R Retailer/Dealer Sponsored by Floor Covering News bonus education options mia featured sessions* *All MIA sessions are FREE, RSVP required Women in Stone Connection Conference Sunday, October 19 | 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Networking Reception 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Explore the process of understanding sales relationships from connection to close. Sessions include: The New Consumer: How Will You Keep the Customer on Your Radar?; Consultative Selling: Connecting with Your Customer to Close the Sale and a Women in Stone Panel Discussion. Sustainable Natural Stone - An Introduction to NSC 373 Tuesday, October 21 | 9:45 am – 11:00 am Presenter: Joshua Levinson, Artistic Tile Wholesale Be among the first to learn about NSC 373, the Natural Stone Council’s Standard for the Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone, recently introduced to the market. Attendees will gain an understanding of the sustainable production and benefits of natural stone, and understand how to differentiate & apply these practices. Stone Industry Town Hall Meeting Monday, October 20 | 9:45 am – 11:00 am Panelists: Dan Rea, Coldspring Granite; James Hieb, Marble Institute of America; Tobias Morrison, Metrostudy; Tony Malisani, Malisani Inc. Learn first-hand how industry leaders and peers are addressing matters ranging from government regulation, competing product challenges, and forecasting market growth. Navigating an Onsite Safety Consultation to Meet OSHA Requirements Wednesday, October 22 | 9:45 am – 11:00 am Moderator: GK Naquin, Stone Interiors Panelists: Jonathan Mitnick, CCS Stone, Inc.; Jim Nikolopoulos, Walker Zanger; David Castellucci, Kenneth Castellucci & Associates, Inc. Explore the benefits of inviting OSHA into your facility from companies that took the challenge. Learn from their experience about the best way to prepare for the inspection. Hands-on workshop: INSPIRE YOUR CUSTOMERS WITH FASHION LED VISUAL MERCHANDISING Monday, October 20 | Part 1: 9:45 am – 11:00 am | Part 2: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | $79 Early, $99 Regular Presenters: Phil Pond, Consumer Insights Director & Victoria Redshaw, Lead Trend Forecaster - Scarlet Opus This unique, two-part, hands-on workshop will expose you to the connection between interior trends, consumers and merchandising – and how you can capitalize on all three to increase your sales. Using trends for Spring/Summer 2015, participants will gain an understanding of visual merchandising trends and how to incorporate them into store design and display. After critiquing examples of window displays, participants will have the opportunity to put their new knowledge to practical use, dividing into small groups and creating live window displays on the show floor. Sponsored by Floor Focus / Floor Daily RETAILER SYMPOSIUM | Wednesday, October 22 | 8:00 am – 11:00 am $89 Early | $109 Regular | $129 On-Site Get it Right! – New Products, Troubleshooting Problems Onsite, Selling Skills and Hiring Your Own Inspector Presented by Larry Cooper, Textile Consultants; Lewis G. Migliore, LGM and Associates This 3-hour program will cover a lot of ground for “getting it right” - from reviewing new products including wood, LVT and carpet, troubleshooting and solving problems onsite, developing selling skills to hiring your own inspector. Includes case studies and hands-on demonstrations. Sponsored by iCleaning Specialist ICRI CONCRETE SLAB MOISTURE TESTING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Monday, October 20 - Tuesday, October 21 The purpose of this program is to help improve the performance of concrete slab moisture testing to result in more consistent, accurate and reliable results that will help flooring manufacturers, architects, engineers and contractors make better decisions as to when a concrete floor is ready for floorcovering installation. Visit TISEeast.com for complete details, pricing and eligibility requirements. MAXIMIZING MARGINS Monday, October 20 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | No Charge, RSVP required Calling all fabricators! This four-hour workshop focuses on maximizing your margins and increasing your profits, straight from experienced business owners. Topics include branding, production efficiency, business planning, the buying experience, diversifying, and profit. A&D HOSPITALITY TOUR: SOUTH BEACH SUBLIME Tuesday, October 21 | 11:00 am – 4:15 pm $75 Early | $100 Regular Presenter: Drew Limsky, Modern Luxury Interiors Join us for a behind-the-design tour of two South Beach luxury boutique hotels – The SLS South Beach, designed by the imaginative Philippe Starck and The James Royal Palm, designed by Lauren Rottet. Includes lunch at The James Royal Palms’ Florida Cookery restaurant, a culinary treat in a beautifully appointed setting. Transportation provided to and from the MBCC. Sponsored by Floor Focus / Floor Daily PREFERRED HOTELS TISE East Housing, powered by Travel Planners, has the lowest rates at the most popular hotels in Miami Beach: The Albion Courtyard Miami Beach Oceanfront Delano Hotel Dream South Beach Eden Roc Resort and Spa Fontainebleau Miami Beach Holiday Inn Miami Beach Oceanfront Loews Miami Beach Hotel Ritz-Carlton South Beach SLS Hotel South Beach Surfcomber- A Kimpton Hotel The James Royal Palm The Shore Club Don’t delay, visit TISEeast.com/Travel to book today! Remember, if you don’t see the seal, it’s not the real deal... travel, transit & destination From cafés, clubs and shopping along South Beach’s Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road, and Washington Avenue; the international hotels and restaurants of Collins Avenue and Middle Beach; to the re-emerging neighborhood in North Beach, Miami Beach offers visitors and residents a dazzling array of activities to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for travel discounts or helpful tips for navigating Miami Beach, TISEeast.com/Travel has the latest information and makes it easy to save on your preferred method of travel. SHuttle Bus Schedule Shuttle Bus Service is complimentary when you book your hotel accommodations through TISE East Housing, powered by Travel Planners. A fee will be charged to attendees that stay out-of-block, but choose to ride the shuttles. Sunday, October 19..................................................... 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Monday, October 20.................................................... 7:00 am - 6:30 pm Tuesday, October 21.................................................... 7:00 am - 6:30 pm Wednesday, October 22.............................................. 7:30 am - 5:00 pm QUICK DIAL: TISE East Customer Service............................................................................866.550.6808 Registration....................................................................................................866.860.1971 Housing..........................................................................................................800.221.3531 Miami Beach Tourism Hotline..........................................................................800.933.8448 Your next steps... Visit TISEeast.com/Register by August 20 and save on Exhibits with Education registration Book your hotel while rates are at their best at TISEeast.com/Travel Plan time for fun Visit MiamiandBeaches.com to discover all that Miami Beach has to offer Download The TISE EAST Mobile App Search ‘Surface Event’ in your app store, or visit TISEeast.com/Mobile MOBILE APP features: NEW! Register right from the App Find exhibitors on the show floor Add education sessions & events to your schedule and get real-time show updates Post about your time at the show through Facebook & Twitter NEW! Connect with other Attendees at the show using the Friends feature NEW! Use the QR Code scanner to find out more about Exhibitors & products at the show Hanley Wood Exhibitions P.O. Box 612128 Dallas, TX USA 75261-2128 Phone: 866-550-6808 Registration/ Promotion Code: Register by August 20th to take advantage of free education and discounted registration fees. Find out more at TISEeast.com