The first tradeshow of 2023 was quite the event! It consisted of not only The International Surface Event (TISE) but also included The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), The International Builder Show (IBS), and the National Hardware Show (NHS). The latter three were at the Las Vegas Convention Center down the strip. Below are […]
TISE, IBS, KBIS Wrap-up
NTCA Ambassadors of the Year 2023
The NTCA held its best new event at TISE again this year. The 2nd annual Ambassador’s Reception is an event to appreciate NTCA ambassadors and announce the Ambassadors of the year for 2023. Additionally, the two 2023 Craftspersons of the year receive their awards at this event. 2023 NTCA Ambassadors of the Year For the […]
2023 NTCA Craftsperson of the Year Awards
Congratulations to the 2023 NTCA Craftspersons of the Year award recipients. Residential winner: Gabriel Cortez of Heritage Marble & Tile in Mill Valley, CA Commercial Winner: Triniti Vigil of J&R Tile, Inc of San Antonio, TX Gabriel Cortez, Heritage Marble & Tile Cortez started with Heritage Marble & Tile in 1998, where his value as […]
TSP Roundup
By many accounts, it appears Total Solutions Plus in Indian Wells, CA was a smashing success. The venue was nice, the weather was wonderful, and the only hiccup was the flights getting in and out. New NTCA Officers A changing of the guard took place at this meeting. Martin Brookes, who served two years as […]
Opioid Management for Tradespeople
We all know that opioid addiction is as prolific as ever. In fact, The Grinder has written two posts on addiction and mental health in the past. Further, whether it’s through pain management, emotional coping, or regretful choices it seems tradespeople are more likely to have experience with it than a lot of other occupations. […]