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Bryan Sprang and Zach Spencer were in Atlanta this week and as usual, they were busy. They dropped in on K&B Alliance member Murat Temiz at Remodel Republic - Atlanta's Kitchen & Bath Contractor and visited new K&BA member Cornerstone Kitchen & Bath Co. with the Daltile team to check out their newly opened showroom. ? Pictured from left to right are Bryan Sprang, FEI Group K&B Director; Jonathan Liverpool, owner of Cornerstone; Zach Spencer, FEI Group K&B Relationship Manager; Amber Haugen, Sr. National Account Manager at Daltile; Patrick Warren, Daltile Vice President - Dealer Sales & Showrooms.

Over 200 leaders in the flooring industry recently gathered to celebrate the 40th?Anniversary of the Floor Covering Industry Foundation at the Rainbow Room at the top of the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. They honored the lifetime accomplishments of three industry leaders – Howard Brodsky, Jeanne Matson, and Dana Teague. They raised over $250,000 to support flooring industry workers battling catastrophic illnesses. And they danced the night away on one of the most iconic floors in the United States. Max Holland and his wife Tammy, Andy Hogan and his wife Amy, and our good pal Jay Kopelson were there for all of it.

Our keynote speaker Scott Mann has some news to share. His latest book, Nobody Is Coming to Save You, is out! It was six years in the making but at long last, his inspiring story about rooftop leadership is available now. We live in a time of Churn, he says, but we can still get big sh*t done, and this book will help you do it. Pick up a copy today and join the movement from the bottom up. Congratulations, sir! Visit https://scottmann.com/

Our give back partner, No Child Hungry has mobilized in Charlotte, North Carolina with generous sponsorship from Nationwide Marketing Group member Queen City Audio Video & Appliances. Hope for the High Country was the brainchild of Roddey Player, Roddey Player Jr., and Kate Player, and this BIG idea came to life quickly. If you're in the Charlotte area, please join us this Saturday, October 12th. If you're not, please consider a donation to help elevate the impact of at least 500,000 meals and 10,000 hygiene kits for North Carolina's High Country. All the details can be found here - https://lnkd.in/e3ddEq6K

Just over a week ago, the Southeast states of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina experienced unimaginable damage from hurricane Helene. In the wake of the storm, the devastation has only mounted, particularly in the hard-hit area of western North Carolina, where several towns where virtually wiped off the map and rescue has now turned to recovery. Intensive restoration efforts remain underway here in Georgia as well, where the most destructive hurricane in the state’s history has further strain on agricultural crops that were already suffering mightily. Not to mention the flooding. In the coming weeks, FEI members in the North Carolina area will be mobilizing alongside local businesses to help with cleanup efforts in Asheville and to help our neighbors there navigate this unprecedented crisis. In the meantime, there are several organizations committed to partnering with the victims to deliver supplies and medical aid directly to the victims where needed. These organizations have been vetted and we can confirm with certainty that they are trusted resources. Most importantly, they are already on the ground and doing the work. We continue to lift all the victims up in prayer and will keep you updated on additional efforts by our community to render aid in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. Mercury One, Inc. -?https://mercuryone.org Save our Allies -?https://saveourallies.org Beloved Asheville -?https://lnkd.in/eFDBnJBQ The Humane Society of the United States -?https://lnkd.in/egFvqmQF

The ILA port strike has ended through a tentative deal. The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after the strike disrupted East and Gulf Coast ports. https://lnkd.in/gyf84Yir

At least 36?major?ports around the United States effectively shut down at midnight as a major labor union went on strike. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union, which represents around 45,000 port workers, says it will order a work stoppage as contract negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) employer group have completely?broken down?over demands for a pay increase and guarantees against job automation. https://lnkd.in/ePxg75j9

ECA member Interstate Roofing, a proud sponsor of Stout Street Foundation, was recently recognized for their Gold Sponsorship of SSF's Art of Recovery Event and their continued support of the foundation. The mission of SSF is to provide the necessary services and support in a totally structured therapeutic community environment to assist addicts and alcoholics to help themselves in rehabilitation, recovery, and transition in returning to society as productive and responsible citizens. Interstate owner Scott Riopelle and his team are well-known for providing individuals in recovery career opportunities... such a cool way to give back. https://lnkd.in/ewJ9b-Mh

Congratulations to our pal Mo Bunnell, who hosted his own event just days after speaking at the FEI Group National Conference and whose latest book, Give to Grow, is now on book shelves nationwide. Give to Grow is a scientific study that brilliantly describes how investing in relationships will help you build your business and your career. All FEI conference attendees got a copy. You should, too.

ECA member Doug Bartlett recently spent a week in D.C. where he was honored to be invited to the Pentagon to receive the Employer Freedom Award from the Department of Defense. It’s the highest award that is given to businesses for supporting their guard and reserve employees as they fulfill their military obligations and continue to have a civilian career. At Bartlett Roofing, Doug and his team have been blessed with some amazing veteran employees and hope to employ more in the future.