Opportunities await
Learning, hosting, sponsoring — or just signing up
Welcome to the fall selling season. As we say farewell to our summer, we end another great year of the Floorcovering Institute of Ontario (FIO) Golf Tour. Special thanks to all our sponsors and participants for making it a success. We look forward to seeing you all next year!
Each year the FIO uses funds raised from our events (like golf) to help offset costs with providing education courses needed by our industry. It is important for us to receive feedback from the industry about what courses are in demand. The more funds we have through our events, the more courses we can offer.
Be seen, get noticed
The FIO Golf Tour may be a great opportunity for new or existing businesses to get exposure and promotion by becoming a sponsor. It is a great way to get company recognition, and to network with industry professionals. The FIO 2014 Tour sponsorship packages will be available in January. Stay tuned!
We have a variety of courses still to be taught this year. The subjects are carpet claims and hardwood installation, as well as our new better business seminars.
We are offering an exclusive marketing webinar series FREE to members. Chances are if your competition can be found more easily online and/or looks better than you online, you are in trouble. Maybe you’re not sure where to start, or maybe you’re already using the web for marketing and you’re just not sure if you’re doing it right. Join this free webinar series for FIO members and cut through the noise to get a clear understanding of how each part of online marketing can work for your business. Please visit www.thefio.ca. Registration forms are online under “news and events.” Gain the knowledge needed to succeed over your competition.
Become a host
Interested in putting on a course or event at your company’s location? Contact us today to host one of our better business seminars or education courses for your employees. It’s a great way to educate employees in-house while capitalizing on FIO member benefits.
The FIO continues to grow and evolve, offering greater opportunities for you to capitalize on as a member: networking events, better business seminars, education courses, and benefits are among the exciting things available to you.
Joining the FIO can help you strengthen your existing business relationships and connect with new contacts that can generate future business for your company. The more involved you get in attending courses, taking an active part in events or taking a prominent leadership role in sharing ideas with us, the greater the value you will find in your membership.
The benefits are limitless, helping you to forge lasting ties with others who have common professional interests and similar business concerns. These relationships can be a prosperous and a continuous source for new and innovative ideas.
There has never been a better time to become a new member. Join our association today and help us continue to grow. Stay connected with the FIO by following us on Facebook and Twitter. For all inquiries please contact Raquel Rakovac, business development coordinator: [email protected], 905-822-2280.
The National Floor Covering Association is an association of five provincial and regional floor covering associations serving the industry in Canada.