INDUSTRY NEWS brand to reach key decision mak- ers with a variety of marketing opportunities. There are many dif- ferent levels of sponsorships avail- able, each with different benefits. For complete details regarding Total Solutions Plus 2017, including Education, Activities, Table Tops, Sponsorship opportunities, and more, please visit https://www.ctda- home.org/tsp/2017/index.shtml. If you have any questions, please contact CTDA at 630-545-9415 or info@ctdahome.org. Florida Tile christens San Antonio showroom Florida Tile held a grand opening celebration of its new San Antonio showroom on Thursday, April 27. NTCA Five Star Contractor J&R Tile performed the installation of the showroom. The showroom is locat- ed at 7007 Fairgrounds Parkway, Suite 117 in San Antonio. “Our showroom encompass- es approximately 3,000 sq. ft, “ said Bonnie Bennett-Smith, gen- eral manager for Florida Tile. “With numerous ‘book’ displays and vignettes, we’ve tried to make the designer’s job easier. Having customers get a better visual impression of what a finished job might look like takes away the ‘unknown factor’ when creating a look for a homeowner or commercial project. We’ve fea- tured a media wall showcasing a truly unique 3D-look using por- celain tile!” Bennett-Smith contin- ued. “The concept always gets the attention of anyone walking into San Antonio warmly welcomed Florida Tile and its new showroom to its city. Celebrating the new space are (l. to r.): Darren Clark, branch operations manager; Sonny Cantus, J&R Tile; CTI Adam Arellano of J&R Tile (foreman on the showroom installation); Florida/ Panaria’s Luca Setti, chief sales and mar- keting officer; Erin Albrecht, J&R Tile; CTI Triniti Vigil; J&R Tile (also CTEF evalua- tor); Bonnie Bennett-Smith, Florida Tile general manager; Anne Galmour, Florida Tile commercial rep; and Kyle Raymond, warehouse/customer service. Many Florida Tile staff were present for the San Antonio showroom ribbon cut- ting, including Michael Franceschelli (4th from left), Florida Tile CEO. (l. to r.): Kristie Rymiszewski, Florida Tile national operations manager, Florida Tile’s Ric Cornwell, and Luca Setti. 112 TileLetter | June 2017