The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center provides the industry hub for Total Solutions Plus (TSP) October 27-30 in Grapevine, Texas. The NTCA, TCNA, CTDA and TCAA have con- ceived of this annual conference as a way to bring the ceramic tile industry together to network and learn from each other. Among the program features are a live Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) demo planned and presented by NTCA and TCAA, top-notch speakers, networking opportunities, three-hour tabletop event and awards dinner. All of this takes place in a setting that looks out on beautiful Lake Grapevine, and 4.5 acres of lush indoor gardens and riverwalk. Meet new acquaintances and old friends at one of the hotel’s 10 restaurants, bars and cafes, serving everything from succulent steaks and seafood to traditional Mexican and Italian or hop on over to Glass Cactus Nightclub for live entertainment. Follow the link for venue informa- tion: https://bit.ly/1kPKr7Q. Keynotes After the opening reception Sunday night from 6-8 pm, the conference kicks off Monday morn- ing with an opening keynote from TOTAL SOLUTIONS PLUS ––––––––––––– TOTAL SOLUTIONS PLUS Grapevine, Texas Empowerment, education and enjoyment mark all-industry conference By Lesley Goddin 94 TileLetter | July 2018