We had the opportunity to interview Joe and Noah Gebara, a father and son duo who run j. ediSON interiors, Inc., a window treatment installation business in southern Florida. Their story is inspiring on many levels and their success illustrates the power of stepping up, keeping the faith, and being willing to take risks - even in the face of stage 4 cancer.
Read MoreWe recently had the honor of interviewing one of our WCAA members and industry leaders, Vita Vygovska. Her story is inspiring on multiple fronts - immigrating from Ukraine to the United States at age 15, starting her business from nothing and enduring a devastating workroom fire, to rebuilding and scaling.
Read MoreThere isn’t a social media strategy on the planet that could provide the same value and impact as you showing up at a local networking event, industry cocktail hour, or throwing your own customer appreciation event.
Read MoreAs we enter another year of supporting entrepreneurs in the home industry, we are excited to share specific ways we are strategically helping our members grow their businesses. Our approach is multi-pronged and consists of the following initiatives.
Read MoreNearly fifty years ago, one ambitious Italian family set out to create a legacy; three generations later, that legacy - a well respected business - is still going strong. Meet Angel’s Distributing Inc., one of our WCAA industry partners and a stellar example of how to keep a business scaling upward with each decade.
Read MoreWorking with family, starting at ground zero and scaling to multi-seven figures, Window Works has been family-owned and operated since 1982. They specialize in window treatments and awnings for residential and commercial use, especially “problem situations” that seem nearly impossible to address properly.
Read MoreToday we are introducing the last newly elected member from our 2022 National Board elections. WCAA industry partner (IP) Blaine Smith has won a seat on the board as a director-at-large. We are excited to have his insight as an IP and welcome his business acumen.
Read MoreWe are excited to continue sharing the results of our recent National Board of Directors election. Today we are introducing WCAA member Deborah Fortinberry.
Read MoreIt is with great pleasure that we announce the election of WCAA member Sara Lynn Brennan to our National Board of Directors. She will be involved in shaping the future plans of our membership and acting on various committees during her time with us.
Read MoreThe Window Coverings Association of America would like to thank the three National Board members who will be leaving the Board this year. National Board membership is a two year commitment with a maximum of two terms. We greatly appreciate the relationships that have been cultivated throughout this time.
Read MoreAs our much loved and highly respected current President of the National Board, Tracie Bresnahan, ends her term, we are thrilled to welcome Roger Magalhaes (formerly a director at large) to the position.
Read MoreThe Jill Robson Scholarship is a special, annual opportunity for three members of the Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA) to receive $750 each to put toward their ongoing, professional education.
Read MoreOne of our best new features for our members is a directory powered by Google Maps to help customers search for industry professionals in their area. The WCAA created the Window & Interior Service Professional (WISP) Directory, a microsite with advanced search engine optimization (SEO) and customer-friendly features to help members connect with potential clients.
Read MoreThe Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA) would like to make you aware of some potential changes that could affect US Cord Standards. These changes will affect everyone in our Industry including Interior Designers, Workrooms, Window Treatment Retailers and Installers.
Read MoreThe most important part of your home is who you share it with. Your family and pets are priorities in your lives, which is why child and pet safety is a priority of the Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA). We love that window coverings add practical functions to your home, such as privacy and improved energy efficiency.
Read More2020 was a challenging year for many reasons, but it was the catalyst for innovation. At Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA), we decided to focus on developing a website feature that many members had been requesting: a dynamic “Find A Pro” microsite.
Read MoreCongratulations to this year’s VISION Design and Workroom Competition Award winners!
Each year, VISION Magazine hosts an award ceremony to celebrate the best and brightest in the window treatment industry. This year’s 29th Annual VISION Design & Workroom Competition Awards recognized over two dozen interior designers and workrooms from 10 states for their excellence in drapery design, motorized window treatment installations, combination and top treatments, and much more.
The WCAA is proud to announce that four of our very own WCAA Members took home an impressive ten awards!
Read MoreThe Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Gebara to the WCAA's National Board of Directors!
Read MoreFor this week’s Workroom Wednesday we are excited to feature longstanding community member, Donna Cash of Designs by Donna! Donna has been a part of the WCAA for quite some time and we are looking forward to diving into her thoughts on creating and maintaining a Window Treatment career from home, how her childhood sewing skills brought her into this career, and how you could do just the same!
Read MoreThe Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA) is pleased to announce the three 2021 recipients of the Jill Robson Memorial Member Scholarship: Jonathan Bennett, owner of Unsprung Upholstery Company; Sue Moran, owner of Eaton Interiors; and Deborah Williamson, owner of Treatments for Your Panes…
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