As 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…
Read MoreLast month we had the opportunity to connect with Kelly (Founder) and Raychel (Digital Marketing Manager) from WCAA Member Weave Gotcha Covered! to talk about what it’s like to be part of the WCAA Tribe, some of their recent projects and favorite design trends, and a fun guest visit at their workroom last fall.
Read MoreEach year, VISION Magazine hosts an award ceremony to celebrate the best and brightest in the window covering industry. This year, at the 28th Annual VISION Design & Workroom Awards, nine WCAA members took home an impressive fifteen awards!
Read MoreAs a prominent member of WCAA, and an active member of the Atlanta Chapter, Beth developed lasting relationships with many fellow WCAA members, including Michele Williams, founder of Scarlet Thread Consulting. In 2016, Michele had the pleasure of sitting down with Beth and discussing Beth’s experience in the industry. This interview has never been published, and we’re extraordinarily grateful for Michele’s allowing us to share it with you today, in Beth’s honor.
Read MoreThe Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA) is pleased to announce that Lucinda Black, owner of Lucinda’s Interiors, is the 2020 recipient of the Jill Robson Memorial Member Scholarship.
Read MoreThe Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA) is pleased to announce that Theresa Harmon, owner of All the Trimmings Shop, is the 2020 recipient of the Jill Robson Memorial New Member Scholarship.
Read MoreWindow Fashion Vision Magazine has named its Top 7 Window Fashion Industry Influencers of 2020! Check out the winners, what they’re doing for our industry, and how you can connect with them!
Read MoreMichele has been a member of WCAA since 2007 and is one of the few certified Profit First coaches in the United States! In addition to coaching, Michele hosts workshops, provides online training, and also offers educational seminars on a variety of business topics around the country. She talks to us about her experiences with WCAA and how her membership has influenced her career!
Read MoreOn her Sew Much More podcast, Ceil spoke personally to past winners of the scholarship, getting their take on the application process, the things they experienced as scholarship winners, and what advice they have for those who are still on the fence.
Read MoreOctober is National Window Covering Safety Month, an important safety initiative supported by the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and safety advocates to alert parents and caregivers about the potential strangulation hazards to young children from window covering cords.
Read MoreThis month, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution recognized our Atlanta Chapter for their efforts in raising awareness for breast cancer and giving back to local breast cancer patients and survivors. Since 2008, the WCAA’s Atlanta Chapter members get together annually to sew Anti-Ouch Pouches for cancer patients. These pouch-like-purses are donated directly to cancer centers in their area. Local companies helped them reach their goal by donating Velcro and batting to the worthy cause.
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