CCA Global Partners Retail Group Launches New NEX40 Retreat to Empower Future Flooring Industry Leaders 

This week, CCA Global Partners Retail Group proudly launches its first-ever NEX40 Retreat, a gathering to foster the development and connections of up-and-coming leaders within its cooperative. This first-of-its-kind event for the cooperative brings together 100 young professionals under forty to learn, share, and unlock exciting new possibilities for their businesses and careers. 

The NEX40 initiative, led by a dynamic rotating leadership council, is focused on strengthening peer relationships within the membership, addressing shared challenges, and collectively driving innovation and growth. “NEX40 was a way for me to find my way in our business… it made it okay to not be afraid to make changes,” noted Lauren Allwein-Andrews, Co-Owner at Allwein Carpet One and NEX40 member.

The retreat promises a full day of curated activities balancing professional development, networking, and team-building fun. “The NEX40 Retreat represents the culmination of a year of strategic planning to create an event that enriches the experience of our NEX40 members, who dedicate time away from their businesses to attend both this retreat and our Winter Convention in Orlando,” added Frank Santaniello, Vice President of Member Services, Carpet One Floor & Home.

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders
The carefully crafted agenda reflects three core principles of NEX40’s mission: Networking opportunities, collaboration to address change challenges and development for business flourishmen

“The NEX40 Retreat accomplishes everything our initiative was designed for—practical business takeaways, skill development, and stronger connections. It’s incredible to see 100 of our future leaders taking the time to learn, grow, and connect,” noted Tim James, Training Project Manager at CCA University.

Setting the Stage for the Future 
The NEX40 Retreat marks the first chapter of a new year of innovation, collaboration, and leadership. It’s an essential step in engaging and energizing CCA Global Partners’ next generation of flooring professionals. 

“NEX40 was created to identify and build lasting connections with the next generation of flooring professionals in our membership. This retreat takes that vision to the next level,” explained Frank Santaniello. “We’re fortunate to have members committed to taking on leadership roles. This initiative wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of the NEX40 Council, CCA’s senior leadership, and our vendor partners like Mohawk, Shaw, Engineered Floors, Cali, and Synchrony Financial.”