WPMA - KFIA Joint Meeting 2016 - Louisville, Kentucky

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

Your board of directors is excited that our 87th annual meeting will be held in Louisville, Kentucky in conjunction with the Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA).  The KFIA is the association of the forest products industry, service providers and landowners that reside or conduct business in Kentucky.  This is an excellent opportunity to network with companies that produce quality hardwood lumber that you may use in your business, and to learn of the challenges they face.

Workshop - What's New with FSC(Tuesday Afternoon - 4-5PM)

This year our FSC training workshop will be offered late Tuesday afternoon prior to our welcome reception.  Attendees to this workshop will receive a certificate that is valid towards annual training requirements.  Join Judy Balch, WPMA FSC Certificate Manager in Broadway B from 4-5PM.

Welcome Reception & Dinner (Tuesday evening)

Our meeting will begin promptly at 6:00PM with a mini roll call.  You will be asked to stand, introduce yourself, your company, and the product or services you provide.  This will help increase networking opportunities during the meeting.   Roll call will be followed by a cocktail reception and dinner.

 Plant Tours (Wednesday)

Plant Tour

• Fred Smith Store Fixtures, Inc.
  
• Koetter Woodworking
  
• Anderson Wood
  

Mystery Event (Wednesday Evening)

Your association staff has worked hard to arrange an enjoyable evening that will give you a true flavor of what the Louisville area is famous for.  We hope that you will enjoy this fun-filled time with your now and old friends.  Dress is corporate casual.

Business Meeting Topics (Thursday morning)

• Selling Has Nothing to do with Selling:  How to Sell in the Age of the Information Economy
• The Aftermath...What to do to Ensure That Your Business Will Survive After a Disaster
  

Meeting will begin with roll call at 8am and adjourn at noon.  A "get away" lunch will follow.