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Lumber Association of California & Nevada's annual convention is Nov. 9-l I at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Indian Wells, Ca.

The event starts with a tournament at The Golf Resort at Indian Wells. An education session on "Wood Is Good" will be conducted by Dr. Joseph Lstiburek, Building Science Corp. Brian Gitt, Build It Green, will discuss "Green Building: Get the Competitive Edge."

Other highlights include a luncheon with Dusty Baker, manager of the Chicago Cubs, and a tabletop exhibit show.

Western Building Material Association has a full slate of events planned for its l03rd annual convention Nov. 8-l I at the Red Lion Hotel, Seattle, Wa.

Rob Slee will address "In Search of the Midas Touch," covering how to compete in a global economy, how to increase value without increasing risk. and how to create wealth by changing the way you manage.

Speaker Rick Davis will use a blend of humor, psychological insight. and sales leadership training to explain the realities of selling and inspire quality sales performance.

Chip Hanauer. hydroplane racin-s legend, will speak at a luncheon.

Los Angeles Hardwood Lumberman's Club is hosting its 7th annual charity golf tournament Nov. 2 at the Costa Mesa Country Club, Costa Mesa. Ca.

The club's holiday party falls on Dec. 9 at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort, Newport Beach. Ca.

National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association has released its 2006 Cost of Doine

Business Report.

Sample facts include:

. The gross profit per employee was $84.166 in 2005.

. The typical dealer grew sales by about7.37Vc last year.

2OO6 sales are expected to rise 5.87c over 2fi)5.

NLBMDA has formed a new organization. the Lumber & Building Materials Institute. as an industry resource for research. health/safety programs. and employee education for the entire supply chain.

Window & Door Manufacturers Association named Joel R. Hoiland CAE as its new president.

Hoiland. who previously headed the International Warehouse Logistics Association. succeeds acting president Jeffrey Lowinski. who will return to his position as WDMA's v.p. of technology marketing.

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