Sustainable choir

Attention Dealers

Pre-fa bricate sta i r systems using SteadiTred stair treads and Durastrand Rimboard as stringers-create a new revenue stream in installed sales, with no additional inventory.

Durastrand" Rimboard and SteadiTred" from Ainsworth

Builders and dealers are finding that smart, sustainable building practices deliver real bottom-line benefits. Multipurpose products like 0.8E Durastrand OSL Rimboard are manufactured from renewable resources-and in the sizes you need-so you can save time and labor, reduce waste and disposal fees, and minimize inventory.

Multipurpose strength

L-y4" O.8E Durastrand 05[ Rimboard

> as rim board, short-span headers and stair stringers

> ICC-ES code evaluated for flexural applications (ESR-l053)

> better utilization means less iobsite waste

For strong, consistent stair treads versus particleboard & solid sawn greater span capability (up to 45 in) always flat and straight: save on defects and call-backs

APA exposure r rated: eliminate the waste and cost of temporary stairs bull-nosed or square-edged primarily made of aspen, a fastgrowing, renewa ble species

Listings are often submitted months in advance. Always verify dates and locations with sponsor before making plans to attend.

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Remodeling & Decorating Show - Oct. 10-12, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, Ca.; (818) 557-2950.

Do It Best Corp. - Oct. 11-14, fall market, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, In.; (260) 748-5300.

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Association of Millwork Distributors - Oct. 11-16, annual convention, Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, Fl.; (727) 372-3665.

Western Building Material Association - Oct. 14-15, estimating workshops, Olympia, Wa.; (360) 943-3054.

True Value Co. - Oct. 17-20, fall market, Atlanta, Ga.; (773) 695-5000.

Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association - Oct. 22, operations management seminar; Oct.23, outside sales seminar, Grand Junction, Co.; (303) 292-9500.

Green Industry & Equipment Expo -Oct.23-25, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; (800) 558-8767.

Willamette Valley Hoo-Hoo Club - Oct.24, bingo night, Shadow Hills Country Club, Junction City, Or.; (541) 4855979.

Remodeling & Decorating Show - Oct.24-26, Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, Ca.; (8 1 8) 55'7 -2950

Black Bart Hoo-Hoo Club - Oct.25, Texas Hold 'em, Sonoma County Airport, Windsor, Ca; (707) 462-3700.

Western Wood Preservers Institute - Oct.26-29, annual meeting, Fess Parker Doubletree, Santa Barbara, Ca.; (800) 7299663.

Lumber Association of California & Nevada - Oct. 29. LBM testing seminar, Ramada Inn Burbank Airport, Burbank, Ca.; (800\ 266-4344.

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Lumber Association of California & Nevada - Nov. 6-7, annual convention, Marriott Napa Valley Hotel & Spa, Napa, Ca.; (800\ 266-4344.

North American Wholesale Lumber Association - Nov.6-8, Traders Market, Hyatt Regency, Chicago, Il.; (800) 527-8258.

Door & flardware Institute - Nov.8-15. annual conference & expo, Boston, Ma.; (703) 222-2010.

Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association - Nov.911, annual convention & show, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Co.; (800) 352-2981.

Black Bart Hoo-Hoo Club - Nov. 12, initiation, Ukiah Garden Caf6, Ukiah, Ca.; ('107) 462-3700.

North American Building Material Distribution AssociationNov. 12-13, annual convention & tabletop show, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Md.; (888)747-7862.

Los Angeles Harwood Lumberman's CIub - Nov. 12-14, hardwood lumber grading course, Ganahl Lumber, Anaheim, Ca.; (7 rq-671-3079.

Western Building Material Association - Nov. 12-14, annual convention, Red Lion on 5th Avenue, Seattle, Wa.; (360) 9433054.

JLC Live Show - Nov. 12-15, Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, Wa.; (800) 261-7769.

Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association - Nov. 13, Bill Lee sales seminar, Denver, Co.; (303) 292-9500.

Building Industry Show - Nov. 13-14, Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, Ca.; (909) 396-9993.

Northwest Industrial Woodworking Expo - Nov. l3-14, Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, Tacoma. Wa.; (828) 459-9894.

Western Building Material Association's l05th annual convention is set for Nov. 12-14 at the Red Lion Inn. Seattle, Wa.

The event opens with a welcome reception and continues the next day with a seminar by Mark Laliberte, president, Building Knowledge, on systems approach thinking, identifying goals in building performance, efficiency and moisture control, and the economics of improved homes.

Highlights of the final evening are the president's banquet and a casino night with prizes.

Lumber Association of California & Nevada has finalized the education programs for its annual conference Nov. 6-7 at the Marriott Napa Valley Hotel & Spa, Napa, Ca.

Bruce Merrifield, Merrifield Consulting Group, will offer insights on "Proactive Selling Strategies for

Tough Times."

Gary Schlossberg, senior economist at Wells Capital Management, will speak on "The Economic & Financial Market Outlook through 2009: Fight a Three-Front War."

Vic Hausmanifer, CPA, will share "The Seven Things You Can Do to Strengthen Your Operations in a Recessionary Economy."

Dec. 4 is the date for the 2nd Growth holiday meeting at Sheraton Cenitos. Cerritos, Ca.

Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association will offer two seminars by Mike Butts, president of LBM Solutions, in early December at the Holiday Inn Denver Central, Denver, Co. Butts will tackle blueprint reading and material take-offs Dec. 3-4 and "Operations Management for Today's Lumberyard" Dec.5.

North American Building Material Distribution Association has opened registration for its annual convention & tabletop business session Nov. l2-13 in National Harbor, Md., near Washington, D.C.

Just a week after the U.S. presidential election, the two-day event will bring together both distributors and manufacturers to address the current economic challenges impacting the industry due to the recent decline in the housing market.

Attendees will hear from Howard Fineman, senior Washington correspondent & political columnist for Newsweek, on the business impact of the election. Other speakers are colporate executive Bob Prosen, on how to lead a company through unfavorable economic conditions, and economist Brian Beaulieu. Institute for Trend Research, with a 2009 economic forecast for the LBM industry.