progrsm snulyzes morkels, lrends, economy

IS YEAR'S Traders Market will be bolstered by an expanded lineuo of business and educational SESSlONS.

General Session: ttFoundation to Succeed in this Economy"

Thursday Nov.5,12:45 - l:45 p.m.

NAWLA favorite Rick Grandinetti will kick-off the Traders Market experience with his signature enthusiasm, high energy, and "in-your-face" antics. Attend Rick's session and discover the steps lo becoming successful in this challenging economy.

. Business Program: "Winning Strategies for an Evolving Channel"

Thursday Nov.5,2 - 5:30 p.m.

In this thought-provoking session, well-known distribution expert Dr. Adam J. Fein, Pembroke Consulting, provides a glimpse into the future of our industry. He will share his ideas on possible future directions for the LBM distribution system, as well as discuss success strategies for wholesalers and their suppliers.

. Lumber Blue Book Presentation: "Helping to Manage Credit Risk for Your Company"

FridayNov.6,8-9a.m.

Join NAWLA's recommended and approved service provider, Blue Book Services, for a general update of credit conditions in the lumber and forest products industry. Learn about Blue Book Online Services and how this vital tool can help your company make safe and informed business decisions.

Green Seminar: ttGreen Products: Labels, Building Standards, & Selling for the Lumber Industry"

Friday Nov.6,9:15 - II:30 a.m.

Will the demand for green building products affect you and your company? Can you afford not to "go green?"

According to consultant John D. Wagner, yes, they will, and no, you can't. Wholesalers and manufacturers alike will not want to miss this threefold session that will address consensus green principles, promotion of green products, the latest green building standards, and why your company should not miss out on a growing market niche.

Magellan Club Luncheon & Program: "A Global Overview of International Trade"

Thursday Nov. 5, l0 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

A five-expert panel will tackle different facets of international trade: Moderator Russell Taylor, president, International Wood Markets Group, will address "Industry & Market Trends in China, Russia and Europe;"

Robert Flynn. director-international timber, RISI, "Industry & Market Trends in the Southern Hemisphere;"

. Rick Ekstein, president, Weston Forest Group, "The Benefits & Pitfalls of Being in the Import & Export Business;"

. George Cirrilla. manager-pricing & carrier relations, OHL Global Freight Management & Logistics,

"Global Transportation Trends, Logistics & Containerst"

. Joel Junker, senior partner. Joel R. Junker & Associates. "Overview of U.S.iCanadian Regulatory Issues & thc Lacey Act."

This session requires separate registration. Cost is $89 per person for member firms. $109 for non-members. Fee includes lunch and materials.

Schedule of Evenls

Wednesdayr lloYember 4

2-6:30 p.m. Registration open

3-5 p.m. NAWLA committee meetings flrursdrn llovenber 5

7 a.m.-7 p.m. Registration open

8 a.m.-2 p.m. Chicago Mercantile Exchange group excursion.

10 a.m.-l2:30 p.m. Magellan Club luncheon & program. on "A Global Overview of lnternational Trade: lmport & Exporl Opportunities, Transportation & Logistics"

12:45-1:45 p.m. General session on "Foundation to Succeed in this Economy," presented by Rick Grandinetti, president, Succeed inside the Box

2-5:30 p.m. Program on "Winning Strategies for an Evolving Channel," featurlng Dr. Adam J. Fein, founder and president, Pembroke Consulting

2-7:30 p.m. Exhibitor set-up

5:45-7 p.m. Earlybird cocktail reception & hors d'oeuvres

Iridoyr llovember 5

7 a.m.-6 p.m. Registration open

8-11 130 a.m. Exhibitor set-up

8-9 a.m. Presentation on "Lumber Blue Book: Helping to Manage Credit Risk for Your Company"

9:15-1 1 :30 a.m. Education program on "Green Products: Labels, Building Standards, & Selling for the Lumber Industry," by John D. Wagner, green products consultant and trainer

11:45 a.m.-1 :15 p.m. Grand opening luncheon with "Laugh at Fea/'entertainer Frank Miles

1:30-5:30 p.m. Traders Market open

5:45-6:45 p.m. lce Breaker reception

Solurdoy, Jlovember 7

8-10 a.m. Registration open

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Traders Market open

Require separate registrationheseruation

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