May 2-4, 2023 – Wisconsin Center - Milwaukee, WI


 

Tuesday, May 02, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday, May 02, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

NWFA Certified Professionals are invited to learn what’s new with the NWFA’s certification programs. Come learn about current stats, new directives, audit results, program updates, volunteer opportunities, and more. Participants will take part in an open-forum discussion to provide insights that will help determine the future direction of the program....
Speaker(s)
Symposium Speakers
Brett Miller
Vice President of Technical Standards, Training & Certification
NWFA
Symposium Speakers
Kjell Nymark
Certification and Training Manager
NWFA
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Tuesday, May 02, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday, May 02, 9:45 AM - 3:00 PM

Eugene Wengert is the President of the Wood Doctor’s Rx LLC at WOODWEB, in Bishop, GA, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Wengert is the author of eight practical books and has published 500+ articles relating to the wood products industry. As a former professor and extension specialist... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Symposium Speakers
Dr.  Eugene Wengert
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Tuesday, May 02, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Learn strategies for succession planning and wealth preservation, and how to transition your business on your terms. Topics will include why successful businesses fail, coordinating succession plans with estate plans, addressing active vs. inactive children, liquidity issues, valuation methodologies, the types of buy-sell agreements, insurance funding mistakes, and federal estate/gift... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Leon B. Resnick
Partner
Resnick Associates/Resnick Succession Group
Speaker
Terrance K. Resnick
Partner
Resnick Associates/Resnick Succession Group
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Tuesday, May 02, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Tuesday, May 02, 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Join the NWFA at our Kick Start Opening Session for an industry update, NWFA Wood Floor of the Year Award highlights, and more....
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Tuesday, May 02, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us for an off-site party at the legendary Harley-Davidson Museum. Transportation will be provided to the museum where you will enjoy appetizers, drinks, and full access to the museum. While at the museum, you will find motorcycles and artifacts that tell the story of the motor company’s rich history, and... ...read more...
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Wednesday, May 03, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Wednesday, May 03, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, May 03, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Stand out from the crowd and gain fundamental education or full certification as a concrete slab moisture testing technician through ICRI’s Concrete Slab Moisture Testing (CSMT) Program. In addition to improving your understanding of what slab moisture tests actually measure and what the test results mean, certified individuals provide a... ...read more...
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Wednesday, May 03, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday, May 03, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Grab a drink and network with hardwood floor industry peers on the trade show floor....
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Wednesday, May 03, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Build new business relationships to expand your product reach. Network with manufacturers and distributors at the Wisconsin Center. All distributors and manufacturers are welcome....
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Wednesday, May 03, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us at the 6th annual Emerging Leaders Reception at the Hilton Milwaukee Hotel. Attendees 40 and under are welcome....
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Thursday, May 04, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Thursday, May 04, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday, May 04, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

The NWFA Women’s Industry Network was formed to unite women throughout the wood flooring supply chain, providing opportunities to network, support, and learn from one another. Join us for our annual WIN Breakfast, where we will discuss issues facing women in our male-dominated industry, and establish goals for the WIN... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Renee Martin
Vice President of Business Development & Corporate Training
Dale Carnegie & Associates
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Thursday, May 04, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Stand out from the crowd and gain fundamental education or full certification as a concrete slab moisture testing technician through ICRI’s Concrete Slab Moisture Testing (CSMT) Program. In addition to improving your understanding of what slab moisture tests actually measure and what the test results mean, certified individuals provide a... ...read more...
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Thursday, May 04, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Thursday, May 04, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday, May 04, 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Join us at the WoodFest Party as we celebrate another successful NWFA Expo. We’ll gather to pay tribute to Milwaukee’s strong German heritage with entertainment, appetizers, and beverages representing the best of Milwaukee....
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Thursday, May 04, 4:15 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday, May 05, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM