Early Bird Registration Opens April 4
The year 2022 marks the 125th meeting of the National Hardwood Lumber Association!
Founded in 1898, the first meeting of NHLA was held at the Mercantile Club on May 5, in St. Louis, Missouri. The second meeting of the Association was held that same year at the Burnet House on November 3, in Cincinnati, Ohio. After having two meetings in 1898, the Association continued to meet only on an annual basis, which is why our 125th meeting falls in the year 2022, and our 125th NHLA Anniversary takes place in 2023. With that bit of history unraveled, NHLA has just cause for celebration, and we are looking forward to two years of memorable festivities.
The 125th meeting of the National Hardwood Lumber Association will take place September 21-23 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Early Bird registration opens on April 4. Register between April 4 and June 6, and you will be automatically entered into our Early Bird Registration Drawing. The winner will be announced on Thursday, September 22, during the Opening Session (you must be present to win).
What to expect this year?
You’ll find fresh industry-specific educational sessions, dynamic keynote speakers, and unmatched NETWORKING! Headlining the Opening Session is #1 bestselling leadership author Chester Elton, one of today’s most influential voices in workplace trends. Mr. Elton has spent two decades helping clients engage their employees to execute strategy, vision, and values. In his provocative, inspiring, and always entertaining talks, Elton provides real solutions to leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation, and lead a multi-generational workforce. Elton’s work is supported by research with more than 850,000 working adults, revealing the proven secrets behind high-performance cultures and teams.
In a recent NHLA membership survey, more than 60 percent of respondents identified employee hiring and retention as their number-one issue. With this statistic in mind, the Convention Committee is thrilled to welcome Chester Elton as the 2022 keynote speaker, someone who can bring value and real-world solutions and ideas to a challenge facing the Hardwood industry every day.
Why Cleveland?
To make the attendee experience valuable and cost-effective, NHLA chose Cleveland due to its drivable location – situated within 500 miles of nearly 50 percent of the U.S. population. The bustling downtown activities offer something for everyone, from professional sports to museums and great restaurants and breweries. We expect a grand turnout this year and hope you are making your plans to attend now.
Registration Includes:
•Networking Launch Party with appetizers and open bar
•Opening Session headlining Keynote Speaker Chester Elton – full breakfast
•Educational Sessions – featuring Hardwood industry-specific topics
•Exhibit Showcase – 120+ exhibiting companies/daily lunch/demonstration area/bloody mary bar/refreshment station
•Exclusive Rock n Roll Hall of Fame After Hours Event – full museum access with open bar
•General Session with induction of new NHLA President – full breakfast
•Drawings and Giveaways
•Networking, networking, and networking
•Optional Rockfest Gala
Are you interested in exhibiting or sponsoring? Contact John Hester at j.hester@nhla.com or 901-399-7558. A complete lineup of speakers, educational sessions, exhibitors, and details on special events can be found at www.nhla.com/convention2022.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to the 125th meeting of the National Hardwood Lumber Association!
