NHLA Teams Up With Louisville To Celebrate Convention & Expo’s 126 Years

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With the 126th edition of their Annual Convention & Expo Showcase now behind them, the staff at the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), headquartered in Memphis, TN, will start the hard work of planning the 127th edition. That will be held in St. Louis, MO, Oct. 2-4, 2024. Early bird registration opens April 15, 2024.

NHLA members and guests recently spent four days attending networking, educational and Expo displays at the Annual Convention & Expo Showcase, held in Louisville, KY, at the Omni Louisville Hotel.

The event began with the First Annual ITSEF Golf Tournament, followed by the Welcome Reception and Opening Session, where Eric Traupe spoke on team building through CIA tactics. Among the educational sessions offered attendees were: emerging AI applications, Hardwood lumber trends and forecasts, as well as a presentation by Michael Snow of the American Hardwood Export Council.

A grand finale dinner was held at the Kentucky Derby Museum.

To learn more about the association, visit www.nhla.com.

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