RIDGEGIELD, Wash. — Western Hardwood Association, a non-profit association with the mission of being a sustainable Western hardwood industry resource, will hold its annual convention at the Ilani Casino Hotel in Ridgefield, Washington, on September 23-25, 2024. 

The event will open with a welcoming reception on the 23rd, followed by key speakers and conventions on the 24th, finishing the event with a day of fishing on the 25th. Key speakers and topics include: 

• The hardwood export market - Mike Snow
• What's happening in Washington DC? - Dana Lee Cole
• Real American Hardwood Coalition & National Hardwood Lumber Association- Dana Spessert
• Hardwoods at PDX  - Milke Lipke
• Oregon Habitat Conservation Plan - unconfirmed

• AI in the wood products industry panel - Joey Nelson of Joescan, Norvin Laudon of Microtec

  There will also be a raffle at the Timber Processing & Energy Expo on September 25th for a chance to win a hardwood gaming table.

  Drawing to be held on September 27th at the TP&EE convention in Portland. No need to be present to win.

  To learn more, visit woodworkingnetwork.com/event/western-hardwood-association.