The only professional woodworking event in the Mid Atlantic and Northeast regions
October 24-25, 2024, Spooky Nook Sports Center, Lancaster County - PAThursday, October 24
9:00 am Expo Floor Opens
9:45 am Running Machinery Demos
10:00 am Educational Session | Best Practices: practical thinking for success in a woodshop | Speaker: Matt Buell
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn the thinking and methods for running/working a woodshop by a successful experienced expert. From simple approaches to process and equipment to outside the box thinking about consumable purchases and design approaches. The seminar is sure to be a well informed perspective on having a woodworking business.
11:00 am Educational Session | Machine Replacement Prioritization | Speaker: Ken Johnson
Johnson will share insights from his experience overseeing maintenance departments, where he developed a risk calculation system to prioritize machine replacements effectively. This system enabled him to create a meaningful budget and timeline for equipment upgrades. He will also share insights from his upcoming book.
12:00 pm Design Presentation | Introduction to Decorative Surfaces | Speaker: Kenn Busch
The session will provide insights into emerging trends and materials that can differentiate a business’ product offerings in a crowded market.
1:00 pm Continuing Educational Unit
4:00 pm Attendee Appreciation Reception
Friday, October 25
9:00 am Expo Floor Opens
9:15 am Running Machinery Demos
10:00 am Educational Session | Topic coming soon | Speaker: Matt Buell
11:00 am Educational Session | Topic coming soon
12:00 pm Free Keynote | Pricing Strategies | Speaker: Will Sampson
Will Sampson will offer detailed strategies on pricing custom woodworking; setting prices that accurately reflect the work, costs and market while ensuring good profit. This session is particularly relevant in a market where pricing can be a key differentiator and driver of profitability.
1:00 pm Free Keynote | Topic coming soon