World Millwork Alliance 2023 Millwork Convention & Tradeshow
EVENT NEWS: World Millwork Alliance 2023 Convention & Tradeshow Heads to Louisville
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October 22 – 25, 2023 | Louisville, KY | Exhibits at the Kentucky International Convention Center
Why Attend?
Since 1964, the World Millwork Alliance Convention & Tradeshow is the primary event for the global millwork industry to come together in one place.
The WMA Annual Convention & Tradeshow is where distributors and manufactures make a connection and find solutions to the challenges in an ever-changing industry.
The WMA event is about the total show experience – innovative products and services, networking opportunities, cultivating business relationships, and new knowledge and information from education sessions and industry leaders to improve business growth.
Why Exhibit?
Exhibiting at the WMA Annual Convention & Tradeshow allows you to connect with an audience of professionals in the millwork industry. Increase brand awareness by showcasing your products and services. WMA provides the opportunity for you to connect with customers, build business relationships, and support the industry.
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This year’s WMA convention was another great year of networking, brainstorming, and fun. This year’s roundtable discussion offered me a unique opportunity to get insight from other industry professionals on how their businesses were navigating the current economy.
I am already looking forward to next year’s convention in Texas. Thank you to Rosalie and all the Staff at WMA for putting on yet another great show.
Randa Mouldings’ participation in the WMA 2023 Millwork Convention & Tradeshow was enriching. Our company’s inaugural experience at the event was great, providing a meaningful space to showcase the quality and innovation of our products. We forged valuable connections with industry professionals and gained crucial insights. We appreciate the World Millwork Alliance for the opportunity and support. We look forward to contributing even more to the growth of the sector in future editions of the show.
I would like to thank WMA for their dedicated efforts in organizing this event and trade show. We are very proud of becoming a member of such a well-organized and important organization.
This is our first time exhibiting at WMA tradeshow and it was a really nice opportunity to connect with existing and potential new customers. We are looking forward to 2024 tradeshow in Texas!
Our recent tradeshow experience at WMA in Louisville was outstanding! The event provided invaluable networking opportunities, showcased cutting-edge innovations, and facilitated meaningful connections with industry leaders. The positive atmosphere and engagement exceeded expectations, making it a resounding success for our team.
As a first-time attendee to the WMA Conference, I had an amazing experience. The WMA staff went above and beyond to ensure that I felt welcomed and connected. The sheer number of attendees was impressive, and their educational curriculum was curated so that the topics were relevant to addressing the challenges and opportunities that we are facing in today’s economy. Alex Beaulieu from ITR Economics was particularly impressive. I was also invited to attend the Women in Millwork session, and it was wonderful to see the room absolutely packed. We had a lively and meaningful discussion about women in the industry, and the shared stories and thoughts were inspiring. I have been in the industry for many years and have attended many conference and industry events, but what set this conference apart was the unique opportunity that expanded my professional network and opened doors to future collaborations and partnerships; all while embracing me as part of the community quickly.
Our first WMA show participation was in 2016 and from there we keep dedicating our best efforts to contribute with this important show and association. As exhibitor, every year we bring from Brazil our booth structure , door samples and have an special team to present our complete line of pine doors.
World Millwork Alliance provides unlimited networking and opportunities, engaging manufacturers, distributors, reps and services. The education events in that show is a great possibility to understand better the market, meet customers and discuss together the plan to co-operate and keep growing.
Rohden, as a World Millwork Alliance member, keeps embracing this important purpose to strengthen the millwork community.
As a new member and first-time attendee to the convention, we had a great experience. Since WMA focuses specifically on the millwork category, our time at the convention was filled with valuable conversations and interactions conducive to our day-to-day business. At larger conventions, these types of interactions are much more difficult to come by. We are looking forward to next year’s gathering in San Antonio.
As first-time attendees, we found the convention to be a productive and very informative event. We particularly enjoyed the round table session and the opportunity to discuss common issues faced by all in our industry.
WMA Millwork Convention & Tradeshow was a very good and productive show for industry networking like no other. We were very impressed with the caliber of industry leaders that attended. The show was well-organized and offered a variety of networking sessions and exhibits that catered to our interests and needs. We were able to showcase our products and services to a large and relevant audience, generate new leads and contacts, and establish valuable partnerships and collaborations with our current and new partners. We received positive feedback and inquiries from potential customers and partners who were interested in our products.
The WMA annual event in Las Vegas proved to be a great experience for all of us at Charles Grey. While we as a company are a new member, we have longstanding relationships in our industry and the WMA annual conference has always provided the best opportunity to network with old friends, new suppliers, and trusted partners. We are thankful to have an event that not only supports but encourages our connections through meetings, seminars, and of course the icebreaker reception. The information that we come away with is unparalleled. We are eagerly awaiting the next event in Indianapolis!
We have already participated in several Shows, but it was the first time we participated in the show like the WMA, organized in a way where all participants are fully interested and focused on doing business.
Expama and Floraplac would like to thank all the WMA organizers and participants of such an important show for our millwork sector.
Thank you very much and see you all at the next show.
Thank you to everyone at the WMA that made this convention and tradeshow possible! This was not only our first WMA Convention, but our first event with the WMA as well! The Preparing for Change presentation by Alan Beaulieu of ITR Economics was very informative and proved to be a great insight to where our industry is heading. It was a great experience getting network with other millwork professionals and we are looking forward to walking the floor next year as well.
Exhibiting and participating in the yearly WMA Conference is critical to our strategic planning both for our company team and our customers! Rosalie and the WMA Team do an amazing job with this event and it truly shows! The schedule selections, educational sessions and the guest speakers provide a platform for our company to learn and experience best practices & current industry news while still giving us face time with our colleagues. We are proud to be members and look forward to next year!
“The Women in Millwork event at WMA is always such a refreshing and stimulating conversation among key female leaders within our industry. I always leave encouraged and energized to motivate other women in our industry as a result of the rich dialogue we have during the event.”
The 2022 Women in Millwork Meet and Greet was my first interaction with this group. I was greatly impressed with the collective experience, skills, and enthusiasm to add value and bring about positive change to our industry. It was a very encouraging and worthwhile experience.
“The Women in Millwork Meet & Greet was an incredible networking opportunity for us! We were able to speak with other women in the industry, hear about their successes and share ideas and thoughts about our unique organizations. Rosalie does a wonderful job at keeping the conversations focused, productive, and insightful- we get a lot out of this meeting for that reason! Can’t wait for this year’s event!”
I always find the Women in Millwork group to be one of the best parts of the annual convention. It provides an opportunity for ladies to collaborate, learn and connect in a professional environment. I always leave inspired and with new personal and professional connections that have proven to be priceless over the years.
“Our Team truly enjoyed attending the Education Session with Joe Theismann at the 2022 WMA Convention! Joe was friendly, refreshing and very entertaining. His program was interesting, and we all related to several of the life lessons he shared with the group! Good choice WMA…”
The Women in Millwork Meet & Greet is a session I always look forward to at the WMA Show. The session was a great opportunity to network and interact with my peers in the industry. It was a comfortable environment for women in the industry to discuss some of our unique challenges, identify opportunities for improvement and discuss ways to collaborate on solutions in the future. I am grateful for this network and look forward to continuing its growth in the future.
My experience with the Women in Millwork group at the 2022 WMA Annual Convention & Tradeshow was so incredibly enjoyable! Sitting in a room filled with so many knowledgeable, professional women in a primarily male dominated industry is so refreshing. Sharing best practices and hearing from other women how they broke the glass ceiling is encouraging to the next generation of millwork women! I look forward to having future round-table discussions and learning from each other!
If you need someone to set a tone and amp up the energy level for your business meeting, then Joe Theismann is your man. For our 2022 fall meeting of the World Millwork Alliance, Joe kicked us off with a series of story based guiding principles that were both personally instructive and good basis for business practice. As our keynote speaker he was entertaining, engaging, inspiring and interesting. Plus, I think he played football, which always draws interest. I would absolutely recommend him for any one of our industry or business events.
Thank you for hosting the Women in Millwork at our 2022 Annual Convention & Tradeshow. After a few years of involvement, I feel right at home with the ladies in this group. Our conversations unite us as we recognize the common challenges to our industry traditions and explore opportunities for women to make an impact and advance within our organizations. I look forward to meeting up again in 2023!
“There is nothing equal to gathering a group of like-minded women together and per the usual, the WMA Women in Millwork Breakfast did not disappoint. I look forward to it every year.”“Seeing my female colleagues at the WMA Women In Millwork Breakfast is in my top three must-attend events at the annual convention. Incredible women in this group.”
The WMA Annual Convention has provided us with opportunities to expand our network in meaningful ways. After each event we leave with a greater understanding of not only the industry but also of our fellow businessmen and businesswomen within it. We receive regular updates from WMA and confidently rely on its sound organization and structure. Undoubtedly, we are grateful to be members.
Participation in the WMA is a significant component to maintaining and growing our business across North America. No other trade association provides the breadth and depth of networking opportunities, updates on market trends, as well as educational sessions. If you are a consumer or producer of building materials, you do not miss the annual show. It is one of our favorites each year to promote a diverse offering of Poplar millwork products.
We did enjoy the breakfast and getting to know some of the WMA members. The speakers were engaging, and not overly long. What really struck me is that, while many in attendance are in the same business and even competitors, the atmosphere was professionally respectful, and personally cordial. The term “friendly competition” comes to mind. We look forward to a very beneficial relationship with the organization.
We enjoyed the opportunity to showcase a new to the market idea at your show. We had the right audience there to get the right kind of feedback from the principles and buyers of several companies. We also attended a couple of your educational seminars which were tailored to today’s challenges and gave great insight to our current marketplace. Finally, the speed networking event gave us one on one time with prospects and partners. Bernie Ferrari was a great ambassador. I had called him several times prior to your show to bounce ideas off him to get our presentation right. Thank you for getting us with the right person!
It was a great first experience at the WMA! It is a great opportunity to network and meet with current and potential new customers. Also a great moment to review the plan for next year!
It is apparent the association is committed to serving their members and progressing forward. I truly felt the ‘Connection Matters’ this week and appreciate the courtesy of board members to reach out to us as a supplier/exhibitor to thank us for our support. We look forward to continuing the opportunity to engage in future events.
The New Member & Millennial Benefit Breakfast was perfectly executed. The speakers did a good job and I made some great relationships with the pioneers of the industry. WMA gave us the hook, line and sinker – I can’t wait until the next convention!
I found the three days very worthwhile. The lectures were informative, the networking meetings useful, and the trade show floor the perfect size and duration.
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OCTOBER 22-25, 2023
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