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.