Hardwood Floors April May 2018

SCHEDULE

Hardwood Forest Foundation Golf Tournament Registration Pre-Expo Symposium Check-In Pre-Expo Symposium Coffee Break Exhibitor Move-In WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

7:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. 7:15 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.

Science of Construction – Wood Subfloors ...................................................................................... Mary Uher Science of Failures – Adhesives ................................................................................... Jon Namba, Kjell Nymark SYMPOSIUM SESSION 1

10:00 a.m. — 10:15 a.m.

Pre-Expo Symposium Coffee Break

10:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.

Science of Construction – Concrete Subfloors ......................................................................... Scott Tarr Science of Failures – Noisy Floors ...................................................... Kjell Nymark, Mary Uher, and Mike Kearns SYMPOSIUM SESSION 2

12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

Pre-Expo Symposium Luncheon

1:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m.

Science of Construction – Building Envelope ....................................................................... Samuel Glass Science of Failures – Drying/Manufacturer Defects ............................................................... Denny Hickman SYMPOSIUM SESSION 3

4:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.

EXPO OPENING SPLASH Learn how Cousins Maine Lobster owners JimTselikis and Sabin Lomac grew their small food truck startup to a national franchise success. Featured on ABC’s hit TV show “Shark Tank,” they know a thing or two about small business success. e teamwill sit on a panel and o er guidance to three aspiring entrepreneurs as they pitch industry-related business ideas onstage. Jim and Sabin will share their experiences in developing and expanding their business, working with family, building a great team, and how giving back is at the core of their business success. Opening Splash Reception immediately follows and includes appetizers, drinks, and entertainment by Hammerhead Band.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12

7:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.

Registration Exhibitor Move-In Expo Morning Coffee Break

8:00 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.

Building Your Brand – Credentials ...................... Hope Kandel, Brenda Perea, Susan Manning, and Aaron Schaalma Custom Sled Jigs ...................................................... Lenny Hall, Jason Elquest, Mike Dittmer, Ben Totta, and Jon Namba Employees – Retention ................................................................................................................... Jennifer Fraser Panel Discussion: Wood Subfloors ........................................................................ Jon Namba + Manufacturers Regulations & Compliance – Lacey Act ............................................................. Amy Smith and Cindy Squires THINK TANK SESSIONS