IWF 2016 Educational Sessions
The CMA will be offering a wide variety of educational sessions that take place Wednesday through Friday during the IWF 2016 Fair.
Wednesday, August 24
Pricing for Profitability
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Attendees will learn to evaluate how much their company costs to run, how to price their work, and how to make a profit on every single project they bid on. More information and registration
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Attendees will learn to evaluate how much their company costs to run, how to price their work, and how to make a profit on every single project they bid on. More information and registration
Automating Your Shop
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
This session will explore considerations and planning necessary to create a smooth transition from the perspective of a shop owner who built his business using automation from the ground up. More information and registration
CNC Tips, Tricks & Techniques
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Enjoy a lively panel discussion about everything related to implementing and utilizing a CNC in your shop. Panelists will candidly discuss everything from tooling to software, how a CNC will impact your shop production and new business opportunities. More information and registration
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
This session will explore considerations and planning necessary to create a smooth transition from the perspective of a shop owner who built his business using automation from the ground up. More information and registration
CNC Tips, Tricks & Techniques
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Enjoy a lively panel discussion about everything related to implementing and utilizing a CNC in your shop. Panelists will candidly discuss everything from tooling to software, how a CNC will impact your shop production and new business opportunities. More information and registration
Thursday, August 25
Working with Architects and Designers
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Understanding the needs, wants and how you can be a valued partner for designers and architects can put your company on the short list for design driven projects from these professionals. More information and registration
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Understanding the needs, wants and how you can be a valued partner for designers and architects can put your company on the short list for design driven projects from these professionals. More information and registration
Transition from Residential to Commercial Woodworking
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Learn what's involved from sales to machinery requirements to scheduling and collections from experts in the field. More information and registration
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Learn what's involved from sales to machinery requirements to scheduling and collections from experts in the field. More information and registration
The Science of Sanding - from Orbital to Wide Belt
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Attendees will learn the latest tips and techniques to get optimal results in this often confusing and time consuming process. More information and registration
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Attendees will learn the latest tips and techniques to get optimal results in this often confusing and time consuming process. More information and registration
Friday, August 26
Surge your Sales - Tools to Automate and Manage your Sales
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Attendees will learn techniques to automate and motivate your sales approach using app-based software to track and manage the sales process from first contact to finished project. More information and registration
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Attendees will learn techniques to automate and motivate your sales approach using app-based software to track and manage the sales process from first contact to finished project. More information and registration
Best Hiring Practices
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Learn from this lively panel discussion focused on the latest methods to recruit and keep the best employees for your shop and business. More information and registration
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Learn from this lively panel discussion focused on the latest methods to recruit and keep the best employees for your shop and business. More information and registration
Succession and Exit Strategy Planning for Woodworking Businesses
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Are you nearing retirement? Is it time to Buy, Sell, or Transfer? Larry Merlin, a leading expert in the field, will talk about exit strategy valuation, selling a business, and succession planning. More information and registration
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Are you nearing retirement? Is it time to Buy, Sell, or Transfer? Larry Merlin, a leading expert in the field, will talk about exit strategy valuation, selling a business, and succession planning. More information and registration