2014 Kentucky Forest Industries Association Annual Meeting “Let the Good Times Roll”

The Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA) will hold its 49th Annual Meeting on April 2 - 4, 2014 at The Brown Hotel in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky. The association plans to host over 400 company representatives from throughout the region. There will be a variety of discussions and activities to enjoy during the event. A number of opportunities will be made available for attendees to gather and discuss current issues, and meet with customers both new and old. The meeting will get underway with a golf outing at the Oxmoor Country Club Golf Course in Louisville, Kentucky and a tour of the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience.

The exhibit area will be open throughout the meeting and the Tree Farm Awards Luncheon will recognize outstanding individuals for their achievements in the forest industry community.

Speakers will include Joe Collins, from the University of Kentucky Department of Entomology will provide an update on the Emerald Ash Borer and Thousand Cankers Disease plaguing the industry and a presentation will be made by Matt Bynum with Louisville Slugger bats to explain how the ash borer is affecting their wood procurement strategies. Chris Morris, Master Distiller from Woodford Reserve will also provide an update on recent growth in the bourbon and stave markets. An expert panel will be debating the proposed Hardwood Check-off and it’s affect on the industry.

For more information on exhibiting or attending the 2014 Annual Meeting or KFIA programs and membership, please call 502/695-3979, email [email protected] or visit the website at www.kfia.org.