National Cabinet Conference & Woodworking Expo 2008

Schedule

Schedule At A Glance Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday

The National Cabinet Conference is designed to be flexible enough for attendees to design their own program of education. Choose from among...

Tuesday, March 18
1:00 PM-5:00 PM Workshops
Lean Manufacturing for Custom Cabinetmakers

Tom Dossenbach, Dossenbach & Associates LLC
The Business of Finishing Wood

Ron Bryze, E. Kinast Distributors
How to Make More Money Making and Selling Custom Cabinets

Eric Lehmann, Innovative Wholesaler Fabrications LLC
5:00 pm-7:00 pm Industry Networking Reception
Wednesday, March 19
8:00 AM-9:15 AM Breakout Sessions
Getting More From Your CNC

Shawn Maberry, Roger Shaw & Associates
Do You Run Your Cabinet Business or Does It Run You?

Pat Gilbert, Tustin Woodworks
Sean Benetin, Millwork & More LLC
Cabinet Finishing 101

Tim Woolery, Gemini Coatings Inc.
Transitioning from Residential to Commercial Cabinetry

Rick Thaler, OGB Architectural Millwork Inc.
9:15 AM-9:30 AM Refreshment Break

Inter-State Hardwoods

9:30 AM-10:45 AM Breakout Sessions
Getting More From Your CNC

Shawn Maberry, Roger Shaw & Associates
Do You Run Your Cabinet Business or Does It Run You?

Pat Gilbert, Tustin Woodworks
Sean Benetin, Millwork & More LLC
Cabinet Finishing 101

Tim Woolery, Gemini Coatings Inc.
Transitioning from Residential to Commercial Cabinetry

Rick Thaler, OGB Architectural Millwork Inc.
10:00 AM-5:00 PM EXHIBITS OPEN
11:00 AM-12:30 PM Peer-2-Peer Conference Luncheon
3:30 PM-5:15 PM Breakout Sessions
Marketing and Advertising for Cabinetmakers

Art Stratemeyer, Fine Woodworkers
Dave Grulke, Big Dave’s Service
Green Building & Wood Products—What You Need to Know

Roger Rutan, Timber Products Co.
Is Outsourcing for Me?

Bob Buckley, True32
Thursday, March 20
8:00 AM-9:00 AM Keynote Speaker
How to Build an Online Marketing Machine
Bob DeStefano, SVM E-Business Solutions
9:15 AM-10:30 AM Breakout Sessions
Nested Based Manufacturing—What It Can Do For You

Michael Cassell, Holz-Her U.S.
Bob Buckley, True32
Business Benefits Through Networking

Rick Thaler, OGB Architectural Millwork Inc.
Dave Grulke, Big Dave’s Service
Working with Architects and Designers

Joe Knobbe, Exclusive Woodworking
What Works & What Doesn’t – The Keys to Success in Today’s Cabinet Market

Pat Gilbert, Tustin Woodworks
Sean Benetin, Millwork & More LLC
10:30 AM-10:45 AM

Refreshment Break

10:45 AM-12:00 PM Breakout Sessions
Nested Based Manufacturing—What It Can Do For You

Michael Cassell, Holz-Her U.S.
Bob Buckley, True32
Business Benefits Through Networking

Rick Thaler, OGB Architectural Millwork Inc.
Dave Grulke, Big Dave’s Service
Working with Architects and Designers

Joe Knobbe, Exclusive Woodworking
What Works & What Doesn’t – The Keys to Success in Today’s Cabinet Market

Pat Gilbert, Tustin Woodworks
Sean Benetin, Millwork & More LLC
10:00 AM-4:00 PM EXHIBITS OPEN