Tim Fixmer, president and CEO of Woodworking Network, shared sales strategies and market data as part of the early-bird session to kick off the 2023 Executive Briefing Conference - Woodworking Network Summit. FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines are part of the Woodworking Network.
David Biggs, Woodworking Network’s director of Digital Strategy shares “5 Practical Ways to Improve Your Digital Marketing Strategy,” part of the early-bird marketing bootcamp: Harnessing Digital, Print, Data, and Cyber Security to Attain Your Goals.
Aaron Biggs, vice president of Revenue at Deft, discusses cyber security - a topic of vital importance in today's world. Part of the early-bird marketing bootcamp, Harnessing Digital, Print, Data, and Cyber Security to Attain Your Goals, the session helped kick off the 2023 Executive Briefing Conference - Woodworking Network Summit.
Opening keynote speaker Stephen Shapiro, "Innovation Instigator" at FAST Innovation, explains how to "disruption-proof your business" at the 2023 Executive Briefing Conference - Woodworking Network Summit.
2023 sponsors include IMA Schelling Group (platinum sponsor), Blum, Elektra, Innergy and Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co.
The Executive Briefing Conference - Woodworking Network Summit is held Sept. 26-28 at the beautiful Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Attendees enjoy the opening night reception.
Networking opportunities abound at the opening night reception. The Executive Briefing Conference - Woodworking Network Summit takes place Sept. 26-28 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Attendees enjoy themselves at the opening night reception on the grounds of the beautiful Broadmoor hotel in Colorado Springs.
The Executive Briefing Conference's opening night reception provides plenty of opportunities for discussion.
Attendees enjoy the opening night reception, kicking off the 2023 Executive Briefing Conference - Woodworking Network Summit.
Attendees enjoy the opening night reception on the grounds of the Broadmoor. The Executive Briefing Conference - Woodworking Network Summit is being held Sept. 26-28 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The 2023 Executive Briefing Conference - Woodworking Network Summit is held at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Kicking off day two of the Executive Briefing Conference - Woodworking Network Summit, Daniel Drapeau, president and CEO of Miralis, discusses the Saint-Anaclet, Quebec-based cabinet company's growth plans and its embracing of advanced automation and robots. The manufacturer recently invested $45 million in its cutting-edge, high-automation manufacturing plants.
Moderated by FDMC Publisher Harry Urban, and narrated by Scott Sliva, vice president, The Stow Company, a virtual plant tour of the home organization giant highlights its use of manufacturing execution system software (MES), which serves as the central hub for collecting, managing and analyzing data throughout the production process. As part of the presentation, Peter Tuenker, managing director of IMA Schelling, and Michal Prazanowski, project manager for 3Tec Automation, discuss the implementation of MES and data driven automation projects at other leading-edge companies around the world.
The Stow Company was featured in the September 2023 issue of FDMC magazine.
Thomas Allott, chairman of The National Wood Board, discusses the organization's goals of transitioning the MiLL's successful education model from public to private enterprise with the intent of growing the program in additional locations throughout the country. Also discussed is the support is needed from the industry, and what benefits can come from the success of this program.
Allott is also the Learning and Development manager for Stiles Machinery.
An engaged audience during presentations at the 2023 Executive Briefing Conference - Woodworking Network Summit.
Networking with new and old friends at the Executive Briefing Conference - Woodworking Network Summit.
FDMC Publisher Harry Urban leads a discussion with Betsy Natz, CEO of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, Andy O’Hare, president of the Composite Panel Association, and Chris Gioia, president of architectural woodwork firm Montbleau & Associates, on current trade issues as well as the near-shoring and reshoring by companies in the industry, particularly since the pandemic (and the supply chain issues that resulted).
The Executive Briefing Conference - Woodworking Network Summit touches upon the woodworking industry's hot buttons.
President of Black Belt Mindset Productions, Jim Bouchard leads a very interactive discussion on essential disciplines for today's leader. As "the Sensei Leader" says, more than ever it’s “not just about the money” when it comes to attracting and holding on to top talent. People are going where they know their leaders care, where their work has meaning, and where they have the chance to learn, grow and develop.
Kicking off day three of the conference, Marc Sanderson, the owner and president of architectural woodworking firm Wilkie-Sanderson, and CEO of software firm, Innergy, discusses how HR has to evolve and become strategic. Also addressed are employee recruitment and retention, benchmarking and collaborating on ways to solve this industry problem.
Led by Kenn Busch, president of Material Intelligence, this lively panel discussion covers the some of the material solutions that have saved the day in some of the most challenging and high-profile projects. Featured speakers include Ana Rothman, VP Sales & Estimating at Montbleau & Associates, Chris Tutuska, product director at Genesis Products / Funder, and Khoi Vo, CEO of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).
Following his presentation on new and emerging trechnology trends, Gary Wernlund, Sales Management coach at Stiles Machinery, is joined on stage by Will Sampson, FDMC editorial director, and Harry Urban, FDMC publisher, to discuss some of the key technical takeaways in an insightful discussion.
Chris Kuehl, managing director at Armada Corporate Intelligence, provides the closing keynote and an economic forecast using his knowledge of evolving geopolitical scenarios.
Dr. Kuehl is also the co-author of The Flagship and the Strategic Intelligence System, both publications from Armada.
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