Program Highlights
In a spirit of cautious optimism, the industry continues to recover from the recession, entering a new era, and a new business climate. Join APA member manufacturers and suppliers to the engineered wood industry as we explore the opportunities in this new business frontier. We’ll meet, catch up on the year’s activities, and hear from our "scouts" who will share stories and predictions for business in the new frontier. Register today for the APA Annual Meeting!
Speakers and Sessions
General Session
Monday, Nov. 10
Keynote: Thomas Stewart
“BUSINESS STRATEGIES, TRENDS AND THE NEW FRONTIER”
As the former managing editor of Harvard Business Review and current chief marketing and knowledge officer of Booz & Company, Tom Stewart espouses a philosophy that managing well means defining—and addressing—the issues that matter most to the success of organizations. Stewart is among the founding fathers of the fields of intellectual capital and knowledge management and an influential thought leader on global management issues. Visionary in scope, he will provide insights into the frontier that is our emerging business world and discuss the specific capabilities leaders and organizations need to cope with pressing universal challenges.
The General Session will also include reports from Chairman Tom Temple and President Ed Elias.
Marketing Advisory Committee
Monday, Nov. 10
The Marketing Advisory Committee meeting will include updates on the year’s activities, plans for the 2015 marketing program, and a report on the opportunities in the Texas construction market. APA Market Research Director Joe Elling will present his latest market forecast.
Roundtable Discussion
Monday, Nov. 10
“Update on Environmental Regulations: What’s new with VOC’s and CARB”
Tom Julia, President of the Composite Panel Association, will lead a roundtable discussion on how environmental regulations are impacting the industry, and how associations and manufacturers are responding.
Spotlight on Safety Culture
Monday, Nov. 10
“Stop Trying to Create a Safety Culture; Evolve the One You Have”
Join the attendees of the Safety and Health Workshop for a special presentation by Shawn Galloway, President, ProAct Safety, Inc. Based on his book, STEPS to Safety Culture Excellence, Galloway’s talk will emphasize how safety goals should not be focused on the creation of safety culture, but rather on strategically improving and managing the one that exists. This presentation will be open to all APA Annual Meeting attendees. To attend the full Safety and Health Workshop, please see the information below and register for the workshop.
APA Safety and Health Workshop
Monday, Nov. 10
The Safety and Health Workshop will be held 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., immediately following the general session. Participants in the workshop are also invited to attend the Chairman’s Safety and Health Awards Recognition Dinner. Organized by APA’s Safety/Health Advisory Committee, the workshop will cover critical safety topics.
