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The Florida Building Material Association Main Event & Gulf Atlantic Building Products Expo will be held Sept. 22-24 at Walt Disney World's Dolphin Convention Center.
Venue:
Walt Disney Dolphin Convention Center
city:
Lake Buena Vista
State:
Fla.
Website:
http://fbmamainvent.com
Scheduled Sept. 23 and 24 and offered by Florida Wood Council and WoodSource Magazine, the WoodSource Seminars will be held during the Florida Building Material Association (FBMA) convention and Gulf Atlantice Building Products Expo.
Venue:
Walt Disney World’s Dolphin Convention Center
city:
Lake Buena Vista
State:
Fla.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://fbmamainevent.com
Oct. 22 to 23, 2009
Venue:
U.S. Grant Hotel
city:
San Diego
Country:
USA
Website:
http://www.lumberassociation.org/
The HDW Fall Dealer Market will have more than 200 vendors in attendance with remarkable pricing and dating on warehouse and drop ship items. HDW’s Special Power Buy session, offering up to 50% savings on selected items, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday morning. On conclusion of the Sunday afternoon auction, HDW will be giving away this markets’ Grand Prize -- a Viking Outdoor Kitchen. Sept. 12- 13, 2009
Venue:
Shreveport Convention Center
city:
Shreveport
State:
La.
Country:
USA
phone:
(318) 686-8527x217
Website:
http://
Sept. 26-27, 2009
Venue:
Greensboro Coliseum
city:
Greensboro
State:
N.C.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://
Sept. 24-26, 2009
Venue:
Spokane Convention Center
city:
Spokane
State:
Wash.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://
Sept. 25-26, 2009
Venue:
Sandida Casino Resort
city:
Albuquerque
State:
N.M.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://
Sept. 12-13, 2009
Venue:
Convention Center
city:
Yakima
State:
Wash.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://
Sept. 13-15, 2009
Venue:
Overland Park Convention Center
city:
Overland Park
State:
Kan.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://
Sept. 24-26, 2009
Venue:
Seagate Convention Centre
city:
Toledo
State:
Ohio
Country:
USA
Website:
http://
Aug. 13-15, 2009
Venue:
George R. Brown Convention Center
city:
Houston
Country:
USA
Website:
http://
Throughout its history, AHMA’s Hardlines Technology Forum (HTF) is the only technology conference dedicated to promoting and encouraging collaboration and participation between both the buy and sell-sides of the hardware/home improvement industry. While education is one of the important benefits of the conference, it is the ability for manufacturers, retailers, distributors and solutions partners alike to network with their trading partners that makes HTF a must attend event.
Venue:
Schaumburg Hotel
city:
Schaumburg
State:
Ill.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://www.AHMA.org
Feb. 28 - March 3, 2010
Venue:
USA Pavilion at International Hardware Fair / Practical World
city:
Cologne
Country:
Germany
phone:
(773) 326-9928
email:
c.beavers@koelnmessenafta.com
Website:
http://www.hardwarefair.com
Sept. 3-5, 2009
Venue:
USA Pavilion at Expo Nacional Ferretera, Expo Guadalajara
city:
Guadalajara
Country:
Mexico
Website:
http://
Innovations & Ideas for Indoor-Outdoor Living; Education: March 10 to 13; Exposition: March 11 to 13
Venue:
Orange County Convention Center
city:
Orlando
State:
Fla.
Country:
USA
phone:
703-522-0086
email:
info@hpbexpo.com
Website:
http://www.hpbexpo.com/
This yearly summit for North America’s hardware and home improvement. industry attracts executives and managers from the retailer, vendor and wholesale segments of the industry.
Venue:
Toronto Renaissance Airport Hotel
city:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
phone:
(416) 489-3396
email:
bev@hardlines.ca
Website:
http://www.hardlines.ca
Forum. Vendors from around the world will get introduced to North America’s key buyers and learn how to do business with North America’s top retailers, like Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s and RONA.
Venue:
Toronto Renaissance Airport Hotel
city:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
phone:
(416) 489-3396
email:
bev@hardlines.ca
Website:
http://www.hardlines.ca
International Reflective Insulation Manufacturers (I-RIM) Conference June 3-4, 2009
Venue:
Hotel Avenida Palace
city:
Barcelona
Country:
Spain
Website:
http://www.rimainternational.org
Do it Best 2009 Winter Conference & Expo
city:
San Diego
State:
Calif.
Website:
http://www.mydoitbest.com
North American Retail Hardware Association 2009 Convention and Annual Meeting
Venue:
Marriott River Center
city:
San Antonio
State:
Texas
Website:
http://
Venue:
Las Vegas Convention Center
city:
Las Vegas
State:
Nev.
Website:
http://
city:
Chicago
State:
Ill.
Website:
http://
Venue:
Indiana Convention Center
city:
Indianapolis
State:
Ind.
Website:
http://
Venue:
Orange County Convention Center
city:
Orlando
State:
Fla.
Website:
http://www.orgill.com
PCBC - Homebuilding's Premier Tradeshow & Conference
Venue:
Moscone Center
city:
San Francisco
Website:
http://www.pcbc.com
Venue:
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
city:
Philadelphia
email:
cwalner@ahma.org
Website:
http://www.ahma.org/htf
The ProDealer Industry Summit, an annual educational conference presented by Home Channel News magazine and the NLBMDA, is the only top-to-top industry conference for lumber dealers.
Venue:
Arizona Biltmore Resort
city:
Phoenix
Website:
http://www.prodealer.com
The 2009 International Builders' Show & Nextbuild, Jan. 20-23, Las Vegas
city:
Las Vegas
State:
Nev.
Website:
http://www.buildersshow.com
STAFDA (Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association)2009 Annual Convention & Trade Show
Venue:
Georgia World Congress Center
city:
Atlanta
State:
Ga.
Website:
http://www.stafda.org
Northeastern Retail Lumber Association 2009 LBM Expo. Theme: "Mission Possible: Engineering Prosperity."
Venue:
Seaport World Trade Center
city:
Boston
Website:
http://www.nrla.org
Venue:
Marriott’s Evergreen Conference Resort
city:
Stone Mountain
State:
Ga.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://www.ccaglobal.com
Venue:
Caesar’s Palace
city:
Las Vegas
Country:
USA
phone:
(800) 877-6111
Website:
http://www.paintsundries.com
Sponsored by:
Venue:
Georgia World Congress Center
city:
Atlanta
Country:
USA
phone:
800-THE-NKBA
email:
feedback@nkba.org
Website:
http://www.nkba.org/industry_masterclass.aspx
International Trade Show for Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing, Commercial/Industrial PVF, Heating and Air Conditioning
Venue:
Georgia World Congress Center
city:
Atlanta
Website:
http://www.ish-na.com/
Venue:
Marco Island Marriott
city:
Marco Island
State:
Fla.
Country:
USA
phone:
305-853-0049
Website:
http://thehardwareconference.com/
notes:
Contact the Marco Island Marriott at 239-394-2511. When making reservations, mention The Hardware Conference to get the special rate of $153.00, which includes the $10.00 resort fee.
Venue:
ExCeL
city:
London
Country:
England
phone:
+44 (0)1892 752400
email:
stuart.bourne@kick-startpublishing.co.uk
Website:
http://www.floorstyle08.co.uk
The ProDealer Industry Summit is the only top-to-top industry conference for lumber dealers. This annual educational conference, presented by Home Channel News magazine and the NLBMDA, is shaped by our advisory board of industry professionals and executives. Each year these dealers, distributors, wholesalers, builders, and suppliers help build our agenda and actively participate as speakers.
Venue:
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles
city:
Chantilly
State:
Va.
Country:
USA
phone:
212-756-5036
Website:
http://www.prodealer.com
More than 175 retail and vendor executives will gather to discuss the home improvement industry in North America. Speakers include Ray Griffith, president and CEO of Ace Hardware; Yves Gagnon, president and CEO of Groupe BMR; Greg Hicks, CFO of Tractor Supply; Ian Gray, president and CEO of LBMX; and Anthony Stokan, principal, Anthony Russell & Associates.
Venue:
Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre
city:
Toronto
phone:
416-489-3396
Website:
http://www.hardlines.ca
Lumberyard dealers from around the country will gather in the nation’s capitol to lobby their elected officials on issues of concern to the industry. Sponsored by the National Lumber and Building Materials Dealers Association.
Venue:
Ritz-Carlton Hotel
city:
Washington D.C.
phone:
800-634-8645
Website:
http://www.dealer.org
Handy Hardware Wholesale hosts a major merchandise market twice a year with the participation of over 750 manufacturers. It offers special pricing, buying incentives, and a Saturday evening reception.
Venue:
George R. Brown Convention Center
city:
Houston
State:
Texas
Country:
United States
phone:
713-644-1495
Website:
http://www.handyhardware.com
"Building Unity Through a Better Tomorrow"
Venue:
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
city:
Tucson
State:
Ariz.
Country:
USA
phone:
(800) 527-8258
Website:
http://www.nawla.org
The International Home & Housewares Show is one of the world's largest homegoods and housewares marketplaces, showcasing thousands of new products and designs.
Venue:
McCormick Place
city:
Chicago
State:
Ill.
Website:
http://www.housewares.org
The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) is a not-for-profit educational trade association comprised of distributors, manufacturers and rep agents of light construction, industrial and related products. STAFDA membership also includes publishers of industry trade press (affiliates).
Venue:
Colorado Convention Center
city:
Denver
Country:
USA
phone:
262-784-4774
email:
info@stafda.org
Website:
http://www.stafda.org
More than 1,800 exhibitors will showcase their latest products and services at the IBS. The Show will also feature almost 300 education sessions designed to help you stay current on industry trends and issues.
Venue:
Orange County Convention Center
city:
Orlando
State:
Fla.
phone:
800-368-5242
Website:
http://buildersshow.com
city:
Las Vegas
State:
Nev.
Country:
USA
phone:
773-695-5175
Website:
http://truevaluecompany.com
Venue:
Indiana Convention Center
city:
Indianapolis
State:
Ind.
Country:
USA
phone:
260-748-7316
Website:
http://www.mydoitbest.com
city:
Atlanta
State:
Ga.
Website:
http://www.acehardware.com
Venue:
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
city:
Las Vegas
Country:
USA
phone:
800-748-6214
Website:
http://gardenmarketexpo.com
Venue:
Orange County Convention Center
city:
Orlando
State:
Fla.
phone:
773-695-5175
Website:
http://www.truevaluecompany.com
Venue:
Orange County Convention Center
city:
Orlando
State:
Fla.
phone:
901-754-8850
Website:
http://www.orgill.com
city:
Orlando
State:
Fla.
phone:
630-990-2706
Website:
http://www.acehardware.com
The annual Surfaces show is slated to include around 1,100 exhibitors of hardwood, synthetic, stone, carpet and related flooring products, will take place Jan. 29 through Feb. 1 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas. Special exhibits will include a new product pavilion, a special display on decorative concrete and a pavilion highlighting trends in handcrafted tile.
Venue:
Sands Expo & Convention Center
city:
Las Vegas
State:
Nevada
Country:
United States
phone:
800-547-3477
email:
registration@surfaces.com
Website:
http://www.surfaces.com
International Hardware Fair/Practical World in Cologne Germany, March 14-17
city:
Cologne
Country:
Germany
Website:
http://www.practicalworld.com
Georgia Green Industry Association Jan. 23 to 25, 2008
Venue:
Classic Center
city:
Athens
State:
Ga.
Country:
USA
phone:
(706) 632-0100
email:
info@ggia.org
Website:
http://www.ggia.org
Feb. 15 to 17, 2008
Venue:
Birmingham/Jefferson Convention Center
city:
Birmingham
State:
Ala.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://
city:
Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton
State:
Ohio
Country:
USA
Website:
http://www.anla.org
Venue:
Colorado Convention Center
city:
Denver
State:
Colo.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://www.amdweb.com
Venue:
McCormick Place West Building
city:
Chicago
State:
Ill.
Country:
USA
phone:
866-229-2386
Website:
http://www.greenbuildexpo.org
Venue:
Merchandise Mart
city:
Chicago
State:
Ill.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://www.mmart.com/casualmarket
Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA)Annual Trade Show & Convention: Nov. 7-9
city:
Phoenix
State:
Ariz.
email:
info@stafda.org
Website:
http://www.stafda.org
True Value Fall Market: Oct. 26-29
Venue:
Georgia World Congress Center
city:
Atlanta
Country:
USA
Website:
http://
Ace Fall Market: Sept. 27 - Oct. 1
Venue:
Denver Convention Center
city:
Denver
Country:
USA
Website:
http://
Do it Best Fall Market: Oct. 10-12
Venue:
Indiana Convention Center & RCA Dome
city:
Indianapolis
State:
Ind.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://
Central Environmental Nursery Trade Show (CENTS)
Venue:
Greater Columbus Convention Center
city:
Columbus
State:
Ohio
Country:
USA
Website:
http://www.onla.org/cents.html
Mid-American Horticultural Show
Venue:
McCormick Place
city:
Chicago
State:
Ill.
Country:
USA
phone:
800-223-8761
email:
mail@midam.org
Website:
http://www.midam.org
ProDealer Conference 2007, Sept. 19-21
Venue:
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
city:
San Diego
State:
Calif.
phone:
212-756-5036
email:
rbriggs@lf.com
Website:
http://www.prodealer.com
Sept. 19-20
Venue:
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
city:
Las Vegas
State:
Nev.
Country:
USA
phone:
800-748-6214
email:
gardenmarketexpo@cangc.org
Website:
http://www.gardenmarketexpo.com
The Florida Building Material Association (FBMA) is hosting its 86th annual convention and tradeshow, with highlights including FBMA's Annual Kickoff Breakfast on Friday, Aug. 24; and FBMA's annual golf tournament, the Tom Stead Golf Classic, on Thursday, Aug. 23.
Venue:
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
city:
Kissimmee
State:
Fla.
phone:
352-383-0366
Website:
http://www.fbmamainevent.com
July 18-20
Venue:
Duke Energy Center
city:
Cincinnati
Website:
http://www.flooringamerica.com
Aug. 9-11
Venue:
Georgia World Congress Center
city:
Atlanta
State:
Georgia
Website:
http://www.sna.org
Aug. 16-18
Venue:
Las Vegas Convention Center
city:
Las Vega
State:
Nevada
Website:
http://www.orgill.com
Aug. 16-17
Venue:
Carolina First Center
city:
Greenville
State:
S.C.
phone:
919-938-4801
email:
johnny-h@ibsainc.net
Website:
http://www.ibsainc.net
Venue:
The Broadmoor
city:
Colorado Springs
State:
Colo.
Country:
USA
phone:
888-747-7862
Website:
http://nbmda.org
Venue:
Indiana Convention Center
city:
Indianapolis
State:
Indiana
phone:
260-748-5316
Website:
http://www.mydoitbest.com
Venue:
McCormick Place
city:
Chicago
State:
Ill.
Website:
http://www.orgill.com
National Hardware Show and Lawn & Garden World attendees include CEOs, presidents, vice presidents, owners, partners, buyers, operations, logistics, merchandising, and marketing professionals from retailers, wholesalers and distributors; and importers and exporters. Retailers are represented from home centers, mass, specialty, grocers, chain drug stores, wholesaler clubs and pro dealers.
Venue:
Las Vegas Convention Center
city:
Las Vegas
phone:
888-425-9377
email:
inquiry@hardware.reedexpo.com
Website:
http://www.nationalhardwareshow.com
K/BIS, owned by the National Kitchen &Bath Association (NKBA), showcases the products that change the kitchen and bath through their innovation and ability to meet the needs of the marketplace.
Venue:
McCormick Place
city:
Chicago
State:
Ill.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://www.kbis.com
8:30 am
to 4:00 pm
The Home Improvement Research Institute's Spring Conference: "Keeping Pace with the Home Improvement Industry."
city:
Washington, D.C.
Website:
http://www.hiri.org
This International Council of Shopping Centers event will focus on issues of sustainability in retail settings, on reuse and reduction of environmental footprint, and on indoor environmental quality.
Venue:
InterContinental Dallas Hotel
city:
Dallas
State:
Texas
Country:
USA
Website:
http://www.icsc.org/apps/meeting_display.php?meeting=2008RGC
PCBC is one of the largest homebuilding tradeshows in the United States.
Venue:
Moscone Center
city:
San Francisco
State:
California
Country:
US
Website:
http://www.pcbc.com
California-based event that focuses on residential green building topics.
Venue:
San Jose Convention Center
city:
San Jose
State:
California
Country:
USA
Website:
http://www.westcoastgreen.com
11:00 am
to 3:00 pm
The LBM Institute's Public Forum on Eco-Forest Managment/Eco-Labeling Intitiative.
Venue:
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
city:
Kansas City
State:
Mo.
Country:
USA
phone:
816-421-6800
email:
gail@dealer.org
Website:
http://www.dealer.org
Venue:
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
city:
Atlanta
Country:
USA
Website:
http://www.guardianmarkets.com
Venue:
Gaylord Opryland Resort
city:
Nashville
State:
Tenn.
Country:
USA
phone:
865-525-0471 x212
Website:
http://www.househasson.com
Venue:
Orange County Convention Center
city:
Orlando
State:
Fla.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://sebcshow.com/
city:
Orlando
State:
Fla.
Country:
USA
Website:
http://www.fbma.org/
8:00 am
to 3:00 pm
Marvin's Open to Buy day, June 25th at 7480 Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Leeds, Ala. Any potential supplier or current vendor with a new program is welcome between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to show and discuss the product.
city:
Leeds
State:
Ala.
email:
craig.cowart@marvins.com
Website:
http://www.marvinsbuildingmaterials.com
Venue:
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
city:
Nashville
State:
Tenn.
Country:
USA
email:
michelle@kelandpartners.com
Website:
http://
Tenth annual Activant users conference. The event will include opportunities to network, learn and leverage best practices for Activant users in the hardlines, lumber and building materials business segments. Training sessions and discussion forums will be included.
Venue:
Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel
city:
Boston
Website:
http://www.activant.com/pinnacle
Emery-Waterhouse Marketplace 2009, Jan. 16-18
Venue:
Rhode Island Convention Center
city:
Providence
State:
R.I.
Country:
USA
phone:
207-775-2371 ext.2137
Website:
http://www.emeryonline.com
2009 Spring Legislative Conference & Green Building Forum, presented by NLBMDA and NBMDA March 16-18, 2009 in Washington, DC.
city:
Washington, D.C.
phone:
800-634-8645
email:
info@dealer.org
Website:
https://www.nbmda.org/events/Spring2009/index.cfm
city:
Boston
State:
Mass.
Website:
http://www.orgill.com
city:
Salt Lake City
State:
Utah
Website:
http://
DeckExpo is dedicated exclusively to the deck, dock and railing industry for the residential marketplace.
city:
Indianapolis
State:
Ind.
Website:
http://www.deckexpo.com/ind/landing-page.aspx
NAWLA will host its annual spring meeting in Nevada April 26-28, 2009. The meeting is a gathering of lumber, building material and industry affiliated company officers and managers. The meeting will include business and educational programs, networking events and an Exhibitor Showcase.
Venue:
Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort
phone:
847-870-7470
email:
mpalmer@nawla.org
Website:
http://www.nawla.org
8:30 am
to 5:30 pm
International Home and Housewares Show 2009, March 22-24
Venue:
McCormick Place
city:
Chicago
State:
IL
Website:
http://www.housewares.org/
Coverings 2009 is billed as the largest tile and stone event in North America.
Venue:
McCormick Place
city:
Chicago
Website:
http://www.coverings.com
Green. Building. Performance. "An invaluable platform for insight, collaboration and education."
Venue:
Denver Marriott Tech Center
city:
Denver
State:
Colo.
Website:
http://www.eeba.org/conference
North American Building Material Distribution Association Annual Convention and Tabletop Business Session
Venue:
Gaylord Opryland
city:
Nashville,
State:
Tenn.
email:
info@nbmda.org
Website:
http://www.nbdma.org
The National Hardware Show in Las Vegas is the leading time & place based face-to-face, sourcing, trading and learning event for the highly fragmented $343 Billion dollar US "home after market", i.e.; all the products sold for the home, after the home is built, attracting a worldwide audience of more than 27,000 industry professionals.
Venue:
Las Vegas Convention Center
city:
Las Vegas
State:
Nev.
phone:
888-425-9377
email:
inquiry@hardware.reedexpo.com
Website:
http://www.nationalhardwareshow.com
The 2010 International Builders' Show & Nextbuild. Jan. 19-22. Las Vegas
Venue:
Las Vegas Convention Center
city:
Las Vegas
State:
Nev.
Website:
http://www.buildersshow.com
Top manufacturers will exhibit thousands of products at great savings. As always, the season's lowest prices will be offered on stock and drop-ship programs.
Venue:
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
city:
Birmingham
State:
Ala.
Website:
http://www.moorehandley.com
The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) trade show will feature hundreds of manufacturers of lumber, building materials, decking, composite products, fencing, panels, millwork, flooring, paints/stains, screws/fasteners and numerous other products.
city:
Chicago
State:
Ill.
phone:
800-527-8258
Website:
http://www.nawla.org
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) will hold its 2010 Fall Conference Oct. 13 -- location TBA.
Website:
http://www.HIRI.org
The Northeastern Retail Lumber Association's (NRLA's) LBM Expo will return to Boston Feb. 3-5.
city:
Boston
State:
Mass.
Website:
http://www.LBMexpo.com
Orgill's Spring Dealer Market will take place Feb. 25-27 in Orlando, Fla.
Website:
http://www.orgill.com
Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC: Mark your calendar for BCMC 2010: Revvin’ Up and Gaining Momentum, as BCMC returns to Charlotte, N.C. on September 29 - October 1
city:
Charlotte
State:
N.C.
Website:
http://www.bcmcshow.com
The Rental Show is owned and managed by the American Rental Association.
city:
Las Vegas
State:
Nev.
Website:
http://www.TheRentalShow.com
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