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2019 SLMA Spring Meeting & Expo

2019 SLMA Spring Meeting & Expo

Join us for regulatory updates, discussions on work force issues, and more!

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 to Friday, March 8, 2019

Event Details

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Hyatt Regency Savannah
2 West Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
For reservations, call (800) 233-1234 and mention "SLMA" by February 13 for the discounted rate of $227.00 per night. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SLMA ROOM BLOCK IS SOLD OUT! 

 

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MEETING AGENDA:
Wednesday, March 6   
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 
 "Wood. It's Real" Fundraiser
  VENUE CHANGE!! Join SLMA for drinks & dinner at the Georgia State Railroad Museum. Transportation will leave from the front drive of the Hyatt Regency at 5:45 PM. 
NOTE: If you are already registered for this event, there is no additional action needed.
Thursday, March 7  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
SLMA Board of Directors Meeting (open)
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 
Industry Updates with:
  Dale Bracken of National Assessment
Millennial Issues
  Tim Hunt of American Forest & Paper Association
Kiln Risk Analysis & PCWP MACT
  Gary Sheehan of Kilpatrick Townsend
Clean Air, Clean Water & Endangered Species Acts
  Noelle Abastillas of Kilpatrick Townsend
OSHA Update
  Bryan Beck of The Beck Group
Staying Competitive in a Changing Industry
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
Trade Expo & Reception 
Friday, March 8  
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 
Trade Expo & Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Industry Updates with:
  Mike Steele of Osorno Consulting
Maximizing Value and Recovery 
  Katie Juhl of "Wood. It's Real" 
Program Update
  Jim Wimberly of Wimberly & Lawson
Employment Issues
  Delton Alderman of USDA Forest Service
Housing Market Commentary